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The future of our climate depends on affordability and accessibility

The future of our climate depends on affordability and accessibility

By The Ithacan • April 24, 2025

With the Ithaca College campus observing Sustainability Week and the broader community coming together for Earth Day, it’s a time to reflect not just on environmental progress, but on the deeper meaning...

There will be three new electric vehicle chargers on campus that will be operational by Spring 2025. Two superchargers have been added on the south end of the Athletics and Events Center.

College expands its number of EV chargers and levies fees per use

By Vivian Rose, Assistant News Editor • December 4, 2024
Ithaca College will be expanding its on-campus electric vehicle charging stations. In the past, use of an EV charger on campus was free, but now the college will be implementing a fee that will charge users per kilowatt-hour.
Junior Nandini Agarwal writes about the importance of looking at the intersection of societal systems and the environment.

Commentary: Environmental issues cannot be seen in isolation

By Nandini Agarwal • February 27, 2024
I have had to develop the awareness of the connectedness of our political, social, economic and environmental lives to understand how I can be a better environmentalist.
The 20-person Ithaca College Percussion Ensemble performed John Luther Adams' "Inuksuit" on Oct. 22, a piece inspired by the melting polar ice caps and rising water levels.

IC Percussion Ensemble performs outdoor concert

By Matt Minton, Co Life and Culture Editor • October 26, 2022
Stretching from Campus Center to the Dillingham Fountains, the 20-person Ithaca College Percussion Ensemble performed “Inuksuit” on Oct. 22.
Editorial: Ithaca is actively trying to lift its carbon footprint

Editorial: Ithaca is actively trying to lift its carbon footprint

By The Ithacan • November 18, 2021
As the presidential search continues, the search committee needs to take the potential president’s stance on the Ithaca Green New Deal into consideration
Senior Yashan Clarke sheds light on an issue that is often overlooked by students at the college. He explains why it needs more attention and why there needs to be more done about e-waste.

Commentary: E-waste is an overlooked issue at IC

By Yashan Clarke • November 18, 2021
The World Health Organization is warning that the amount of e-waste around the world is growing significantly
Editorial: Increased amount of litter on campus is disrespectful

Editorial: Increased amount of litter on campus is disrespectful

By The Ithacan • September 30, 2021
This is our community and our campus and, out of respect for the beautiful campus and grounds staff members, this job falls on every member of this community.
Ithaca College's campus must be accessible for all

Ithaca College’s campus must be accessible for all

By The Ithacan, The Ithacan • September 23, 2021

Ithaca College is gorgeous — we have incredible hiking spots, and the campus itself is located on South Hill, New York. But the campus was not designed to be inclusive or fair to all. The location of...

Commentary: IC students must combat climate crisis

Commentary: IC students must combat climate crisis

By Kyle Reith • August 29, 2019
The lungs of our beautiful planet are burning down. Meanwhile, our government officials are more worried about getting their hands on Greenland.
From left, senior Amy Kruzan served as webmaster and senior Eunice Grande worked on podcasts for the project. Podcasts and visual art accompany the students' articles. "Roots" is available online at icgrowingroots.space.

Student-run journal promotes awareness for environmental issues

By Hannah Fitzpatrick • January 30, 2019

When the link finishes loading, a black and white picture of a forest ground appears on the screen. Bold letters across the screen read the word, “Roots.” Below the large text is a small maroon box...

A charging station for electric vehicles was installed in the Visitor's Lot on Dec. 8.

IC installs electric vehicle charging station on campus

By Madison Fernandez, Staff Writer • December 12, 2017
Ithaca College has installed a charging station for electric vehicles in the Visitor's Lot with the hope of increasing electric vehicle use.
Four Ithaca College students are conducting a travel survey for employees at the college to evaluate how much carbon emissions are released for business travel.

Students conduct survey to record college employee travel emissions

By Madison Fernandez, Staff Writer • December 5, 2017
A group of Ithaca College graduate students is conducting a survey to gather data about staff and faculty travel habits on college-related business.
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