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Spring Writes Literary Festival
The Student News Site of Ithaca College

The Ithacan
Spring Writes Literary Festival
The Student News Site of Ithaca College

The Ithacan

Jadyn Davis, Senior writer

The Terrace Elevator Connector Project includes a new elevator that will make six stops through the ground floor of the Terrace Dining Hall up to Terrace 1; an accessible walkway that will connect Baker Walkway and the Terrace Bridge level to the dining hall; and two all-gender bathrooms on the ground floor of the dining hall. The only accessible entrance to the dining hall is on the west side of the building. 

Terraces construction to improve accessibility, causes temporary mobility issues

By Jadyn Davis, Senior writer
April 17, 2024
'Cowboy Carter' is the second installment of Beyoncé's trilogy project, following Renaissance, which was released in 2022.

‘Cowboy Carter’ is a love letter to Beyonce’s southern roots

By Jadyn Davis, Senior writer
April 5, 2024
Digital agriculture has been developed by Cornell University’s College of Agriculture and Life Science to digitize work for farmers. Developments in the science has a goal of creating efficiency in agriculture in New York State to increase food production.

Local initiatives by colleges and city leadership aim to increase food security

By Jadyn Davis, Senior writer
March 21, 2024
In “Kung Fu Panda 4,” Po (Jack Black) and Zhen (Awkwafina) embark on a journey to stop the shape-shifter Cameleonul (Viola Davis) from taking over the Valley of Peace.

‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ strikes a balance of laughs and lessons

By Jadyn Davis, Senior writer
March 20, 2024
Katara (Kiawentiio Tarbell) practicing waterbending in the Netflix’s “Avatar: The Last Airbender.”

Netflix’s ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ is rediscovering the elements

By Jadyn Davis, Senior writer
February 28, 2024
For many years, a bachelor’s degree was required to get certain jobs in fields like healthcare, business and social services. However, Intelligent reported that in 2024, 45% of companies will no longer require bachelor’s degrees and 55% have already got rid of the requirement in 2023.

Ithaca College community weighs in on companies phasing out bachelor’s degree requirement

By Jadyn Davis, Senior writer
February 21, 2024
Green Day's newest album, "Saviors," features 15 new songs and is the band's 14th studio album over their nearly 40-year history.

Green Day tackles media issues in ‘Saviors’

By Jadyn Davis, Senior writer
January 25, 2024
On Oct. 3, the Town of Ithaca Planning Board approved Ithaca College's proposal to build a five story elevator that runs from the Terrace Dining Hall to the Terrace One residence hall and a covered entrance that connects the dining hall to the Baker Walkway. Currently, there are three flights of stairs that lead to the primary entrance of the Terrace Dining Hall.

College plans to construct elevator and covered entrance to Terrace Dining Hall

November 29, 2023
As a long distance runner, senior Patrick Bierach races in all three competition seasons including cross country and indoor and outdoor track. Runners often have less than a week of rest between seasons.

Distance runners battle with three-season strain

November 15, 2023
Ithaca College students express dissapointment at the 64th annual Cortaca Jug at Butterfield Stadium on Nov. 11.

Raul Palma, associate dean of faculty and new initiatives in the School of Humanities and Science, released his debut novel “A Haunting in Hialeah Gardens” on Oct. 3. Palma appeared on NPR on Oct. 14 to discuss the novel, went on a book tour to South Bend, Indiana, and read the novel to students at the University of Notre Dame.

Q&A: Associate dean releases debut novel, appears on NPR

By Jadyn Davis, Senior writer
November 10, 2023
AI generated music takes away from authentic creativity

AI generated music takes away from authentic creativity

By Jadyn Davis, Senior writer
October 18, 2023
The Ithaca College club cheerleading team has been fundraising all semester to be able to compete at nationals in Daytona Beach, Florida.

Club cheer team raises funds to compete on the national stage

By Jadyn Davis, Senior writer
October 18, 2023
Senior Matt Weil conducted research on wetlands through the NASA Student Airborne Research Program, expanding on the work he has done at the college with Eric Leibensperger, assistant professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy.

Student conducts research on wetlands ecosystem through a NASA program

October 18, 2023
In March, the college announced that the Circles Community Center would be an annex for the CRCC for two years. CRCC moved to the college temporarily in preparation of an expansion project at its main site on Coddington Road. Construction may take two to three years before it is completed, but the CRCC and the college are using the opportunity to test if the partnership could be long term. 

