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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, Editor-in-Chief • 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.
A petition was launched March 3 to make Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit (TCAT) free, which would increase accessibility and efficiency but reduce TCAT’s revenue. The petition is part of a larger campaign by the Ithaca branch of Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) called FreeCAT that advocates for fare-free and expanded TCAT services.

Ithaca residents get on board with free TCAT campaign

By Noa Ran-Ressler, Managing Editor • September 14, 2022
Members of the Ithaca community have shown they are ready for free public transit. A petition was launched March 3 to make Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit (TCAT) free.
Free public transportation is a necessity for Ithaca

Free public transportation is a necessity for Ithaca

By The Ithacan • September 14, 2022
This will be a costly endeavor, but it will protect Ithaca students and residents from walking home past 9 p.m. in the frigid cold of our winters.
Senior infielder Julia Loffredo had two hits and a run batted in for the Bombers in the two-game series against Alfred University on April 12.

Softball team splits series against Alfred University

By Dustin Terry, Staff Writer • April 17, 2022
The Ithaca College softball team split a two-game series against the Alfred University Saxons in a doubleheader at Kostrinsky Field on April 12.
The men's club ultimate frisbee team, Nawshus Ultimate, is currently ranked No. 13 in the country according to Ultiworld. The women's team, Kweezy Ultimate, was ranked at No. 22 at one point, but has since dropped off the list.

Club ultimate frisbee teams fly into national rankings

By Tommy Mumau, Sports Editor • April 7, 2022
The tradition of ultimate frisbee on South Hill has grown over the years, providing students with an opportunity to connect and compete in a fun environment.
Students from Ithaca College and Cornell University account for roughly two-thirds of Ithaca’s population. College student populations throughout the state impact the census report, which in turn, affects local redistricting,

Lack of student voters creates concern as elections near

By Lorien Tyne, Editor-in-Chief • March 30, 2022
The lack of student voters is becoming more concerning for long-term residents who are impacted by the census of college towns like Ithaca. 
Hospitalizations are low with new Omicron subvariant in county

Hospitalizations are low with new Omicron subvariant in county

By Olivia Stanzl, assistant News Editor • March 30, 2022
The new Omicron subvariant BA.2 was detected in Tompkins County, but the Tompkins County Health Department said hospitalizations are low, in a statement released March 28.
Cornell University reports increase in COVID-19 risk level

Cornell University reports increase in COVID-19 risk level

By Elijah de Castro, News Editor • March 24, 2022
Cornell University raised its COVID-19 risk level after reporting 151 new cases — the highest number since Cornell dropped its mask mandate March 14.
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