The Ithacan

Applications hit record high for 2013-14

By Noreyana Fernando, Assistant News Editor • March 27, 2013

Ithaca College has seen a 13 percent increase in freshmen applications for Fall 2013, compared to last year. The 15,641 applications mark the the largest applicant pool in the college’s history.

Election results mark new era

By Rachael Hartford • November 8, 2012

President Obama won his second term by winning minority voters, particularly Hispanics, women and young voters. Some feared Obama’s voter turnout would be stifled by a lack of excitement about the election this year. This was not the case. While a win for the Obama camp was expected, it is where he drew support from…

Slideshow: Election night in Ithaca community

By Rachel WoolfShawn Steiner • November 7, 2012

It was a close race, but Barack Obama pulled ahead to win the presidential re-election. Take a look at 2012 election night in Ithaca.

Slideshow: Local restaurants provide a ‘Taste of Ithaca’

By Rachel Orlow, Staff Photographer • October 9, 2012

Popular restaurants from all over Ithaca brought their favorite dishes for students to sample.

Facts of the flu vaccine for 2012-2013

By Kari Beal • October 9, 2012

The flu can be one of the most dangerous health conditions on a college campus because of the close proximity of people, but only 10 percent of college students received a flu vaccine in 2009. Here are some basic facts to know about this year's vaccine.

Democrat and Republican convention messages and their implications on US voters

By Rachael Hartford • September 30, 2012

With October comes the much-anticipated debate season for our presidential hopefuls. But before the candidates begin their pulling-out-all-of-the-stops and finish-strong tactics for the final month of campaign season, let’s take a quick look at the effects of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) and Republican National Convention (RNC) on the public. The DNC and the RNC…

Biggest surprises of the 2012 Emmys

By Chloe Wilson • September 23, 2012

A recap of the biggest Emmy 2012 surprises.

Emmy 2012 prediction: Best drama series

By Chloe Wilson • September 22, 2012

Predicting the winner of the 2012 "Outstanding Drama Series" Emmy.

Emmy 2012 prediction: Best comedy series

By Chloe Wilson • September 17, 2012

Predicting the 2012 winner of the Outstanding Comedy Series Emmy Award.

Fall TV preview: The beauties and the beasts

By Chloe Wilson • September 16, 2012

The CW and ABC are airing competing adaptations of "Beauty and the Beast."

Student Government Association prepares for fall elections

By Max Ocean, Contributing Writer • September 4, 2012

With the 2012-13 school year in full swing, Student Government Association is gearing up for its fall elections. The elections will open at noon Sept. 21 and go until noon Sept. 22.

Polarized American politics reflected in population

By Rachael Hartford • August 29, 2012

The ideological gulf that continues to widen between Democrats and Republicans makes us more polarized than ever before.