The Ithacan

#takeitback: Student combats labels with social media campaign

By Kate Nalepinski, Life & Culture Editor • February 1, 2017

Alisar Awwad created the #takeitback Project in an effort to “take back” her own identity and empathize with others.

Graduate student builds communities through volunteer work

By Meaghan McElroy, Staff Writer • January 24, 2017

Bosela’s first trip with OSEMA was during the spring break of his junior year, when he traveled to Kiptopeke State Park in Virginia.

Illegal behavior continues at Ithaca gorges despite patrols

By Annika Kushner and Grace Elletson • August 31, 2016

The City of Ithaca employed rangers to patrol the dams along Six Mile Creek this summer and enforce swimming and cliff jumping bans. Despite the pilot program, city officials said it has only had marginal success in enforcing rules and that violations are increasing as Ithaca College students return to school.

Office of Civic Engagement receives new office space at IC

By Parita Desai, Contributing Writer • December 1, 2015

The Office of Civic Engagement was given a physical space this year on the third floor of the Campus Center that students can use to meet with outside community partners.

Senior finds her passion in helping other students

By Daniel Hart, Staff Writer • October 21, 2015

“She juggles more activities than three students combined and succeeds in each at the highest level,” Haskins said. “She treats every task as if they are the most important thing. No matter how big or small, she gets it completed. She never complains about her workload and is a positive force to everyone around her.”