THE ITHACAN

New York Times reporter to speak at 2016 commencement

By Meredith Husar, Staff Writer • December 3, 2015

Ithaca College alumnus and the first reporter to share Malala Yousafzai’s story with the world will be delivering the main address at the college’s 2016 Commencement ceremony scheduled for May 22, 2016.

Ithaca College faculty struggle to find adequate housing

By Grace Elletson, Staff Writer • November 4, 2015

Ithaca College faculty are faced with the challenge of finding both affordable and suitable housing in Ithaca — a city that isn’t necessarily known for either, said several faculty who have experienced the housing and rental market.

Ithaca antique shop owner finds passion in crafting crossword puzzles

By Luke Harbur, Staff Writer • February 4, 2015

Antique shop owner Adam Perl finds inspiration in his many, self-made crossword puzzles.

Photojournalist alumna freelances in Burma

By Evin Billington, Life & Culture Editor • September 3, 2014

Lauren DeCicca '11 has taken photographs around Burma and other countries for The New York Times, Al Jazeera, TIME and other news outlets.

Economic claims overlook industry

April 30, 2014

The New York Times reported April 22 the U.S. was tied with Canada for highest median income, at $18,700, in 2010. Canada appears to have surpassed us at this point. The sad part is this number has been...

Media Coverage of Suicide Needs Improvement

By Jared Wolf • April 17, 2014

As this month commemorates the 20th anniversary of the Kurt Cobain's death, I am reminded of the iconic headlines that alerted the world to the tragedy. Dramatic, sensationalized headlines like the Seattle...

Guest commentary: Missing flight news driven by speculation

By Rose Vardell • March 26, 2014

The defining image from media coverage of the missing Malaysian Airlines Flight 370 was the home page of CNN on March 24, where a jumbo-sized headline screamed “ALL LIVES ARE LOST” underneath a red...

College and City: Jan. 30

January 29, 2014

TEDx to come to Ithaca and feature student talks, U.S. Senator of New York to visit Ithaca College, and more.

Daughters lose right to virginity

By Ramya Vijayagopal • November 21, 2013

My Introduction to Sociology class has brought many issues to my attention that I was completely oblivious to before college. One of the most obscure and extreme ones that got my blood boiling was the...

Flex education is not for everyone

By Frances Johnson • November 6, 2013

For some college students, a traditional classroom setting can be drab and the workload overwhelming. As tuition increases, students and some education reformers wonder if credit hour–based learning...

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.

College aims to prepare students for new frontiers of China

By Michael Tkaczevski, Staff Writer • March 7, 2013

Ithaca College seeks to prepare students academically for the new economic and political frontier of China, with new courses, study abroad programs and the IC 20/20 strategic plan.