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THE ITHACAN

The Student News Site of Ithaca College

THE ITHACAN

Music student records album with band of brothers

By Allie Healy, Assistant Accent Editor April 11, 2012
Junior Nate Miner grew up competing with his brother to outplay each other’s bands. Now, Miner, his brother Andy and Horseheads High School friends Matt, Ron and Anthony Furstoss have joined forces to form the high-energy alternative rock group Underwater Tiger.

L’Chaim!

By Allie Healy, Assistant Accent Editor April 4, 2012
When junior Ithaca native Katarina Andersson was 12 years old, her parents told her that having a Bat Mitzvah was off the table.

‘A Thousand Words’: Silenced actor gives poor show

By Allie Healy, Assistant Accent Editor March 28, 2012
It’s no sin to turn a comedy into a flick with a family-oriented message — that is, unless it is done in all the wrong ways. In “A Thousand Words,” Eddie Murphy mimes and grimaces his way through the sappy film, making it harder to laugh at his performance and easier to leave the theater.

‘Up All Night’: Boy band finds the right track

By Allie Healy, Assistant Accent Editor March 21, 2012
Proving to be the ultimate comeback kids, One Direction is breaking out onto the boy band scene with their high-energy album “Up All Night.” Hitting the radio waves with their smash hit “What Makes You Beautiful,” the floppy-haired X Factor contestants are wasting no time with their in-your-face pop tracks. With catchy melodies, heartfelt lyrics…

Do-it-yourself duo: Funky couple leaves their mark on new town with old goods

By Allie Healy, Assistant Accent Editor March 21, 2012
Nestled inside the Race Office Supply store on The Commons, colorful chain-linked rings of construction paper swoop from one end of the new storefront display to the other. Soft indie-rock tunes fill the air, glossy red chandeliers dangle from the ceiling and mustard tweed couches huddle around a polished oval coffee table.

‘Breakfast’: Rap duo serves up fresh tracks

By Allie Healy, Assistant Accent Editor February 29, 2012
“Breakfast,” the latest release from hip-hop duo Chiddy Bang, is served as a full course of infectious choruses and hard-hitting beats with just a hint of sugary-sweet pop. Back and hungrier than ever, Chiddy Bang reminds fans of  their sizzling sound in their second studio album. Serving a healthy helping of flavorful tracks, rapper Chidera…

Misconception

By Allie Healy, Assistant Accent Editor February 15, 2012
Sophomore Cöelis Mendoza peered out from under her fuchsia bangs with wide eyes at a buzzing crowd of 30 friends and peers, her caramel skin illuminated by the computer screen in front of her. The 19-year-old waddled out from behind the podium, her large, round belly leading the way.

Indie band revamps with upbeat style

By Allie Healy, Assistant Accent Editor January 26, 2012
Absent from the alternative music scene since 2009, Snow Patrol is back with its newly released and long- overdue album, “Fallen Empires.” Hailing from Northern Ireland, this indie rock band has come a long way. Breaking out of its cocoon, Snow Patrol released this sixth album and collectively decided on a brighter musical direction. Bagging…

Dancing on pointe

By Allie Healy, Staff Writer December 7, 2011
Every day for the past seven weeks, senior journalism major Isabel Braverman has arrived at Dillingham Center a half an hour before her three-hour rehearsal to wrap her toes, pull on her pointe shoes, stretch and warm up. But after she finally retires her leotard for the night, Braverman still dreams of working for Vanity…

‘Paranormal Activity’: Third Paranormal installment creates timely fear

By Allie Healy, Staff Writer October 26, 2011
The newly released part of the “Paranormal Activity” series is just in time to give horror fans an eerie Halloween treat.

‘Metals’: Indie artist darkens sound

By Allie Healy, Staff Writer October 12, 2011
Feist, a Canadian indie pop singer-songwriter, took the United States by storm with her 2007 release, “The Reminder.” Four years later, she returns with a fifth solo album that trades her upbeat, spacey sound for a more serious style.

Blue and golden rule

By Allie Healy, Staff Writer October 12, 2011
The blue and gold carpet was rolled out Monday for Ithaca College’s own royalty.
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