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The business index in the City of Ithaca reached a record-breaking high during the month of July, due to a boom in job growth and in the hospitality sectors, according to a monthly economic review of the city by the Ithaca College Department of Economics.

City of Ithaca economic index reaches record-breaking high

By Justin Henry, Staff Writer • September 6, 2016
A monthly economic review of the City of Ithaca by the Ithaca College Department of Economics reported that the business index reached a record-breaking high during the month of July due to a boom in job growth and in the hospitality sectors.
Cornfields near Ithaca College sophomore Sophia Pittis house in Lansing, New York are not at their normal heights this summer. Following a severe drought, and some of the lowest rainfall on record in the Ithaca area, the community and campus are initiating conservation efforts.

Ithaca College announces conservation efforts amid drought

By Sophia Tulp, News Editor • August 9, 2016
And according to the U.S. Drought Monitor, Tompkins County is experiencing “severe drought” conditions. While the college is not affected as heavily by the drought other places in the community, it released an announcement addressing campus conservation efforts.
Professors at Ithaca College are paid less than their counterparts at similar four-year private colleges in New York state, according to data from The Chronicle of Higher Education.

Ithaca College faculty are paid less than at other institutions

By Madeline Lester, Staff Writer • April 28, 2016
Professors at Ithaca College are paid less than their counterparts at similar four-year private colleges in New York state. Despite this data, some faculty and administrators believe it is not fair to compare these other institutions in New York state to the college.
Ithaca Colleges spring 2016 peer mentors through the Office of State Grants, pose outside in February. The peer mentors assist in the Higher Education Opportunity Program, a program that supports academically and economically disadvantaged residents of New York state in achieving a postsecondary education.

Ithaca College peer mentors assist in the Office of State Grants

By Daniel Hart, Staff Writer • April 25, 2016
After benefiting greatly from financial aid, many Ithaca College students have been prompted to assist their peers in similar circumstances succeed academically as peer mentors in the Office of State Grants.
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders speaks in Binghamton, New York April 11. Sanders and Ohio Gov. John Kasich held the closest rallies to Ithaca, with Sanders in Binghamton on April 11 and Syracuse on April 12 and Kasich in Syracuse on April 8.

Ithaca College students attend presidential rallies in NY

By Faith Meckley, News Editor • April 13, 2016
As the April 19 New York state primary elections approach, 2016 presidential candidates are making their way through the state to rally support. Some Ithaca College students are going the distance to see the presidential hopefuls speak in person.

Ithaca College faculty salaries remain with average

By Joe Byeon, Staff Writer • April 15, 2015
The American Association of University Professors released a comprehensive report April 13 on faculty salaries at higher education institutions, showing the first single-digit increase since the Great Recession while arguing that they are still underpaid.

Editorial: Deer-ly departed

April 9, 2014
Cornell University’s approach to deer population control is necessary but needs to adopt more humane practices.
Editorial: City job report lacks context

Editorial: City job report lacks context

By The Ithacan • October 3, 2013

Between 2002 and 2012, the City of Ithaca had the highest job-growth rate in New York state — outperforming New York City, Syracuse and Albany. Employment rose 12.42 percent over the past 10 years, well...

Juan Gonzalez, co-host of Democracy Now! speaks to about 300 people Monday in Emerson Suites about proposed immigration reform and other issues. Gonzalez is the author of Harvest of Empire: A History of Latinos in America. Ithaca College screened the documentary version Feb. 12.

Immigration plans spark conversations at IC

By Nicole Ogrysko, Senior Writer • February 28, 2013
Recent debate over a comprehensive immigration plan sparks conversation nationally and on the Ithaca College campus.

Deadline approaches for New York fracking

By Mary Slack, Staff Writer • February 21, 2013
The decision on whether fracking will be allowed in New York has state residents divided, putting Governor Andrew Cuomo between a rock and a hard place while deciding whether to approve regulations and allow fracking as the state approaches its Feb. 27 deadline.

A twist of fate

By Kevin McCall, Sports Editor • April 4, 2012
Two muscular men stand opposite each other inside the hexagonal fighting cage prepared to face off in a round of fierce martial arts combat. Though they have spent months preparing for the fight, three strokes of luck that neither of the competitors could have trained for will have a major impact on the bout.

State Assembly to allocate funds for fracking health study

By Kacey Deamer, Staff Writer • March 6, 2012
A comprehensive health study of hydraulic fracturing will be included in the New York State Assembly’s 2012-2013 budget, according to a press release from Assemblywoman Barbara Lifton. The Assembly has allocated $100,000 for the study in relation to high-volume hydraulic fracturing.
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