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Ithaca College students hang out together in a West Tower dorm room. Each dorm cluster offers students different living experiences that cater to their own individual needs while in college.

Dorm culture creates perspectives of student life

By Katie Krom, Staff Writer • March 29, 2023
Choosing housing for the four years at college is one of the hardest decisions that a student has to make. It is hard to know what to expect with living in different communities.
The plan to convert Eastman Hall into living space for seniors and graduate students was announced in Spring 2022 in an email to juniors from the Division of Student Affairs and Campus Life. According to the college’s website, the cost to live in Eastman Hall is $9,900 for the 2022–23 academic year. A single room in a residence hall typically costs $10,375.

Seniors and graduate students take advantage of new housing option

By Liam McDermott, Contributing Writer • October 26, 2022
Beginning Fall 2022, Ithaca College’s Eastman Hall, which previously housed underclassmen, is now housing seniors and graduate students who wish to live on campus. 
Ithaca College has announced its new open-housing policy — a housing option that enables students to select roommates regardless of their sex or gender. Freshmen Anna Gardner and Joe Simpson plan on utilizing the open-housing policy in the fall.

Ithaca College allows students of different sex to be roommates

By Elena Piech, Staff Writer • February 23, 2016
Ithaca College recently announced its new open-housing policy, allowing students to select roommates regardless of sex or gender.
Senior Suba Chakraborty was born with a disability causing his leg to stop growth after his thigh. Chakraborty said the campus is a challenge for him to navigate.

Ithaca College works to address ADA compliance issues

By Maura Aleardi, Staff Writer • November 18, 2015
With 16 areas on campus cited by the Office of Civil Rights as not compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act standards, Ithaca College is currently working to resolve these issues.

Public Safety Log: Feb. 13-19

March 4, 2015

February 13 Medical Assist LOCATION: Landon Hall SUMMARY: Caller reported general illness with vomiting and fever. Person transported to hospital by ambulance. Master Patrol Officer Bob Jones. Larceny LOCATION:...

Public Safety Log: Dec. 19 – Jan. 9

January 21, 2015

December 19 Unlawful possession marijuana LOCATION: Terraces SUMMARY: Caller reported odor of marijuana. Six people judicially referred for unlawful possession of marijuana. Master Patrol Officer...

Public Safety Log: Nov. 14–Nov. 30

December 10, 2014

November 14 Safety Hazard LOCATION: T-Lot SUMMARY: Caller reported bike chained to post blocking handicap access. Bike removed. Police Officer Jon Shingledecker. Case Status Change         LOCATION:...

Public Safety Log: Nov. 4 – Nov. 13

December 4, 2014

November 4 Medical assist LOCATION: Fitness Center SUMMARY: Caller reported person having a seizure. Upon officer’s arrival found person was not having a seizure. Person had passed out and hit their...

Public Safety Log: Sept. 24 – Oct. 8

November 5, 2014

September 24 Trespass Location: Hood Hall SUMMARY: Caller reported person had been refusing to leave the building. Officer issued the person a restriction from campus. Patrol Officer Steven Rounds....

Public Safety Log: Sept. 12 – Sept. 14

September 30, 2014

SEPTEMBER 12 Motor vehicle accident Location: Lower Quad SUMMARY: Caller reported a one-car property damage motor vehicle accident. Vehicle struck building. Report taken. Patrol Officer Jonathan Elmore.   Off-campus...

Public Safety Log: Sept. 3 – Sept. 7

September 17, 2014

SEPTEMBER 3 Possession OF Marijuana Location: Academic Quad SUMMARY: Caller reported unknown person left bag of marijuana. Investigation pending. Patrol Officer Jon Shingledecker. Fire alarm Location:...

Public Safety Log: March 24 – March 29

April 16, 2014
Selected Public Safety Log entries from March 24 through March 29.
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