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Spencer Whitmore, who grew up in poverty in the Ithaca area, has noticed the changing scenery and increasing economic stratification of his hometown.

Students native to Ithaca feel changes from gentrification

By Elijah de Castro, News Editor • February 9, 2022
In Ithaca, gentrification has been silently changing the scenery of The Commons as well as pricing out and displacing lower-income Ithacans.
What is your experience with the Ithaca area?

What is your experience with the Ithaca area?

By Abbey London • November 18, 2021
So for my last semester on campus, I wanted to do typical Ithaca tourist activities. I went to Moonies, Taughannock Falls, Ithaca Falls and Collegetown.
Downtown Summer Concert series returns to Ithaca Commons

Downtown Summer Concert series returns to Ithaca Commons

By Eva Salzman, Life and Culture Editor • August 25, 2021
Noon Fifteen performs Aug. 19 at the Bernie Milton Pavillion on The Commons for approximately 200 people.
On April 22, a large crowd gathers on The Commons despite the snow to participate in the Earth Day Rally organized by Sunrise Ithaca.

Climate activists rally on The Commons for Earth Day

By Brendan Iannucci and Mikayla Elwell • April 26, 2021
Ithaca residents and students attended an Earth Day rally organized by the Ithaca Sunrise movement April 22 on The Commons.
Youths run Earth Day rally

Youths run Earth Day rally

April 25, 2021

The youth-led Earth Day rally on April 22 was attended by youths, students, and adults alike to learn about the climate crisis from activists.

Senior Christopher Killoran is a waiter and witnessed firsthand how COVID-19 has affected the restaurant industry. He urges students to safely support local eateries.

Commentary: Restaurants need support amid COVID-19 pandemic

By Christopher Killoran • March 10, 2021
The restaurant industry, which thrives on tourism and the ability for people to gather together in a space, has been hit extra hard by the pandemic.
With COVID-19 making trick-or-treating and other Halloween festivities harder, Ithaca residents have found new ways to celebrate the holiday.

Ithaca residents celebrate socially distanced Halloween

By Connor Ahern, Staff Writer • October 30, 2020
With COVID-19 making trick-or-treating and other Halloween festivities harder, Ithaca residents have found new ways to celebrate the holiday.
From left, Antonio Luis Ibanez, general manager of Dos Amigos, and Jorge Bouras, owner and co-founder, opened the restaurants first brick and mortar on June 18 at 403 College Ave. Even with COVID-19 putting pressure on restaurants, new restaurant owners in Ithaca have found ways to open their doors.

New restaurants serve up distinctive dishes for community

By Emily Lussier, Senior Writer • October 20, 2020
Even with COVID-19 putting pressure on restaurants, new restaurant owners in Ithaca have found ways to open their doors.
After being significantly smaller in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ithaca Apple Fest will make its return to its previous size.

Annual festival to celebrate fall in pandemic-friendly fashion

By Emily Lussier, Senior Writer • September 23, 2020
Because of the safety precautions during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Downtown Ithaca Alliance canceled the Apple Harvest Festival 2020.
The campus community was informed of the incident at 10:49 a.m. Oct. 16 via an email from the Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management (OPS). According to the email, the Ithaca Police Department (IPD) is investigating the burglary with support from the OPS. It was reported that someone broke into the building, stole a television and fell asleep in the building.

IPD warns students about people getting drugged in bars

By Caitlin Holtzman, Staff Writer • February 12, 2020
The Ithaca Police Department is warning people to be aware of possible drugs being slipped into drinks at bars located on The Commons.
Sarah and Rowan Catterall read a plaque at an exhibit in the History Center in Ithaca. The center focuses on the history of Tompkins County, and its goal is to connect with the history of the area.

Center dives into the history of Tompkins County

By Antonio Ferme • February 5, 2020
The center focuses on the history of Tompkins County, and its goal is to connect with the history of the area.
Press Bay Alley and Press Bay Court have a focus in micro-retail, small shops and business with more affordable rent. Businesses there include Mama Said Hand Pies, Press Café and Circus Culture.

Press Bay area offers specialized retail experience

By Arleigh Rodgers • January 23, 2020

In Press Bay Alley, passersby can purchase beer, homemade hand pies and scoops of ice cream on the grounds of the former printing and distribution space of the Ithaca Journal. Located off of West Green...

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