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Guest speaker to give lecture on end of world theories

By Lisa Famularo, Staff Writer • April 4, 2013
Anthony Aveni, professor of astronomy, anthropology and Native American studies at Colgate University, will be speaking at 7 p.m. April 10 about his end of world theories.
Carl Sgrecci talks about his 46 years at IC

Carl Sgrecci talks about his 46 years at IC

By Noreyana Fernando, Assistant News Editor • April 4, 2013
Carl Sgrecci ’69, Ithaca College vice president of finance and administration, will retire after 46 years at the college. Sgrecci was a student, faculty member and administrator.
From left, Faculty Council members Bridget Bower, Jason Harrington and Julia Lapp discuss shared governance Tuesday in the A&E Center.

Faculty discuss shared governance at meeting

By Sabrina Knight, Assistant News Editor • April 4, 2013
Ithaca College's Faculty Council discussed shared governance at its meeting Tuesday in the VIP Room of the A&E Center.
M.K. Asante, Jr., a best-selling author and award-winning filmmaker, discussed eliminating stereotypes that surround African culture Monday in Textor Hall. The event was part of Africa Week.

Africa Week seeks to break social stereotypes

By Michael Tkaczevski, Staff Writer • April 4, 2013
The first Africa Week: Back to the Roots event, hosted by the African Students Association, is celebrating African culture with events to break the stereotypes of Africa that inundate American media.
President Tom Rochon speaks to the Student Government Association at a meeting Monday, where he addressed student concerns and the college's IC 20/20 10-year strategic plan.

Rochon discusses student concerns with SGA

By Noreyana Fernando, Assistant News Editor • April 4, 2013
President Tom Rochon responds to student concerns during an SGA meeting Monday. Rochon also spoke about the IC 20/20 plan and the importance of the first year experience.

Food trucks may expand in Ithaca

By Kelly Cucolo, Staff Writer • April 3, 2013
Mobile vendors may have the ability to participate in a “food truck roundup” in Thompson Park to sell food on Wednesdays and Sundays in Ithaca if a new proposal passes.

Ithaca residents released on bond after Texas airport arrest

By Noreyana Fernando, Assistant News Editor • April 3, 2013
Ithaca residents Omar Figueredo and Nancy Morales are released on bond after they were arrested in an international airport in Texas, after refusing to answer questions regarding their citizenship status.

Cornell student arrested and charged with rape in first degree

By Kelsey O’Connor, Editor in Chief • April 2, 2013
The Ithaca Police Department along with Cornell University Police have arrested Peter Mesko, 22, and charged him with rape in the first degree, according to an IPD press release.

UCLA professor discusses violence against women

By TinaMarie Craven, Staff Writer • April 2, 2013
Michelle Erai, assistant professor of gender studies at UCLA and co-founder of Incite! Women of Color Against Violence, held a discussion about violence against women titled “If I Win, I Might Tattoo My Face — Mike Tyson as Maori Artifact" Monday.
Applications hit record high for 2013-14

Applications hit record high for 2013-14

By Noreyana Fernando, Assistant News Editor • March 28, 2013
Ithaca College has seen a 13 percent increase in freshmen applications for Fall 2013, compared to last year. The 15,641 applications mark the the largest applicant pool in the college’s history.
Amy Goodman, co-host of Democracy Now! and one of the first recipients of the Izzy Award, visited campus Sunday evening and addressed a packed Park Auditorium about the need for independent media. This year, Mother Jones, a nonprofit news organization, will receive the Izzy Award on April 17.

Democracy Now! co-host discusses indy media with IC students

By Jeremy Li, Staff Writer • March 28, 2013
Amy Goodman, one of the first recipients of the Izzy Award, visited campus Sunday to speak about the importance of independent media.
From left, seniors Rob Flaherty, student body president, and Justin Pyron, vice president of the SGA, spoke Monday at a meeting. The SGA is looking into ways to address concerns after results came in from a campus-wide survey.

SGA survey finds dining is a top concern

By Lisa Famularo, Staff Writer • March 28, 2013
Campus dining, class registration, on-campus concerts and residential life were top concerns of students in a recent campus-wide survey conducted by the Student Government Association.
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