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Suspicious person seen near campus in early hours of Sept. 25

Suspicious person seen near campus in early hours of Sept. 25

By Lorien Tyne, News Editor
September 25, 2023
First-year student Ava Casell-Lapetina presents her campaign goals during the Ithaca College Student Governance Council platform presentations Sept. 12. Casell-Lapetina was elected as one of the two Class of 2027 senators for SGC.

SGC shares Fall 2023 election results

By Lorien Tyne, News Editor
September 19, 2023

Q&A with Mark Eyerly, new VP of Marketing and Communications

By Lorien Tyne, Ray Milburn, Simone Bilich, and Mei Dennison
September 12, 2023
IC buys up properties on Danby Road to prevent unwanted development

IC buys up properties on Danby Road to prevent unwanted development

By Lorien Tyne, News Editor
September 6, 2023
Angélica Carrington, director of the BIPOC Unity Center, worked alongside students to rename the center and launch new initiatives like the BIPOC Jumpstart Program to help support BIPOC students at Ithaca College and offer community to all.

Renamed BIPOC Unity Center revitalized with initiatives reflecting community feedback

By Lorien Tyne, News Editor
September 5, 2023

Q&A with Crissi Dalfonzo and Luca Maurer

By Lorien Tyne, Ray Milburn, and Simone Bilich
September 1, 2023
From left, sophomores Delanie Alexander and Ella Pemberton ride the TCAT in Fall 2022. For Fall 2023 the TCAT will be free for IC students.

IC covers TCAT bus fare bills for students

By Lorien Tyne, News Editor
August 23, 2023
A gathering will be held to celebrate senior Tyler Scerbo’s life and for the community to come together in mourning at 5 p.m. Aug. 22 in Muller Chapel.

Community mourns loss of senior Tyler Scerbo

By Lorien Tyne, News Editor
August 21, 2023
Patricia Zimmermann, Charles A. Dana Professor in the Department of Screen Studies, Media Arts, Sciences and Studies at Ithaca College and director of the Finger Lakes Environmental Film Festival died the morning of Aug. 18.

Community members honor the life and memory of Professor Patricia Zimmermann

By Lorien Tyne and Dominick Petrucci
August 19, 2023
IC President La Jerne Cornish updated the campus community on the search for vice president for enrollment and student success on June 12 via email and Intercom and said she would give more updates closer to the beginning of Fall 2023.

IC relaunches its search for vice president for enrollment

By Lorien Tyne, News Editor
June 12, 2023
From left, David Lissy ’87, chair of the Board of Trustees, and James Nolan ’77, vice president of the board, meet with the campus community in Fall 2022. The Board of Trustees recently reconvened for its Spring 2023 meetings earlier in May.

Board of Trustees meets to approve FY24 budget and promotions

By Lorien Tyne, News Editor
May 29, 2023
IC President La Jerne Cornish updated the campus community on the search for vice president for enrollment and student success on June 12 via email and Intercom and said she would give more updates closer to the beginning of Fall 2023.

Cornish announces two new members of the President’s Cabinet

By Lorien Tyne, News Editor
May 12, 2023
“You see a student like Rugie [Baldeh], bright, engaged, raising provocative issues, always in the conversation and then one day you come to class, and shes staring out of the window,” Peyi Soyinka-Airewele, professor in the Department of Politics, said. “You cant even continue teaching. Its impossible. … Just watching my students in class when they go through a situation like that is literally heartbreaking.”

Student racially profiled and wrongfully fired from Walmart

By Lorien Tyne, News Editor
May 8, 2023
Senior Shevori Gene, former chief of staff for the Student Governance Council, went to the SGC’s meeting May 1 with 11 other guests to demand election votes.

SGC shares election votes after controversial decision to withhold counts

By Dominick Petrucci and Lorien Tyne
May 3, 2023
Following faculty reductions made to realign the faculty-to-student ratio, one of the many recommendations made was for departments to revise their curricula.

Curricular revisions alter course requirements for students

By Lorien Tyne, News Editor
April 27, 2023
From left, Junior Carli McConnell was elected as the president of the student body and first-year student Rishabh Sen was re-elected as the vice president of campus affairs.

