The Ithacan

iTravel back to the early 2000s with nostalgic iParty

By Elizabeth Kharabadze, Co Life and Culture Editor • May 3, 2023

SAB’s iParty, which took place April 27 at the Campus Center fire pit, specifically targeted early 2000s nostalgia.

Pop culture conference empowers academics

By Mariana Contreras, Staff Writer • April 26, 2023

On the weekend of April 21–22, members of the Ithaca College community eagerly participated in the sixth edition of the Pippi to Ripley Conference.

Former faculty emphasizes inclusion in pop culture

By Mila Ventura Rodriguez, Contributing Writer • March 1, 2023

RaKim 'RahK' Lash, former assistant director for Multicultural Affairs at Ithaca College, recounted his experiences building community for Black cosplayers in pop culture spaces.

Q&A: Professor hosts virtual panel at comic-con

By John Turner, Opinion Editor • September 24, 2020

I learned that at all these colleges and universities, there seems to be a thirst and excitement for pop culture classes from students.

Commentary: Modern Rock influences music across genres

By Lexie Thomas • October 23, 2019

Next time you hit shuffle on your favorite playlist, try listening outside the confines of your typical music genres. Do you hear the modern rock?

Can your heart skip a beat?

By Miranda Ella, Staff Writer • September 25, 2018

It got me thinking about heart anatomy and what it means to say that your heart skipped a beat.

Review: Foo Fighters’ rock-and-roll record flops

By Charlie Musante, Contributing Writer • September 20, 2017

The rest of the Foo Fighters’ discography just makes this album look lackluster.

Sophomore student creates local business selling Ouija boards

By Sophia Ichizawa, Contributing Writer • February 22, 2017

Though Marino started her independent business in September 2016, she has already designed 54 boards that are sold on Etsy, an online marketplace.

Summer scholar analyzes ‘manic pixie dream girl’ in pop culture

By Kate Nalepinski, Assistant Life and Culture Editor • September 1, 2016

Quirky, obnoxious and unique. These traits create the “manic pixie dream girl” trope that Ithaca College senior Alyssa Rodriguez explored this summer in collaboration with Katharine Kittredge, professor in the Department of English. Rodriguez’s project is funded by her Emerson Humanities Collaboration Award, an annual IC award that provides students with financial support for scholarly projects.

Progress and Regress 1

By Jared Wolf • February 8, 2014

In this weekly feature, I'll give a brief review of the week's stories that represent a step forward in social consciousness in pop culture, and the ones that represent a step back. Progress: Google...