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Junior Kelly Zhang, a student from China, stands in front of CNS. She is the president of the recently formed Chinese Students and Scholars Association.

Chinese students adapt to life at Ithaca College

By Jeremy LiMichael Tkaczevski, Staff Writers • March 21, 2013
As more Chinese students every year study at American universities, their experience becomes increasingly important to understand. Step into some Chinese students’ shoes as they talk about stepping outside of their comfort zone in a country an ocean away from their home.
Sandra Steingraber, distinguished scholar in residence at Ithaca College, is taken into custody in Reading, N.Y., after protesting with 11 others against Inergy, LP, a natural gas storage and transportation facility located near Seneca Lake. All arrested were released with court dates.

Locals protest gas storage facility

By Kelsey O'Connor, Editor in Chief • March 21, 2013
A dozen people, including two from Ithaca College, were arrested Monday morning after blockading a natural gas storage and transportation facility on Seneca Lake.

Public Safety investigates report of assault in Lyon Hall

By Sabrina Knight, Assistant News Editor • March 10, 2013
Public Safety is investigating a report of assault in Lyon Hall that occurred Saturday morning.

TWSM: Spring Break

By Kacey Deamer, Online Editor • March 9, 2013
"This Week in Social Media" followed tweets from the Ithaca College community about plans for Spring Break.
College aims to prepare students for new frontiers of China

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.
From left, freshman Menli McCreight and senior Danielle Prizzi take part in maple syrup production as part of the Natural Resources and Ecology class Sunday on Ithaca College Natural Lands.

Weather heats up syrup production

By Sabrina Knight, Assistant News Editor • March 7, 2013
Because of the varying weather conditions this winter season, maple syrup production on the Ithaca College Natural Lands is predicted to be the best season they’ve had, and students in the Natural Resources and Ecology class are reaping the benefits.

College seeks to bolster retention rates

By Sage Daugherty, Staff Writer • March 7, 2013
Although Ithaca College exceeds the national averages for retention rates, the college is continuing to work on the issue of affordability.

College begins president assessment

By Kelsey O'Connor, Editor in Chief • March 6, 2013
Ithaca College has launched a “Comprehensive Presidential Assessment,” which will review the performance of President Tom Rochon.
From left, senior Eva Maria Touré, Cultural Connections Club president, senior Jamie Hom and junior Marisa Silva sit in CHS on Wednesday.

Revived club keeps cultural interaction alive

By Michael Tkaczevski, Staff Writer • March 6, 2013
Ithaca College's Cultural Connections Club is working to revive international integration on campus for students who are interested in or have returned from studying abroad.
From left, Warren Schlesinger, member of the Faculty Council, Rob Gearhart, assistant provost of online learning and extended studies, Peter Rothbart, chair of the Faculty Council and Lisabeth Chabot, college librarian, attend the Faculty Council meeting Tuesday.

Faculty Council discusses changes to affect students

By Sabrina Knight, Assistant News Editor • March 6, 2013
Members of the Ithaca College Faculty Council discussed the expansion of online education opportunities at their meeting Tuesday.

Ithaca residential sales up 9 percent in 2012

By Phil Neumann, Contributing Writer • March 6, 2013
Ithaca area real estate saw a 9 percent increase in residential sales in 2012 as a result of temporary college and university populations.
Rick Manning speaks about early 20th Century German Native Plant Movements Sunday afternoon during the Ithaca Native Landscape Symposium at Cinemapolis.

Native Landscape Symposium focuses on plant conservation

By Frances Johnson, Contributing Writer • March 5, 2013
Cinemapolis was transformed into lecture halls and information booths for landscapers and horticulture enthusiasts attending the fifth annual Native Landscape Symposium.
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