The Ithacan

Weather heats up syrup production

By Sabrina Knight, Assistant News Editor • March 7, 2013

Because of the varying weather conditions this winter season, maple syrup production on the Ithaca College Natural Lands is predicted to be the best season they’ve had, and students in the Natural Resources and Ecology class are reaping the benefits.

College seeks to bolster retention rates

By Sage Daugherty, Staff Writer • March 7, 2013

Although Ithaca College exceeds the national averages for retention rates, the college is continuing to work on the issue of affordability.

Faculty Council discusses changes to affect students

By Sabrina Knight, Assistant News Editor • March 6, 2013

Members of the Ithaca College Faculty Council discussed the expansion of online education opportunities at their meeting Tuesday.

Ithaca residential sales up 9 percent in 2012

By Phil Neumann, Contributing Writer • March 6, 2013

Ithaca area real estate saw a 9 percent increase in residential sales in 2012 as a result of temporary college and university populations.

Revived club keeps cultural interaction alive

By Michael Tkaczevski, Staff Writer • March 6, 2013

Ithaca College's Cultural Connections Club is working to revive international integration on campus for students who are interested in or have returned from studying abroad.