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Senior Robby Zweesaardt writes about the financial burden that the cost of materials like textbooks, computer programs and other academic supplies place on students with lower incomes.

Commentary: Ithaca College should provide more financial support for costs beyond tuition

By Robby Zweesaardt • October 18, 2023
For an institution that prides itself on accessibility and equity, Ithaca College ironically falls far short of perfection in its ability to provide students with adequate learning resources. Every single year, students are bombarded by the cost of educational materials. Books. Laptops. Software.
Dave Prunty, executive director of Auxiliary Services, met with the SGC to discuss the benefits of the online bookstore at its Nov. 29 meeting. 

SGC discusses college’s transition to an online bookstore

By Mel Andia, Staff Writer • December 1, 2021
Dave Prunty, executive director of Auxiliary Services, met with the SGC to discuss the benefits of the online bookstore at its Nov. 29 meeting. 
The new online platform officially opened in August and allows students to access the online bookstore through HomerConnect or the campus store’s website.

IC uses a virtual textbook service in lieu of an on-campus store

By Syd Pierre, Staff Writer • September 28, 2020
The Ithaca College Campus Store has stopped selling textbooks on campus and is utilizing a virtual textbook service.

Faculty should release textbook information as soon as possible

By The Ithacan • September 18, 2012
Faculty should make greater efforts to submit textbook information before the start of the registration period.
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