The Ithacan

When Ithaca College freshman Ethan Cepeda received the New York Daily News’ 2018 Hometown Hero Award, he didn’t even know award existed.

“I miss wobbling my way around the hallways.”

Giering has been dreaming of bringing bubonic-infested coffins to his own stage.

“We dance to Shakira,” Hejl said. “‘Hips Don’t Lie’ is our go-to song. Anytime that’s on, you immediately stop what you’re doing, and you just go. It’s Shakira time.”

When now sophomore Luis Valderrama was figuring out his gender identity in high school, he could only find narratives of white, masculine trans men.

“This space isn’t only for artwork, it’s also to connect with people who are part of the community,” Armour said.

“It doesn’t feel like a concert,” Child said. “It feels like church.”

There are 36 service learning–designated courses at Ithaca College and David Harker, director for the Center of Civic Engagement, said he hopes more arise.

The March 23 Macabre concert, Music for Our Lives, featured five acts — L.E., Leonardo DeCapitated, Paleontology, Grover Cleveland and Jerry Skyscraper.

“I feel most “uncovered stories” are important to tell. If we don’t know about these stories we don’t think they exist,” Sean Eversley Bradwell said.