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The Student Governance Council (SGC) is in the research phase for several bills like a physical and mental health day bill, a bill that would extend library hours, a dining bill and an initiative to update the Improved Campus Lighting Bill.

SGC holds bill-writing workshop and discusses initiatives

By Lorien Tyne, Editor-in-Chief • March 2, 2022
SGC is working on several bills like a bill that would extend library hours, a dining bill and an to update the Improved Campus Lighting Bill.
Common Council Representative Laura Lewis was assigned as acting mayor by former mayor Svante Myrick. Lewis will be retaining her vote and seat on the Common Council as the Fifth Ward alderperson until the next election.

Acting mayor intends to continue community initiatives

By Lorien Tyne and Olivia Stanzl • February 23, 2022
Local government officials in the City of Ithaca are confident that the community initiatives started by former mayor Svante Myrick will continue.
From left, SGC members Juniors Grace Madeya Lila Weiser and freshman Noah Richardson share their goals for Spring 2022.

SGC discusses goals for the upcoming semester

By Olivia Stanzl, Assistant News Editor • February 2, 2022
At the first Ithaca College SGC meeting of Spring 2022, a senator resigned from their position and the SGC discussed its goals for the semester. 
From left, junior Austin Ruffino, senate chair for the SGC; junior Deontae Guy, president of the SGC; and senior Maxwell Powers, vice president of business and finance; discussed platform presentations at the SGC's Sept. 20 meeting. Guy will be resigning from his position as president of the Student Governance Council effective Nov. 29. 

Student Governance Council president resigns prior to meeting

By Caitlin Holtzman and Syd Pierre • November 15, 2021
Junior Deontae Guy will be resigning from his position as president of the Student Governance Council effective Nov. 29. 
Ted Schiele, coordinator for Tobacco Free Tompkins and planner and evaluator for the Tompkins County Health Department, met with the SGC at its Nov. 1 meeting, to encourage the council to work towards making the college a smoke-free campus.

Speaker encourages SGC to push for a smoke-free campus

By Mel Andia, Staff Writer • November 3, 2021
Ted Schiele, coordinator for Tobacco Free Tompkins and planner and evaluator for the Tompkins County Health Department, met with the SGC at its Nov. 1 meeti
Senior Michelle Natal said she works at the library as an Learning Technology Consultant (LTC). LTCs help students and faculty with services such as Microsoft Office, Canvas and Zoom. Natal said she is annoyed by the inconsistency of the Wi-Fi.

Students have internet issues despite improved wireless access

By Jadyn Davis, Senior writer • October 27, 2021
Internet quality around the Ithaca College campus has been a concern for students as the semester continues and more school work has to be completed.
Ithaca College Faculty Council members expressed concern over a potential four-credit schedule grid.

Faculty council discusses dean searches and new SGC bill

By Syd Pierre, Editor In Chief • October 6, 2021
The Ithaca College Faculty Council discussed the dean searches and the possibility of a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all college employees Oct. 5.
From left, senior Izzy Ozkurt and junior Lauren Hitesman row in the Cayuga Sprints on Sept. 26. Hitesman is in her third season with both the sculling and women's crew teams.

Q&A: Rower makes an impact in the boat and on campus

By Ori Grady, Contributing writer • September 29, 2021
Junior Lauren Hitesman, a member of both the sculling and women’s crew teams will be a part of the team competing for a grand final appearance at the championship next spring.
From left, junior Austin Ruffino, senate chair for the SGC; junior Deontae Guy, president of the SGC; and senior Maxwell Powers, vice president of business and finance; discussed platform presentations at the SGC's Sept. 20 meeting. Guy will be resigning from his position as president of the Student Governance Council effective Nov. 29. 

SGC to hold platform presentations for Fall 2021 elections

By Syd Pierre, Editor In Chief • September 22, 2021
The Ithaca College Student Governance Council (SGC) will be holding platform presentations for the Fall 2021 elections at 7 p.m. Sept. 23 over Zoom.  
The virtual open-conversation session was led by David Lissy ’87, chair of the board of trustees, and James Nolan ’77, vice chair of the board of trustees. About 55 people attended the event.

Board of Trustees announces search for tenth college president

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief • September 17, 2021
The Ithaca College Board of Trustees announced that it is beginning the search for the tenth president of the college.
The SGC met with Luca Maurer, director of the Center for LGBT Education, Outreach and Services, who went over the resources on campus for LGBT+ students at its Sept. 13 meeting. 

SGC passes one bill at first meeting of fall semester

By Mel Andia, Contributing Writer • September 15, 2021
SGC passed its first bill of the semester — the Employee Vaccination Bill — and met with Luca Maurer.
The Provost’s Task Force on ICC Revision was a 19-member committee of staff, faculty and students. The task force reviewed, evaluated and developed proposals for the changes to the ICC.

College finalizes faculty vote on ICC revision

By Syd Pierre, Editor In Chief • September 2, 2021
Ithaca College’s Committee on College-Wide Requirements has finalized its faculty vote for the Integrative Core Curriculum Revision.
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