Circle Apartments see increase in fire alarm activation
There have been 19 fire alarm activations in the Ithaca College Circle Apartments during September. Many of the activations were because of students burning food in their kitchens.
There have been 19 fire alarm activations in the Ithaca College Circle Apartments during September. Many of the activations were because of students burning food in their kitchens.
Some students have complained about the lack of accessibility on campus. The college does have several features for students with physical disabilities.
Lower enrollment projections at Ithaca College have resulted in the elimination of the off-campus application process for juniors for the 2021–22 academic year.
Ithaca College students are concerned about health and safety following the college’s plan to begin the 2020–21 academic year on campus in October.
No one was injured. Residents in the surrounding apartments were able to reoccupy their apartments at around 1:20 a.m.
The last time RAs had full room and board compensation was in the late 1990s, and advocating for full compensation for all RAs is a long-fought battle.
Ultimately, building this new living community is demonstrative of the Office of Residential Life’s understanding of first-generation students’ needs.
One initiative Prunty plans to work on next academic year is streamlining the process of reporting issues that involve students.
Things that may seem overbearing or unnecessary most likely have a very practical explanation and cannot be ignored simply for convenience’s sake.
“The fact that the school is able to come into a place where we live and take things isn’t OK,” sophomore Colin Hays said.
The Office of Residential Life is considering creating a sophomore residential program similar to the First-Year Residential Experience, the residential community program that is mandatory for all incoming freshmen.
Given the housing crisis in Ithaca, the college should become more proactive in assisting students in finding appropriate housing.