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The Student News Site of Ithaca College

The Ithacan
“Whose pavilion? Our pavilion!” and “Black Lives Matter,” rang across the Bernie Milton Pavilion on The Commons in Ithaca on Oct. 24.

Hundreds of protestors show up to oppose Back the Blue rally

By Skylar Eagle, Senior Writer • October 29, 2020
On Oct. 24, the Ithaca Democratic Socialists of America held a Festival Against Hate in response to a Back the Blue rally, resulting in a tense face-off.
From left, Mayor Svante Myrick and Dennis Nayor, acting chief of police of the Ithaca Police Department, brief the media Sept. 4.

One man arrested, one at large after downtown Ithaca shooting

By Sierra Guardiola, Senior Writer • September 4, 2019
A victim has been identified and one man is in custody after a shooting occurred the morning of Sept. 4 on Green Street near The Commons. 
Despite signage prohibiting swimming and increased patrols by the City of Ithaca along popular gorges, violations continue even with attempts to better enforcement.

Illegal behavior continues at Ithaca gorges despite patrols

By Annika Kushner and Grace Elletson • August 31, 2016
The City of Ithaca employed rangers to patrol the dams along Six Mile Creek this summer and enforce swimming and cliff jumping bans. Despite the pilot program, city officials said it has only had marginal success in enforcing rules and that violations are increasing as Ithaca College students return to school.
Elijah Breton graduated in 2016 as a member of the Blue & Gold Society. His majors, sports studies and communications studies, will be affected by the proposed Academic Program Prioritization cuts.

Ithaca College students and area youth run for political office

By Mark Prowse, Staff Writer • April 6, 2016
Elijah Breton, senior sports studies and communications studies double major, recently announced he will be running for District 65 of the Maine House of Representatives in the November 2016 election season.
Shareholders and media tour Rev Ithaca, the newly furnished hub for local start-up businesses in Ithaca, in the Carey Building Sept. 22.

Downtown Ithaca hosts official grand opening of new business incubator

By Sabrina Knight, Staff Writer • September 24, 2014
A new collaborative co-working space for budding entrepreneurs officially opened its doors Sept. 22, just eight months after the project was initially announced.
Mayor Svante Myrick attended the White House Mayor’s Manufacturing Summit on Dec. 5.

Mayor discusses plans after White House summit

By Noreyana Fernando, News Editor • December 23, 2013
Mayor Svante Myrick returned to Ithaca last week after participating in the White House Mayor’s Manufacturing Summit.
Ithaca Mayor Svante Myrick speaks to the media Oct. 1 at Ithaca City Hall. Myrick introduced the proposed city budget for the 2014 fiscal year.

Ithaca Mayor creates tension with proposed budget.

By Jack Curran, Online News Editor • October 9, 2013
Ithaca Mayor Svante Myrick presented his proposed 2014 budget to the city’s Common Council on Oct. 1 and created tension with Cornell University.
More than 20 Ithaca locals gathered near Rep. Tom Reed's office on East MLK Street on Tuesday. They criticized the tension in federal government, which caused a shutdown just minutes before midnight.

Ithaca residents criticize Reed for supporting government shutdown

By Noreyana Fernando, News Editor • October 2, 2013
Ithaca locals and students took to the streets Tuesday opposite the office of Rep. Tom Reed, R-N.Y., on East Martin Luther King, Jr. Street to voice their opposition to a government shutdown.

Ithaca reports highest job-growth in New York

By Nicole Mance, Contributing Writer • September 25, 2013
The City of Ithaca recorded the highest job-growth rate in New York between 2002 and 2012, according to a recent report released by the New York state comptroller.
Ithaca is smart: what makes Ithaca the "Smartest city in America"

Ithaca is smart: what makes Ithaca the “Smartest city in America”

By Noreyana Fernando, News Editor • September 5, 2013
The City of Ithaca was recently named the "Smartest City in the United States." This could be because of its multiple colleges, geographic location or genuinely intelligent residents.
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