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Column: Netflix comments on social media

Column: Netflix comments on social media

By Elijah de Castro, Staff Writer • May 4, 2021
Netflix has begun to make documentaries about the influence of social media as it becomes an increasingly present part of daily life.
From left, Darnell Thompson, residence director, and sophomore Christopher DiNapoli discussed how an FYRE program for sophomores could help them at the college.

Sophomore FYRE program could be created at Ithaca College

By Matt Ristaino, Staff Writer • February 28, 2017

The Office of Residential Life is considering creating a sophomore residential program similar to the First-Year Residential Experience, the residential community program that is mandatory for all incoming...

The First-Year Residential Experience program at Ithaca College has used different incentives to increase student participation in focus events held throughout the semester.

FYRE program grows student participation for focus events

By Sam Haut, Staff Writer • November 30, 2016
Participation in First-Year Residential Experience programs has nearly doubled in the past two years due to the implementation of a rewards system.
IC 20/20 to wrap up in 2017 to clear slate for new president

IC 20/20 to wrap up in 2017 to clear slate for new president

By Sophia Tulp, Staff Writer • October 26, 2016
Ithaca College’s “IC 20/20” strategic plan will wrap up in Spring 2017, allowing the next president of the college to implement their own larger vision for the college.
Special Report: Evaluating the college's vision in IC 20/20

Special Report: Evaluating the college’s vision in IC 20/20

By Aidan Quigley, Kayla Dwyer, and Natalie Shanklin • April 22, 2015
Evaluating some of the central tenets and initiatives of the IC 20/20 during a time when the college’s overall vision is open to interpretation and reimagination.
Editorial: Take a Fresh Look at Ithaca College and ICC

Editorial: Take a Fresh Look at Ithaca College and ICC

April 22, 2015
IC 20/20 began its implementation in the 2012–13 academic year. Since then, several of its components have failed to accomplish many of their original goals.
Ithaca College provides monetary incentives for ICC programs

Ithaca College provides monetary incentives for ICC programs

September 10, 2014
The college saw low attendance rates at Integrative Core Curriculum-themed floor programs and is now offering monetary incentives.
Derek Adams, assistant professor of English, speaks to first-year students about Jame's McBride's "The Good Lord Bird."

Class of 2018 sees final First-Year Reading Initiative

By Sara Kim, Online News Editor • August 31, 2014
The Class of 2018 gathered to discuss James McBride’s novel “The Good Lord Bird” as a part of Ithaca College’s final year of the First-Year Reading Initiative program.
College sees record high application numbers

College sees record high application numbers

By Kayla Dwyer, Assistant News Editor • April 9, 2014
Approaching Ithaca Today and An Inside Look, Ithaca College has announced a record-breaking number of applicants for the third year in a row.

IC to launch spring picnic for freshmen

By Ashley Wolf, Staff Writer • April 9, 2014
The Class of 2017 will be the first participants in a new, year-end First-Year Residential Experience event called First-Year Friday that will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 11 on the Fitness Center Quad.
Jonathon Cummings, class of 2015 senator, circulated a survey among Resident Assistants at the college from Feb. 6–16. He then presented the results to Bonnie Prunty, director of residential life.

Res Life implements resident assistant advisory council

By Kayla Dwyer, Assistant News Editor • March 19, 2014
In light of the implementation of FYRE and the ICC, the Office of Residential Life has created an RA Advisory Council to address concerns among RAs.
Bonnie Prunty, director of residential life and judicial affairs, said the college's decisions were informed by student voices.

Residential Life addresses projected housing shortage

By Kayla Dwyer, Staff Writer • December 11, 2013
The Office of Residential Life has announced measures to account for the projected housing shortage for returning students in Fall 2014.
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