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Alumni converge on Sundance Film Festival

By Jen Nevins, Staff Writer February 2, 2007
The 2007 Sundance Film Festival served as a mini Ithaca College reunion. Most prominently featured was Patricia Zimmermann, professor of cinema, photography and media arts, who was invited to join the festival’s opening panel Jan. 20. The panel discussed countercultural changes from the 1960s to the present. Zimmermann likens Sundance to spring break in Miami.…

The wildlife may kill him

By Aaron Munzer, Staff Writer February 1, 2007
Call it ignorance lost. Just before I left to study abroad in Australia, or as I’m calling it in front of my liberal parents, my “deployment,” I realized that I know next to nothing about that lovely little continent, saddled on the Southern Hemisphere like a giant, planetary hemorrhoid. Then I did a little bit…

Writing for the stage

By Ian Holliday Staff Writer February 1, 2007
In the past, Ithaca College Theatre’s Main Stage seasons have included works by William Shakespeare, Mozart and Anton Chekhov. When “The Count of Monte Cristo” opens in April, senior Brett Boles will join that list. Boles began writing the musical, based on Alexandre Dumas’ classic novel, five years ago. He said he is excited about…

Turtle Island Quartet is ‘lean, mean and groovy-hip’

By Andy Swift, Assistant Accent Editor February 1, 2007
The Turtle Island Quartet specializes in improvisational performance. Its four members have been involved in many television and film soundtracks, and the group won a Grammy in 2006 for the album “4 + Four.” The quartet is on tour and will perform at Ithaca College this weekend in Ford Hall. Assistant Accent Editor Andy Swift…

Randy Sklar would make one hilarious lawyer

By Katie O'Driscoll, Staff Writer February 1, 2007
Randy and Jason Sklar work well together. The twin brothers were hosts of ESPN Classic’s “Cheap Seats,” played conjoined twins on an episode of “Grey’s Anatomy” and even had supporting roles in the 2001 comedy “Bubbleboy.” Staff Writer Katie O’Driscoll spoke with Randy Sklar about what it’s like working with his twin and what the…

Rebuilding stories

By Aaron Arm, Staff Writer February 1, 2007
A brick was missing in the sidewalks of Moscow. A Heineken bottle cap and a used cigarette butt lay in its place. The scene may not appear to hold any deep message, but then again, it’s not supposed to. The picture was taken by Nicholas Muellner, assistant professor of cinema, photography and media arts. Currently…

A mighty (wood)wind

By Edon Ophir, Staff Writer January 26, 2007
When senior Adrienne Baker entered the selective Wind Ensemble group this past fall, she was pleased to be given the chance to work in a more demanding musical group. She had previously been a flutist in the Symphonic and Concert bands. “It’s great working with a smaller ensemble,” Baker said. “You spend a lot more…

Clutter control

By Olivia Rebert and Andy Swift, Chief Copy Editor and Assistant Accent Editor January 26, 2007
Junior Laura Henry’s bedroom in her four-person Garden apartment is immaculate. From her shelves, stocked with 183 alphabetized DVDs, to her bedspread, lint- and wrinkle-free, she is adamant about keeping her room neat and tidy. “I take pride in the space I live in,” Henry said. “It’s part of my image.” But not everyone in…

Culture balloon pops for Italy

By Liz Taddonio, Columnist January 26, 2007
My name is Liz and I’m a pop culture junkie. I didn’t understand what a revelation that was until I spent a month in limbo between my home in Rochester and my new destination, Rome. People tell you that studying abroad will change your life. But standing at the precipice of change was not as…

Out & About

By Andy Swift, Assistant Accent Editor January 25, 2007
LGBT film series returns with historical drama The “Out of the Closet and Onto the Screen” film series, sponsored by the Center for LGBT Education, Outreach and Services, will screen “Changing Our Minds: The Story of Dr. Evelyn Hooker” at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Textor 103. The drama is based on the true story of…

Professor recreates the emotions of old pieces

By Patrick Doyle, Staff Writer January 25, 2007
Jennifer Hayghe, assistant professor of music performance, recently released her first solo album, “Paintings from the Piano.” At her Wednesday recital, titled “Love, Death and Ecstasy,” she will perform pieces by Granados, Scriabin, Brahms, Busoni and Prokofieff. Staff Writer Patrick Doyle spoke with Hayghe about her musical experience and how she prepares for each performance.…

a few Q’s With Freshman Jaylene Clark

By Thomas Pardee, Staff Writer December 15, 2006
The Amani Gospel Singers, Ithaca College’s gospel choir, have been rehearsing for their next concert titled “Sweet Heavenly Dove” for several months. Staff Writer Thomas Pardee spoke with freshman Jaylene Clark, a choir member, about her past experiences with the group and her hopes for the upcoming performance. Accent: What is your role in the…
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