The Ithacan

Review: Taylor Swift returns to her roots in new album

By Dariene Seifert, Senior Writer • April 22, 2021

The realization of Taylor Swift being able to reclaim and recreate her music, her way, is nothing less than empowering.

Taylor Swift is back and better than ever

By Arleigh Rodgers, Senior Writer • April 7, 2021

From left, freshman roommates Allie Barbaro and Lauren Lubenow enjoy their favorite Taylor Swift song "All Too Well" outside Tallcott Hall. Swift is releasing her album "Fearless" on April 9.

Q&A: Ithacan alum named editor of Variety

By Antonio Ferme, Senior Writer • October 4, 2020

Ithaca College alum William Earl ’08 was named editor of Variety. He will oversee editorial operations at the entertainment business news brand.

Svante Myrick makes Forbes 30 Under 30

By Ryan King, Staff Writer • January 22, 2017

In its profile of him, Forbes touted some of Myrick’s accomplishments as mayor, including his closing the $3 million deficit he inherited and his 2016 re-election victory with 89 percent of the vote.

Global News Timeline: April 2015

By Miles Surrey, Senior Writer • April 22, 2015

The Ithacan recaps the biggest global news events from the month of April.

Students reflect on the year of a new pope

By Kayla Dwyer, Assistant News Editor • March 19, 2014

Pope Francis took to Twitter on March 13, acknowledging the one-year anniversary of his papal inauguration by asking his followers to “Please pray for me.”

Idol Worship: The First Celebrity Pope

By Jared Wolf • February 13, 2014

In 1972, poet, illustrator, and humorist Shel Silverstein wrote a comical song about stardom called "The Cover of Rolling Stone," and sold it to rising rock band Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show. The...