It is seldom in our lives that we experience “defining moments” — times that put into perspective the exact reasons that we, individually and collectively, are living. Rarely, if ever, do we have people who share these moments with us.
Selected entries from April 11th to April 18th
The Office of Residential Life recently wrapped up focus group sessions that gave students living on campus an opportunity to discuss their residential experience. A consistent and important talking point at these sessions focused on the need for lounges in each residence hall, a concern that the office is urged to consider and resolve for…
Last week’s campuswide computer problem illustrated the ability of the college’s Information Technology Services to think and act quickly to fix a problem. With students, faculty and staff depending so heavily on computers, it was a relief to know that the college is in capable hands.
I am the parent of a student who called me about a school event celebrating Israel’s Independence Day. Our family lived in Israel for 12 years, returning in 2004. While living in the seaside Jewish town of Caesarea, we enjoyed the benefits of Israel’s independence and the strong support it receives from the United States.…
I just read the “College should compete with top-ranked teams” guest commentary, and I couldn’t agree more with the author. Ever since coming to the U.S. to go to IC, come March, my roommate and I would be fervently following March Madness and cheering for Syracuse since we feel the team represents “our region.” But…
Helllllooooo everyone! What a day to attend to the eco blog. Sorry for my disappearance, finals time gets crazy! But as you may know, today is EARTH DAY! No it does not mean that the Earth was created today, but it does mean that we celebrate this amazing place that we are fortunate to have!…
Selected entries from April 5 to April 11
After dealing with an unprecedented influx of students last year, Ithaca College has decided to take steps to accommodate anticipated student housing issues in the upcoming years.
After serving Ithaca College for four decades, associate politics professor Marty Brownstein will retire at the end of this year. With his retirement, the college will bid farewell to one of its most respected and well-loved faculty members.
Selected entries from March 29 to April 4
Almost two years ago, The Ithacan wrote in the editorial “All Bark, No Bite,” that the Student Government Association executive board at the time needed to offer more concise solutions to campus problems. Little has changed since then.
