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The New Voices Festival is set to take place from April 24 to 26, hosted by Ithaca College for over 10 years, planned and coordinated by the writing department.

All voices to be heard at New Voices Literary Festival

By Jacquelyn Reaves, Newsletter Editor
April 18, 2024
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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

April 4, 2024
Sophomore Caitlyn O'Dell writes about the importance of making improvements to public transportation to foster a more environmentally-friendly world.

Commentary: Accessible public transportation is key to addressing environmental issues

April 3, 2024
Left to right: Tisa Manandhar, Viviana Beckford and Sherleen Vargas perform at the "Chaos" Pulse Hip Hop dance show on Sunday March 31 in Emerson Suites.

College Briefs 4/1

April 1, 2024
Kelby Woodside, owner of Snailboat Studio, and Ithaca College sophomore Katie Oliver pose with the variety of crochet animals that were available for purchase at this year’s Fairy Fest on The Commons.

Fairy Fest creates magical day on The Commons

March 27, 2024
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Ithaca College Students for Palestine hold die-in on Admitted Students Day

By Ryan Johnson, Assistant News Editor
March 23, 2024
Senior Kellen Ko writes about the need for a comprehensive music history curriculum that better prepares students.

Commentary: A comprehensive music curriculum is essential to student success

March 6, 2024
Sophomore Samantha Ruiz writes about the gender breakdown of psychologists and how the field has switched from being predominantly composed of men to women.

Commentary: Men must return to psychology

December 7, 2023
Junior Janaissy Pineda Alvarez writes about her experiences as a student of color in the Park School of Communications and how Park can offer increased support BIPOC students.

Commentary: Park is not a safe haven for students of color

November 15, 2023
Sophomore Samantha Ruiz writes about Victoria's Secret's Tour '23 and their adaptive collection and the differences between these two initiatives that may send a problematic message.

Commentary: Is ableism still Victoria's Secret?

November 10, 2023
Scott Doyle, director of the Office of Energy Management and Sustainability, discussed points of focus for sustainability at Ithaca College during the Oct. 23 SGC meeting.

SGC gets run down on campus sustainability goals but no major changes so far

October 25, 2023
Residents shop at the Fall 2023 Friends of the Tompkins County Public Library Book Sale. All proceeds from the annual sale go to the library and the Finger Lakes Library System and donations are open until Nov. 11.

College Briefs Oct. 18

October 18, 2023
Carla Stetson is a finalist for the 2023 New York State Council on the Arts/New York Foundation for the Arts Artist Fellowship. The fellowship's purpose is to fund an artist's craft, no matter the discipline.

Q&A: Former associate professor discusses being a finalist for artist fellowship

October 24, 2023
Senior Emily Leach examined the impact of a pilot Foundations in Physics course on students' test scores and overall grades in Physics 101 and 102. Leach conducted this research as part of the college's Summer Scholars program.

Student research analyzes impact of pilot foundational physics course

October 19, 2023
Tim Downs, chief financial officer and vice president of finance and administration, highlighted changes the college made over the summer and future plans for the college during the Oct. 9 Student Governance Council meeting.

SGC meets with Chief Financial Officer to discuss college's plans

October 10, 2023
The band Richie and Rosie performs at Thompson Park.

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From left, sophomore Suryash Malviya and Matthew Price, professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, worked together over the summer with new astrophotography equipment purchased by Ithaca College.

Department of Physics and Astronomy makes astrophotography more accessible to students

September 27, 2023
Sophomore Samantha Ruiz talks about how "girl dinner" is one of many unhealthy trends young people may encounter on social media today.

Commentary: "Girl dinner" is promoting eating disorders in young adults

September 11, 2023
Roald Hoffmann, former Cornell professor, Nobel Prize winner and an Ithaca local, visited campus April 25 in Muller chapel to tell his story of surviving the Holocaust.

Hillel invites Holocaust survivor to share personal story

April 26, 2023
Naeem Inayatullah, professor in the Department of Politics, analyzes the atmosphere at the college after the administration’s reduction of full-time equivalent faculty during COVID-19.

Commentary: Healing the future consists of reckoning

April 25, 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

April 5, 2023
From left, sophomore Tatyana Rubio; Reginald Briggs, associate director of Dining Services; and sophomore Noah Richardson discuss changes coming to the Campus Center Dining Hall and all meal plans.

SGC discusses new meal plans and employment with Dining Services

March 29, 2023
Senior Sam Chaney raises concerns about unregulated off-campus housing and dreadful living conditions. He believes that landlords need to be held accountable and provide better housing.

Commentary: Regulations must be placed on landlords

March 21, 2023
Sarah Shank, interlibrary loan borrowing coordinator at the Ithaca College Library, sets up a display for the Blind Date with a Book program. The program invites students to find new books and films.

Students take leap of faith with Blind Dates with a Book

March 1, 2023
Cantor Abbe Lyons ’87, college affiliate in the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life, released her new book, “Jewish Liturgy: A Guide for Everyone,” which discusses the observance of Judaism through engaging recitations and music.

Q&A: Hillel cantor releases new book about Judaism

February 15, 2023
The plan to convert Eastman Hall into living space for seniors and graduate students was announced in Spring 2022 in an email to juniors from the Division of Student Affairs and Campus Life. According to the college’s website, the cost to live in Eastman Hall is $9,900 for the 2022–23 academic year. A single room in a residence hall typically costs $10,375.

Seniors and graduate students take advantage of new housing option

October 26, 2022
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