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The Student News Site of Ithaca College

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Vivian Rose

Vivian Rose, Assistant News Editor

Formerly:

Co-Life and Culture Editor – Fall 2023

There will be three new electric vehicle chargers on campus that will be operational by Spring 2025. Two superchargers have been added on the south end of the Athletics and Events Center.

College expands its number of EV chargers and levies fees per use

By Vivian Rose, Assistant News Editor
December 4, 2024
Students watch the results of the presidential election crawl in on Nov. 5 at an election watch party organized by the Department of History.

Campus community reacts to results of 2024 general election

By Vivian Rose, Prakriti Panwar, Julian DeLucia, and Matthew Telyczka
November 7, 2024
Over the past month, housing assistance resources in Tompkins County have faced multiple financial and resource-related challenges. While the county is working on adapting to the immediate challenges of the shelter system, two key housing programs that help individuals transition out of homelessness — the Village and Sunflower House — are struggling to remain afloat. 

Tompkins County experiences lack of transitional housing and long-term care services

By Prakriti Panwar and Vivian Rose
October 30, 2024
From left, Lily Stevens and Ashna Kalvani, fourth-year Clinical Health Studies majors, tabled for Ithaca College's Physical Therapy Student Association at Longview's 25-year anniversary celebration. Liz Miller, clinical assistant professor and clinic director in the Department of Speech Language Pathology And Audiology, was also in attendance at the celebration.

Ithaca College and Longview partnership celebrates 25 years

By Vivian Rose, Assistant News Editor
October 30, 2024
Students, faculty and staff attended the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life's interfaith gathering to remember the events that occurred since the Oct. 7 attacks in Israel. The space did not invite political discussion, but did encourage people to come together and grieve.

Ithaca College community remembers Oct. 7 attacks

By Vivian Rose, Assistant News Editor
October 9, 2024
2024 General Election Special Edition: ballot breakdown and voter guide

2024 General Election Special Edition: ballot breakdown and voter guide

November 5, 2024
The Equal Rights Amendment brought to New York state will help protect against race, ethnicity and reproductive discrimination.

Community discusses proposal on the New York state ballot to protect against discrimination

October 2, 2024
Skye Krehbiel, a 5th year Physical Therapy student, was one of six students who joined the removal of invasive swallow-wort seed pods event. The purpose of the event was to teach students how to properly remove the plant from the soil so they can do it anytime during the semester.

IC community volunteers to protect butterflies by removing invasive plant

By Vivian Rose, Assistant News Editor
September 20, 2024
The swallow-wort plant is in the same family as milkweed, which monarch butterflies use to lay their eggs on and which the caterpillars will use as their primary source of food. Monarch butterfly caterpillars eat the milkweed leaves when they hatch, but cannot feed on the swallow-wort plants.

Q&A: Professor talks sustainable business management in accounting

By Vivian Rose, Prakriti Panwar, and Ethan Kaufman
September 9, 2024
Ithaca College's Academic Calendar Committee decided there will be no classes on Yom Kippur and Eid al Fitr during Fall 2025 and Spring 2026, respectively.

Committee decides no classes on Yom Kippur or Eid in Fall 2025 and Spring 2026

By Vivian Rose, Assistant News Editor
September 2, 2024
The City of Ithaca Planning and Development Board will meet Sept. 3 to determine the environmental impact of Cornell University's two proposed turf fields.

Talks about synthetic turf fields resurface as local environmental groups express concerns

By Vivian Rose, Assistant News Editor
August 28, 2024
From top left, McKenzie Murry and Rhys Finch. From bottom left, Ellie Burke and Julie Boden Adams. These are four of six staff members to join the college in Summer 2024.

New staff fills roles in student life offices

By Vivian Rose, Assistant News Editor
August 28, 2024
Julie Boden Adams worked as a lawyer for several academic institutions before being hired as Ithaca College's next executive director of Hillel.

New executive director of Hillel at IC to begin position July 8

By Vivian Rose, Assistant News Editor
June 25, 2024
The event was held at the Free Speech Rock on May 8, where students spoke about their experiences on campus, past protests and the history of the Israel-Hamas war. 

