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From left, sophomore Tim Coene and junior Erin Smith use one of the new mental health rooms they helped to create in the James J. Whalen Center for Music.

Music students take initiative to take care of their mental health

By Grace Azaula, Opinon Editor • April 7, 2021
From left, sophomore Tim Coene and junior Erin Smith use one of the new mental health rooms they helped to create in the James J. Whalen Center for Music.
Ithaca College will not be making any changes to its mask guidelines for the remainder of the spring semester.

New COVID-19 vaccine and quarantine guidelines released

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief • February 20, 2021
Ithaca College students with certain medical conditions are now eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine, according to new New York state guidelines.
Ithaca College will not be making any changes to its mask guidelines for the remainder of the spring semester.

Possible COVID-19 exposure on TCAT bus

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief • December 6, 2020
The Tompkins County Health Department announced possible COVID-19 exposures on the Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit Route 14S bus.
Ithaca College will not be making any changes to its mask guidelines for the remainder of the spring semester.

Possible COVID-19 exposure at Ithaca Walgreens

By Alyshia Korba, Assistant News Editor • December 3, 2020
The Tompkins County Health Department announced a possible COVID-19 exposure at the Walgreens on South Meadow Street on Nov. 29.
Ithaca College will not be making any changes to its mask guidelines for the remainder of the spring semester.

Possible COVID-19 exposure at BJ’s Wholesale Club

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief • November 22, 2020
TCHD said in an announcement Nov. 20 that an individual who works at BJ’s Wholesale Club tested positive for COVID-19 and may have infected others.
In reaction to four reports of drug-laced drinks and one report of sexual assault at events hosted by Cornell University fraternities, Cornell has suspended all fraternity parties and social events. The Ithaca Police Department and the Cornell University Police Department are currently investigating both reports.  

Cornell lowers COVID-19 alert level

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief • November 20, 2020
As of Nov. 19, there have been 216 cases at Cornell since Aug. 19. This is the second time Cornell has raised and lowered its alert level.
SUNY Cortland President Erik J. Bitterbaum announced Nov. 1 that in-person classes will not resume this semester after the university stopped in-person classes Oct. 5 because of a rise in COVID-19 cases on campus.

SUNY Cortland to continue remote learning for fall semester

By Alyshia Korba, Assistant News Editor • November 3, 2020
In-person classes at SUNY Cortland will not resume this semester after the university stopped in-person classes Oct. 5 because of a rise in COVID-19 cases on campus.
Ithaca College students are concerned about health and safety following the college’s plan to begin the 2020–21 academic year on campus in October.

College community expresses concern over Oct. 5 opening

By Skylar Eagle, Senior Writer • June 7, 2020
Ithaca College students are concerned about health and safety following the college’s plan to begin the 2020–21 academic year on campus in October.
Lis Tomlin, a licensed professional counselor and mental health counselor for CAPS, stands by the coat rack of coats available at the coat drive.

CAPS extends coat drive due to increased demand

By Alex Hartzog, Staff Writer • February 25, 2020
To make winter jackets accessible during the colder seasons, staff from the Ithaca College Center for Counseling and Psychological Services created a coat drive on campus in October 2019.
Ithaca College community experiences mild flu season

Ithaca College community experiences mild flu season

By Sydney Keller, Staff Writer • April 17, 2019
This year’s flu season has been relatively moderate compared to previous years, but health officials say students should still take precautions.
The Hammond Health Center would not provide more specific numbers on the rates of students with STIs or the number of students who have gotten tested at the college due to confidentiality policies.

STI testing among students doubles, positive results remain consistent

By Sam Haut, Staff Writer • March 27, 2019
Over the past four years at Ithaca College, the number of students who have gone to the Hammond Health Center to test for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) has doubled.
William Guerrero, vice president of the Division of Finance and Administration at Ithaca College, discusses plans to increase affordability and address student concerns surrounding meal plans and residential halls.

VP of finance presents plans to increase affordability to SGC

By Alexis Manore, Staff Writer • December 12, 2018
William Guerrero spoke to Student Governance Council about upcoming reforms to student meal plans, housing and affordability at its Dec. 10 meeting.
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