THE ITHACAN

Ambiguity surrounds IC body camera policy as deadline nears

By Max Denning, Staff Writer • October 5, 2016

With fewer than three months to meet the deadline to have body cameras on officers, questions remain about the college’s pending body camera policy.

UPDATE: Sheriff’s Office confirms missing IC student has been found

By Sophia Tulp, News Editor • September 30, 2016

The Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a missing persons case involving Ithaca College senior Kristin Jannotti.

Public Safety hosts workshop on sexual-assault investigations

By Jack Sears, Contributing Writer • September 26, 2016

The Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management hosted a two-day workshop for law enforcement officials with hopes of strengthening techniques applied to sexual-assault investigations.

Public Safety and IPD increase patrols for fall semester

By Sarah Horbacewicz, Staff Writer • September 20, 2016

The Ithaca College Office of Public Safety and Ithaca Police Department have increased their patrols and presence on and around campus this fall, due to both standard protocol and recent crime.

Looking out for student safety: SASP celebrates 45 years at IC

By Ana Borruto, Staff Writer • September 19, 2016

From Mario Kart–style golf-cart chases, to a string of stolen traffic cones, to nighttime trespassers in the natural lands, members of the Student Auxiliary Safety Patrol — now in its 45th year as a student organization — said they have experienced it all while pursuing their mission to make the Ithaca College campus safer.

Public Safety Log: August 15–21

August 31, 2016

August 15 Medical Assist LOCATION: Terrace 1 SUMMARY: Caller reported feeling ill, possibly from excessive heat. Officer provided water. Master Patrol Officer Brad Bates. August 16 Burglary LOCATION:...

Crime increases at the Ithaca College Circle Apartments

By Grace Elletson, Assistant News Editor • August 31, 2016

Junior Sean Gillen repeatedly woke up with an uneasy feeling in his Ithaca College Circle Apartment the night that a stranger was outside his bedroom, stealing his television and speaker.

Public Safety investigates two break-ins at Circle Apartments

By Grace Elletson, Assistant News Editor • August 18, 2016

The Ithaca College Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management is investigating a burglary and a criminal trespass in two separate Circle Apartments, which occurred after midnight on the same night.

Public Safety Log: April 11–17

May 4, 2016

Caller reported odor of marijuana. Officer judicially referred three persons for unlawful possession of marijuana. Master Patrol Officer Don Lyke.

Kendall Day: A tradition for Ithaca College students continues

By Ana Borruto, Staff Writer • May 3, 2016

In the backyard of 164 Kendall Ave., crowds of Ithaca College students gathered from neighboring houses in May 2008. There was an endless number of kegs and people — a perfect way to celebrate the semester’s close. Kendall Day was born.

Ithaca College leaders work to improve sexual assault education

By Tatiana Jorio, Contributing Writer • May 2, 2016

With sexual assault awareness month’s coming to a close, students and administrators at Ithaca College are saying the college can improve its sexual assault education by making the college’s resources more accessible and driving a more effective conversation on campus.

Popular Twitter account IC Crushes suspended

By Grace Elletson, Staff Writer • April 18, 2016

A popular Twitter account used by Ithaca College students — IC Crushes — was suspended the morning of April 18. IC Crushes is a Twitter account that allowed students to submit “crushes” about other students anonymously through a Google document.