THE ITHACAN

IC professor seeks to support local artists with new group

By Kalia Kornegay, Staff Writer • February 10, 2016

Ithaca College lecturer Jennifer Herzog will be leaving the Civic Ensemble to become the new associate artistic director for The Cherry Arts.

Review: Tarantino’s skills shine in his eighth film

By Justin Henry, Staff Writer • February 10, 2016

There is a genius to his humor, his writing and his love of the cinema that is all his own. “The Hateful Eight” is an undeniable testament to an auteur’s command of his art, though it is only enjoyable for the most ardent of his fans.

All-female a cappella takes first at competition

By Justin Henry, Contributing Writer • February 10, 2016

On Feb. 6, Ithaca College's own Premium Blend took first place at the ICCA quarterfinals and was one of two finalists advancing to the semifinal round.

Students organize event to end violence against women

By Tyla Pink, Staff Writer • February 10, 2016

The Ithaca College China Cares Club will be hosting One Billion Rising, a dance marathon event dedicated to ending the violence against women.

Cats to leap to big screen with video festival

By Katherine Segovia, Staff Writer • February 9, 2016

Cornell Cinema will be hosting its second annual Internet Cat Video Festival on Feb. 26, which will feature a series of cat videos for feline fans.

Review: ‘Khalifa’ impresses long-time fans

By Alyssa Knoles, Contributing Writer • February 9, 2016

After great anticipation, Wiz Khalifa released his newest album, “Khalifa,” Feb. 5, following his single “Bake Sale,” featuring Houston artist Travis Scott, released Jan. 21. Though the rest of “Khalifa” might not have lived up to the buildup that “Bake Sale” established, it is worth the listen.

Review: Foxes’ electronic style exhilarates listeners

By Jacqueline Borwick, Staff Writer • February 8, 2016

Her latest album shows her development as a musician and points to where she is heading from here. Many of the songs are reflections of her trying to find her own path, and it is clear that she has done just that with this latest project.

Review: Pop tracks starved of emotion and meaning

By Ashley Wolf, Staff Writer • February 6, 2016

Perhaps Puth’s sound will change once he gets a few more pop hits on his record, but for now, all listeners can do is sit and wait for this cheesy production to end.

Review: Shearwater shows of its shear talent

By Angela Poffenbaugh, Staff Writer • February 5, 2016

Shearwater brings a new form of enjoyable indie rock with a mellow but upbeat feel in its newest album, “Jet and Plane Oxbow,” released Jan. 22. With a more relaxed tone, this album encompasses the...

Review: Shocking story supported by notable actors

By Evan Popp, Staff Writer • February 4, 2016

Simultaneously invoking shock at the excesses of Wall Street and shedding light on the 2008 financial crisis, one of the least understood crises in U.S. history, “The Big Short” prompts a re-evaluation of American capitalism and an insight into the cutthroat nature of the financial sector.

Presentation to explore new musical instruments

By Celisa Calacal, Life & Culture Editor • February 4, 2016

Cornell University Trevor Pinch will be hosting a presentation about new sounds and new instrument on Feb. 9.

Sculpting a Community: Ithaca local creates an artistic hub

By Angela Weldon, Assistant Life & Culture Editor • February 3, 2016

Ithaca local Julia Dean took her passions for art and ceramics to create the The Clay School for community artists.