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All senior thesis films of the semester will be screened Dec. 7 at the State Theatre. Some of these films had safety conversations with the Ithaca Police Department.

Fake blood leads to very real conversations about safety protocols

By Sheelagh Doe, Staff Writer • November 14, 2024
Kevin Conover, a senior cinema and photography major at Ithaca College, embarked on the filming of an especially bloody scene for his senior film thesis titled “What Simon Said.” Numerous fake, blood-covered props were discarded in dumpsters across Ithaca, which spurred a serial killer investigation by the Ithaca Police Department. 
Senior Norman Staub said he welcomes the changes to the department. Staub said he initially wanted to pursue a minor in computer science but instead chose game development as a result of limited availability in classes that were required for the computer science minor.

Department of Computer Science sees changes in programs

By Elizabeth Kharabadze, Contributing Writer • October 20, 2021
Some programs in the Ithaca College Department of Computer Science are being renovated to offer more flexibility in course selection for students.
From left Abby Hauptman and Christina Ruivivar work on the set of "The Friday Film Five", a student film directed by Hauptman for the Coca-Cola Refreshing Films program.

Student film becomes Coca-Cola Refreshing Films finalist

By Antonio Ferme • May 28, 2020
Over the course of the six-month program, students are given the opportunity to bring their visions to reality — and possibly to the big screen.
John Fucile, Director of the Park Media Lab is the new director for Park Productions and The Studio. Fucile said he plans on working to fulfill the full potential of the programs.

Q&A: Director works toward future of Park Productions

By Gabrielle Topping, Staff Writer • October 8, 2019

John Fucile, an award-winning filmmaker, is the newest director of Park Media Lab in the Roy H. Park School of Communications at Ithaca College. As director, Fucile is in charge of Park Productions...

Freshman Eva Kirie, Emmy award-winning producer Jason Blum and freshman Clara Montague at CinemaCon April 25 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

IC freshmen win Coca-Cola and Regal Films Competition

By Laura O'Brien, Staff Writer • April 27, 2018
A commercial created by freshman television-radio majors Eva Kirie and Clara Montague won the Coca-Cola and Regal Films Competition, announced April 26.
President Tom Rochon addresses more than 1,000 freshmen at the Ithaca College Convocation ceremony.

Ithaca College Convocation 2012 inspires class of 2016

By Candace King, Assistant News Edittor • August 27, 2012
President Tom Rochon addressed more than 1,000 freshmen Monday at the Ithaca College Convocation ceremony in Ben Light Gymnasium.
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