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On June 6 the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued a statewide air quality health advisory for fine particulates carried in smoke from Canada wildfires. The entire Northeast United States was affected and residents were advised to stay inside.

Canada wildfires cause air quality issues across Northeast US

By Kai Lincke, Community Outreach Manager • June 11, 2023
Students remaining in Ithaca for the summer woke up to a yellow haze and a burning smell June 6, which lingered for several days as smoke from Canadian wildfires moved through the Northeast.
COVID-19 vaccination no longer required by the college

COVID-19 vaccination no longer required by the college

By Lorien Tyne, Editor-in-Chief • March 22, 2023
While vaccination is not a requirement anymore, the college is strongly encouraging the campus community to keep up with their COVID-19 vaccinations.
In a Feb. 6 Intercom post, it was announced that the free on-campus COVID-19 testing location has moved from Boothroyd Hall to Mueller Hall. 

COVID-19 testing location moves to Muller Hall

By Noa Ran-Ressler, Managing Editor • February 15, 2023
In a Feb. 6 Intercom post, it was announced that the free on-campus COVID-19 testing location has moved from Boothroyd Hall to Muller Hall. 
The CDC is calling the spread of monkeypox an outbreak because of the increase in case numbers above what is normally expected. In a 2003 monkeypox outbreak, 47 cases were reported within the U.S., which was the first time human cases of monkeypox were found outside of Africa. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services declared monkeypox a national health emergency Aug. 4.

Tompkins County and IC work to prevent monkeypox cases

By Lorien Tyne, Editor-in-Chief • September 7, 2022
Tompkins County Health Department and its campus partners like Ithaca College are working to prevent continued spread of the monkeypox virus.
Prior to the announcement, the college required students to use the badges to enter spaces like the Campus Center Dining Hall, Terraces Dining Hall and in some classes at the discretion of the professor. 

IC Health Badge requirement to be discontinued

By Elijah de Castro, News Editor • April 4, 2022
Starting Monday, April 11, Ithaca College students will no longer have to fill out daily COVID-19 health screenings and show their IC Health Badge.
Hospitalizations are low with new Omicron subvariant in county

Hospitalizations are low with new Omicron subvariant in county

By Olivia Stanzl, assistant News Editor • March 30, 2022
The new Omicron subvariant BA.2 was detected in Tompkins County, but the Tompkins County Health Department said hospitalizations are low, in a statement released March 28.
While the college’s library is following guidance to drop the mask mandate, the LGBT Center will continue to require masks for the time being.

Ithaca College to end indoor masking requirement March 4

By Lorien Tyne, Editor-in-Chief • March 2, 2022
Starting March 4, IC will not require face masks to be worn within indoor locations, unless clearly stated otherwise, regardless of vaccination status.
From left, Rich Recchia and Teresa Vadakin distributed free COVID-19 rapid tests to the Ithaca community Feb. 18 at the Tompkins County Public Library.

Students struggle to receive personalized COVID-19 testing

By Elijah de Castro and Wren Perchlik • February 24, 2022
After the U.S. government began offering COVID-19 tests to households across the U.S., IC senior Victoria Lipper ordered tests which have not arrived.
SGC approved two new members of the council: junior Harley Grossman as senator for the School of Humanities and Sciences and junior Himadri Seth as the international senator.

SGC approves two new council members and new chief of staff

By Riley Garand, Contributing Writer • February 15, 2022
The IC Student Governance Council met with the assistant director of Emergency Preparedness and Response, to discuss COVID-19 at its Feb. 14 meeting. 
Tompkins County Health Department continues mask advisory

Tompkins County Health Department continues mask advisory

By Elijah de Castro, News Editor • February 15, 2022
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul lifted New York’s mask mandate, but Tompkins County are advised to continue wearing masks indoors.
Ithaca College has moved to a Yellow: Low to Moderate Risk COVID-19 operational status following a rise in COVID-19 cases.

IC raises COVID-19 status to yellow as cases rise

By Syd Pierre, Editor In Chief • December 8, 2021
Ithaca College has moved to a Yellow: Low to Moderate Risk COVID-19 operational status following a rise in COVID-19 cases.
Samm Swarts, assistant director of Emergency Preparedness and Response, spoke with the SGC about areas of concern students have with the college’s COVID-19 response.

SGC discusses the college’s COVID-19 response

By Mel Andia, Staff Writer • November 10, 2021
Samm Swarts, assistant director of Emergency Preparedness and Response, spoke with the SGC about areas of concern students have with the college’s COVID-19 response.
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