IC Students for Justice in Palestine organizes listen-in, sends letter to Cornish with updated demands

By Vivian Rose, Assistant News Editor
May 13, 2024
Belisa González spoke with the Ithaca College faculty council May 7 about the Campus Climate Survey results and key findings. The meeting concluded faculty council for Spring 2024, but will resume in Fall 2024.

Faculty Council revises grade policy for students to have ten weeks to submit an S/D/F form

By Vivian Rose, Assistant News Editor
May 10, 2024
The crash occurred on the 1500 block of Slaterville Road, also called NY Route 79.

NYSP charges off-duty Cornell officer with DWI after hitting IC student

By Vivian Rose, Assistant News Editor
May 7, 2024
Ithaca College free speech policies examine expression amid national debates

Ithaca College free speech policies examine expression amid national debates

By Kai Lincke, Vivian Rose, and Noa Ran-Ressler
May 2, 2024
Provost plans to reduce faculty salary gap after inflation freeze

Provost plans to reduce faculty salary gap after inflation freeze

By Vivian Rose, Assistant News Editor
May 1, 2024
Belisa González, dean of faculty equity, inclusion, and belonging and co-chair of the Campus Climate Committee, moderated a Key Findings Report meeting where faculty discussed the high faculty dissatisfaction rate reported in the Campus Climate Survey.

Faculty and students respond to key findings in the Campus Climate Survey during follow-up meetings

By Taylor Borash and Vivian Rose
May 1, 2024
Award-winning saxophonist Alexa Tarantino, and sophomore Grace Gonoud duet on alto saxophones during Tarantino's visit to Ithaca College on April 27.

Award-winning saxophonist grooves at Ford Hall

By Georgie Gassaro and Vivian Rose
May 1, 2024
The “Liberated Zone” encampment was created at Cornell University on Thursday April 25. The encampment was created by the Pro-Palestine group Coalition for Mutual Liberation and it is intended to stay in place until Cornell agrees to their eight demands.

Blog: Cornell University Encampment

By Syd Pierre, Ryan Johnson, Prakriti Panwar, Mariana Contreras, Vivian Rose, Ray Milburn, and Grace Vanderveer
April 29, 2024
First-year student Ben Epstein will be a StandWithUs Emerson Fellow during the 2024–25 academic year. He organized an event as a fellow to begin conversations about the Israel-Hamas war.

Student organizes event to address the Israel-Hamas war and antisemitism

By Vivian Rose, Assistant News Editor
April 27, 2024
President La Jerne Cornish stands in the Athletics and Events Center while student demonstrators participated in a die-in during an admissions event for admitted and prospective students at Ithaca College.

Campus community reacts to ICSFP protests held during Ithaca College Open House

By Ryan Johnson, Prakriti Panwar, and Vivian Rose
April 20, 2024
The results of the report concluded that undergraduate students with no disability or a single disability; who identify as men or women; who were not first-generation students; and who were white had a higher sense of belonging at the college than students with multiple disabilities, who identify on the transgender spectrum and are first-gen students. 

Campus Climate Survey results released with Key Findings Report, presentations to follow April 16

By Vivian Rose, Assistant News Editor
April 17, 2024
Stanley Bazile, Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students at St. Francis College in Brooklyn, will work to provide leadership and strategic direction to professional staff and student employees to enhance student engagement, leadership and success.

College announces new vice president for Student Affairs and Campus Life

By Vivian Rose, Assistant News Editor
April 5, 2024
The faculty council heard the Provost report and study abroad updates from Rachel Gould, senior director of study abroad in the Office of International Programs April 2. 

Faculty Council votes to have a ‘not applicable’ choice in student statements

By Vivian Rose, Assistant News Editor
April 4, 2024
Ran-Ressler was interviewed alongside junior Lorien Tyne by the Board of Publications on March 28. The interviews were open to the public and conducted in the Roy H. Park School of Communications Auditorium.