SGC announces 2023–24 executive board and senate members

By Lorien Tyne, News Editor
April 26, 2023
Recapping the Ithaca Forever Strategic Plan and 116 faculty reductions

Recapping the Ithaca Forever Strategic Plan and 116 faculty reductions

By Lorien Tyne, News Editor
April 19, 2023
The Office of Facilities is working to install two all-gender restrooms in the Terrace Dining Hall during summer 2023.

College works to improve access to all-gender bathrooms on campus

By Lorien Tyne, News Editor
April 12, 2023
Junior faculty face obstacles to have job security and tenure

Junior faculty face obstacles to have job security and tenure

By Lorien Tyne and Maddy Vogel
April 5, 2023
Jeff Iovannone, a public historian specializing in LGBTQ+ heritage conservation in Buffalo, New York, said he wanted to share the digital mapping of “Stone Butch Blues” with the Ithaca College community because the Ithaca LGBTQ History Walking Tour inspired some of his work.

LGBTQ+ historian presents on historical sites in activist’s novel

By Lorien Tyne, News Editor
April 5, 2023
From left, Kishan Zuber, current vice president of Slate Strategy and Partnerships for Waybetter Marketing, and Bryan Gross, vice president for Revenue Planning and Institutional Positioning at 3 Enrollment Marketing, were two of three finalists for the position of vice president for enrollment and student success at Ithaca College.

Vice president for enrollment and student success candidates visit campus

By Kai Lincke and Lorien Tyne
March 29, 2023
From left, Luca Maurer, the new executive director for Student Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, and Belisa González, the new dean of Faculty Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, will be leading the new center in addition to a director for staff equity, inclusion and belonging who has not yet been hired.

New Center for Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging established

By Lorien Tyne, News Editor
March 29, 2023
COVID-19 vaccination no longer required by the college

COVID-19 vaccination no longer required by the college

By Lorien Tyne, News Editor
March 22, 2023
Caleb Slater 18 is a Republican candidate for District 48 in the New York State Senate with three main political focuses: education, energy and crime.

Q&A: IC alum and New York State Senate candidate discusses platform

By Lorien Tyne, News Editor
March 22, 2023
Activists and leaders in the City of Ithaca are drafting legislation that, if passed, would regulate and provide oversight on anti-abortion centers.

County works on ordinance to regulate ‘crisis pregnancy centers’

By Lorien Tyne, News Editor
March 1, 2023
The Ithaca College Speech and Debate Team has been struggling to find a new adviser after their coach was forced to retire.

Debate team non-operational without adviser amidst hiring concerns

By Lorien Tyne, News Editor
March 1, 2023
Current alderpeople, including Cynthia Brock, Jorge DeFendini, Tiffany Kumar and Phoebe Brown are running for reelection. Kayla Matos, deputy director at the Southside Community Center, is a new candidate running to represent the 1st Ward.

More candidates for Common Council elections come forward

By Lorien Tyne, News Editor
February 21, 2023
African Student Association preserves identity-based community

African Student Association preserves identity-based community

By Lorien Tyne, News Editor
February 15, 2023
Current alderpeople, including Cynthia Brock, Jorge DeFendini, Tiffany Kumar and Phoebe Brown are running for reelection. Kayla Matos, deputy director at the Southside Community Center, is a new candidate running to represent the 1st Ward.

Ithaca Common Council fills vacant 5th Ward council seat

By Lorien Tyne, News Editor
February 8, 2023
All 10 of the Common Council seats will open up this year with all the members’ terms ending Dec. 31 and each seat will be filled after a primary election in June and the general election in November.

Local officials begin election campaigns for Common Council

By Lorien Tyne, News Editor
February 1, 2023
Provost Melanie Stein discussed a retreat in early January attended by members of the Board of Trustees, Faculty Council and Presidents Cabinetin where they talked about major challenges facing the college.

All-College Gathering discusses challenges at IC and solutions

By Lorien Tyne, News Editor
January 29, 2023
Tompkins County alerts community of increased COVID-19 cases

Tompkins County alerts community of increased COVID-19 cases

By Lorien Tyne, News Editor
January 24, 2023
The governing body of Cornell fraternities — the Interfraternity Council (IFC) — suspended fraternity parties and social events Nov. 7 for the remainder of Fall 2022. The IFC did not respond to multiple requests for comment.

