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President Donald Trump’s administration revoked the legal status of more than 4,700 international students at other higher education institutions. Following significant pushback in court, the administration announced April 25 that legal status would be restored for some students.
Legal status policy whiplash stifles and destabilizes international students
By Lorien Tyne, Editor-in-Chief • May 1, 2025

Editor’s note: All international student sources are referred to using their initials to preserve their safety and wellbeing. JP, an international student at Ithaca College, was planning to begin work in the U.S. after graduation in May and make steps toward a green card. But JP’s post-grad plans...

Editor-in-Chief Lorien Tyne and News Editor Kaeleigh Banda spoke with Ithaca College President La Jerne Cornish about how IC is responding to institutional financial challenges and political pressures from the federal government.
Q&A: President La Jerne Cornish discusses financial challenges and issues with the federal government
By Lorien Tyne and Kaeleigh Banda
Editor-in-Chief Lorien Tyne and News Editor Kaeleigh Banda spoke with Ithaca College President La Jerne Cornish about how IC is responding to institutional financial challenges and political pressures from the federal government.
From left, Wen-Do self-defense instructor Kristi Taylor demonstrates a move called eagle claw on reporter Haley Meberg. This technique utilizes the pads of your fingers to claw an attacker's eyes.
Wen-Do self-defense class empowers women in Ithaca
By Haley Meberg, Contributing Writer

Kristi Taylor, the instructor of Wen-Do Women’s Self Defence program in Ithaca, gave advice I never expected to hear. “If you are ever in danger,...

The Dailies Cafe, commonly referred to as the Park cafe, is a popular retail dining location at the college, averaging 450-500 lunch orders per day, according to Dining Services. The cafe also sells pre-packaged breakfast items, salads and coffees.
Park School’s Dailies Cafe faces uncertain future in Fall 2025
By Julian DeLucia and Eamon Corbo
The Dailies Cafe, commonly referred to as the Park cafe, is a popular retail dining location at the college, averaging 450-500 lunch orders per day, according to Dining Services. The cafe also sells pre-packaged breakfast items, salads and coffees. Despite its popularity, the cafe faces uncertainty regarding its ability to keep serving its signature paninis going into Fall 2025.
On April 26, community leaders and Goodwill officials gathered outside of the new retail location in Ithaca to mark its opening. Each participant cut a piece of the blue ribbon in front of a crowd.
Goodwill opening adds to the sustainable thrift scene in Ithaca
By Jackie Vickery, Contributing Writer

Goodwill of the Finger Lakes officially opened its first Ithaca location April 25. The new store, located in the former Ollie’s Bargain Outlet at 723...

At the Sciencenter, there are interactive exhibits that allow visitors to create and have tactile experiences. At the weather exhibit, a child drew a photo of their family.
Ithaca Sciencenter hit by Institute of Museum and Library Services federal grant funding cuts
By Kaeleigh Banda, News Editor • May 1, 2025
The colorful hands-on learning exhibits that live within the Ithaca Sciencenter have lost $400,000 in essential aid from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Now, the Sciencenter is forced to adapt so it can still provide science education to community members of all ages.
The Ithaca College women's lacrosse team defeated the Vassar College Brewers in the Liberty League quarterfinal on April 29 at Higgins Stadium. The Bombers previously lost to the Brewers during the regular season.
Women’s lacrosse takes down Vassar in Liberty League quarterfinals
By David Schurter, Assistant Sports Editor • April 30, 2025
In its return to the postseason, the Ithaca College women’s lacrosse team played like the weather, with the offense striking like lightning and defeating the Vassar College Brewers 19-10 at Higgins Stadium.
'Étoile' is on pointe with the dramedy of ballet
‘Étoile’ is on pointe with the dramedy of ballet
By Maya Silveira Scuri, Staff Writer • May 1, 2025

“Étoile” — which means star or a ballet company’s principal dancer in French — is Amy Sherman-Palladino’s newest entry into a world of fast-talking, personality-filled characters. The “Gilmore Girls” and “Marvelous
AI on campus: Navigating the new normal in school
AI on campus: Navigating the new normal in school
By Isabella Bogosel and Narges Kasiri May 1, 2025
Artificial Intelligence is rapidly weaving its way into campus life, and our community is learning to navigate it in real time.

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