THE ITHACAN

Review: ‘Don’t Breathe’ defies typical horror films

By Colin Barrett, Contributing Writer • September 10, 2016

“Don’t Breathe” is more grounded in its script and its direction — it doesn’t rely on typical jump scares, but it builds tension throughout.

Chamber Orchestra embraces new director and hosts first concert

By Preston Arment, Contributing Writer • September 7, 2016

Though the Chamber Orchestra has a time crunch with the first concert happening Sept. 11, Hall said the professional groups he has worked with may only get three or four rehearsals before a performance. However, he said, putting in work is something these students are used to.

Tinder Is The Night: IC students find relationships through Tinder

By Kate Nalepinski, Life & Culture Editor • September 7, 2016

Though Tinder — the social media app that has users logging in an average of 11 times per day — is commonly used for the casual hook-up scene, Ithaca College junior Maureen Wietecha swiped right and landed in a committed relationship a year and a half ago.

Theatrical arts group at IC uses acting to target oppression

By Cecilia Morales, Senior Writer • September 7, 2016

Performing Arts for Social Change (PASC), a theatrical group at the college made up of students and Ithaca community members, hosted a workshop Sept. 5 in Studio 3 of Dillingham Center to teach acting techniques and exercises based on the Brazilian writer Augusto Boal’s book, “Theatre of the Oppressed.”

Performing Arts One on One: Scenic Designer Katie McGeorge

By Jacob Sullivan, Assistant Multimedia Editor • September 7, 2016

Ithaca College senior Katie McGeorge discusses designing puppets for "Hand to God" at the Kitchen Theater Company.

Ithaca print shop holds sale to showcase local printmakers

By Olivia Riggio, Staff Writer • September 7, 2016

Until Sept. 30, the Ink Shop is holding its annual print sale to raise money for the shop and participating printmakers as well as to provide unique art to the Finger Lakes area. The sale is one of many events the Ink Shop holds throughout the year. Sept. 2 was its opening night.

Student from IC creates music-history mobile app Informusic

By Kalia Kornegay, Staff Writer • September 6, 2016

Informusic, a mobile app created by Schweppe and his team, launched in April 2016 on the Apple App Store, marketed as “the all-in-one music history resource” for devices. The app offers a timeline of 19th century Western classical music, music scores with audio files attached and biographies on all featured musicians.

Review: Bayside makes waves with seventh studio album ‘Vacancy’

By Stephanie Miller, Contributing Writer • September 6, 2016

“Vacancy” provides a sense of Bayside’s old sound, which fans can get behind, while still introducing a unique, complicated change to its music.

Review: ‘Little Prince’ transports viewers back to childhood

By Jake Leary, Contributing Writer • September 4, 2016

Netflix’s “The Little Prince,” based on the classic work of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, delivers such a rich range of emotion, moral and visual complexity. This complexity is evident in “Prince” — each chapter of the Prince’s quest, from his home on the minuscule Asteroid B-612 to the vast expanse of the Sahara Desert, is rendered in stop-motion.

IC junior creates high school curriculum to promote critical thinking

By Kate Nalepinski, Assistant Life and Culture Editor • September 4, 2016

Ithaca College junior Drew Stierhoff collaborated with his faculty mentor, Ellie Fulmer, assistant professor of the Department of Education, over the summer to create a structured, analytical teacher’s guide for how to teach social studies to junior-level high school students.

Review: Emotional distress contributes to depth of Michaelson’s album

By Erica Dischino, Staff Writer • September 3, 2016

Despite the title, Michaelson’s new album is her most logical and cohesive compilation to date. Her typical quirky sound, complete with witty lyrics and sweet sentiment, sounds much more mature than in her previous albums.

IC student creates photo series directed toward Brock Turner

By Kiara Bush, Contributing Writer • September 2, 2016

Ithaca College junior Yana Mazurkevich has released a photo series called “It Happens,” directed toward Turner, with images directly depicting sexual assault.