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It has long been debated whether the ice cream sundae was created in Ithaca or Two Rivers. Ithaca continues to have many thriving ice cream stands, including Purity.

The scoop on a timeless sweet treat

By Jadyn Davis, Staff Writer • April 19, 2023
The ice cream sundae's origin is still up in the air as Ithaca and Two Rivers, Wisconsin, have claimed the creation of the frozen treat for many years.
From left, junior Maria White and sophomore Peyton Fleming eat in Towers Marketplace, formerly Towers Dining Hall. Ithaca College has brought in more retail dining locations as part of its new self-operated dining program.

New college-operated dining services dishes out changes

By Madison Fernandez, News Editor • August 29, 2019
In three months, Ithaca College started its own dining program, transformed its dining halls and brought in local businesses.
125th Anniversary Celebration increases business for local shops

125th Anniversary Celebration increases business for local shops

By Emily Snyder, Contributing Writer • November 1, 2017
In addition to the college’s birthday bash, the college will be hosting the annual family weekend and alumni weekend.
7 places to visit in Ithaca this weekend

7 places to visit in Ithaca this weekend

By Mary Ford, Life & Culture Editor • August 26, 2015
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out some of the most popular spots on campus and in Ithaca.
Women's soccer team relying more on promising underclassmen

Women’s soccer team relying more on promising underclassmen

By Kristen Gowdy, Staff Writer • September 8, 2014
After losing half of its starters from last year, the women's soccer team hopes its strong core of underclassmen can help the Bombers maintain success.
Ithaca College ranks fourth in late-night food ordering

Ithaca College ranks fourth in late-night food ordering

By Faith Meckley, Staff Writer • November 14, 2013
A recent study found that Ithaca College students are among top colleges in the nation with a hunger for late-night food.
From left, Amy Ross, Mayor Svante Myrick, Ray Weaver, Tammy Lopez and Nik Lopez pose in the mayor’s office. Their team, titled The City Haulers, will take on the obstacle race April 20.

Ithaca Children’s Garden to host Tough Turtle 5k

By Danielle D'AvanzoRose Vardell, Senior Writer and Assistant Accent Editor • April 9, 2013
Six hundred Ithacans will brave running up steep hills, wheelbarreling dummies, all while dodging EMTs during the Ithaca Children’s Garden’s inaugural Tough Turtle obstacle race. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Ithaca Children’s Garden. Erin Marteal, the executive director of the Ithaca Children’s Garden and race director, began to organize the event last…

Series focuses on gender issues in workplace

By Mary Slack, Staff Writer • February 28, 2013
Members of the Ithaca College community tackle the national issue of gender equality in the workplace through a TED Talks-inspired series, “Teach, Initiate, Advocate!”

Campus remembers student killed in car accident over break

By Noreyana Fernando, Assistant News Editor • January 23, 2013
Ithaca College will hold a memorial service for junior Victoria Howell at 4 p.m. Wednesday in Muller Chapel.

Slideshow: Local restaurants provide a ‘Taste of Ithaca’

By Rachel Orlow, Staff Photographer • October 9, 2012
Popular restaurants from all over Ithaca brought their favorite dishes for students to sample.
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