THE ITHACAN

A Garden with a good vibe

By Rebecca Webster • September 9, 2010

Perhaps some of the greatest aspects of the wonderful Ithaca area are the gardens. We aren't just talking about those pots on porches with a few herbs in them (though they are perfect for a rented college house), we are talking gardens of epic proportions. Take a stroll down by the Ithaca College Organic Garden…

A new year for New Roots

By Rebecca Webster • September 1, 2010

It's September everyone! And of course that means it is back to school for a lot of people, grammar school through college. But no one is starting quite as new as the alternative charter school in Ithaca: New Roots Charter School. Located in downtown Ithaca, New Roots opened its doors just last year in the…

Oil Spill Madness

By Rebecca Webster • May 3, 2010

I am sure by now you have heard about the horrible oil spill that happened in the Gulf of Mexico and things continue to get more interesting. For those who haven’t, on APril 20 there was a massive explosion of a Deepwater Horizon oil rig off the coast of Louisiana. Not only did the rig…

Four Years. Go.

By Rebecca Webster • April 27, 2010

So this past weekend I helped out an IC communications alum with a mini course called Media for Social Change. The course was focused on how we as students can use the media to call for social change and encourage others to do the same. The first night kicked off with a speech from Lynne…

Happy Earth Day!

By The Ithacan • April 22, 2010

Helllllooooo everyone! What a day to attend to the eco blog. Sorry for my disappearance, finals time gets crazy! But as you may know, today is EARTH DAY! No it does not mean that the Earth was created today, but it does mean that we celebrate this amazing place that we are fortunate to have!…