THE ITHACAN

Student publication plants seeds of empowerment

By James Baratta • January 22, 2019

Ithaca College freshman Frankie Walls was sitting in the Rowland Hall lounge, having a study session with her friends when she shared some poems she wrote about female identity and sexual assault. Walls...

Coffeehouse art showcase highlights LGBTQ artists of color

By Vivian Goldstein, Staff Writer • May 2, 2018

“This space isn’t only for artwork, it’s also to connect with people who are part of the community,” Armour said.

Art and biology students participate in creative collaboration

By Sierra Guardiola, Life and Culture Editor • March 21, 2018

“In making art, ideally you know what is happening in your world,” Sarah Sutton said. “Understanding current science for art students is really important.”

In My Own Words: Murals and Graffiti as Art in Public Spaces

By Nick Friend, Podcast Editor • February 9, 2018

This week on “In My Own Words,” Glenn Epps spoke with Caleb Thomas, a local muralist and graffiti artist who co-founded Ithaca Murals, a group that connects local artists and muralists with surfaces...

Review: Satirical drama’s message is overlong and obscure

By Aidan Lentz, Staff Writer • December 12, 2017

Patience-testing and ambiguous, “The Square” is a prime example of a filmmaker trying to say far too many things with not nearly enough words.

WATCH: Ithaca hosts annual Ice Fest

By Ithacan Staff • December 11, 2017

Ithaca celebrated its annual Ice Fest celebration Dec. 7-9 on The Commons. The local festival includes sculptures and ice carving.

Editorial: Department of Art needs a better space for classes

November 1, 2017

The Department of Art is housed in the Ceracche Center; specifically, it is located on the lower level, under locker rooms. Classes for art majors and minors are crowded with both students and equipment,...

Farmers Market Vendors: Dancing Brush Designs

By Ithacan Staff • September 18, 2017

Jim Hardesty, a trained veteran of Chinese art and calligraphy, talks about his stand at the Ithaca Farmers Market.

The Handwerker Gallery explores new conceptions of time

By Silas White, Assistant Life & Culture Editor • September 7, 2017

“The evolution of how this landscape was formed, I find to be incredible,” she said. “The sense of time that’s involved is almost incomprehensible."

Summer Scholars showcase art in Creative Space Gallery

By Kate Nalepinski, Senior Writer • August 30, 2017

"You have to be self-motivated for the work you do. We’re so used to getting deadlines and guidelines, and to get away from that was a challenge.”

Focus Asia Month celebrates Asian identity and diaspora

By Colin Barrett, Staff Writer • April 12, 2017

“For me, [Focus Asia Month] is a way for me to celebrate my heritage and where I come from,” said senior Sara Kim.

Students’ passion project becomes a reality with magazine

By Brianna Ruback, Staff Writer • April 4, 2017

The Passion Project is dedicated to self-empowerment, embracing youth culture, inspiration and social issues within and beyond Ithaca College.