The Ithacan

Snapshot: Early Birds

By Jake Leary, Staff Writer • April 18, 2018

* Editor’s Note: The Ithacan‘s journalistic coverage of the campus often focuses on formal announcements and events. In doing so, we overlook some of the aspects of college that students will remember...

Drought continues despite decreased severity after rain

By Justin Henry, Staff Writer • November 2, 2016

Despite a recent downpour, Tompkins County has yet to see consistent precipitation that would sustain the area’s water supply.

Severe drought persists in Ithaca as students return to campus

By Daniel Hart, Staff Writer • August 31, 2016

With over 25,000 students returning to the Ithaca area, Ithaca College is in the process of assessing long- and short-term water conservation efforts in the midst of the worst drought in Tompkins County since 1999. Despite recent rain, the drought is still in effect.

Ithaca College announces conservation efforts amid drought

By Sophia Tulp, News Editor • August 9, 2016

And according to the U.S. Drought Monitor, Tompkins County is experiencing “severe drought” conditions. While the college is not affected as heavily by the drought other places in the community, it released an announcement addressing campus conservation efforts.