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From left, sophomore producers Carolina Cedraschi and Lindsey Peters, junior host Summar Lowe and sophomore producer Dylan Delaney pose on the ICTV set.

Students create ICTV show highlighting athletes of color

By David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor April 19, 2023
This spring, Ithaca College Television is producing a new show, “Change in the Game,” which is focused on giving women in sports and athletes of color the spotlight they deserve.
Junior Syd Pierre was interviewed for the role of editor in chief of The Ithacan by the Board of Publications on April 7 and was appointed shortly after with recommendation from the Board of Publications and approval from the dean of the Roy H. Park School of Communications.

Syd Pierre named next editor in chief of The Ithacan

By Prakriti Panwar, Assistant News Editor April 8, 2023
Junior Syd Pierre has been named the editor in chief of The Ithacan for the 2023–24 academic year.
Netflix’s end to password-sharing has sparked a debate regarding how the new rule will impact college students.

Netflix’s new account-sharing policy impacts students

By Jadyn Davis, Senior writer February 22, 2023
Netflix’s end to password-sharing has sparked a debate regarding how the new rule will impact college students.
From left, Mark Gross '88, senior vice president of Production and Remote Events at ESPN, and Amy Falkner, dean of the Park School of Communications, during their Q&A with students Oct. 26.

Park welcomes alum to speak with students

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor November 1, 2022
The Ithaca College Roy H. Park School of Communications welcomed Mark Gross ’88 on Oct. 25 and 26 to speak in classes and participate in an open Q&A.
James Rada, professor and chair for the Department of Journalism at Ithaca College, announced Sept. 20 that he will leave the college after the 2022–23 academic year. Rada began working as an associate professor in the Department of Journalism at Ithaca College in Fall 2011

Longtime journalism professor to leave IC after Spring 2023

By Noa Ran-Ressler, Managing Editor September 28, 2022
James Rada, professor and chair for the Department of Journalism at Ithaca College, announced Sept. 20 that he will leave the college after the 2022–23 academic year.
On Sept. 22, Jeff Orlowski-Yang, creator of the award-winning documentary “The Social Dilemma,” spoke to students and staff of the college in Emerson Suites as the Roy H. Park School of Communications distinguished visitor of 2022. 

Emmy award winning documentarian speaks with campus community

By Vivian Rose, Assistant News Editor September 25, 2022
Jeff Orlowski-Yang, creator of the award-winning documentary “The Social Dilemma,” visited campus as the Roy H. Park School of Communications distinguished visitor of 2022. 
The national labor shortage and the “Great Resignation” have impacted colleges and universities across the country throughout the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and created low levels of faculty, staff and administrative retention. 

IC adjusts to high staff, faculty and administrative turnover

By Syd Pierre, Editor In Chief September 21, 2022
Ithaca College continues to be affected by staffing shortages as the college rebuilds its leadership departments and deals with staff, faculty and administrative turnover.
From left Chris Griffin, aquatics coordinator and diving coach for the men’s swimming and diving team, and first-year student Robert Mattesky watch the pool for the springboard diving class.

Ithaca College students stay active through PALS classes

By Daniel King, Senior Writer September 20, 2022
PALS offers students a wide range of classes that teach them new skills and the opportunity to get hands-on with activities they may not have had the chance to ever partake in.
Jeff Orlowski-Yang is an American filmmaker who primarily directs and produces documentaries. On Sept. 22, Orlowski-Yang will be making an appearance at Ithaca College as a 2022 Park Distinguished Visitor to give a presentation on the making of “The Social Dilemma” and a master class titled “Filmmaking from A-Z: Development, Financing, and Fundraising” from Sept. 19 to 21.

Q&A: Filmmaker talks inspiration and advice for students

By Emma Kersting, Podcast Editor September 20, 2022
Staff writer Emma Kersting spoke with filmmaker Jeff Orlowski-Yang on his process for filmmaking and advice for aspiring filmmakers.
On June 9, Amy Falkner was appointed as the new dean of Ithaca College’s Roy H. Park School of Communications and began her position Aug. 1. 

Q&A: Park School dean discusses transition to her new role

By Syd Pierre, Editor In Chief August 31, 2022
News Editor Syd Pierre sat down with Amy Falkner, dean of the Park School of Communications to discuss her transition to IC and her future goals.
Amy Falkner has been appointed as the new dean of Ithaca College’s Roy H. Park School of Communications and will succeed Jack Powers, professor in the Department of Media Arts, Sciences, and Studies, who has been serving as interim dean of the Park School since 2020.

Ithaca College announces new dean of the Park School

By Syd Pierre, Editor In Chief June 9, 2022
Amy Falkner has been appointed as the new dean of Ithaca College’s Roy H. Park School of Communications and will begin her new position at the college Aug. 1, 2022.
Junior Camille Ealey, television and digital media major, works in the dean's suite in the Roy H. Park Hall. Each candidate for dean of the Roy H. Park School of Communications held two, one-hour open sessions to introduce themselves; one for faculty and one for staff and students.

Park school holds open sessions to introduce dean candidates

By Lorien Tyne, Editor-in-Chief May 4, 2022
Faculty, staff and students attended sessions between May 2 and 5 to meet the final candidates for dean of the Roy H. Park School of Communications.
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