Rochon visits Chris Burch to discuss relationship with college

By Sophia Tulp, Assistant News Editor • April 27, 2016

President Tom Rochon visited J. Christopher Burch ’76, CEO of Burch Creative Capital and co-founder of the Tory Burch women’s fashion label, at his resort in Sumba, Indonesia, in March to discuss how Burch’s relationship with the college would continue.

Rugby sevens team qualifies for nationals for the first time

By Casey Koenig, Staff Writer • April 27, 2016

The men's rugby sevens team qualified for the Sevens Nationals after winning the National Small College Rugby Organization National Qualifier on April 16.

Contingent faculty unionizing together follows a national trend

By Evan Popp, Staff Writer • April 26, 2016

Concerns about working conditions for contingent faculty members have led to an increase in unionization recently, with part- and full-time contingent faculty sometimes joining together in bargaining units.

Asian-American YouTube singer discusses music career

By Celisa Calacal, Life & Culture Editor • April 25, 2016

Famous YouTuber and singer/songwriter J.R. Aquino visited Ithaca College on April 21 for a performance as part of Asian American Alliance's Focus Asia Month.

Sole SGA executive board ticket presents platform

By Justin Henry, Staff Writer • April 25, 2016

IC Office announced its platform for the 2016–17 Student Government Association Executive Board at the April 21 SGA platform speech night. Its platform focuses on a re-evaluation of the SGA, including efforts to improve transparency, accessibility, horizontal leadership and shared governance.

Ithaca College students discuss mental health intersectionality

By Annika Kushner, Staff Writer • April 24, 2016

“LGBT people, POC and other marginalized groups are here too, and their/our mental health is important and should be talked about more both in general and within those communities,” Lopez said.

Second candidate for VP for enrollment visits Ithaca College

By Meredith Husar, Staff Writer • April 24, 2016

Sandra Starke, the second candidate for the open position of vice president for enrollment management at Ithaca College, discusses increasing retention rates, diversity and overall student success during her visit to campus April 22.

Ithaca College student’s clothing company wins $20,000

By Annie Estes, Staff Writer • April 22, 2016

Malaika Apparel Co., a business created by Ithaca College senior Rita Bunatal, won the grand prize of $20,000 and the audience choice award of $500 at the third annual Business Plan Competition.

Beyond Borders: Students share stories about immigration

By Kalia Kornegay, Staff Writer • April 20, 2016

Ithaca College sophomores Ji-Hye Lee and Eva Garcia Ferres discuss stories of their immigration to the U.S. and roads to international citizenship.

Ithaca College reconsiders chief diversity officer position

By Ana Borruto, Staff Writer • April 20, 2016

President Tom Rochon said he is considering other options for the position — to have one position or transform it into a council. He said he is relying on the Council of Diversity and Inclusion to make a recommendation on how he should proceed.

Ithaca College students react to terrorist attacks abroad

By Evan Popp, Staff Writer • April 20, 2016

“We turned on the news, watched it for probably like three or four hours, saw that there were about a hundred or so people who were killed at the concert hall, and then they closed the border, so we didn’t know what the heck we were going to do,” Greenfield said.

New volleyball coach sets high standards for team

By Lauren Murray, Assistant Sports Editor • April 19, 2016

Johan Dulfer, the new head volleyball coach, officially took over the program on March 7.