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From left, juniors Samantha Marks and Emily Zarabet began the Thriftaca Instagram page. Thrift shopping is popular among college students because it is more affordable and sustainable than buying fast fashion.

Students create virtual pop up thrift shop on Instagram

By Hannah Fitzpatrick, Staff Writer • May 1, 2019

Rows of photos load onto the screen, each showing someone wearing a different article of clothing. One picture has someone wearing a polka dot wrap dress with a three-quarter sleeve, advertised for $10....

Mara Alper, retired associate professor in the Department of Media Arts, Sciences and Studies, writes that the looming water crisis in South Africa is connected to water use globally.

Commentary: Becoming water thinkers is dire

By Mara Alper • February 28, 2018
When I was in my 20s and looked ahead, I saw a lack of water on our planet as the cause of our demise. All I’ve ever wanted was to be wrong.
"A Cure for Wellness" is modern mystery styled after Victorian era horror literature. It is set in an sinister, exotic spa nestled among the isolated peaks of the Swiss Alps.

Review: Verbinski’s gothic mystery is bogged down by cliche

By Jake Leary, Assistant Life & Culture Editor • February 27, 2017
“A Cure for Wellness” could have heralded a return to the classic horror of the late 19th and century, but instead sinks into convoluted cliche.
Senior Sean Themea, sophomore Julia LaJuett and senior Matthew Sidilau use a mock jail as a tool to educate students on criminal justice reform, while collecting money to donate water to residents of Flint, Michigan.

Ithaca College political club collects donations for Flint

By Kayla Dwyer, Opinion Editor • February 20, 2016
IC Young Americans for Liberty spent the day Feb. 16 collecting donations to send clean water to Flint, Michigan, which has been rocked by a drinking-water crisis.

Challenge #3 Recap: Moderating Choices

By Kylee Roberts, Blogger • October 11, 2015
Through the weekly challenges, I’ve found that it is easier to stay away from the foods I say ‘no’ to the week after the challenge. You and your body get used to not seeing french-fries on your plate, or root beer in your cups as much as before.

Challenge #3: Deserting Desserts

By Kylee Roberts, Blogger • October 4, 2015
The dining halls are filled with ice cream, pies, cookies and cakes everyday. If they’re all ready for me to pick up and eat them, how am I supposed to say no? Well this week, that’s all I am allowing myself to say.
Challenge #2: Washed with Water

Challenge #2: Washed with Water

By Kylee Roberts, Blogger • September 27, 2015
Living here also means that we are lucky enough to have constant and clean connections to water. So, let's utilize it! This week, I challenge myself and everyone to drink water as their only beverage.

Q&A: Ithaca College professor to present at forum in South Korea

By Ahana Dave, Staff Writer • April 12, 2015
Documentary filmmaker Mara Alper, associate professor of media arts, sciences and studies, will be presenting at the 7th World Water Forum being held in Daegu, South Korea, April 12–17.
Intramural Battleship was help April 13 in the A&E Center pool in order to raise funds for the American Heart Association.

Battleship Live

By Deanna Romanoff • April 14, 2014
Intramural Battleship was help April 13 in the A&E Center pool in order to raise funds for the American Heart Association.
The Polar Plunge fundraiser raised more than $23,000 for the Special Olympics on March 22.

Freezin’ for a Reason

By Brendan Davis • March 26, 2014
The Polar Plunge fundraiser raised more than $23,000 for the Special Olympics on March 22.
Members of the Ithaca community joined with representatives of Gas Free Seneca in a flotilla protest against Inergy LP Saturday, June 22.

Video: Residents speak out against Inergy LP in flotilla protest

By Sabrina Knight • June 24, 2013

From left, senior Jess Wunsch and junior Moriah Petty paint with watercolors for the Bomber Bike Initiative, one of 10 groups that had a table at the IC Water Week event Tuesday in IC Square.

College celebrates World Water Day

By Noreyana FernandoSabrina Knight, Assistant News Editors • March 20, 2013
Ithaca College students dive into water-related issues for IC Water Week, which celebrates World Water Day on March 22.
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