Review: ‘Remember Us to Life’ accents Spektor’s vocal skills By Olivia Riggio, Staff Writer • October 17, 2016 Spektor’s method of manipulating the dynamics and moods of her songs, gives them a playful feel and demonstrates her technical musical prowess.
Q&A: Ithaca College biology students research gene mutations By Meg Tippett, Staff Writer • October 5, 2016 C. elegans, a specific type of roundworm, have been the subject of careful study for sophomore Leah Larsen and junior Jacqueline Alexander.
Park Digital Sideshow brings a circus of events to IC campus By Kate Nalepinski, Assistant Life and Culture Editor • October 5, 2016 Four annual competitions housed in the Park School are coming together for the first time in the form of The Park Digital Sideshow.
Review: Menzel’s vocals compensate for lost individuality By Preston Arment, Staff Writer • October 4, 2016 What Menzel may lack in songwriting ability, she makes up for with stunning vocals that remind us why listeners will never stop loving her.
Review: Passenger’s latest album delivers powerful lyricism By Casey Murphy, Staff Writer • October 4, 2016 While the album is an enjoyable listen and delivers quality lyrics that Passenger is known for, it lacks musical diversity as a whole.
Review: Ron Howard’s ‘The Beatles: Eight Days a Week’ shines By Jake Leary, Staff Writer • October 4, 2016 Ron Howard’s documentary about the Beatles’ touring years expresses the wild energy and enthusiasm of John, Paul, George and Ringo.
Streets Alive! Ithaca celebrates ninth festival on Sept. 25 September 28, 2016 On Sept. 25, Streets Alive! Ithaca celebrated between South Plain and West Clinton Street. The event puts emphasis on natural forms of transportation.
Massage days at IC aim to place emphasis on campus resources By Kalia Kornegay, Staff Writer • September 28, 2016 In addition to being a tranquil resource room, the Center for Health Promotion transforms once a month into the home of Massage Days.
Review: ‘Blair Witch’ fails with repetitive plotline By Jake Leary, Staff Writer • September 26, 2016 There’s no fooling the internet, which is where this sequel belongs. “Blair Witch” would be better served as a YouTube short than as a feature film.
Review: Mac Miller’s ‘The Divine Feminine’ lacks originality By Colin Barrett, Staff Writer • September 26, 2016 In “The Divine Feminine,” Miller tries to show he has the chops to make more intricate tracks. He proves his talent by executing talented flow.
Review: Taking Back Sunday resurfaces with ‘Tidal Wave’ album By Olivia Riggio, Staff Writer • September 23, 2016 The Long Island rock band was formed in 1999 and has released seven full-length albums and two EPs since, proving to stand the test of time.
Review: Edward Snowden’s leak produces succinct film plot By Max Denning, Staff Writer • September 21, 2016 The movie is indeed a one-sided telling...carried by the spectacular performance by Joseph Gordon-Levitt (Snowden) but hindered by other performances.