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Originally from France, Louis Arques, Ithaca College lecturer in the Department of Performance Studies, is currently filling in for Richard Faria, professor of clarinet performance, who is on sabbatical for Spring 2022 to work on his writing. 

Q&A: French clarinetist fills in for professor on sabbatical

By Joshua Pantano, Contributing Writer • March 9, 2022
Primarily a clarinetist, Arques also sings, conducts and runs orchestra and chamber ensembles. Arques will teach for the remainder of Spring 2022.
From left, senior defenseman Demetri Lowry and sophomore attacker John Sramac of the Ithaca College men's lacrosse team. The team will have a tough slate of conference opponents this season, including reigning Division III champion Rochester Institute of Technology.

Men’s lacrosse team hoping to make a splash in tough conference

By Connor Glunt, Staff Writer • March 3, 2022
In a stacked Liberty League conference, the Ithaca College men’s lacrosse team is looking to establish itself as a top team in the league.
Freshman Caitlin Pellegrino performs during the floor exercise event at the Rumble and Tumble meet Feb. 16 at the SUNY Cortland Corey Gymnasium. On the floor event, Pellegrino scored a 9.525, just .025 behind team leader Skye Cohen. The Red Dragons won the floor event, but the Bombers prevailed in the bars, beam and vault.

Freshman class providing strong performances for gymnastics team

By Tobiah Zboray, Staff Writer • March 3, 2022
During the beginning of the 2022 Winter sports season, the Ithaca College gymnastics team has benefited from strong performances of its freshman class.
From left, Tamana Ahmadi, Sepehra Azami, Diana Ayubi and Simah Sahnosh are attending Cornell University for Spring 2022 after fleeing Afghanistan in August 2021

Ithaca community welcomes Afghan refugees to Cornell

By Olivia Stanzl, Assistant News Editor • February 9, 2022
Diana Ayubi arrived in Ithaca months after escaping Afghanistan as the Taliban gained control of the country.
The college implemented its updated spectator policy Jan. 12, allowing only students, faculty and staff members to attend competitions until the situation is further evaluated Feb. 7.

Updated spectator policy prohibits fans outside IC community

By Tommy Mumau, Sports Editor • January 24, 2022
In order to prevent the spread of COVID-19, spectators outside of the Ithaca College community will not be allowed to attend athletic events until at least Feb. 7.  
La Jerne Cornish, interim president of Ithaca College, said she wanted to focus on three words for the 2021–22 academic year: intentionality, connection and care. She also said she wanted to hear what members of the SGC had to say and what they wanted to discuss.

SGC discusses mental health, emergency notifications and the APP

By Mel Andia, Staff Writer • November 17, 2021
La Jerne Cornish, interim president of Ithaca College, met with the Student Governance Council (SGC) and discussed concerns around mental health and more.
Kathleen Mulligan, professor in the Ithaca College Department of Theatre Arts, has worked on many projects over the years, using her experience and knowledge with theater to show women around the world the power that their own voices hold.

Q&A: IC professor hosts workshop on self-empowerment

By Cecilia Meza, Staff Writer • November 17, 2021
Kathleen Mulligan, professor in the Ithaca College Department of Theatre Arts, recently hosted a workshop called “Putting Your Best Voice Forward” at Cornell University.
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.  

Bomb threat at Cornell University found not credible

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief • November 10, 2021
Local police determined that Nov. 7 a bomb threat at Cornell University was not credible.
As of 8:50 p.m. Nov. 9, law enforcement officials believe that the third suspect is no longer in the Cayuga Heights area. According to a press release, the original report of gunfire at 1:23 p.m. is believed to be between two groups of people, and law enforcement does not believe the third suspect poses an immediate threat to the community. His whereabouts and identity are still being investigated. 

Third suspect still at large after shots-fired incident by Cornell

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief • November 10, 2021
After multiple shelter-in-place orders at Cornell University and other local schools during the afternoon Nov. 9, local police have apprehended two out of three suspects.
Cornell University Police received a call of bombs being placed in Law School, Goldwin Smith, Upson Hall and Kennedy Hall at 2:12 p.m.

UPDATE: Cornell University cleared after bomb threat

By Elijah de Castro, Assistant Life and Culture Editor • November 7, 2021
Cornell University Police received a call of bombs being placed in Law School, Goldwin Smith, Upson Hall and Kennedy Hall at 2:12 p.m.
From left, sophomore Bella Suarez, director of marketing and public relations, senior Viviana Perez, director of programming, senior Khangelani Mhlanga, president, and junior Emily Kopecky, treasurer. The new executive board held its first meeting Sept. 14, but have planned a number of events for the semester.

Club on campus guides students interested in veterinary school

By Cecilia Meza, Contributing Writer • October 20, 2021
The IC Pre-Vet Society was originally formed in 2015, but was reinstated for the fall semester under an entirely new executive board.
Zillah Eisenstein, professor emerita in the Department of Politics at Ithaca College, was one of the speakers at the rally and talked about the importance of not only keeping abortions legal, but also making them accessible. 

Ithaca community members rally for reproductive rights

By Alyshia Korba, Senior Writer • October 6, 2021
Community members from Cornell University, Ithaca College and the greater Ithaca area rallied for reproductive rights Oct. 2.  
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