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Hundreds of protestors gathered on The Commons on May 31 to memorialize George Floyd, a black man who was killed in police custody, and protest against police violence against black people. This was the first gathering, which will be held weekly.

Ithaca community gathers to protest police brutality

By Madison Fernandez, Editor in Chief • May 31, 2020
Floyd’s death has been a catalyst for people around the nation to come together to protest the killing of black individuals.
The Global Climate Strike occurred internationally Sept. 20. Ithaca was one of approximately 1,500 locations in 150 countries that participated in the strike.

Students fight against climate change at Global Climate Strike

By Falyn Stempler, Senior Writer • September 22, 2019
The Ithaca College Eco-Reps led hundreds of students, faculty and staff downtown to meet up with the larger event occurring on The Commons.
Protesters hold up signs expressing their opposition to President Trump's recent declaration of a national emergency at the Mexico border. The rally took place on President's Day Feb. 18.

Locals protest Trump’s national emergency declaration

By Ryan King, Assistant News Editor • February 18, 2019
Some locals took to the Commons Feb. 18 to protest President Donald Trump’s recent declaration of a national emergency to build a wall on
Ithaca police have no updates on IC student shooting

Ithaca police have no updates on IC student shooting

By Ashley Stalnecker, Staff Writer • January 20, 2019
Three months after an Ithaca College student was shot on The Commons, there are still no updates on any leads or suspects involved in the crime.
Ithaca College students witness shooting on The Commons

Ithaca College students witness shooting on The Commons

By Sierra Guardiola, Staff Writer • April 12, 2017
Witnesses said an altercation broke out between two men, causing one to pull out a gun and start shooting, wounding the other.
Man shot on Ithaca Commons

Man shot on Ithaca Commons

April 9, 2017
A man was shot early Sunday morning in The Ithaca Commons, police confirmed.
President Rochon calls for respect following election of Trump

President Rochon calls for respect following election of Trump

By Aidan Quigley, News Editor • November 11, 2016
After Donald Trump was elected president, Ithaca College President Tom Rochon released an announcement calling for mutual respect.
Apple of Ithaca's eye: Ithacans celebrate 34th applefest

Apple of Ithaca’s eye: Ithacans celebrate 34th applefest

By Jacob Sullivan, Assistant Multimedia Editor • October 4, 2016
The Downtown Ithaca Alliance hosts the 34th annual Apple Harvest Festival on The Commons. The event features a variety of food and entertainment.
Students marched from Textor Hall down to The Ithaca Commons to raise awareness for sexual assault prevention and to honor survivors.

Ithaca community marches to take back the night

By Annie Estes, Staff Writer • May 1, 2016
These “survivor speak-outs” were the focus of Ithaca’s 37th annual Take Back the Night, an event held at 7 p.m. April 29 to raise awareness about sexual assault and to support and honor survivors.

The 18th Annual Great Downtown Ithaca Chili Cook-Off

February 10, 2016
Also known as "Chilifest", the competition on The Commons featured chili prepared by over 30 restaurants, competing for the title of "Best Chili"

Editorial: Ithaca Commons reconstruction took too long

September 2, 2015
While The Commons does look wonderful, its completion took far too long and hurt too many businesses in the process.
Ithaca Commons completed as students return

Ithaca Commons completed as students return

By Faith Meckley, Assistant News Editor • August 26, 2015
A year after its estimated completion date and nearly $6 million over budget, the new Ithaca Commons has opened for business.
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