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Laurie Koehler was recently appointed as Ithaca College's vice president for marketing and enrollment strategy. She hopes to engage the campus community to help strengthen the college's enrollment strategy.

Q&A: VP shares goals for marketing and enrollment

By Madison Fernandez, News Editor September 10, 2019
News Editor Madison Fernandez sat down with Koehler to discuss her first month at the college and her plans to engage with the campus community.
Graduate student Melissa Patnella works as a personal trainer for the Fitness Center. She also teaches a ZUMBA class on Sunday nights in the Aerobics Room.

Graduate students keep IC in shape with personal training

By Jack Murray, Sports Editor May 1, 2019
Physical therapy graduate students are employed by the Fitness Center to serve as personal trainers for Ithaca College students and staff.
The City of Ithaca’s Common Council passed five resolutions to enact stricter guidelines on landlords in an attempt to improve housing conditions for off-campus college students.

City council passes stricter guidelines on housing rentals

By Matilde Bechet, Staff Writer April 24, 2019
Housing issues in the areas around Ithaca College and Cornell University pushed the City of Ithaca’s Common Council to pass legislation.
Approximately five years ago, Helene Smith created a Facebook page for Ithaca College parents where they can ask questions about the school and get advice on issues with their college-age children.

IC Parents Facebook page keeps parents connected to students’ lives

By Olivia King, Staff Writer April 18, 2019

Cyndy Scheibe, professor in the Department of Psychology, said that when observing move-in day, it is always interesting for her to observe the relationships between parents and their kids. She said that,...

Joel Malina, Cornell University’s vice president of university relations, said TCAT did not justify the financial contribution increase of 8% and said TCAT already has enough funding, so the university would not comply with the larger increase. 

TCAT recovers from delays caused by staffing and maintenance issues

By Cody Taylor, Staff Writer April 9, 2019
The TCAT canceled a number of trips on high-frequency routes throughout March due to an aging fleet of buses and other complications.
Senior Alex Mora reads part of the Green New Deal during a Sunrise Movement town hall planning meeting April 2. The Sunrise Movement is a nationwide climate activism campaign that was recently brought to campus.

Students aim to shed light on climate change with national Sunrise Movement

By Alyshia Korba, Staff Writer April 8, 2019
Five Ithaca College students have recently brought the national Sunrise Movement campaign to the Ithaca area.
From left, women's lacrosse assistant coach Kayla Minner and head coach Karrie Moore look on as the Blue and Gold face The College at Brockport on March 20.

New assistant coach discusses offensive strategy

By Jack Murray, Sports Editor March 31, 2019
The Ithaca College women's lacrosse team has scored 124 goals through nine games the season, which has been aided by new assistant coach Kayla Minner.
On March 25, Ithaca College announced that Melanie Stein (pictured) will become the next dean of the School of Humanities and Sciences starting July 1.

Campus reacts to H&S dean appointment

By Ryan King, Assistant News Editor March 27, 2019
Ithaca College announced March 25 that Melanie Stein will be the next dean of the School of Humanities and Sciences
Hayley Harris will begin a new position as associate vice president and chief human resources officer for the University of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois on Oct. 6. 

Breaking: College fills new human resources VP position

By Ryan King, Assistant News Editor March 20, 2019
President Collado said Hayley Harris will be the new vice president of the Office of Human and Organizational Development and Planning.
Freshman Thomas Frevele makes a pass while pursued by junior Brendan O'Grady during the rugby team's practice in Glazer Arena on Feb. 27.

Men’s rugby club team primed for strong spring season

By Emily Adams, Assistant Sports Editor March 20, 2019
The Ithaca College rugby team competes at a high level despite their club classification and is prepared to compete for a national championship.
Erin Forquer, psychologist at Cornell Health, pictured in an Athletic Training Office, one of the rooms on  Cornell’s campus aside for Let’s Talk. She said they have it in that room to attract more student athletes.

CAPS develops new counseling program to better serve students

By Alexis Manore, Staff Writer March 19, 2019
The Center for Counseling and Psychological Services is developing a new service to increase the accessibility of mental health services.
Jake Dombek '19

Men’s track and field has high potential for outdoor season

By Ariel Dowdy, Staff Writer February 28, 2019
The men's track and field team will look to continue its success with a strong foundation of returners and a talented freshman class.
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