Indie bookstores in Ithaca create hubs for thought

By Ally Dheeradhada, Contributing Writer • September 25, 2025

Bookstores have long been a place of inclusion, comfort and community, and the independent bookstores in Ithaca are no different.

Editorial: Supporting independent bookstores promotes community needs

By The Ithacan • November 3, 2023

Books are a critical tool for educating people on diverse experiences and perspectives, promoting representation and informing critical conversations.

Q&A: Alum discusses experience of owning a food truck business

By Prakriti Panwar, Assistant News Editor • April 5, 2023

Katie Foley ’01, owner of the Silo Food Truck, is returning to Ithaca College’s campus beginning April 13. 

Baking with Via

October 27, 2021

Senior business administration major Via Carpenter owns and operates Via’s Cookies. She’s been baking cookies since high school and now sells them around Ithaca. She donates 5%of her proceeds to struggling...

Editorial: Rebuilding Ithaca’s economy requires local effort

By The Ithacan • February 18, 2021

Local businesses in Ithaca make it the home we know and love. The Commons would not be The Commons if not for the incredible people and businesses. 

Why young people should care about healthcare

By Kari Beal • November 1, 2012

The Affordable Care Act is a hot-button issue this election season. But for students, this new extension allowing them to stay on their parents insurance until the age of 26 isn’t the only health issue they should be concerned about.