Childcare program at Circles receives positive feedback from community

By Jadyn Davis, Senior writer
October 4, 2023
First-year student runner Trevor Dix placed second during the Ithaca College cross country program's annual Jannette Bonrouhi-Zakaim Memorial Alumni Run. He clocked a 5k time of 17:01.92, trailing only behind senior Patrick Bierach.

First-year runner leads young cross country squad

October 4, 2023
Ed Sheeran's newest album, "Autumn Variations," is his first album released through his own record label A Gingerbread Man Records.

‘Autumn Variations’ is a breath of fresh fall air

By Jadyn Davis, Senior writer
October 3, 2023
Ludivine Hipeau and Keith Thompson Little Tree Orchard

From left to right, third-year student Wayman Carrasquillo, third-year student Kay Nidhan and fourth-year student Jimmy Mejia

Fritz Veil from Sugar Lips

Junior Terry Valdberg takes a swing alongside Madir. Madir's career stretches back to when he was 12-years-old, when his parents put him into boxing classes.

IC students find tight-knit community with boxing club

By Billy Wood, Sports Editor
October 4, 2023
From left to right, sophomores Bella Dandrea and Caitlyn Wagner represent the Asexual Club, a new club at Ithaca College, at the student organization fair in August 2023.

IC organizations adjust to recognition process

By Jadyn Davis, Senior writer
September 20, 2023
From left, David Weil, vice president and chief information and analytics officer; Jenna Linskens, director of learning and innovative technologies for the Center for Instructional Design and Educational Technology; and Casey Kendall, deputy chief information officer and senior executive director of applications and infrastructure, visited the Sept. 18 Ithaca College Student Governance Council meeting to share information about updates to campus technology.

SGC discusses improvements to campus network and online resources with Information Technology

September 20, 2023
In her new album, "GUTS," Olivia Rodrigo shows listeners a transition in her lyrics as she goes from being a teenager to a young adult.

Rodrigo keeps sound consistent in ‘Guts’

By Jadyn Davis, Senior writer
September 12, 2023
Though Ithaca College does not have affirmative action policies, some students have expressed concern about the impact of the Supreme Court's June 29 decision to overrule the use of such policies.

Students of color worry about end to affirmative action

By Jadyn Davis, Senior writer
September 6, 2023
Auditions for IC Unbound Dance Company, a student-led dance group, were held Aug. 3 in the Fitness Center. Students of all years came together for all styles of dance, learning the combinations just minutes before their auditions.

Lights, cameras, action! Audition season sweeps Ithaca with full force

September 5, 2023
From left, Rachel Rose '23, graduate assistant coach Paloma De Monte and Meredith Garrity '23 race together. De Monte earned first place out of all the alumni and second place overall with a 5k time of 20:05.70.

Runners’ reunion: Cross country teams host annual alumni run

By Tess Ferguson, Former Sports Editor
September 6, 2023
The first group of students to participate in the "A Place Where YOU Belong: The BIPOC Experience" Jumpstart program visit the Commons.

New Jumpstart program introduced for BIPOC students at IC

By Jadyn Davis, Senior writer
August 21, 2023
Students participating in the Ithaca College Los Angeles program attend a picketing to support alumni who are members of the west coast branch of the Writers Guild of America

Students and alumni express support for writers on strike

By Jadyn Davis, Senior writer
June 30, 2023
Since 2022, Starbucks employees across New York State have fought for unionization and better working conditions. An official from Starbucks stated that the unions did not cause the closures, but some employees do not believe this statement. 

Starbucks closures in Ithaca fuel union-busting claims

By Jadyn Davis, Senior writer
June 24, 2023
From left, graduate students Brittny Dawkins and Nour Safa are the first Ithaca College students to represent the college at the American Academy of Physician Associates’ House of Delegates.

Grad students represent IC PA program at national conference

May 3, 2023
First-year student Payton Romance looks at clothing from the Take It Or Leave It pop-up shop during the Sustainability Fair in the Textor Hallway on April 21.

Taking fast fashion slow with Take It Or Leave It

By Jadyn Davis, Senior writer
April 26, 2023
Senior Elijah de Castro, senior writer and former News and Life & Culture editor, discusses the importance of action instead of simply hoping for improvement.

