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Student musicians play trumpet, trombone and drums during their first run-through of salsa song “Tu con El” by Frankie Ruiz at Latin ensemble rehearsal on Sept. 6.

New ensemble showcases Latin sounds and culture

By Georgie Gassaro, Staff Writer • September 11, 2025

Word choice when talking about community-oriented campus organizations is important. Ithaca College is getting its first Latin — and not Latino — Ensemble.  The founders of this new music ensemble...

Victor Rosa began loaning CDs to WICB in 1997. One year later he was asked to DJ the radio show Ritmo Latino and has been in the position ever since.

Victor Rosa celebrates 20 years as DJ for Ritmo Latino

By Hannah Fitzpatrick, Staff Writer • September 4, 2018
Victor Rosa was a groundskeeper and light equipment operator for Ithaca College starting in 1997 until he retired in 2016. Rosa also has another nickname: DJ Vic.
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