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Shrill follows the life of the spunky and wildly relatable Annie, who goes on a journey of self discovery. Unlike Annie, who is a powerhouse character that truly connects with the audience, the side characters tend to lack the same appeal.

Review: Side characters suffer in “Shrill”

By Liza Gillespie • March 24, 2019

The first season of “Shrill” is best described as a sweet and slow character study about discovering self-worth and the selfishness that can accompany it. The series traces this journey of self-actualization...

David Archuleta appeared on American Idol in 2008 and became known for his hit single Crush soon after. He is performing March 25 at The Haunt in Ithaca.

Artists of the 2000s return to satisfy millennial nostalgia

By Olivia Riggio • March 21, 2019

David Archuleta was just 16 when Americans fell in love with his smooth voice, fresh face and endearing disposition as the runner-up on the seventh season of “American Idol” in 2008. Soon after Archuleta’s...

From left, Abel McSurely-Bradshaw plays Katurian and Dan Kiely plays Michal in “The Pillowman” by Martin McDonagh. They are performing the play at the Risley Theatre at Cornell University through the end of March.

New multimedia production house creates home for creativity

By Avery Alexander • March 19, 2019

The artistic city of Ithaca has a new multimedia production house, House of Ithaqua (HOI). The company stands out for its creepy storytelling, and it dabbles in film as well as theater. HOI introduced...

Patty Griffin is a gentle commentary on the state of the world with confident vocals and humble instrumentals. Patty Griffin has been battling cancer and this album is a powerful return to the music scene for her.

Review: “Patty Griffin” is sensitive and worldly

By Arleigh Rodgers • March 19, 2019

Perhaps the reason why Patty Griffin has decided to name her latest album after herself is because, above all else, her soothing and intimate voice dominates the stripped tracklist. Nothing else complements...

After Life deals with the struggles of mental illness head-on and approaches the topic with a refreshing combination of respect and honesty. The humor, storytelling and characters move After Life to be one of Netflixs most successful pieces of mental health media.

Review: Show breathes life into mental illness awareness

By Avery Alexander • March 18, 2019

Media covering mental illness is often touchy. Even with recent movements to normalize mental health struggles, mainstream culture still ignores and ostracizes topics like suicide and depression. It is...

Exocraft feel nostalgic of old 80s sci-fi titles, but does not provide a real challenge for players. The game drones on with a repetitive map and quests, and does nothing to keep players hooked on it.

Review: “Exocraft” is extraordinarily generic

By Alex Hartzog • March 18, 2019

Resource management games can be charming to some, but Goldfire Studios’ “Exocraft” is an uninspired knockoff of many other sci-fi games. “Exocraft” blends the space sci-fi aesthetics of games...

Every year, Bill Hastings and Sarah Sutton, assistant and associate professors in the department of art, select student art to be displayed in the Provost wing on the third floor of the Peggy Ryan William Center. On Feb. 26, the administration hosted a reception to celebrate this years featured artists. this is also the first year the installation included photography.

Students display original artwork in Peggy Ryan Williams Center

By Ash Bailot • March 7, 2019

The typically quiet hallways in the third floor of the Peggy Ryan Williams Center at Ithaca College became crowded and noisy Feb. 26, full of staff, faculty and students discussing the new installation...

From left, Paula Younger, executive director for government and community relations, and Title IX Coordinator Linda Koenig present to the Faculty Council. Younger encouraged faculty to get involved in the community.

Faculty Council discusses community involvement and Title IX

By Ashley Stalnecker, Staff Writer • March 6, 2019
Paula Younger, executive director for government and community relations, briefed the council on some of the new projects she is developing.
Ithaca Murals is a group that connects muralists with workspaces around Ithaca. The organizer of the organization, Caleb Thomas founded Justice Walls, a contest to promote more artist recognition through the painting of murals.

Justice Walls supports social justice street art

By Sean Murphy • March 5, 2019

One of Ithaca’s most defining characteristics is its commitment to public art. It’s difficult to drive around the city without seeing something painted, designed or sketched on the side of a building...

The apocalyptic first-person shooter is incredibly immersive and uses sounds, environments and suspense to draw the player into the virtual world. New game mechanics also enhance the experience.

Review: “Metro Exodus” provides a perfectly apocalyptic playthrough

By James Baratta • March 5, 2019

“Metro Exodus,” a first-person shooter by 4A Games, is a deep, intoxicating inhale of contaminated air that has players fastening their gas masks and jumping straight into a world where survival is...

The Drug King is filled with interesting ideas and themes but fails to execute them in a way that engages viewers. The film lacks pacing and comprehensive storytelling.

Review: “The Drug King” fails to entertain with bold concepts

By Alex Hartzog • March 5, 2019

The year is 1972, and Korean and Japanese citizens are addicted to methamphetamines. Ex-goldsmith Lee Doo-sam (Song Kang-ho) is about to begin his climb from drug peddler to the drug king of Korea. Netflix’s...

Distance Over Time is a nonchalant, mellow album that transcends Dream Theaters previous work. The music is simple and fresh, boasting pleasant vocals and meaningful lyrics.

Review: Dream Theater goes the distance with new album

By Noah Pincus • March 4, 2019

Deep, angelic and beautiful are the most accurate descriptions for Dream Theater’s new album, “Distance Over Time.” The progressive metal group has returned with a more simple and practical approach...

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