The Ithacan

Women’s lacrosse seniors share time on and off the field

By Danielle D'Avanzo, Senior Writer • April 24, 2013

Echoes of laughter could be heard throughout the front hallway of the Athletics and Events Center on Friday afternoon while the seven seniors of the women’s lacrosse team huddled around one of the small tables lining the windowed wall. Sam Whitney had just shared a story of how two of her teammates — and housemates…

Blogging sites add user restrictions

By Jamie Nash, Staff Writer • April 4, 2012

In response to Pinterest photos of scantily clad, malnourished women tagged as “thinspiration,” site administrators have released a policy taking a stand against users who promote self-harm in pursuit of beauty. They are not alone. Tumblr and Pinterest, blogging and social media websites, recently prohibited users from posting content that promotes self-harm, eating disorders or…

Do-it-yourself duo: Funky couple leaves their mark on new town with old goods

By Allie Healy, Assistant Accent Editor • March 21, 2012

Nestled inside the Race Office Supply store on The Commons, colorful chain-linked rings of construction paper swoop from one end of the new storefront display to the other. Soft indie-rock tunes fill the air, glossy red chandeliers dangle from the ceiling and mustard tweed couches huddle around a polished oval coffee table.