THE ITHACAN

Review: Stunning graphics and acting save film

By Tyler Obropta, Staff Writer • April 19, 2016

In Jon Favreau’s “The Jungle Book,” Christopher Walken voices a giant orangutan. And he sings. That alone is worth the price of admission. At this point, it’s hard to imagine that anyone has...

Review: The Ready Set goes for gold

By Angela Weldon, Assistant Life & Culture Editor • April 18, 2016

Released just in time for the remainder of spring and summer, The Ready Set’s fourth album will impress listeners.

Review: Electric-rock tracks fly on Goose’s new album

By Matthew Radulski, Staff Writer • April 17, 2016

The Belgian band's fourth album, “What You Need,” boasts a varied and exciting electronic sound that is only pulled down by ill–thought-out vocals.

Review: Sentimental themes carry Disney series

By Ashley Wolf, Staff Writer • April 13, 2016

Those who liked and watched “Boy Meets World” can catch up on the lives of the characters they watched growing up and relive the awkward and bewildering times of adolescence through this Disney Channel hit show.

Review: Graham’s funky genre surprises

By Angela Weldon, Assistant Life & Culture Editor • April 12, 2016

As a whole, the album has several ups and downs, but the wild genre shifts actually work in the group’s favor. The full album may not be as popular as “7 Years” has become, but it does have other tracks worthy of attention.

Review: Retrospective lyrics mark change in style

By Akili Dorsey Bell, Staff Writer • April 11, 2016

Even if every listener hasn’t experienced the trifecta of feelings The Lumineers portray in this album, the band paints such a vivid picture through the imagery in its lyrics that anyone can relate.

Theatre group to bring play on identities to Ithaca College

By Kate Nalepinski, Staff Writer • April 6, 2016

The theater group Honest Accomplice Theatre will be performing their play, "The Birds and the Bees: Unabridged" at 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. on April 11 at Ithaca College.

Review: Summer-inspired tracks spell success for Weezer

By Akili Dorsey Bell, Staff Writer • April 5, 2016

Weezer has definitely made some changes to its sound but surely did not disappoint. Although summer is not yet here, listeners may be fooled as they kick back and give the album a listen.

Review: Tacocat’s punk-rock style impresses fans

By Steven Pirani, Senior Writer • April 4, 2016

The Seattle-based feminist pop-rock quartet revels in its ’90s-punk, Riot grrrl stylings, enthusiastically wearing its old-school influences on its sleeves. This is ultimately what makes “Lost Time,” the group’s third album, as enjoyable as it is.

School of Music works on diversifying music selection

By Silas White, Staff Writer • March 30, 2016

Despite the tradition of music conservatories focusing primarily on European composers, the Ithaca College School of Music is working to diversify its music selection.

Digging Deeper: IC Beyond Body promotes body positivity

By Kathleen McAleese, Staff Writer • March 30, 2016

IC Beyond Body, a student-run campaign, focuses on promoting body positivity by emphasizing internal characteristics.

April to focus on Asian-American culture at Ithaca College

By Angela Weldon, Assistant Life & Culture Editor • March 30, 2016

Throughout the month of April, the Asian American Alliance will be hosting a series of events as part of Focus Asia Month, which will focus on embracing Asian-American culture and identity.