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THE ITHACAN

‘On the Same Page’ – Top Stories of Week 7

October 9, 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 news editor junior Lorien Tyne, sports editor sophomore Billy Wood and sophomore reporter Mariana Contreras.
Cornell made a final offer of $4 million annually, invoking a rally Sept. 18 at Cornell’s Ho Plaza, where about 150 members of the Ithaca community gathered to demand a larger contribution. The public showed its displeasure with Cornell again Sept. 20 at the Common Council meeting where 37 of about 100 attendees gave their input to council members.

Ithaca demands larger monetary contribution from Cornell, Common Council to vote Oct. 11

By Lorien Tyne, News Editor October 4, 2023
After months of negotiations and public protests calling for Cornell University to contribute more money to the City of Ithaca, the Common Council will take the Memorandum of Understanding to a vote Oct. 11 — once made, the deal will not expire until 2044. 
Editorial: The college sets a positive example by supporting local businesses

Editorial: The college sets a positive example by supporting local businesses

By The Ithacan September 6, 2023
Cornell University has announced that it will end its partnership with Starbucks when their contract is up in 2025. This decision means the college will no longer serve products from the coffee chain on campus.
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Local community groups rally to remove TCAT ride fares

By Aubren Villasenor, Staff Writer May 3, 2023
The Ithaca Democratic Socialists of America and the Ithaca Sunrise Movement rallied on May 2 to remove ride fares from local public transport.
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Take Back the Night

May 3, 2023

On Friday April 28, students, faculty and staff from Ithaca College, Cornell University, Lehman Alternative Community School and members of the Ithaca community gathered on The Commons for the annual Take...

Cyndy Scheibe, Dana professor in the Department of Psychology at Ithaca College and executive director and founder of Project Look Sharp, said she gives trigger warnings a couple of days in advance of her classes and allows students to set up a private meeting with her to go over the topics. 

Cornell’s trigger warning resolution sparks debate in higher ed

By Prakriti Panwar, Assistant News Editor April 26, 2023
The Cornell University Student Assembly passed a resolution that encouraged faculty to use trigger warnings, which reignited a debate about its use.
From left, graduate student Allison Arndt, sophomore Lily Babcock and senior Taylor Volmrich, three members of the Ithaca College women’s rowing team’s varsity eight, race on the Cayuga Inlet.

Rowing teams duel at Cayuga Inlet to start season

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor April 5, 2023
Under threats of heavy wind and thunderstorms, the Ithaca College men’s and women’s rowing teams started their spring seasons at the annual Cayuga Duels on April 1.
On Feb. 24, Cornell University’s Department of Information Technology released a security alert informing students that Cornell’s ticketing software partner and vendor, AudienceView, experienced a platform breach.

Students’ bank accounts hacked because of ticketing software breach

By Prakriti Panwar, Assistant News Editor March 29, 2023
After attending a concert at Cornell University featuring Beach Bunny on Jan. 28, several Ithaca College students’ credit and debit card information was hacked.
Butterfield Stadium is one of two natural grass football fields in the Liberty League. However, Ithaca College announced in November that the field would be replaced with an artificial turf surface.

Planned turf field at IC to contain toxic chemicals

By Aidan Charde and Elijah de Castro February 8, 2023
According to oceanographers, ecologists and environmental policy experts, the life cycle of an artificial turf field has detrimental effects on human health and the environment.
In reaction to four reports of drug-laced drinks and one report of sexual assault at events hosted by Cornell University fraternities, Cornell has suspended all fraternity parties and social events. The Ithaca Police Department and the Cornell University Police Department are currently investigating both reports.  

Cornell fraternities suspend parties after reports of assaults

By Lorien Tyne, Assistant News Editor November 7, 2022
In reaction to four reports of drug-laced drinks and one report of sexual assault at Cornell University fraternity parties, Cornell has suspended all fraternity parties and social events. 
Editorial: Students should make the most of the local outdoors

Editorial: Students should make the most of the local outdoors

By The Ithacan October 5, 2022
Between the Natural Lands and local gorges and hiking trails, students have more than enough opportunities to take advantage of the nature around them.
Editorial: Makeup commencement proposal too little too late

Editorial: Makeup commencement proposal too little too late

By The Ithacan September 21, 2022
Ithaca College opted for the safer choice by not hosting a graduation for the Class of 2020, but to do so now would be a difficult endeavor.
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