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From left, sophomores Grant Johnson, Julia Guest and senior Melanie Kardos talk with (bottom right) Louis Levanti ’19 over Zoom about Levanti's recent success on social media.

Alum talks all things social media with students

By Victoria Kellogg, Contributing Writer • September 28, 2022
Ithaca College alum Louis Levanti ’19, a comedy and entertainment content creator, spoke to members of the Ithaca College community on social media.
Column: Writers grapple with digital fame

Column: Writers grapple with digital fame

By Maddy Martin, Senior Writer • May 5, 2022
Due to the rise of social media, authors have found new ways to connect with their audience, which comes with both positive and negative effects.
Editor Devan Rosen, professor in the Department of Media Arts, Sciences and Studies, spoke about his book with two of the contributing authors at noon March 23 via Zoom.

IC hosts book launch discussing the impact of social media

By Olivia Stanzl, Assistant News Editor • March 23, 2022
FLEFF hosted a launch for “The Social Media Debate" a book that aims to show the debates surrounding the impacts of social media on society. 
Commentary: Toxic community is hurting students

Commentary: Toxic community is hurting students

By Jose Cruz • December 1, 2021
I’ve encountered a lot of pretentious people here at the college, but I’ll never forget the person who anonymously posted a piece about why they “don’t like” me.
Senior Max Isaac sheds light on the influence that social media has on college students. He discusses the negative side of social media and the affect on mental health.

Commentary: Social media influences college students

By Max Isaac • November 11, 2021
Some of the effects on mental health can be depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts and a dopamine addiction.
Senior Cheyenne Blout discusses the importance of your social media and encourages students to think about how hiring managers may perceive them based on their personal accounts

Commentary: Social media impacts the hiring process

By Cheyenne Blount • October 21, 2021
When my mom told me the marketing department for the company she works at decided to go with one candidate over another due to her following on Instagram, I was shocked
With all of the ensembles, acapella groups, choirs and dance companies at Ithaca College, it can be easy for students looking to get involved in the arts to get overwhelmed. 

IC Student shares artistic opportunities on social media

By Eva Salzman, Life and Culture Editor • September 1, 2021
With all of the ensembles, acapella groups, choirs and dance companies at Ithaca College, it can be easy for students looking to get involved in the arts to get overwhelmed. 

Meet the Editors: Cassandra Logedo

May 7, 2021

This week, we sat down with our social media manager, Cassandra Logedo.

Peter Johanns, associate professor in the Department of Media Arts, Sciences and Studies, posted his first TikTok "Tru-den Pen-ris" on Oct. 30, 2020.

Park professor goes viral on TikTok

By Molly Sheets, Staff Writer • May 5, 2021
Peter Johanns, associate professor in the Department of Media Arts, Sciences and Studies, posted his first TikTok "Tru-den Pen-ris" on Oct. 30, 2020.
Senior Madison Fernandez is the editor in chief of The Ithacan for the 2020–21 academic year. She discusses the importance of supporting and elevating the work of student journalists.

Commentary: Student journalists are local journalists

By Madison Fernandez, Editor in Chief • May 5, 2021
Student journalists are local journalists. I’ve learned more from managing and working in a student newsroom than I have in my journalism classes.
Senior Sarah Diggins writes about the health struggles she experienced during the pandemic and discusses how social media perpetuates feelings of inadequacy and pandemic burnout.

Commentary: Pressure to succeed during a pandemic made me sick

By Sarah Diggins • April 28, 2021
Scroll on any college student’s Facebook feed and you’re reading a neverending resume. Young adults used this “unprecedented” time to succeed.
Column: Cancel culture needs to be canceled

Column: Cancel culture needs to be canceled

By John Turner • April 21, 2021
Even the worst of the worst should have the chance for redemption. I stand by this. No one is so far gone that they cannot be redeemed.
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