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Director of Choral Activities reflects on college career

By Sage Daugherty, Staff Writer • May 1, 2013
Professor Lawrence Doebler retires this year but has had an incredible career and shared some of his defining moments.

Guest Commentary: Editor reflects on importance of critical eye in media

By Kelsey O'Connor • May 1, 2013
A couple weeks ago, my not-so-trusty Oldsmobile was towed. I really don’t want the thing back. My orchid is dying from neglect on my windowsill, and I’ve barely sent out any resumes. I’m not sure what I’m doing next week, and I’m certainly unsure what I’m doing with the rest of my life. If you had…
From left, Michael Faber and junior Jason Kleban celebrate Fabers retirement at a social event outside Muller Chapel on Sunday.

Hillel Director Michael Faber retires after 31 years at college

By Michael Tkaczevski, Staff Writer • April 30, 2013
Michael Faber, Jewish chaplain and director of Hillel, has seen the college grow and change in size, technology and cost, and he said it’s time for new blood in Hillel.

TWSM: #Twithaca Hashtag

By Sage Daugherty, Staff Writer • April 26, 2013
For “This Week in Social Media” we aggregated tweets from the Twithaca hashtag, used by the Ithaca community to promote events and disseminate news about the city budget.
Ithaca College students stand with Amii Omara-Otunnu, third from left. During his visit, Omara-Otunnu discussed human rights and the increasing interdependence within the global community.

UNESCO Chair discusses global interdependence

By Jeremy Li, Staff Writer • April 25, 2013
Amii Omara-Otunnu, the UNESCO chair for the U.S., visited Ithaca College on Monday night, where he discussed contention between government and human rights in the 21st century.
Supporters greet Sandra Steingraber outside jail early Thursday morning. From left, Steingraber, her husband Jeff deCastro, Jim Morra and his wife Melissa Chipman.

Sandra Steingraber released from jail

By Noreyana Fernando, Assistant News Editor • April 25, 2013
Ithaca College distinguished scholar-in-residence Sandra Steingraber was released from the Chemung County Jail at about 12:20 a.m. Thursday, according to her spokesperson.
Colleges consider accepting massive open online course credits

Colleges consider accepting massive open online course credits

By Nicole Ogrysko, Senior Writer • April 25, 2013
As the price of four-year public and private universities increases nationwide, online education companies are offering up massive open online courses, MOOCs, as a way to bring higher education to students who cannot afford the traditional campus experience.
Susan Swensen, biology professor, stands on a ship bound for the island of Raieta, located in Polynesia, as part of a Sea Education Association trip.

Fall biology class to feature Caribbean trip

By Evin Billington, Staff Writer • April 25, 2013
Next semester, students in the new class, Biology of Oceanic Islands, will spend 10 days in January sailing around the Caribbean Islands, collecting samples of the ocean water and ecosystem while working as a functioning boat crew.

Construction to resume on East Clinton Street Bridge

By Sabrina Knight, Assistant News Editor • April 24, 2013
Expect a detour around the East Clinton Street Bridge beginning Monday as one lane will be closed while construction resumes from last year.
Katie Meyler, founder of More Than Me, speaks in Emerson Suites Monday night.

More than Me founder discusses inspiration

By Noreyana Fernando, Assistant New Editor • April 24, 2013
Katie Meyler, founder of More than Me, speaks about growing up, the inspiration behind More than Me and her response to those who object to the foundation’s approach to Africa.
Adnan Selimovic spent a year at Ithaca College teaching courses like U.S. Politics Through Scandals and Illicit Drug Trade in the United States. Selimovic encourages his students to question their place in the social structure.

Politics professor challenges students

By Emily Miles, Senior Writer • April 24, 2013
Adnan Selimovic, instructor in the politics department, is a new professor to Ithaca College this year. He is working to finish his dissertation on youth cultures and technology while teaching courses at the college.

Student group to hold event for Autism Awareness Month

By Sage Daugherty, Staff Writer • April 23, 2013
IC Autism Awareness will hold a “Spread the Word to End the Word” event to raise awareness about autism and the harm of the word “retarded” on campus this Thursday.
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