Noa Ran-Ressler named next managing editor of The Ithacan

By Vivian Rose, Assistant News Editor
March 28, 2024
Ithaca's Green New Deal aids local businesses in switch to energy efficient technology

Ithaca’s Green New Deal aids local businesses in switch to energy efficient technology

By Vivian Rose, Assistant News Editor
March 27, 2024
Jason DeLand, founder of Anomaly, has been announced as the speaker for the Spring 2024 Commencement ceremony, which will be held May 19 in the Glazer Arena.

College announces speaker for the 129th Commencement ceremony

By Vivian Rose, Assistant News Editor
March 26, 2024
Norah Jones perfectly mixes jazz, pop and suave in her newest album, "Visions," which released March 8.

Norah Jones revisits her classic and timeless sound

By Vivian Rose, Assistant News Editor
March 22, 2024
The Ithaca College Faculty Council heard the Provost's report and updates from the Credit Hour Policy, Plagiarism/Misconduct policy and an update about the Faculty Handbook.

Provost Stein informs Faculty Council employee salaries are down by several million dollars

By Vivian Rose, Assistant News Editor
March 6, 2024
The panelists at the event were Alex Chernyakov, assistant professor of Electrical Engineering at Tompkins Cortland Community College; Marguerite Davis ’18, an instructor at Mathnasium; Tiffany Ho, data analyst at the Tompkins County District Attorney's Office; Deborah Hoover, vice President and small business lending manager at Tompkins Community Bank; and Cassandra Valenti, a math teacher at Ithaca High School. 

Women in Math Day held in person for the first time since COVID-19 pandemic

By Vivian Rose, Assistant News Editor
March 6, 2024
The Stefanik v. Hochul lawsuit challenged mail-in ballot voting in 2023. However, absentee ballots were upheld by a New York state judge Feb. 5.

Mail-in ballots become more accessible to college students despite lawsuit

By Vivian Rose, Assistant News Editor
February 28, 2024
Ithaca College and the Helen Gurley Brown Foundation have renewed funding for the sixth cohort of BOLD Scholars after funding was not renewed in the Spring 2023 semester.

BOLD Program to resume in Fall 2024 after receiving renewed funds

By Vivian Rose, Assistant News Editor
February 28, 2024
The Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management (OPS) sent an email to the Ithaca College campus community through Ithaca College Intercom Feb. 21 to announce a repeat trespass offender in Lyon Hall.

Repeat trespasser found in Lyon Hall Feb. 20

By Ryan Johnson and Vivian Rose
February 21, 2024
Tompkins County at high-risk for exposure to radioactive gas, no state test mandated

Tompkins County at high-risk for exposure to radioactive gas, no state test mandated

By Vivian Rose, Assistant News Editor
February 21, 2024
From left, former chair David Lissy ’87 and and James Nolan ’77, former vice president of the board, during their visit to campus in Spring 2023.

Board of Trustees elect new chair and vice chair in winter retreat

By Vivian Rose, Assistant News Editor
February 21, 2024
From left to right, Junior Richard Martin and panelist Sabri at the Feb. 18 Side-by-Side event in Williams 225. The event was hosted by Ithaca College Students for Justice for Palestine and was in response to Hillel’s original Side-by-Side event.

Alternate “Side-By Side” panel organized by student group engages in dialogue

By Ryan Johnson and Vivian Rose
February 21, 2024
Donald Simpson, special assistant to the vice president for academic affairs at the University of Louisiana Monroe, visited the college and engaged with faculty members Feb. 15.

Final dean candidate encourages more holistic admissions in presentation to HSHP faculty

By Vivian Rose, Assistant News Editor
February 17, 2024
Kristin Landis-Piwowar visited the campus community Feb. 12 to engage with students, staff and faculty of the college. She was the first candidate for the position to present and visit the college.

First HSHP Dean candidate presents ideas on equity strategies and interdisciplinary studies

By Vivian Rose, Assistant News Editor
February 13, 2024
In November 2023, Cornell University’s chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine organized a protest and die-in. At the Jan. 2 and Jan. 16 Tompkins County Legislature meetings community members urged the legislative body to develop a local resolution calling for a ceasefire. TCL rejected a ceasefire resolution for the ongoing Israel-Hamas war Feb. 6 in a 7-6 vote. 