Patterns of sexual violence and hazing persist in fraternities

By Lorien Tyne, Assistant News Editor
December 7, 2022
History of mutual aid thrives on campus through current efforts

History of mutual aid thrives on campus through current efforts

By Lorien Tyne, Assistant News Editor
November 30, 2022
In reaction to four reports of drug-laced drinks and one report of sexual assault at events hosted by Cornell University fraternities, Cornell has suspended all fraternity parties and social events. The Ithaca Police Department and the Cornell University Police Department are currently investigating both reports.  

Cornell fraternities suspend parties after reports of assaults

By Lorien Tyne, Assistant News Editor
November 7, 2022
College announces changes to Fall 2023 academic calendar

College announces changes to Fall 2023 academic calendar

By Lorien Tyne, Assistant News Editor
November 6, 2022
Ithaca College’s Dining Services are working to solve its understaffing issue in preparation for a new dining model budgeted to launch in Fall 2023. 

Dining Services at the college work to solve understaffing

By Lorien Tyne, Assistant News Editor
October 26, 2022
2021 crime statistics call attention to violence prevention

2021 crime statistics call attention to violence prevention

By Lorien Tyne, Assistant News Editor
October 5, 2022
Ithaca College’s student-run television and radio stations, including ICTV, WICB and VIC Radio, were given awards in multiple categories of the New York State Broadcasters Associations annual Excellence in Broadcasting Awards competition.

ICTV, WICB and VIC Radio take home awards at annual competition

By Lorien Tyne, Assistant News Editor
September 27, 2022
The college informed students this clinic will not be available for Fall 2022 because of the many locations in the community offering flu vaccines.

College recommends flu vaccine but will not hold a clinic

By Lorien Tyne, Assistant News Editor
September 25, 2022
From left, first year students Asata Rothblatt, Dante Conde and Matthew Williams, junior Utkarsh Maini, first year students Rishabh Sen, Nicole Sutera and Caleb Cackowski stand together after their platform presentations Sept. 13.

SGC welcomes new senators and Appropriations Committee candidates

By Emma Kersting and Lorien Tyne
September 18, 2022
From left to right, David Weil, chief information officer in the Office of Information Technology, Noah Richardson, Class of 2025 senator, and Nick Viggiani, Class of 2024 senator discussed the Apogee ResNet wifi network at the SGC meeting Sept. 12.

SGC discusses residential WiFi issues with Apogee executives

By Lorien Tyne, Assistant News Editor
September 14, 2022
First-year student Nicole Sutera is running for the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance senator on the platform of building community and collaboration after the School of Music and the Department of Theatre Arts merged to create the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance in July. 

SGC election candidates present campaign platforms for Fall 2022

By Lorien Tyne, Assistant News Editor
September 14, 2022
The CDC is calling the spread of monkeypox an outbreak because of the increase in case numbers above what is normally expected. In a 2003 monkeypox outbreak, 47 cases were reported within the U.S., which was the first time human cases of monkeypox were found outside of Africa. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services declared monkeypox a national health emergency Aug. 4.

Tompkins County and IC work to prevent monkeypox cases

By Lorien Tyne, Assistant News Editor
September 7, 2022
Ithacas abortion sanctuary law prohibits city resources to aid out-of-state investigations seeking to bring criminal charges against people performing or receiving an abortion and individuals are encouraged to sue Ithaca if the law is not upheld. 

City of Ithaca protects abortion access with sanctuary law

By Lorien Tyne, Assistant News Editor
September 7, 2022
From left, Grace Dosdall, IC Pride fellow, and Luca Maurer, director of the Center for LGBT Education, Outreach and Services, work to support LGBTQ+ students on campus.

IC Pride Fellowship makes its debut with first fellow

By Lorien Tyne, Assistant News Editor
August 30, 2022
Michael Benitez Jr., vice president for the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at Metropolitan State University of Denver, came to Ithaca College on Aug. 21 to give a keynote presentation about anti-racism and advocacy work.

