The Ithacan

Health Center confirms flu outbreak on campus

By Stephen Adams, Assistant Multimedia Editor • February 5, 2014

The Hammond Health Center confirmed an outbreak of pH1N1, commonly referred to as swine flu, on the Ithaca College campus Feb. 3.

Family Guy writer to speak at graduation

By Sabrina Knight, News Editor • December 11, 2013

The college has announced that Chris Regan ’89 will be addressing the Class of 2014 at its Commencement ceremony on May 18, 2014.

Faculty Council reviews policy for graduation

By Skylar DiGuiseppe, Contributing Writer • December 4, 2013

The commencement of Ithaca College’s Faculty Council meeting Dec. 3 began with just that: Commencement. At the meeting, the council also discussed the First-Year Reading Initiative, the possible reactivation of the Benefits Committee and a potential prohibition of presentations by student organizations at the meeting.

Elect Her campaign works to increase female leadership involvement

By Alexa Salvato, Contributing Writer • December 4, 2013

To encourage young women to run for government positions and create an opportunity to make the Student Government Association more reflective of Ithaca College’s student body, the college will host its second annual “Elect Her: Campus Women Win” workshop.

Seniors promote volunteering to give back to community

By Michael Tkaczevski, Staff Writer • November 20, 2013

Students from the Give Back Committee within the Senior Class Cabinet have established a goal for the Class of 2014 to complete 2,014 hours of community service by the end of the academic year as a way to give back to Ithaca College and the Ithaca community.

Professor finds medical use for slug mucus

By Noreyana Fernando, News Editor • September 11, 2013

Andy Smith, Ithaca College professor and chair of the Department of Biology, stepped into the national media spotlight last month for his research on slugs that produce a glue that may eventually replace surgical stitches.