Commercial growth strategy for The Commons elicits mixed reactions

By Prakriti Panwar, Editor-in-chief • April 30, 2026

Following a wave of store closures in Downtown Ithaca in late 2025 and early 2026, 10 new businesses have announced their openings on The Commons this spring. Recent store openings follow the implementation of a retail study that calls for attracting higher-income customers to the shopping district.

‘On the Same Page’ – Afro-Latin Society Commemoration, Fairy Fest, Polar Plunge

April 1, 2024

Host senior Emma Kersting dives into last week’s top stories in News, Sports, and Life and Culture by interviewing the Ithacan’s reporters to get a closer look at Ithaca College and beyond campus. This week, Kersting spoke with senior writer Alyssa Beebe, senior Jess Moskowitz, and sophomore Taylor Borash.

Ithaca College community questions Yellow Deli and Twelve Tribes presence

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief • May 3, 2023

Internationally, the Twelve Tribes run multiple businesses including the Yellow Deli and Maté Factor, which have both had locations in Ithaca. The Twelve Tribes now runs the deli on The Commons.

Naming the Unnamable

By Maggie Bryan and Ray Milburn • January 25, 2023

The Ice and Lights Festival

By Maggie Bryan and Ray Milburn • December 7, 2022

The 40th Annual Apple Harvest Festival

By Carmen Morton, Donna Morgovsky, and Maggie Bryan • October 5, 2022

TCAT staffing shortage impacts service for the college

By Syd Pierre, Editor In Chief • September 7, 2022

The TCAT released its Fall 2022 route schedule, which has notably fewer routes for Ithaca College students due to staffing reductions.