IC Day of Learning continues with keynote on anti-racism

By Lorien Tyne, Assistant News Editor
August 23, 2022
Junior Camille Ealey, television and digital media major, works in the deans suite in the Roy H. Park Hall. Each candidate for dean of the Roy H. Park School of Communications held two, one-hour open sessions to introduce themselves; one for faculty and one for staff and students.

Park school holds open sessions to introduce dean candidates

By Lorien Tyne, Assistant News Editor
May 4, 2022
The SGC appoints junior Lila Weiser to chief of staff and junior Austin Ruffino was the only candidate who said he is interested in being senate chair. Ruffino held the position of senate chair for the 2021–22 academic year. Both of these positions are separate from the SGC elections because they are internally appointed by the elected senate and executive board.

SGC reviews Spring 2022 progress and plans for Fall 2022

By Lorien Tyne, Assistant News Editor
May 4, 2022
The student body elected senators to seven out of 25 senate positions along with IC United as the executive ticket. The remaining positions, as well as the Class of 2026 senator position, will be open to run for during the Fall 2022 elections.

SGC announces 2022–23 executive board and senate members

By Lorien Tyne, Assistant News Editor
May 3, 2022
Despite increasing awareness of the widespread issue of sexual violence, the college has had increasing numbers of Violence Againt Women Acts (VAWA) reported to Title IX recently. According to the AFSR, the college recorded 11 reports of on-campus rape in 2017, 13 in 2018, 14 in 2019, 10 in 2020.

Title IX failures reveal systemic flaws in policy

By Lorien Tyne, Assistant News Editor
April 27, 2022
IC maintains optional mask policy despite county guidance

IC maintains optional mask policy despite county guidance

By Lorien Tyne, Assistant News Editor
April 27, 2022
During his time at Ithaca College, Adam B. Ellick 99 worked at The Ithacan, ICTV and WICB before graduating with a degree in journalism. He is now the director and executive producer of Opinion Video at The New York Times.

Q&A: IC alum produces Opinion Video section at the NYT

By Lorien Tyne, Assistant News Editor
April 25, 2022
From left, juniors Grace Madeya, Tessa Kurtz, Maxwell Powers and sophomore James Zampetti give their platform presentation for the SGC executive board as IC United.

SGC holds platform presentations for the 2022–23 academic year

By Lorien Tyne, Assistant News Editor
April 20, 2022
The campus community was informed of the incident at 10:49 a.m. Oct. 16 via an email from the Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management (OPS). According to the email, the Ithaca Police Department (IPD) is investigating the burglary with support from the OPS. It was reported that someone broke into the building, stole a television and fell asleep in the building.

Investigation open for forcible touching incident

By Lorien Tyne, Assistant News Editor
April 20, 2022
Fun Home musical performance canceled due to COVID-19 cases

Fun Home musical performance canceled due to COVID-19 cases

By Lorien Tyne
April 14, 2022
At its April 11 meeting, the Ithaca College Student Governance Council (SGC) passed its first bill of Spring 2022 in support of implementing at least one gender-neutral bathroom in every academic building on campus by the end of the 2022–23 academic year. 

SGC passes first bill of Spring 2022

By Lorien Tyne, assistant News Editor
April 13, 2022
Kosher and halal food is made and served out of the kitchen in Terrace Dining Hall. Food from the kitchen is also labeled and put into retail locations and in the fridge in Campus Center Dining Hall. 

Kosher Korner gains halal certification

By Lorien Tyne, Assistant News Editor
April 6, 2022
Jenni Monet reports on the history of violence and injustice against Native Americans for Indigenously. Monet has a free weekly newsletter that gives attention to issues like the disproportionate deaths and disappearances of Native women and girls that larger media fails to address as a constant experience for the community. 

IC announces the 2022 annual Izzy Award winners

By Lorien Tyne, Assistant News Editor
April 5, 2022
The college also announced that Jeff White ’98 visual effects supervisor and creative director for the Vancouver studio of Industrial Light and Magic, and Amy Goodman, founder of Democracy Now!, will receive honorary Doctor of Letters degrees. Senior Leticia Guibunda will be the student speaker.

