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Wrestling competes in NYS Colligate Wrestling Championships

Wrestling competes in NYS Colligate Wrestling Championships

By Sevrin Lavenstein, Staff Writer November 21, 2017
The wrestling team placed fourth in the New York State Collegiate Wrestling Championships at Cornell University on Nov. 19.
From left, Johnny Bello ’16 and senior Justin Bober presented their business, 360 Properties LLC, at the second annual Startup Idea Demo Day hosted by Rev: Ithaca Startup Works. It provides property owners with a virtual three-dimensional tour of a property and was awarded $700.

Students win funds for business idea pitches at local competition

By Laura O'Brien, Staff Writer November 15, 2017
Rev: Ithaca is business incubator and workplace downtown that offers guidance and resources for local entrepreneurs and students interested in entrepreneurship.
Buffalo Street Books will remain open after receiving a $50,000 grant from community donations. Buffalo Street Books became a cooperative in 2011 as a means to stay open when struggling with a lack of funds.

Buffalo Street Books buoyed by loyal locals

By Jake Leary and Laura O'Brien November 8, 2017
“There’s that feel that you get going into a small local store. People know you, and you go in, and there’s that intimacy that is very welcoming."
Sophomore defender Anna Soles runs to kick the ball during the women’s club soccer team’s game against Cornell University on Oct. 13. The team will compete at the National Championship in Arizona Nov. 16–18.

Women’s club soccer earns bid to National Championship

By Jason Hannigan, Staff Writer November 8, 2017
For the first time in its history, the women's club soccer team earned a bid to the National Championship in Phoenix, Arizona Nov. 16–18.
Ithaca College Natural Lands staff runs three deer exclosure projects in the Natural Lands that help staff see how commonly overeaten vegetation will exist without the presence of deer. They are currently developing a plan to advocate for deer control on college grounds based on the impact the deer have on the ecosystem.

Natural Lands staff track impact deer have on ecosystem

By Tessie Devlin, Contributing Writer November 8, 2017
The college runs three deer exclosure projects in the Natural Lands that help staff see how overeaten vegetation will exist without the presence of deer.
In response to anti-Semitic posters that were hung up in Collegetown, Cornel University Hillel student leaders organized a protest to condemn white supremacy.

WATCH: Students rally in response to anti-Semitic posters found in Collegetown

By Meredith Burke, Staff Writer October 28, 2017
In response to anti-Semitic posters that were hung up in Collegetown, Cornell University faculty, staff and students gathered at a rally.
Seniors Payton Cutting, Allie Colleran, Hannah Peters, and Emily Bloom of the softball team participated in the 23rd Annual Cancer Resource Center Walkathon and 5K Run on Oct. 21.

Softball team participates in the 23rd Annual CRC Walkathon

By Dani Pluchinsky, Staff Writer October 25, 2017
The softball team raised $6,516 for the Cancer Resource Center of the Finger Lakes. The four seniors on the team participated in the walk Oct. 21.
Ithaca College senior Emily Delnicki and junior Brett Levine won a class competition to create a new logo for the City of Ithaca Parks last semester.

Students design new logo for City of Ithaca Parks

By Madison Moore, Contributing Writer October 10, 2017
City Forester Jeanne Grace said the Parks Commission was interested in creating a signifying logo to let people know what spaces in the city are public spaces.
From left, seniors Lucas Nicholas and Nigel Nelson compete in Smash Clubs “Super Smash Bros.” tournament on Oct. 8. “Super Smash Bros.” is a fighting game series developed by Japanese game developer Nintendo.

WATCH: New club dedicates itself to ‘Super Smash Bros.’

By Kara Bowen, Staff Writer October 10, 2017
As Mario shot a fireball at Princess Peach, knocking her offscreen, the crowd emitted a loud combination of cheers, groans and laughter.
Ithaca College moves down in college ranking list

Ithaca College moves down in college ranking list

By Ashley Stalnecker, Contributing Writer October 9, 2017
The college has been in the top 15 for 23 consecutive years and the top 10 for the last six. This year it dropped from sixth to eighth place on the list.
Editorial: Students must participate in local government

Editorial: Students must participate in local government

October 4, 2017
Participating in local elections is a way for students to exercise their democratic rights in the purest, most tangible way possible.
From left Lee Ellen Marvin, executive director for Suicide Prevention and Crisis Service; Scott MacLeod, donor advisor for The Sophie Fund; Anna Kelles, Tompkins County legislator pose as MacLeod recieves a proclamation from the Tompkins County Legislature.

Local organization aims to help students on leaves of absence

By Bianca Mestiza, Staff Writer September 30, 2017
The proposal seeks to create an Ithaca community–based program to help college students who on are on mental health leaves of absence.
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