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Up in the air: Students consider smoke-free policy on campus

Up in the air: Students consider smoke-free policy on campus

By Silas White, Staff Writer October 6, 2016
Today about 11% of Ithaca College students are smokers. But recently, Ithaca College organizations have been pushing for a smoke-free campus.
Cornfields near Ithaca College sophomore Sophia Pittis house in Lansing, New York are not at their normal heights this summer. Following a severe drought, and some of the lowest rainfall on record in the Ithaca area, the community and campus are initiating conservation efforts.

Ithaca College announces conservation efforts amid drought

By Sophia Tulp, News Editor August 9, 2016
And according to the U.S. Drought Monitor, Tompkins County is experiencing “severe drought” conditions. While the college is not affected as heavily by the drought other places in the community, it released an announcement addressing campus conservation efforts.
A number of restaurants in the Ithaca community committed critical violations with the Tompkins County Health Department.

Ithaca restaurants commit critical health violations

By Aidan Quigley, Assistant News Editor February 4, 2015
Ithaca College Dining Services has shown improvement, while many local Ithaca restaurants have committed critical violations with the Tompkins County Health Department.
From left: Frank Kruppa, public health director of Tompkins County and  Sigrid Connors, director of patient services at Tompkins County Health Department participate in a media rountdable on Oct. 20.

Ebola outbreak prompts local health facilities to prepare for emergencies

By Aisling Brennan, Staff Writer October 29, 2014
The Ebola outbreak in West Africa is causing the international community to react to the spread of the virus and local communities are following suit.
The Hammond Health Center has begun receiving flu vaccinations, pictured above, for the flu season, which peaks between December and March. Last year, the number of students diagnosed with flu-like illness peaked at 238.

College begins preparation for upcoming flu season

By Evan Popp, Staff Writer October 1, 2014
In preparation for the upcoming influenza season, the Hammond Health Center at Ithaca College is putting together a campaign to get as many students vaccinated as possible, Dr. Vivian Lorenzo, director of medical services at the college’s Health Center, said.
Health Center confirms flu outbreak on campus

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.

College and City: 12/12

December 11, 2013
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Towers and Food Court cited for health code violations

By Noreyana Fernando, News Editor October 25, 2013

The Tompkins County Health Department has cited two Ithaca College dining establishments for critical violations involving factors that could lead to food-related illness. Last month, The Towers Dining...

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