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The Student News Site of Ithaca College

THE ITHACAN

The Student News Site of Ithaca College

THE ITHACAN

From left, Mead Loop, an associate professor in the Department of Journalism; Joe Joch, a lawyer and prosecutor who was elected the Tompkins County district attorney in 1974; Tom Kertscher, a journalist from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and Brad Rudin, a Tompkins County assistant district attorney, discuss Steven Averys case.

Constitution Day panel discusses Netflix’s ‘Making a Murderer’

By Justin Henry, Staff Writer September 18, 2016
The journalist responsible for covering the trial documented in the Netflix documentary series “Making a Murderer,” along with two local attorneys, spoke to over 75 students and faculty members about the rights that legal defendants have, or should have, to administer a fair trial.
Members of the softball team celebrate freshman Vanesssa Brown’s walkoff home-run March 30 against the University of Rochester at Kostrinsky field. The Bombers won 10–4.

Ithaca College athletes celebrate Division III week

By Danielle Allentuck, Sports Editor April 6, 2016
Ithaca College athletes are partnering with schools across the country to celebrate Division III week April 4–10.
Sophomore Seth Abbot prepares to take his bone marrow test in Emerson Suites in the Campus Center on March 31.

Ithaca College football team holds annual bone marrow drive

By Andrew Sullivan, Staff Writer April 4, 2016
The football team partnered with the National Bone Marrow Donor Program’s “Be the Match” initiative March 31.
Derald Wing Sue, professor of psychology and education at Teachers College, Columbia University, presented on the topic of microaggressions and their occurrence in higher education to 200 audience members at Ithaca Colleges Engaging Communities Luncheon March 8.

Annual Ithaca College speaker discusses microaggressions

By Annie Estes, Contributing Writer March 9, 2016
Derald Wing Sue presented on the topic of microaggressions and their occurrence in higher education as the keynote speaker at the college’s seventh annual Engaging Communities Luncheon March 8.
From left to right, sophomores Madeline Jones and Clara OConnor and junior Sarah Logsdon sand tables Jan. 30 at the New Roots Charter School as a part of the Martin Luther King day of service.

Ithaca College students celebrate MLK’s legacy with service

By Maura Aleardi, Staff Writer January 31, 2016
The sounds of power tools and laughter echoed in the halls of the New Roots Charter School Jan. 30 as Ithaca College students worked together with one goal in mind: giving back.

Writings on the Wall : IC Unbound presents semester showcase

December 9, 2015
On Dec. 6, IC Unbound Dance Company presented its Fall 2015 showcase in Emerson Suites

Small fire started at Dec. 4 concert in Emerson Suites

By Ana Borruto, Staff Writer December 7, 2015
Sophomore Luke Harbur was selling merchandise and escorting people to their seats at the concert for the a capella group Premium Blend when he was made aware of the fire by an audience member who noticed the smoke.
Maj. Gen. Arthur M. Bartell gave his presentation, “Leadership: Don’t Leave School Without It,” Oct. 27 in Emerson Suites to an audience of about 200.

Retired Major General speaks about importance of leadership

By Elena Piech, Staff Writer October 31, 2015
A call for leadership skills to become a greater focus in higher education was a central focus of retired Maj. Gen. Arthur M. Bartell in his presentation Oct. 27 in Emerson Suites.
Ithaca College to celebrate National News Engagement Day

Ithaca College to celebrate National News Engagement Day

By Daniel Hart, Contributing Writer September 30, 2015

Several alumni and journalism professionals will hold presentations and discussions on the importance of engaging with the news in recognition of National News Engagement Day. National News Engagement...

Christopher Hanna, a senior developmental sociology major at Cornell University, argues that people across the world waste 1.3 billion tons of food per year, and that we need to focus more on this issue in society.

Sodexo to raise money to combat local childhood hunger

By Ryan Price, Contributing Writer September 29, 2015
Food Frenzy, which has existed for roughly 10 years, is a charity event that incorporates foods from Sodexo and outside vendors to create an all-you-can-eat food buffet that costs a donation of $3. All donations from the event benefit the BackPack Program for The Food Bank of the Southern Tier.
Maura Cullen spoke about diversity topics during an address to freshmen Sept. 9 in Emerson Suites.

Diversity speaker Maura Cullen addresses freshman class

By Meredith Husar, Contributing Writer September 15, 2015
Maura Cullen spoke to Ithaca College freshmen about the importance of “creating a culture and climate of care and respect” both on campus and throughout their everyday lives Sept. 9.
From left: senior Stephanie Zhang, junior Taylor Menaker, senior Jennifer Ward and senior Ashley Lesmeister make up the executive board of the Tau Sigma National Honor Society at Ithaca College.

Q&A: New transfer-student honor society inducts students

By Maura Aleardi, Staff Writer March 4, 2015
The college established its first chapter of the Tau Sigma National Honor Society in Fall 2014. The organization hosts events for transfer students at the college to get them better acquainted with one another and the school.
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