Legislature rejects local ceasefire resolution in a close vote

By Vivian Rose, Assistant News Editor
February 12, 2024
From left, Luke Keller, professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy; Stacia Zubusky, associate provost of Academic Programs; and FC Chair Dave Gondeck.

Faculty Council initiates credit hour policy clarifications for reaccreditation process

By Vivian Rose, Assistant News Editor
February 7, 2024
Andrés N. Ordorica read from his debut novel, "How We Named the Stars," to students and faculty members Feb. 1 in Clarke Lounge.

IC alum and debut novelist shares advice about pursuing a creative career after college

By Vivian Rose, Assistant News Editor
February 2, 2024
In addition to new student groups being formed, the local community of Tompkins County has also pushed for more action. At the Jan. 2 and Jan. 16 Tompkins County Legislature (TCL) meetings community members urged the legislative body to develop a local resolution calling for a ceasefire. 

Students continue to seek support from IC while community urges for Israel-Hamas war resolution

By Vivian Rose, Assistant News Editor
January 24, 2024
President La Jerne Cornish will be traveling to Los Angeles for the Ithaca College Board of Trustees meeting Feb. 7 where the new Chair and Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees will be announced.

Board of Trustees to elect new Chair and Vice Chair in February

By Vivian Rose, Assistant News Editor
January 24, 2024
The Ithaca College community was notified Jan. 20 about a swastika that was found drawn in the frost in the Baker Walkway windows on Jan. 19.

Swastika found in Baker Walkway ahead of Spring ’24 semester

By Vivian Rose, Assistant News Editor
January 21, 2024
Rakin Hall, currently the vice president of enrollment management at Arcadia University, will begin as Ithaca College's vice president of enrollment management Feb. 1.

College announces new vice president of enrollment management

By Vivian Rose, Assistant News Editor
January 6, 2024
Omar Stoute '18 will be the first director of Staff Equity, Inclusion and Belonging at the college. He will begin the position Jan. 16.

Alum becomes IC’s inaugural director of Staff Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

By Vivian Rose, Assistant News Editor
January 5, 2024
Austin Reid will be the interim director for the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life beginning Jan. 2, 2024.

College announces interim director for Office of Religious and Spiritual Life

By Vivian Rose, Assistant News Editor
December 11, 2023

23 Questions with Scott Doyle

By Vivian Rose, Agustina Dozo, and Ray Milburn
December 4, 2023
From left to right: Omar Stoute '19, previously the Title IX Deputy Coordinator at Ithaca College and is currently the Equity and Title IX Investigator at Cornell University and De-Dee Loftin-Davis, founder of Loftin-Davis Consulting, a racial equity consulting firm.

Director for Staff Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging candidates visit to engage with campus community

By Vivian Rose and Ryan Johnson
December 1, 2023
The mural above in Williams Hall was painted by an Indigenous artist, Eli Thomas, and students of the 2016 Native American studies program.

Indigenous Peoples’ Month recognized through art

By Vivian Rose, Assistant News Editor
November 16, 2023
From left to right: Caroline Berry and Zoe Gras were just two of the attendees at the Prevention Education Network's new discussion series, "Bites and Insights," led by Zorianne Taylor.

‘Bites and Insights’: A small group discussion about big ideas

By Vivian Rose, Assistant News Editor
November 12, 2023
A picture taken from Israel's southern city of Sderot shows smoke rising during Israeli bombardment of the Gaza Strip on Sunday Oct. 29.

Ithaca feels the social and cultural impacts of the Israel-Hamas war

By Vivian Rose and Lorien Tyne
November 1, 2023
From left to right, Philip Thompson, co-founder and co-programmer and Desiree Tolchin, co-founder and director of development of the Experimental Film Festival.

Film festivals in Ithaca: Scenes on the big screen

By Vivian Rose, Assistant News Editor
October 19, 2023
Sammy Rae & The Friends came to Ithaca Sept. 24 and played at the State Theater. The name of the band's new tour is "Camp," bringing together the ideas of campiness and a summer camp feel to the stage.