Commentary: Hope is not a solution to crises like climate change

April 26, 2023
Some of the steps that the college is taking to make the financial aid process easier for families is providing them with the Four-Year Financial Forecast, setting up appointments for families to go over their student’s financial aid package and offering a free one credit course for students during the summer before their first semester at the college, according to the Ithaca Commitment plan. 

Students express confusion over financial aid packages

By Jadyn Davis, Senior writer
April 19, 2023
It has long been debated whether the ice cream sundae was created in Ithaca or Two Rivers. Ithaca continues to have many thriving ice cream stands, including Purity.

The scoop on a timeless sweet treat

By Jadyn Davis, Senior writer
April 19, 2023
Sophomore Lauren Smith works on creating a masterpiece during a paint and sip event. The events offer people the ability to create their own pieces of art in a relaxed, judgement-free environment.

Paint and sip events bring out student's inner Picasso

April 19, 2023
Students pray together in Muller Chapel after breaking their fast at Iftar. Ramadan is a month observed by Muslims to be closer to their faith by participating in rituals, like fasting from sunrise to sunset, reading the Quran — which is the primary Islamic text — as well as celebrating iftar, a meal served during Ramadan following sunset each day.

Students observing Ramadan navigate accommodations

By Jadyn Davis, Senior writer
April 12, 2023
Reginald Briggs, associate director and interim head of Dining Services, said students often misidentify gastrointestinal symptoms as food poisoning and attribute it to campus dining halls. Briggs said students may actually experience gastrointestinal distress because they have contracted viral gastroenteritis, which is commonly referred to as the stomach flu, or they have unrecognized food sensitivities.

IC dining services clarifies food safety practices

May 3, 2023
From left, Casey Kendall, executive director of applications and infrastructure, and Jenna Linskens, director of learning and innovative technologies, discuss effective technology solutions.

SGC talks with IT and passes bill to restructure elections

April 5, 2023
From left, senior Ted Mburu and junior Matthew Weil conducted research in the areas of environmental physics and physics education and presented at a conference March 5–10.

Two IC students win award at physics research conference

By Jadyn Davis, Senior writer
March 29, 2023
Sunlit Residency hosts short-term residencies for accepted applicants to pursue passion projects. The program resides in the former home of Sue-Je Lee Gage who died in May 2020.

Residency dedicated to life of professor welcomes 2023 cohort

By Jadyn Davis, Senior writer
March 29, 2023
Senior Christian Castro was gifted a bottle of cider by Ithacapella singers at the Ithacapella Block 4 Concert on March 25 in Emerson Suites. Senior Massimo Giacona was also celebrated as one of the two members graduating this spring.

College Briefs March 30

March 30, 2023
Logic features artists like RZA, Lucy Rose, C Dot Castro, Norah Jones and Seth MacFarlane on his new album, "College Park."

Review: Logic’s new album takes fans through rise to fame

By Jadyn Davis, Senior writer
March 22, 2023
Changes have been proposed to how dining at Ithaca College will operate in the future, with the inclusion of new meal plans and an exchange system. 

College plans to expand meal plan options and have swipes at eateries

March 8, 2023
Netflix’s end to password-sharing has sparked a debate regarding how the new rule will impact college students.

Netflix’s new account-sharing policy impacts students

By Jadyn Davis, Senior writer
February 22, 2023
From left, drummer Zac Farro, vocalist Hayley Williams and guitarist Taylor York make up the rock band Paramore.

Review: Paramore is back and better than ever

By Jadyn Davis, Senior writer
February 21, 2023
A group of people gather to listen to a roundtable discussion for the Finger Lakes Environmental Film Festival. The discussion is part of several pre-festival events.

IC talks all things film with pre-FLEFF events

February 15, 2023
"Gloria" sees Sam Smith fully embrace who they are as a queer artist, emotionally connecting to listeners along the way.

Review: Sam Smith sings their inner heart out

By Jadyn Davis, Senior writer
February 8, 2023
Graduate student guard Zach Warech lays in a basket during the Ithaca College men's basketball team's huge win over the Rochester Institute of Technology.

Men's basketball blows out RIT in final home game

February 9, 2023
A study from Preply ranked the City of Ithaca as the 10th most stressed-out college town after analyzing tweets from students in different college towns in the United States. However, some students like senior Justin Foster and staff at Ithaca College wonder if it is accurate in detecting students’ stress levels.

