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The Student News Site of Ithaca College

The Ithacan
Naeem Inayatullah, professor in the Department of Politics, analyzes the atmosphere at the college after the administration’s reduction of full-time equivalent faculty during COVID-19.

Commentary: Healing the future consists of reckoning

By Naeem Inayatullah • April 25, 2023
Few set out to harm others for harm's sake; damage is frequently done in the name of goodness.
COVID-19 vaccination no longer required by the college

COVID-19 vaccination no longer required by the college

By Lorien Tyne, Editor-in-Chief • March 22, 2023
While vaccination is not a requirement anymore, the college is strongly encouraging the campus community to keep up with their COVID-19 vaccinations.
Editorial: Closed stores could open doors for local businesses

Editorial: Closed stores could open doors for local businesses

By The Ithacan • February 22, 2023
After all, businesses fail and succeed all the time, and it is up to consumers to decide which business will succeed.
In a Feb. 6 Intercom post, it was announced that the free on-campus COVID-19 testing location has moved from Boothroyd Hall to Mueller Hall. 

COVID-19 testing location moves to Muller Hall

By Noa Ran-Ressler, Managing Editor • February 15, 2023
In a Feb. 6 Intercom post, it was announced that the free on-campus COVID-19 testing location has moved from Boothroyd Hall to Muller Hall. 
The State Theatre of Ithaca is joining the Alive Downtowns! theater coalition along with 13 other historical theaters to seek additional financial support from the state.

Historical theaters join forces to seek state support

By Elizabeth Kharabadze, Former Newsletter Editor • February 8, 2023
To offset the impact the COVID-19 pandemic had on live events, 13 performing arts centers in Upstate New York joined forces to create the Alive Downtowns! coalition.
First-year student Baneet Pukhrambam shares his experience with COVID-19 after the health policy changes in Ithaca College. He believes that the COVID-19 virus should not be treated like the flu yet.

Commentary: Changes in COVID-19 policy negatively affect students

By Baneet Pukhrambam • February 8, 2023
There needs to be better planning and solutions for those diagnosed with COVID-19 and their roommates,
Senior Ella Skinner talks about her experience with student debt so far. She discusses the effects COVID-19 had on the cost of student loans and wonders why the U.S. tolerates enormous student debt.

Commentary: Student debt repayment alarms senior students

By Ella Skinner • January 24, 2023
When I finish paying back my student loans, I will likely pay around the same amount in interest as the loan was worth in the first place,
Tompkins County alerts community of increased COVID-19 cases

Tompkins County alerts community of increased COVID-19 cases

By Lorien Tyne, Editor-in-Chief • January 24, 2023
The Tompkins County COVID-19 Community Level shifted from low to medium Jan. 19 because of an increase in positive cases and hospitalizations.
The Tompkins County Health Department (TCHD) issued an alert Nov. 14 about the rise in both respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases and the flu in the community. Ithaca College also recommended that community members stay up to date on their flu and COVID-19 vaccines. The college will be making significant changes to its COVID-19 policies in the coming weeks and will shift into a self-management mode in Spring 2023.

IC updates COVID-19 policy and county warns of flu and RSV

By Syd Pierre, Editor In Chief • November 16, 2022
IC has updated its COVID-19 policies and the Tompkins County Health Department warns of rises in respiratory syncytial virus and flu cases.
2021 crime statistics call attention to violence prevention

2021 crime statistics call attention to violence prevention

By Lorien Tyne, Editor-in-Chief • October 5, 2022
At Ithaca College in 2021, there were increased reports of domestic violence, stalking, aggravated assault and fondling, according to the 2022 Annual Security & Fire Safety Report.
Faculty in the Department of Health Promotion and Physical Education address the President's Cabinet and the Ithaca College community regarding the lack of an on-campus flu vaccine clinic.

Open Letter: Flu POD is an effective way to vaccinate community

By Faculty in the Department of Health Promotion and Physical Education • October 5, 2022
In a typical year, we have been able to immunize 1,000-plus faculty, staff and students in a 4 to 5-hour period with an average waiting time of approximately five minutes.
Boothroyd Hall will continue to serve as an isolation housing space for residential students for the rest of the fall semester. It will also continue to offer free COVID-19 testing. However, Samm Swarts, assistant director for Emergency Preparedness and Response, said that if COVID-19 cases rise and there is no space in Boothroyd, the college will allow students to isolate in their assigned residence hall rooms.

College updates vaccine guidance and COVID-19 procedures

By Syd Pierre, Editor In Chief • October 5, 2022
Ithaca College has updated some of its COVID-19 protocols and is encouraging members of the campus community to get vaccinated for both the flu and COVID-19. 
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