THE ITHACAN

Spirit of the rave

By Allie Healy, Assistant Accent Editor • May 3, 2012

Leading the way down uneven stairs, junior Sallie Robinson carries a stack of folded red and white sheets to the spacious, empty basement.

Swidjit to fully launch May 1

By Brittany Gilpin, Staff Writer • April 30, 2012

For Alex Colket, the inspiration to create the hyperlocal social media platform Swidjit was, quite fittingly, close to home. After developing an interest in sustainability and creating his own online meal-sharing program, Colket was driven to take community currency to the next level.

Hotel renovations expected to stimulate business

By Lauren Mazzo, Staff Writer • April 9, 2012

The addition of a conference center and renovations at the Holiday Inn in downtown Ithaca is expected to increase activity in the area, potentially stimulating hotel and local business.

Environment takes hit from historically warm winter

By Marissa Smith, Chief Proofreader • April 5, 2012

The warm winter has students enthralled, but environmental experts are warning it could negatively affect everything from plants to health.

Activist makes food political

By Kristen Mansfield, Staff Writer • April 3, 2012

Self-proclaimed “fermentation revivalist” Sandor Ellix Katz dropped by Ithaca College yesterday to discuss healthy diets and the benefits of food localization.

Ithaca comic wins big

By Elma Gonzalez • March 1, 2012

Scott Golder is an academic in life, but a comedian at heart. He was always sure he would go to college and receive a doctorate. He has studied linguistics and computer science at Harvard University, was a graduate student at MIT Media Laboratory’s Sociable Media Group and has worked for Hewlett-Packard, IBM and Microsoft. He…

Chili festival keeps it local

By Shawn Steiner, Assistant Photo Editor • February 21, 2012

Amid a mild winter, thousands of locals and tourists flocked to The Commons yesterday for the Great Chili Cook-off of 2012 to eat a seasonal favorite and support local businesses.

Hydrilla invasion continues

By TinaMarie Craven, Staff Writer • February 17, 2012

It’s back. To fund the eradication of hydrilla verticillata, an invasive aquatic species that first reared its head last fall, a local environmental task force has requested $700,000 to $1 million in funding from New York state.

College’s sustainability coordinator adds city gig

By TinaMarie Craven, Staff Writer • February 15, 2012

Mark Darling’s work responsibilities are no longer limited to Ithaca College. City of Ithaca Mayor Svante Myrick tapped Darling, the college’s sustainability coordinator, as one of two new commissioners on the city’s Board of Public Works earlier this month.

Lead vocalist finds inspiration

By Marissa Framarini, Staff Writer • January 26, 2012

In an age where many concert tours are cancelled due to poor ticket sales, indie-dance band Rubblebucket has used the live performance setting to its advantage. Since the release of its debut album in 2008, the band has been touring frequently and earned the Boston Music Award for “Best Live Act” in 2009. Tonight, they…

Rep. Hinchey to retire

By Patrick Duprey, Online Editor • January 20, 2012

Congressman Maurice Hinchey (D-N.Y.) announced he would retire at the end of 2012 Thursday in Kingston, N.Y., marking the conclusion of his 20-year tenure in the U.S. House of Representatives. Hinchey, 73, represents the state’s 22nd congressional district, including the City of Ithaca and much of Tompkins County.

The War on Drugs Play Castaways

By Jared Dionne • December 11, 2011

Saturday night, Ithaca was lucky enough to be graced by the presence of Philadelphia rock band The War on Drugs. The quintet stopped by Castaways before they head down to New York City to open for The National at the much larger and fancier Beacon Theatre. I would like to give an immediate shoutout/thank…