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From left, sophomore Marlena Bailey and senior Alonso Gonzalez Raynaud discuss food during the Tertulias conversation group meeting. The group aims to help students practice speaking Spanish.

Students learn new languages in conversation groups

By Lily Lipka, Staff Writer • February 22, 2023
The Italian and Spanish conversation groups on campus, known as Chiacchiere and Tertulias respectively consist of weekly informal sessions for students to practice their conversation skills.
Ithaca College senior Hope Gardner expanded her self-made Spanish language learning program for people who are incarcerated.

Q&A: IC student expands Spanish program for inmates

By John Turner, Opinion Editor • October 24, 2020
Working with Prisoner Express has been a really influential part of that journey and has helped me to really kind of see outside of myself.
Enrique González-Conty, assistant professor and Latin American Studies coordinator in the Ithaca College Department of Modern Languages and Literatures, published an article in Fall 2019 about anti-colonialism efforts in Puerto Rico.

Professor publishes article about anti-colonialism efforts in Puerto Rico

By Caitlin Holtzman, Staff writer • February 12, 2020
Enrique González-Conty, assistant professor and Latin American Studies coordinator in the Ithaca College Department of Modern Languages and Literatures, published an article in the Fall 2019 issue of
Review: Singles for the Week of 3/29

Review: Singles for the Week of 3/29

By Olivia Riggio, Life & Culture Editor • March 30, 2019

“Mi Persona Favorita” Alejandro Sanz & Camila Cabello Released March 28, 2019 Universal Music Spain This collaboration between Spanish musician Alejandro Sanz and American pop star...

Junior goalie Savanna Lenker has five shutouts through ten games for the field hockey team.

Field hockey goalie breaks out with five shutouts

By Anna Harris, Staff Writer • October 3, 2018
Junior goalie Savanna Lenker has five shutouts in ten games for the field hockey team so far. She has led the Bombers to a 7–3 start.
SALTAR, Spanish Language through the Arts and Recreation, is a class that visits the Bell Sherman Elementary to integrate Spanish into the classroom through physical education, art and music.

Classes connect curriculum with community interaction

By Vivian Goldstein, Contributing Writer • March 28, 2018
There are 36 service learning–designated courses at Ithaca College and David Harker, director for the Center of Civic Engagement, said he hopes more arise.
Junior Elena Piech is an Emerging Media major studying in Buenos Aires for the Spring 2018 semester.

Piech in Palermo: Learning more than just language

By Elena Piech, Columnist • March 6, 2018
"I am going to own up to the fact that I am learning," Elena Piech said. "And when I return to the United States, I am going to talk to my abuelos in Spanish."
Review: Singles for the week of 10/6

Review: Singles for the week of 10/6

By Jake Leary, Life and Culture editor • October 6, 2017

Life and Culture Editor Jake Leary listened to some of the singles that came out this week, here’s what he thought of them.   “Almost Like Praying” Lin-Manuel Miranda Released Oct....

Students in Annette Levine’s Teatro: Performance and Production class take the roles of frustrated journalists speaking to President Donald Trump during their play, “POTUS: Conferencia de Prensa.” The play, written by freshman Christopher Morales, will be performed on campus April 19 in the School of Business and April 29 in IC Square.

IC students to perform political and satirical Spanish play

By Olivia Riggio, Staff Writer • March 29, 2017
“Anyone from any political background, I think, will be able to watch this, will be able to enjoy this,” Christopher Morales said.
Senior Ashley Ahl writes about the importance of learning other languages besides English, and discusses her experience studying abroad in Spain.

Commentary: US education needs more languages

By Ashley Ahl • March 29, 2017
Knowing another language is a large benefit as technology continues to make our world more connected and many companies now have a global reach.
"Divide" is Ed Sheeran's follow up to his 2014 album, "Multiply." Sheeran released two tracks from "Divide" in anticipation of the albums release on Mar. 3.

Review: Ed Sheeran divides and conquers with newest album

By Serena Weiss, Contributing Writer • March 7, 2017
Sheeran demonstrates his skills on “Divide” — the variety of sounds on this record is diverse, and Sheeran’s dedication to independence is ambitious.
The film festival, Cine Con Cultura, features films produced in Latin American cultures. All 11 films are in Spanish or Portuguese. Tickets are $7.50 per film or $6 for seniors and students. Festival passes are $50 for all films and $40 for seniors and students. Select screenings will be shown for free.

Cine Con Cultura: Hispanic film festival shines on IC campus

By Mary Ford, Life and Culture Editor • September 28, 2016
The film festival, part of Latinx Heritage Month, began Sept. 20 and runs until Oct. 15, showing 11 films at local venues.
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