IC announces speakers for the 2022 Commencement ceremony

By Lorien Tyne, Assistant News Editor
April 4, 2022
Ithaca College junior Caitlin Holtzman, who has a major in journalism and a double minor in legal studies and art history, interviewed for the position during the April 4 meeting with the Board of Publications.

Caitlin Holtzman named next editor in chief of The Ithacan

By Lorien Tyne, Assistant News Editor
April 4, 2022
Students from Ithaca College and Cornell University account for roughly two-thirds of Ithaca’s population. College student populations throughout the state impact the census report, which in turn, affects local redistricting,

Lack of student voters creates concern as elections near

By Lorien Tyne, Assistant News Editor
March 30, 2022
Angélica Carrington, director for the Center for Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Social Change  (IDEAS), said by providing culturally validating spaces, the center works to empower marginalized students.

SGC talks student advocacy and hosts two guests speakers

By Lorien Tyne, Assistant News Editor
March 30, 2022
About 52% of respondents that took the college Campus Climate Survey, conducted in Fall 2016, said mental health has impacted their learning, working or living activities at the college. Students have been feeling like a lack of resources is an ongoing issue at the college.

Faculty work to create trauma-informed learning environments

By Lorien Tyne, Assistant News Editor
March 24, 2022
At its March 21 meeting, the Student Governance Council spoke with Shadayvia Wallace, who became the program director for the MLK Scholars and First-Gen Programs in August 2022.

SGC discusses how to support MLK and first-gen students

By Lorien Tyne, Assistant News Editor
March 24, 2022
From left, senior Carlos Abreu, vice president of academic affairs of the SGC, and Interim Provost Melanie Stein discuss initiatives at the March 7 meeting.

SGC expresses concern regarding changes at the college

By Lorien Tyne, Assistant News Editor
March 10, 2022
The Student Governance Council (SGC) is in the research phase for several bills like a physical and mental health day bill, a bill that would extend library hours, a dining bill and an initiative to update the Improved Campus Lighting Bill.

SGC holds bill-writing workshop and discusses initiatives

By Lorien Tyne, Assistant News Editor
March 2, 2022
Meghan Callahan, art historian and experienced study-abroad professional, will be the new director for Ithaca College London Center starting April 18.

Ithaca College London Center announces new program director

By Lorien Tyne, Assistant News Editor
March 2, 2022
While the college’s library is following guidance to drop the mask mandate, the LGBT Center will continue to require masks for the time being.

Ithaca College to end indoor masking requirement March 4

By Lorien Tyne, Assistant News Editor
March 2, 2022
From left, Rachel Gay, cataloging and receiving specialist; Terri Ann Coronel, electronic resources librarian; and Interim College Librarian Karen Wikoff offer archival services for Spring 2022.

Library archives reopen after shutting down for months

By Lorien Tyne, Assistant News Editor
February 24, 2022
Common Council Representative Laura Lewis was assigned as acting mayor by former mayor Svante Myrick. Lewis will be retaining her vote and seat on the Common Council as the Fifth Ward alderperson until the next election.

Acting mayor intends to continue community initiatives

By Lorien Tyne and Olivia Stanzl
February 23, 2022
At the SGC’s meeting it talked with Linda Koenig, Title IX coordinator, and Leonardo Wise, Title IX investigator and prevention specialist, about some of the nuances of the legal process. 

SGC discusses Ithaca College’s Title IX process

By Lorien Tyne, Assistant News Editor
February 23, 2022
Junior Petar Odazhiev quit his internship position at the Office of Energy Management and Sustainability after leadership staff either resigned or were fired.

Environmental sustainability suffers from loss of leadership

By Lorien Tyne, Assistant News Editor
February 16, 2022
Following the discovery of the first swastika in Baker Walkway, Interim President La Jerne Cornish sent an email to the campus community condemning the symbol Feb 4. After the second swastika was found in Whalen, the Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management sent out an alert Feb. 8 to the campus community.

Two swastikas found drawn in Ithaca College campus buildings

By Elijah de Castro and Lorien Tyne
February 9, 2022
From left, freshman Alexia Michitti, junior Ben Gutchess and freshman Helen Adair wait for their COVID-19 test results during Spring 2022 check-in.