Sammy Rae & The Friends bring the house down at the State Theater

By Vivian Rose, Assistant News Editor
September 29, 2023
Julia Lester spoke to students at a NYFTSA session about her life as an actor, how she grew up acting and gave advice to the aspiring filmmakers and directors in the room.

Actor Julia Lester discusses life behind the camera and on stage in NYFTSA session

By Vivian Rose, Assistant News Editor
September 29, 2023
Carl Mazzocone '81 showed a private screening of "The Hill" starring Colin Ford and Dennis Quaid on Sept. 5 at Cinempolis. Mazzocone served as executive producer of the new film, which he called "a nice little picture."

Q&A: Ithaca College alum discusses new film

By Vivian Rose, Assistant News Editor
September 13, 2023
Auditions for IC Unbound Dance Company, a student-led dance group, were held Aug. 3 in the Fitness Center. Students of all years came together for all styles of dance, learning the combinations just minutes before their auditions.

Lights, cameras, action! Audition season sweeps Ithaca with full force

By Vivian Rose and Molly Fitzsimons
September 5, 2023

On The Quad: first-year students comment on orientation

By Vivian Rose and Ray Milburn
August 24, 2023
First-year students play a game of keep-it-up with a blown up beach ball during the fall orientation's Pride Fest that was planned outside to accommodate more students. Others mingle and listen to music at the event in front of the Campus Center.

NSTP Pride Fest: A colorful, cheery community

By Vivian Rose, Assistant News Editor
August 23, 2023
Summer Reviews

Summer Reviews

By Matt Minton, Rowan Keller Smith, Molly Fitzsimons, and Vivian Rose
August 21, 2023
Donations given to Ithaca College on April 25 for its annual Giving Day surpassed the amount raised in previous years. This year, some organizations and programs offered new opportunities for giving.

Giving Day 2023 raises record amount for annual fund and student opportunities

By Vivian Rose, Assistant News Editor
April 26, 2023
Daphne Frias, a youth activist who focuses on the intersectionality of climate change and disability, spoke as a keynote speaker during Ithaca College’s Sustainability Week about the necessity of social media to influence people to care and educate themselves about the climate crisis. 

Youth activist discusses climate change and disability

By Vivian Rose, Assistant News Editor
April 24, 2023
From left, Rebecca Evans, acting director of sustainability for the City of Ithaca; Terry Carroll, chief sustainability officer of the Tompkins County Department of Planning and Sustainability; and Nick Goldsmith, sustainability planner for the Town of Ithaca spoke at a panel titled “Demystifying Decarbonization.”

Campus community engages in Sustainability Week events

By Vivian Rose, Assistant News Editor
April 19, 2023
In future events, Eco-Reps representatives will meet the volunteers at the dining hall doors to be let in and show the process of packaging meals. 

Eco-Reps repackages leftover food for donations to nonprofit

By Vivian Rose, Assistant News Editor
April 19, 2023
Although no physical bus hub has been built yet, Ferguson said the DIA will consult the survey along with other bus hubs surrounding Ithaca, like Burlington, Vermont, Binghamton and Corning, New York, for ideas.

Downtown Ithaca Alliance plans to create a new bus hub

By Vivian Rose, Assistant News Editor
April 12, 2023
Scott Doyle, director of Energy Management and Sustainability, said the charger at Circles Community Center went down recently and he and his team are looking into what caused the issue.

College looks to expand electric vehicle charging on campus

By Vivian Rose, Assistant News Editor
April 5, 2023
From left, Belisa González, professor and dean of Faculty Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging and outgoing director of the Center for the Study of Culture, Race and Ethnicity; Diana Dimitrova, director of International Student and Scholar Services; Elyse Nepa, assistant director for the Clery Act and Prevention Education in the Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management; and Erienne Roberts, deputy director of athletics and senior woman administrator, were presented with Women of Distinction awards.

Women’s Leaders Series recognizes four Women of Distinction

By Vivian Rose, Assistant News Editor
April 5, 2023
Ithaca Bikeshare, a local non-profit, plans to add more parking hubs and raise the costs of bike use.

