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Kathleen Mulligan, associate professor in the Department of Theatre Arts, and Maggie-Kate Coleman ’03 worked together on a production of “The Gift of the Magi.” The two has not met before they were hired to work on the production.

Holiday production unites theater professor and alum

By Kara Bowen, Staff Writer • December 12, 2017
“I had never met her before,” Mulligan said. “Some of my colleagues are friends with her, and they said, ‘Oh, you’re going to love her.’"
Jenna Harner ’16, sports anchor at WENY News in Elmira, New York, talked to Ithaca College’s chapter of the Association for Women in Sports Media at its first meeting Nov. 7.

New club looks to inspire women in sports media

By Caitie Ihrig, Sports Editor • November 8, 2017
The Association of Women in Sports Media club was started in Fall 2017 as a way to inspire future women looking for a career in sports media.
Seniors Payton Cutting, Allie Colleran, Hannah Peters, and Emily Bloom of the softball team participated in the 23rd Annual Cancer Resource Center Walkathon and 5K Run on Oct. 21.

Softball team participates in the 23rd Annual CRC Walkathon

By Dani Pluchinsky, Staff Writer • October 25, 2017
The softball team raised $6,516 for the Cancer Resource Center of the Finger Lakes. The four seniors on the team participated in the walk Oct. 21.
"Wonderful Town" follows two sisters who move from Ohio to New York City to pursue their artistic dreams. The play runs Oct. 31 through Nov. 11.

Leonard Bernstein musical comedy travels to Main Stage

By Kara Bowen, Staff Writer • October 24, 2017
"I think this is one of those musicals and one of those pieces of art in general that anyone can go in and escape from their own lives"
Former student Emily Bautista, to the left in a solid blue dress, and the current cast of "Miss Saigon" during opening night curtain call. The play takes place during the Vietnam War era.

Q&A: Former theater student makes her debut on Broadway

By Olivia Riggio, Staff Writer • October 11, 2017
I was kind of planning on transitioning to communications. When I got “Saigon,” that’s when I left school and that’s what got me back into theater.
From left, Casey Harris, Sam Harris and Adam Levin. X Ambassadors organized Cayuga Sound with the help of Dan Smalls Presents.

X Ambassadors curates music and arts festival in Ithaca

By Sophia Tulp, Managing Editor • September 21, 2017
“There is more of a market for music and the arts in Ithaca than most people know.”
Eleanor Henderson's second novel, "The Twelve Mile Straight," focuses on themes of race and family in the Jim Crow south.

Ithaca professor Eleanor Henderson releases historical novel

By Jake Leary, Life and Culture Editor • September 20, 2017
It was just a magical night for me — huge crowd of friends and supporters, and I just felt so much love from the Ithaca community.
From left, Erica Steinhagen and Jennifer Herzog star in “What Happens Next,” which runs from Sept. 14–23. Herzog serves as associate artistic director for The Cherry Arts and is a lecturer in the theater department at Ithaca College.

Cherry Artspace opens with local writer’s new play

By Kara Bowen, Contributing Writer • September 13, 2017
As well as producing original work, The Cherry Artspace will be hosting other theater companies, performances and events.
Mike Titlebaum is the saxophonist in his band, Music Because Music. The band brings together Ithaca College students, professors, alumni and Ithaca residents.

Music professor’s band brings local musicians together

By Jake Leary, Life and Culture Editor • September 6, 2017
We just want to bring beauty and joy and positive energy as often as we can to as many people as we can.
Senior Mac Chasin and Sophomore Josie Berman competed in the Maccabiah Games in Israel. Chasin won the gold medal with USA basketball while Berman won the silver medal in USA water polo.

Two athletes represent Team USA at the Maccabiah Games

By Annette Hogan, Senior Writer • August 30, 2017
Senior basketball player Marc Chasin and sophomore swimmer Josie Berman traveled to Tel Aviv, Israel to compete in the 20th Maccabiah Games.
"ALL-AMERIKKKAN BADASS" is the sophomore release from popular New York rapper, Joey Badass and is an attack against the current American political attitude.

Review: Young rapper defies American attitude

By Matt Maloney, Assistant Multimedia Editor • April 11, 2017
the way “ALL-AMERIKKKAN BADASS” deals with the American experience is simply brilliant.
Senior tennis captain Brandon Buksbaum, whose father died two years ago, hits the ball during practice April 3 at the Ben Wheeler Tennis Courts. Buksbaum practiced drills against his teammates to help improve his hitting and serving.

Tennis player battles on the court for sentimental reasons

By Vinica Weiss, Senior Writer • April 5, 2017
After losing his father his sophomore year of college, senior Brandon Buksbaum used tennis to cope with the unexpected.
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