IC reports successful reopening following low COVID-19 cases

By Lorien Tyne, Assistant News Editor
February 9, 2022
IC lowers COVID-19 operating status to green

IC lowers COVID-19 operating status to green

By Lorien Tyne, Assistant News Editor
February 4, 2022
The college sent out an alert Feb. 2, notifying the campus community of the changes. The college said they will continue to review the weather forecast and ongoing conditions.

Severe weather conditions move IC to remote learning Feb. 3

By Lorien Tyne, Assistant News Editor
February 3, 2022
Interim President La Jerne Cornish began the meeting by introducing the speakers and thanking faculty, staff and students for making the return to campus and in-person classes possible.

Senior Leadership Team updates IC at All-College Gathering

By Lorien Tyne, Assistant News Editor
February 2, 2022
Senior Lily Hosken tells her own story of sexual abuse and dealing with the Title IX office. She says her experience is not unique and needs to be addressed within the campus community.

Title IX update supports students with trauma-related needs

By Lorien Tyne, Assistant News Editor
January 31, 2022
Hradisky was an employee at the college for nearly three decades. She began her career at the college starting in 1993 and since then she has served under six different medical directors.

IC community gathers virtually to honor the life of employee

By Lorien Tyne, Staff Writer
December 13, 2021
Lauren Goldberg, interim director of the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life and executive director of Hillel at Ithaca College, spoke at a vigil for Steven Rorick on Dec. 7 in Muller Chapel.

Vigil held for longtime dining hall employee

By Lorien Tyne, Staff Writer
December 8, 2021
“Don’t Be Friends With Rapists” is a zine that covers the topics of victim blaming, rape culture, allyship and bystander intervention.

Student zine addresses sexual violence prevention

By Lorien Tyne, Staff Writer
December 1, 2021
Patricia Zimmermann, professor in the Ithaca College Department of Media Arts, Sciences and Studies, received the Dana Professorship Award in July 2021.

Q&A: Professor receives teaching excellence award

By Lorien Tyne, Staff Writer
December 1, 2021
Samm Swarts, assistant director for Emergency Preparedness and Response, sent an email to the campus community Nov. 10 about COVID-19 booster shots.

IC encourages campus community to get COVID-19 booster shots

By Lorien Tyne, Staff Writer
November 10, 2021
The talk was led by guest speaker Luis Aguirre-Torres, director of sustainability for the City of Ithaca. Aguirre-Torres highlighted the importance of building community and intersectionality in the fight for climate change throughout his presentation

Discussion series event focuses on Ithaca Green New Deal

By Lorien Tyne, Staff Writer
November 3, 2021
The virtual open-conversation session was led by David Lissy ’87, chair of the board of trustees, and James Nolan ’77, vice chair of the board of trustees. About 55 people attended the event.

Ithaca College Board of Trustees hold virtual open meeting

By Lorien Tyne, Staff Writer
October 27, 2021
Tim Downs, vice president of Finance and Administration and chief financial officer, said the college is a tuition-dependent institution and that room and board make about 90% of the net operating revenue. Tuition for the 2021–22 academic year is $46,610 on top of the $6,868 standard meal plan and a double room cost of $8,976.

IC community discusses budget cuts and tuition amid pandemic

By Lorien Tyne, Contributing Writer
October 20, 2021
Ethiopian-Israeli activist and social media influencer Ashager Araro spoke in the Muller Chapel on Oct. 12, hosted by Hillel at IC.

Lecture series on antisemitism begins with activist Ashager Araro

By Elijah de Castro and Lorien Tyne
October 20, 2021
There were 13 reported cases of rape in 2018, 14 in 2019 and 10 in 2020. All reported rapes in 2020 occurred in on-campus student housing. The report, released Sept. 29, includes data from the 2018 calendar year through the 2020 calendar year.

Annual report shows little change in sexual misconduct cases

By Lorien Tyne, Contributing Writer
October 6, 2021
Ongoing positive cases of COVID-19 are not only a health concern for Ithaca College students and faculty, but also an academic concern due to how self-isolation is impacting students’ ability to attend and keep up with in-person classes.

COVID-19 cases create attendance issues for campus community

By Lorien Tyne, Contributing Writer
September 29, 2021
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