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Sophomore Ally Aretz highlights the importance of creative expression through clubs on campus like Open Mic Night, which welcomes performers of all backgrounds.

Commentary: Open Mic offers welcoming environment for creatives

By Ally Aretz, Ally Aretz November 2, 2022
There's nothing that can make you feel 100 different emotions in one night like Open Mic.
From left, sophomore Yushi Portwood, Cameron Narimanian ’22 and senior Ben Marcarell practice for their last show coming up Oct. 29. The three comprise the college rock band Port MacNam.

College rock band prepares for one last show together

By Jess Williams, Staff Writer October 5, 2022
Port MacNam, a college rock band of three current and former Ithaca College students, plans to reunite for one last show Oct. 29.
One of IC's biggest traditions, Open Mic Night, returned to the Campus Center Pub Sept. 2 after over a year of virtual performances.

IC Open Mic Night finally returns to the stage

By Stephanie Monteiro, Contributing Writer September 14, 2021
One of IC's biggest traditions, Open Mic Night, returned to the Campus Center Pub Sept. 2 after over a year of virtual performances.
Sophomore Jordan Shoemaker performs at Open Mic Night on Oct. 1 in Clark Lounge. Open Mic Night alternates between IC Square and Clark Lounge, and attendance has risen since last year.

TC Lounge activities find new venues for performers

By Keon Broadnax, Contributing Writer October 22, 2014
Open Mic Night and Jazz Night have successfully found a new venue for their performers since the announcement of the closing of the TC Lounge.
Students gather at the popular Open Mic Night on Nov. 6 in the TC Lounge, which will close next year to accommodate the Physical Therapy center.

Plans to close Towers Lounge create concerns among students

By Sabrina Knight and Noreyana Fernando, News Editors November 6, 2013
More than 60 Ithaca College students gathered at the Towers Concourse Lounge for the weekly Open Mic Night on Nov. 6, a day after the administration announced a decision to close down the lounge to accommodate offices beginning in the 2014–15 academic year.
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