THE ITHACAN

Review: Spears’ signature sound cannot appeal to modern listeners

By Angela Weldon, Staff Writer • August 30, 2016

Her signature 90s sound — the peppy synth beats, generic bass drops and basic lyrics — feels stale compared to her contemporaries, like Nicki Minaj and Beyoncé. Each song may have topped the charts in Spears’ heyday, but now the tracks feel forced and inauthentic. Her album may have been better received had she made more of an effort to stay current.

IC Department of Art’s Creative Space Gallery to close in May

By Angela Weldon, Assistant Life & Culture Editor • May 1, 2016

Approximately one year after the Creative Space Gallery opened its doors May 1, 2015, it will be closing after its final exhibit, “BANG!,” which ends May 15.

X Ithacans: X Ambassadors to return for concert in Ithaca

By Angela Weldon, Assistant Life & Culture Editor • April 27, 2016

Alternative rock band X Ambassadors, which originated in Ithaca and is now touring worldwide, will visit Ithaca's State Theatre on May 14 for a homecoming concert.

Review: The Ready Set goes for gold

By Angela Weldon, Assistant Life & Culture Editor • April 18, 2016

Released just in time for the remainder of spring and summer, The Ready Set’s fourth album will impress listeners.

Staying Sharp: Service project links music to memory

By Angela Weldon, Assistant Life & Culture Editor • April 13, 2016

The Music as Medicine Project, a new initiative at the college highlights the therapeutic power of music and the importance of service-learning.

Review: Graham’s funky genre surprises

By Angela Weldon, Assistant Life & Culture Editor • April 12, 2016

As a whole, the album has several ups and downs, but the wild genre shifts actually work in the group’s favor. The full album may not be as popular as “7 Years” has become, but it does have other tracks worthy of attention.

Review: Netflix Original “Flaked” thrives on actors’ talent

By Angela Weldon, Assistant Life & Culture Editor • April 2, 2016

Set in beautiful Venice, California, Netflix Original Series “Flaked” follows the journey of recovering alcoholic Chip (Will Arnett) and his friends who have been formerly or are currently in the program.

April to focus on Asian-American culture at Ithaca College

By Angela Weldon, Assistant Life & Culture Editor • March 30, 2016

Throughout the month of April, the Asian American Alliance will be hosting a series of events as part of Focus Asia Month, which will focus on embracing Asian-American culture and identity.

Review: 2000s band’s nostalgic tracks please

By Angela Weldon, ASSISTANT LIFE & CULTURE EDITOR • March 22, 2016

3 Door's Down's signature 2000s rock-band style is unmistakable on its previous albums, and “Us and the Night” is no exception.

Bomber Nation: A look into the history of the Bomber name

By Angela Weldon, Assistant Life and Culture Editor • February 25, 2016

The Ithacan examines the complex past of how "the Bomber" came into existence to embody the identity of Ithaca College.

Review: Struggle inspires heartfelt songs

By Angela Weldon, Assistant Life & Culture Editor • February 14, 2016

“My Wild West” documents Lissie’s recent triumphs and tragedies with her music career, and these struggles, although somewhat tiresome, produced some really inspired music.

Sculpting a Community: Ithaca local creates an artistic hub

By Angela Weldon, Assistant Life & Culture Editor • February 3, 2016

Ithaca local Julia Dean took her passions for art and ceramics to create the The Clay School for community artists.