THE ITHACAN

Studies examine gender enrollment in communications

By Ana Borruto, Staff Writer • April 1, 2015

At Ithaca College, and in many other communications programs, it is not uncommon to find that women outnumber men in journalism classes. However, these trends are not reflected in the field of communications’ job market.

Ithaca College predicts drop in applicant pool

By Kayla Dwyer, News Editor • March 4, 2015

As Ithaca College predicts a drop in its applicant pool by about 1,700 students for the 2015–16 academic year, the Office of Admission is employing new strategies for reaching out to accepted students to encourage them to enroll, while individual schools strengthen their current tactics.

Ithaca College releases online test accommodations form

By Kyle Stewart, Contributing Writer • February 4, 2015

Students can now request test accommodations through an online process rather than filling out paper forms and making a series of phone calls.

College Briefing: Feb. 5

February 4, 2015

Alumnus sees success in Super Bowl commercial, Sustainability Leadership Series to host discussion, and more

Commentary: ICTV should create more spaces for inclusivity

By Candace King and Sierra Council • January 28, 2015

We question who holds the leadership of ICTV accountable for misleading our community into believing that there is no place for our experiences in media.

Ithaca College offers fresh experience for transfer students

By Faith Meckley, Staff Writer • January 28, 2015

Spring semester at Ithaca College offers a new experience for transfer students and a small group of first-semester freshman.

IC student intellectual property may gain more rights

By Ramya Vijayagopal, Assistant News Editor • December 10, 2014

Student work produced at Ithaca College may no longer have to share a copyright with the college if amendments to the college legal policy are approved.

IC prepares to create drone policy for on-campus use

By Max Denning, Staff Writer • November 19, 2014

The college is preparing to draft a policy regarding the use of unmanned aerial systems, commonly referred to as drones, on campus.

Students struggle to fund musical-comedy thesis film

By Josh Vitchkoski, Contributing Writer • October 8, 2014

"The Art of Adjustment," a thesis film co-produced and directed by seniors Nick Stern and Jake Witterschein, is a musical comedy about a man who was sent to prison.

College Briefing: Sept. 25

September 30, 2014

Ithaca College to host graduate program fair Ithaca College will host a Graduate School Fair 5:30–7:30 p.m. Sept. 30 in Emerson Suites. Participating schools feature programs in liberal arts, humanities,...

Google Glass makes its way into IC classrooms and student research

By Maura Aleardi, Contributing Writer • September 24, 2014

Ithaca College faculty have owned Google Glass for no longer than a year and have already begun using it for major advances in education and health. Both the Roy H. Park School of Communications and the School of Health Sciences and Human Performance are working on new uses for Google Glass within the classroom, as well as outside of the college.

Ithaca College considers drone use in academic setting

By Max Denning, Contributing Writer • September 10, 2014

Four glossy, white, plastic rotor blades propel its 40-ounce frame, complete with a camera capable of shooting video or taking still photographs up to 100 meters in the air. It can cost as little as $200, but using one for commercial purposes can result in a $10,000 fine.