Ithaca Bikeshare adds parking hubs and raises costs of use

By Vivian Rose, Assistant News Editor
March 22, 2023
The City of Ithaca plans to improve the sustainability of buildings in 2023 and to certify the city as a healthy and energy efficient community.

City works to improve sustainability and energy efficiency

By Vivian Rose, Assistant News Editor
March 1, 2023
On Feb. 27, Ithaca College’s chapter of NYFTSA invited Amanda Cerruti ’19, who currently works for Access Hollywood, to speak with students.

Park alum gives students networking and career advice

By Vivian Rose, Assistant News Editor
March 1, 2023
Different regions of New York have experienced varying amounts of snow this winter. However, despite consistent snowfall in Ithaca, other factors indicate climate change in the area.

Climate change affects New York State and Ithaca winter

By Vivian Rose, Assistant News Editor
February 15, 2023
Jennifer Spitzer, associate professor in the Department of Literatures in English, will release her first book in February called, “Secret Sharers: The Intimate Rivalries of Modernism and Psychoanalysis.”

Q&A: Faculty member shares her first book-writing experience

By Vivian Rose, Assistant News Editor
February 7, 2023
According to PETA, makeup and cosmetics companies that tested on animals in 2022 include Clinique, Maybelline, NARS, OPI and Victoria’s Secret, among several others. According to a 2019 study, 35% of surveyed cosmetic consumers looked specifically for cruelty-free brands, while 73% support cruelty-free brands.  

NY Governor Hochul signs Cruelty-Free Cosmetics Act into law

By Vivian Rose, Assistant News Editor
February 1, 2023
On Nov. 3, Ithaca College faculty members were sent an email from the Offices of the Provost and the Registrar explaining that the proposed scheduling grid for Fall 2023 would not be used after faculty raised concerns. 

Proposed scheduling grid dropped after campus concerns

By Vivian Rose, Assistant News Editor
November 16, 2022
From left, junior Alexa Rahman, first-year student Taya Thompson and senior Shosh Cohen discussed the prejudices they have independently faced in their lives and on campus, each noting the ignorance of others and the importance of educating people about racism. 

Ithaca College holds Day of Learning to address antisemitism

By Emma Kersting, Joshua Pantano, Noa Ran-Ressler, and Vivian Rose
November 16, 2022
From left, Elizabeth Bergman, associate professor in the Department of Health Promotion and Physical Education; Becky Preve, executive director for the Association on Aging in New York; and Joseph Applebaum and Stu Maddux, the creators of the film.

College hosts screening of documentary about loneliness

By Vivian Rose, Assistant News Editor
November 8, 2022
Some Ithaca College students and faculty members have mixed thoughts about the proposed scheduling grid for Fall 2023.

Proposed scheduling grid elicits mixed reactions from campus

By Vivian Rose, Assistant News Editor
November 2, 2022
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 discusses student retention rates

By Vivian Rose, Assistant News Editor
October 5, 2022
Kristina Gorcheva-Newberry, author of her debut novel, “The Orchard,” was invited to the college as a distinguished fictional writer.

Distinguished visiting writer discusses her debut novel

By Vivian Rose, Assistant News Editor
October 5, 2022
“[At Ithaca College, the] president, provost, general council, chief of staff, vice president for student affairs and campus life, vice president for marketing and enrollment strategy, vice president of human resources, athletic director, and four of five deans are women,” President La Jerne Cornish said at the Women in Leadership Panel on Sept. 27. 

Panelists discuss the importance of women in leadership roles

By Vivian Rose, Assistant News Editor
September 28, 2022
On Sept. 22, Jeff Orlowski-Yang, creator of the award-winning documentary “The Social Dilemma,” spoke to students and staff of the college in Emerson Suites as the Roy H. Park School of Communications distinguished visitor of 2022. 

Emmy award winning documentarian speaks with campus community

By Vivian Rose, Assistant News Editor
September 25, 2022
Queen Elizabeth II died at 96 years old Sept. 8 from a decline in health and is known as the longest reigning monarch of the British Empire, having ascended the throne in 1952, according to the Associated Press.

Campus community reacts to death of Queen Elizabeth II

By Vivian Rose, Assistant News Editor
September 14, 2022
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