THE ITHACAN

Winter sports seasons to be officially determined in November

By Arla Davis • October 19, 2020

IC is planning for winter sports seasons to be condensed to Liberty League competition only. Official announcement will be made in November.

Health department confirms first case of COVID-19 in Tompkins County

By Falyn Stempler, News Editor • March 14, 2020

The New York State Department of Health confirmed a positive case of COVID-19 in Tompkins County, according to a statement from the Tompkins County Health Department on March 14.

Faculty Council discusses preparations for coronavirus

By Mikayla Rovenolt, Staff Writer • March 4, 2020

The Ithaca College Faculty Council discussed plans for how to respond to a potential shutdown because of the new coronavirus at its March 3 meeting.

Two Cornell University students test negative for coronavirus

By Cora Payne, Assistant News Editor • February 12, 2020

Two Cornell University students who were quarantined for symptoms that met criteria for the 2019 novel coronavirus tested negative, according to a statement issued by Cornell University administrators

College offers Narcan training to prevent opioid overdoses

By Ashley Stalnecker, Staff Writer • September 26, 2018

Ithaca College resident assistants and other students are now being trained to administer Narcan — a drug that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose — in a pre-emptive effort to combat drug ab

Ithaca College flu numbers expected to exceed last year

By Ben Kaplan, Staff Writer • March 1, 2017

So far, 148 students have been diagnosed with influenza or an influenza-like illness since the beginning of the fall semester, as of Feb. 27.

Up in the air: Students consider smoke-free policy on campus

By Silas White, Staff Writer • October 6, 2016

Today about 11% of Ithaca College students are smokers. But recently, Ithaca College organizations have been pushing for a smoke-free campus.

Ithaca College leaders work to improve sexual assault education

By Tatiana Jorio, Contributing Writer • May 2, 2016

With sexual assault awareness month’s coming to a close, students and administrators at Ithaca College are saying the college can improve its sexual assault education by making the college’s resources more accessible and driving a more effective conversation on campus.

Chewing tobacco still prevalent in baseball culture

By Steve Derderian, Senior Writer • April 15, 2015

Despite the known risks, smokeless tobacco remains popular at all levels of baseball, including college.

Editorial: Students should prioritize sleep for health reasons

October 29, 2014

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggest that adults should get at least seven hours of sleep every night. But a 2013 Gallup poll showed 40 percent of Americans get less than seven hours...

‘Depression Quest’ computer game can educate public about depression

October 6, 2014

Independent video game developer Zoe Quinn created the game “Depression Quest” in 2013. Within the year it has been active, it has received a significant amount of attention — both positive and negative...

College begins preparation for upcoming flu season

By Evan Popp, Staff Writer • October 1, 2014

In preparation for the upcoming influenza season, the Hammond Health Center at Ithaca College is putting together a campaign to get as many students vaccinated as possible, Dr. Vivian Lorenzo, director of medical services at the college’s Health Center, said.