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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, News Editor • 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, News Editor • 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.  
Ithaca College will not be making any changes to its mask guidelines for the remainder of the spring semester.

Health department cancels student vaccination day

By Alexis Manore, News Editor • April 13, 2021
The Tompkins County Health Department has canceled the College Student Vaccination Day after a national pause in administration of the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine.
TAMASHA is a new Bollyfusion-focused dance club at Cornell University. The dance group is open to anyone at Ithaca College and combines traditional Bollywood dances with dances from other countries.

Bollyfusion dance club at Cornell dances with IC members

By Molly Sheets, Contributing Writer • November 4, 2020
TAMASHA is a new Bollyfusion-focused dance club at Cornell University. Ithaca College students may participate.
The college has administered 5,466 tests and had seven positive cases as of Sept. 22, according to the dashboard. There are two active cases in isolation, and five have recovered and were released from isolation by the Tompkins County Health Department.

IC creates dashboard to track COVID-19 testing and cases

By Alyshia Korba, Assistant News Editor • September 24, 2020
Ithaca College launched a COVID-19 dashboard earlier this month, a tool that tracks testing and positive COVID-19 cases at the college.
“RBG,” a 2018 Academy Award–nominated documentary, honors the life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died of pancreatic cancer Sept. 18. The film serves as a stark reminder of the vibrant life she led and the legacy she left behind.

Review: Ginsburg’s legacy burns bright in 2018 documentary

By Elijah de Castro, Staff Writer • September 23, 2020
“RBG,” a 2018 Academy Award–nominated documentary, honors the life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died of pancreatic cancer Sept. 18.
Ithaca College will not be making any changes to its mask guidelines for the remainder of the spring semester.

Cornell lowers COVID-19 alert level after two days of no new cases

By Alexis Manore, News Editor • September 16, 2020
Cornell University has lowered its COVID-19 alert level to green, which means that cases are rare and transmission of the virus is controlled.
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