THE ITHACAN

Review: ‘Smoke + Mirrors’ reflects band’s lack of cohesion

By Kim Joyce, Contributing Writer • February 23, 2015

Following up their previous success in "Night Visions," Imagine Dragons offers individual gems in a muddled overall album.

Kinky sex scenes fail to save dismal ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’

By Steven Pirani, Life & Culture Editor • February 22, 2015

Unabashedly mediocre and morally stilted, "Fifty Shades of Grey" is a markedly shallow cinematic experience.

Review: Sisqo’s return marred by lackluster lyrical skills

By Luke Harbur, Staff Writer • February 19, 2015

After a fourteen year hiatus, R&B singer Sisqo returned for the last album in his "dragon trilogy."

Review: Moore’s performance triumphs in ‘Still Alice’

By Josh Vitchkoski, Staff Writer • February 18, 2015

Written and directed by Richard Glatzer and Wash Westmoreland, "Still Alice" follows the life of a renowned linguistics professor after she is diagnosed with Alzheimer's.

Civic Ensemble play brings current events to life onstage

By Emily Fedor, Staff Writer • February 18, 2015

The Ithaca Civic Ensemble uses theater to explore current events, devising their own script based on recent news trends.

New Ink Shop exhibits examine distinct forms of beauty

By Matthew Coogan, Contributing Writer • February 18, 2015

Dual exhibits at the Ink Shop, "dirty pictures" and "Something About Mary," use historical printmaking techniques to explore their respective themes.

Island Fusion dance group brings Caribbean heat to campus

By Taylor Zambrano, Staff Writer • February 18, 2015

Island Fusion, a Caribbean and African dance group, hosted their first event on Feb. 14.

Review: Kodaline deviates from original sound in new release

By Serena Weiss, Staff Writer • February 17, 2015

Irish alternative-rock group Kodaline disappoints fans by straying from their signature, ghostly sound.

Review: Fifth Harmony’s debut album displays mature sound

By Casey Murphy, Staff Writer • February 12, 2015

"Reflection" marks a strong debut for Fifth Harmony, boasting girl-empowering lyrics and strong vocal range.

Review: Everyday humanity explored in “Two Days, One Night”

By Noah Orent, Staff Writer • February 12, 2015

Emphasized by a spectacular performance from Marion Cotillard, "Two Days, One Night" examines the boundaries of human empathy.

Review: ‘Full Speed’ can’t keep pace with hip-hop greats

By Max Denning, Online News Editor • February 11, 2015

Kid Ink's newest album, "Full Speed," bungles his genre with inconsistent style and lack of lyrical prowess.

Q&A: Meyer travels to conduct Thailand Philharmonic

By Ashley Wolf, Staff Writer • February 5, 2015

Director of Orchestras Jeffery Meyer traveled to Southeast Asia over break to conduct the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra.