The Ithacan

‘On the Same Page’ – Top Stories of Week 10

November 6, 2023

Co-host seniors Emma Kersting and Clare Shanahan dive into the latest stories in news, sports and life and culture at The Ithacan. This week, Kersting and Shanahan spoke with first-year reporter Kaeleigh Banda and sophomore Assistant Sports Editor Billy Wood.

Q&A: Student spends a year doing service work across the U.S.

By Emma Kersting, Staff Writer • October 3, 2022

During a gap year, first-year student Andres Cintron joined AmeriCorps an independent agency set up by the United States government to provide volunteer services around the country.

Alum receives three presidential awards for service work

By Emma Kersting, Staff Writer • September 21, 2022

Maggie Eckerson ’18 was recently awarded three presidential honors for her work in the Peace Corps and AmeriCorps.

IC students volunteer at South Hill Elementary School

By Ashley Stalnecker, Staff Writer • March 19, 2019

Many students at Ithaca College participate in the South Hill mentorship program and mentor students at the South Hill Elementary School.

Women in Computing team wins award for community service app

By Sam Smith, Contributing Writer • February 28, 2018

The all-women computer science events allow the members to work in a supportive environment with many other women in the technology field.

WATCH: OSEMA holds Service Saturday to support community

December 6, 2017

The first Saturday of every month, OSEMA takes student volunteers to different locations in order to support the community.

Ithaca College Students Finish MLK Week with Day of Service

By Matt Maloney, Assistant Multimedia Editor • January 30, 2017

Students from Ithaca College volunteered around the community for the annual MLK Day of Service.

Graduate student builds communities through volunteer work

By Meaghan McElroy, Staff Writer • January 24, 2017

Bosela’s first trip with OSEMA was during the spring break of his junior year, when he traveled to Kiptopeke State Park in Virginia.

IC Student dedicates himself to community service

By Meaghan McElroy, Staff Writer • December 7, 2016

Graduation is fast approaching for Doubleday, but he said all that he’s learned as a volunteer will help him after he leaves the college in May.

New IC club uses entrepreneurship for social change in Ithaca

By Ana Borruto, Staff Writer • September 11, 2016

A new club on Ithaca College’s campus seeks to promote social and entrepreneurial opportunities for students to work with local businesses.

Ithaca College senior creates dialogue around diversity issues

By Kathleen McAleese, Staff Writer • April 20, 2016

“I learn other people’s stories, and I learn about their other experiences, and that kind of just opens my eyes to different points of view, and it helps me get to know truly about a subject that, for example, racism, goes deeper, a lot deeper..."

Ithaca College students spend spring break performing service

By Maura Aleardi, Staff Writer • March 23, 2016

“These kids are very underprivileged, a lot of them, and they come from a lot of poverty and really bad home situations,” she said. “It’s just really great to have an opportunity to be a good role model for them and give them a safe place to be for a week.”