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Junior guard Mary Kate Tierney attempts to put a shot past Nazareth College sophomore center Maria Allocco during the Bomber’s final regular season game Feb. 16 in Ben Light Gymnasium.

Hill Center renovations impact athletic teams

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer March 7, 2013
Basketballs pound the hardwood as the women’s basketball team goes through its shooting drills. Rihanna plays in the background, but the music and the balls are drowned out by the construction sounds outside the Ben Light Gymnasium. It serves as a constant reminder of the circumstances that have caused issues for the teams that use…

Editorial: Can we bank on higher ed?

By The Ithacan February 28, 2013
Until Americans prioritize equality in education, we will continue to fall short. Our society will be strongest when our brightest, hardest-working students are able to get a quality education without having to sacrifice their dreams or goals for fear that they will be unable to repay student loans after graduation.
From left, freshmen Karimah White, Ted Eskey, Stacy Ann Ellis, Samantha Olwenik, Kiah Simms and Rita Brunatal perform with other members of the Amani Gospel Choir at the African-Latino Society’s Ujima Community Leader Awards presentation Tuesday evening in Emerson Suites. The choir entertained the award recipients and those gathered with two song selections.

Festival of Black Gospel celebrates 36th anniversary this weekend

By Bronwyn Bishop, Contributing Writer February 28, 2013
The Festival of Black Gospel will team up with Ithaca College and Cornell University to bring gospel music to The Commons.
Senior forward Devin Shea and junior forward Frank Mitchell pose with their respective teams Empire 8 championship plaque.

Women’s basketball team pulls unexpected bid in NCAA tournament

By Danielle D'Avanzo, Senior Writer February 28, 2013
The women's basketball team rides an E8 championship into a matchup with Colby Sawyer.
Theater department and School of Music stage opera performances

Theater department and School of Music stage opera performances

By Jackie Eisenberg and Anikah Shaokat, Accent Editor and Contributing Writer February 21, 2013
Ithaca College theater department collaborates with the School of Music to perform two one-act operas by Giacomo Puccini.

Editorial: All comments are welcome

By The Ithacan February 20, 2013
President Tom Rochon’s recent attempts to gather input from the students, faculty and staff may mark a new era in open governance and balance at the college.
Senior Wade Ferrari stands on a ladder while helping build the set for the senior thesis film “Level 23.”

Students build senior thesis film set on newly rented soundstage

By Elizabeth Morris, Contributing Writer February 13, 2013
The student producers of the film "Level 23" were the first to build on the new studio space, located at Cinemapolis' old location on The Commons.

Editorial: Play it safe

By The Ithacan February 13, 2013
Students who play contact sports, like rugby and hockey at the club level, are still athletes for the college, and it is the college’s responsibility to ensure they have the care they need.

Editorial: Support the arts in education

By The Ithacan February 7, 2013
While STEM education is critical to building the next generation of American scientists, engineers and mathematicians, leaving arts education behind means sacrificing cultural awareness and shortchanging our education system.
From left, junior Brennan Banta, junior Kristen Shepherd and senior Alyssa Onofreo laugh it up during a photo shoot

Female comedians burst onto comedy scene

By Evin Billington, Staff Writer February 6, 2013
With female comedians being so prevalent on TV this year, Ithaca College's funny females have been lighting up the stage with their jokes.
From left, Marty Hatch and his wife Susan sing along with local musician Aro Veno on Saturday at ABC Café for a Day.

Gardens 4 Humanity promotes food justice in local community

By Kelsey O'Connor, Editor in Chief January 31, 2013
Fresh food is not always the cheapest option, which turns many to the dollar menu. However, some locals are working to break the barriers to healthy food.
From left, seniors Kate Calleri, a Handwerker Gallery monitor, and Leaf Ye look at “Wingcloth” by Rebecca DiDomenico on Jan. 24 at the Handwerker Gallery. The piece of art is made up of several butterfly wings threaded together.

Handwerker Gallery opens new interactive exhibit

By Mimi Reynolds, Contributing Writer January 30, 2013
The Handwerker Gallery's new exhibit "The Veil: Visible and Invisible Space" explores different cultures and religions.
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