Use of Twitter questioned in college town stress study

By Jadyn Davis, Senior writer
February 1, 2023
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November 30, 2022
Camilo Malagon, assistant professor in the Department of World Languages, Literatures and Cultures, worked on a dossier which focuses on recent cultural developments in Colombia.

Q&A: Dossier explores Colombian literature and film

By Jadyn Davis, Senior writer
November 16, 2022
Samantha Schrell ’12 was awarded the Outstanding Young Alumni Award on Aug. 30. She majored in chemistry and received a Bachelors of Science from the college in 2012. Since graduating from the college, Schrell has done extensive work in areas like coordination chemistry and solid-state synthesis.

Q&A: Young alum awarded for research in chemistry

By Jadyn Davis, Senior writer
November 8, 2022
Meghan Callahan, Ithaca College London Center director, visited Ithaca College to encourage students to join the London program and to present a lecture about a class she is teaching.

Q&A: Director of the Ithaca College London Center discusses role

By Jadyn Davis, Senior writer
November 2, 2022
In his third studio album, "CHARLIE," Charlie Puth finds a new inspiration: the result of two breakups in his life.

Review: Charlie Puth is not afraid to get personal

By Jadyn Davis, Senior writer
October 18, 2022
Ithaca College’s Dining Services are working to solve its understaffing issue in preparation for a new dining model budgeted to launch in Fall 2023. 

Dining Services at the college work to solve understaffing

October 26, 2022
Elizabeth Bleicher, dean for Student Success and Retention, gave a presentation on the newly formed Center for Student Success and Retention. The center aims to root out the barriers to student success and increase the college’s third semester retention rate, which for 2022–23 was 83%.

Faculty Council discusses substantial changes at the college

October 19, 2022
From left, sophomores Grant Johnson, Julia Guest and senior Melanie Kardos talk with (bottom right) Louis Levanti ’19 over Zoom about Levanti's recent success on social media.

Alum talks all things social media with students

September 28, 2022
First-year student Cole Turner discusses the importance of exploring the community the City of Ithaca offers. Turner notes the many festivals, restaurants, wineries and natural wonders found around the city.

Commentary: Students must explore beyond their residence hall

September 28, 2022
First-year student Sebastian Pickford writes about the importance of sleep in the life of a college student. He argues students should personally prioritize their sleep schedule.

Commentary: Sleep is a vital element to student health

September 28, 2022
Enrique Gonzalez-Conty, associate professor in the Ithaca College Department of World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, is the 2022 festival director for the eight edition of Cine con Cultura.

Local film festival celebrates Latino heritage

By Jadyn Davis, Senior writer
September 21, 2022
John Legend's self-titled album beautifully and effectively explores Legend's growth as an artist over time.

Review: New John Legend record is worthy of his last name

By Jadyn Davis, Senior writer
September 20, 2022
Sophomore Ares Garcia details his experiences in the classroom as a BIPOC student. Garcia argues that lived experiences BIPOC students share in class discussions should be given serious consideration.

Commentary: BIPOC experiences belong in class conversations

September 21, 2022
Julie Dorsey, professor, chair and program director of the Department of Occupational Therapy, said the faculty in the department worked hard to develop the curriculum for the doctorate program so that it is efficient for students. Additionally, Dorsey said only 50 students will be admitted to the OTD doctorate program. 

Department of Occupational Therapy offers doctoral degree program

By Jadyn Davis, Senior writer
September 14, 2022
On Aug. 27, from left, sit sophomores James Thacher, Natalie Lewand and Stella Connelly enjoying a conversation at the picnic on the Campus Center Quad.

IC welcome events draw a full house

By Jadyn Davis, Senior writer
August 31, 2022
On Aug. 11, the Office of Residential Life sent out an email to students, faculty and staff explaining the My ResNet Wi-Fi upgrade. Some students at the college have been struggling to connect to the new Wi-Fi system and have growing frustrations with the delays in the network.

IC Students have ongoing issues with new residential Wi-Fi

By Jadyn Davis, Senior writer
August 31, 2022
The Ithacan Life & Culture staff highlighted some of the music released during the summer 2022 music season.

Review: Summer 2022 album releases

By Eleanor Kay, Jadyn Davis, and Tess Ferguson
August 23, 2022
On May 26, 2022, Michael Johnson-Cramer was appointed as the new dean of the Ithaca College School of Business and began his new position on July 1, 2022.

