THE ITHACAN

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Part three: China offers business opportunities

By Michael Tkaczevski, Staff Writer • March 28, 2013

As Ithaca College looks to China, faculty have designed study abroad programs to prepare students for possible careers in the nation with the fastest growing economy in the world.

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.