THE ITHACAN

City bans hydraulic fracturing

By Patrick Duprey • November 3, 2011

The Common Council has banned the leasing of City of Ithaca land for hydraulic fracturing in a unanimous vote Wednesday.

Independent Kusznir ends bid for mayor and endorses Myrick

By Carly Gill, Multimedia Editor • November 1, 2011

Independent candidate Christopher Kusznir announced he would withdraw from the Ithaca mayoral race and endorse Democratic candidate Svante Myrick at a press conference this morning.

College embraces international culture in weeklong celebration

By Noreyana Fernando, Staff Writer • November 1, 2011

As the soulful sounds of African drumming echoed through the Campus Center on Monday night, Ithaca College kicked off its own celebration of International Education Week 2011.

Young and old unite through jazz at Harvest Moon Dance

By Kelsey O'Connor, News Editor • October 29, 2011

Young and old from the Ithaca community mingled, “jitterbugged” and “Lindy Hopped” for the 20th annual Harvest Moon Dance in Emerson Suites on Friday night.

Sex Fest promotes discussion

By TinaMarie Craven, Contributing Writer • October 25, 2011

Sex was the topic of discussion at the Residence Hall Association’s annual Sex Fest Monday night as more than 150 students mobbed IC Square for free condoms, prizes and a discussion about safe sex.

New Park exhibit displays artist’s spiritual motivation

By Tony Azzara, Contributing Writer • October 19, 2011

Kathleen Campbell is an artist, writer and professor of art at Appalachian State University in Boone, N.C. Her most recent exhibit, “Relics from the Garden,” can be found in the entrance of the Roy H. Park School of Communications.

Lavish ceremony marks A&E Center dedication

By Reid Elsass, Contributing Writer • October 18, 2011

In Glazer Arena on Saturday night, there was live music, food and drinks, and well-dressed alumni, faculty, staff and current students present in Ithaca College’s newest building. The lavish ceremony marked the official dedication of the Athletics and Events Center as part of Fall Splash Alumni Weekend.

SGA to add international student senator position

By Candace King, Staff Writer • October 17, 2011

The Ithaca College Student Government Association has announced plans to add a new international senator position beginning in the 2012-13 academic year in an effort to expand international student representation.

Portions of Cayuga Inlet to be reopened to boat traffic

By Patrick Duprey • October 14, 2011

Parts of the Cayuga Inlet will be re-opened to boat traffic and recreational use this afternoon after the City of Ithaca announced the successful application of herbicide to combat the presence of hydrilla.

Campus unites in ‘occupy’ protest of economic disparities

By Sara Webb, Chief Proofreader • October 14, 2011

Ithaca College students united in solidarity to participate in a campus-wide walk out Thursday afternoon yesterday to protest financial injustice and corporate greed as part of the Occupy Ithaca College movement.

Emmy winner returns to college

By Tony Azzara, Contributing Writer • October 13, 2011

Daniel Cohen, ’76, a six-time Emmy Award winner, has produced live and corporate television shows and documentary films. Thirty-five years after his graduation, Cohen is returning to Ithaca College to screen his latest film, “An Article of Hope.” The film follows space shuttle Columbia, Col. Ilan Ramon — Israel’s first astronaut — and a Torah…

Students to occupy IC

By Kelsey O'Connor, News Editor • October 13, 2011

Today, students at Ithaca College are joining the efforts of thousands nationwide with their own Occupy Ithaca College protest.