Q&A: New School of Business dean utilizes past experience

By Jadyn Davis, Senior writer
August 21, 2022
Ivy Walz served as the interim dean of the School of Music during the 2021–22 academic year. In 2020, Walz stepped into an administrative role as assistant dean after former dean Karl Paulnack stepped down at the end of the 2019–20 academic year. 

Dean search finalists for the School of Music hold open sessions

By Jadyn Davis, Senior writer
May 26, 2022
The 2022 Commencement will be held indoors at Glazer Arena in the Athletics and Events Center and guests will be allowed to attend the ceremony in person for the first time since 2019. Commencement organizers hope to offer an event with little-to-no COVID-19 restrictions in place and encourage guests to take precautions as they see fit. 

Seniors react to planned COVID-19 measures for Commencement

By Jadyn Davis, Senior writer
May 4, 2022
The 45th annual Ithacon held for two days in Campus Center attracted comic fans of all ages.

Comic fans assemble at the 45th Ithacon

By Jadyn Davis, Senior writer
April 27, 2022
After 11 of the show's cast members were infected with COVID-19, the on-campus production of "Fun Home" worked hard to perform one last show.

IC Theater presents ‘Fun Home’ musical

By Jadyn Davis, Senior writer
April 21, 2022
In 1998, the college built the Clinton B. Ford Observatory with funding from Clinton B. Ford — former trustee of the college — the National Science Foundation and Ithaca College. The observatory is primarily used by the Department of Physics and Astronomy for astronomy classes and research projects for physics majors.

Observatory under repair in hopes of viewing night in fall

By Jadyn Davis, Senior writer
April 20, 2022
From left, junior Alonso Gonzalez, Jeff Holmes, professor in the Department of Psychology, freshmen Nane Hakobyan and Michael Matarankyika understand language-related loss.

Multilingual students feel language-related loss at IC

By Jadyn Davis, Senior writer
April 13, 2022
From left, juniors Alex Murphy, Calvin Carmichael, Aaron Isenberg and Max Perry are the board members of the Ithaca College CoreTrading Consultants club.

Finances club teaches the importance of properly investing

By Jadyn Davis, Senior writer
March 31, 2022
The sculptures were part of a 13-piece series made by IC alum Andrew Lackland ’21, with the intention to create conversations about climate change. 

Q&A: IC alum creates sculptures from organic materials

By Jadyn Davis, Senior writer
March 30, 2022
Since junior Déontea Guy, former SGC president, resigned in November 2021, members of SGC have had to distribute the responsibilities of the president among themselves.

SGC president position to remain unfilled for Spring 2022

By Jadyn Davis, Senior writer
March 23, 2022
Chris Holmes, associate professor in the department of Literature and English, and junior Connor Hibbard recently joined the podcast Novel Dialogue.

Q&A: IC professor guest hosts novel analysis podcast

By Jadyn Davis, Senior writer
March 3, 2022
Lauren Goldberg, interim director of Religious and Spiritual Life and executive director of Hillel at Ithaca College, was one recipient of Hillel International’s Richard M. Joel Exemplars of Excellence Award in 2021. 

Q&A: Executive Director of Hillel at IC wins excellence award

By Jadyn Davis, Senior writer
January 31, 2022
Vaughn Golden ’20 is a freelance radio and print reporter who is currently covering the St. Lawrence County, New York legislature, and the Town of Potsdam, New York.

Q&A: IC alum works as freelance radio and print reporter

By Jadyn Davis, Senior writer
November 10, 2021
In a campus-wide email June 14, Bonnie Prunty, vice president for Student Affairs and Campus Life, announced that the partnership will continue the relationship that the college has formed with CHS and improve student health services. 

Cold and flu season creates confusion with COVID-19

By Jadyn Davis, Senior writer
October 27, 2021
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
All around the Ithaca College campus, disposable masks are flattened to the ground, soggy with rain; wrappers are tangled in bushes and plastic cups lay tipped on their sides, attracting insects.

Increase in litter on campus leads to concerns

By Jadyn Davis, Senior writer
September 29, 2021
McKinleigh Lair ‘19 is one of 75 Americans selected to study and work in Germany as part of the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) for Young Professionals program.

Q&A: Alum awarded fellowship for exchange program in Germany

By Jadyn Davis, Senior writer
September 15, 2021
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