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The Student News Site of Ithaca College

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The Student News Site of Ithaca College

THE ITHACAN

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, Assistant News Editor 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.
Members of Ithaca College chapter of Planned Parenthood Generation Action stand outside the Hammond Health Center.

Activist group guarantees student access to contraceptives on campus

By Bianca Mestiza, Staff Writer April 4, 2018
Ithaca College publicly announced that the college will continue to support students’ access to contraceptives after lobbying from the Ithaca College chapter of Planned Parenthood Generation Action, a
The Hammond Health Center was recently renovated to create offices for two new CAPS counselors.

Hammond Health Center adds offices for new CAPS counselors

By Sam Haut, Staff Writer January 31, 2018
Two new offices were added in the Hammond Health Center to create space for new CAPS counselors. The search for these counselors is still underway.
Ithaca College Natural Lands staff runs three deer exclosure projects in the Natural Lands that help staff see how commonly overeaten vegetation will exist without the presence of deer. They are currently developing a plan to advocate for deer control on college grounds based on the impact the deer have on the ecosystem.

Natural Lands staff track impact deer have on ecosystem

By Tessie Devlin, Contributing Writer November 8, 2017
The college runs three deer exclosure projects in the Natural Lands that help staff see how overeaten vegetation will exist without the presence of deer.
Ithaca College flu numbers expected to exceed last year

Ithaca College flu numbers expected to exceed last year

By Ben Kaplan, Staff Writer March 1, 2017
So far, 148 students have been diagnosed with influenza or an influenza-like illness since the beginning of the fall semester, as of Feb. 27.
Ithaca College sees sharp spike in flu cases

Ithaca College sees sharp spike in flu cases

February 16, 2017
The Hammond Health Center has seen 21 laboratory-c0nfirmed cases of influenza since Feb. 11, with additional clinically diagnosed cases.
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