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Ithaca College’s iSign Club
The Ithacan covers Ithaca College’s ASL Club, iSign!
‘The Cycle of Love’ proves everyone is deserving of human connection
“The Cycle of Love” is a feature-length documentary that follows PK Mahanandia, a man born to the lowest tier of Indian society, and the 6,000-mile journey he embarked on to reunite with his destined partner for life in Sweden. It is a story so sweet and unlikely that it demanded…
Men’s soccer holds their own against nationally ranked opponent
Playing in the school’s first game under the lights this season, the Ithaca College men’s soccer team tied their rival, the SUNY Cortland Red Dragons, 0-0 on Sept. 23 after an intense, physical matchup. The Bombers stepped up and played a strong game against the No. 11 ranked Red…
Ithaca College athletics supports fan experiences
From friends squishing onto living room couches in front of the TV, to sharing drinks at a sports bar to live stadium games — the experience of American football has always been more than the scoreboard.
Popcorn Premieres – “Hope” and “Resident Evil”
Host Dylan Long shares his thoughts on newly released monster films "Hope" directed by Na Hong-jin and "Resident Evil" directed by Zack Cregger.
Microcredentials reimagine conventional degree paths
Ithaca College has developed seven new microcredentials: academic programs that some faculty members believe could offer students greater enrichment.
City of Ithaca News
Published September 24Pavement Repair - N Meadow St
9/24- Crews are working to repair asphalt on N Meadow St between Esty & Cascadilla. The left lane of N Meadow will be closed during working hours. Please read on for more details...
IC addresses recruitment strategy after missing enrollment target
Ithaca College missed its 2026 new student enrollment target and is now rethinking its recruitment strategy.
A buffet of undergraduate offerings increase flexibility
For students, a diverse buffet of academic program offerings means more freedom to explore new interests, opportunities to enhance professional skills and the flexibility to choose the material and content that will make up their education.
Celebrating local festivals promotes Ithaca’s culture
Ithaca and the surrounding areas host a diverse variety of festivals and community celebrations throughout the year. Annual examples include the Ithaca Festival, Apple Harvest Festival and Ithaca Porchfest. These events play a role in defining how Ithaca sees itself as a cultural…
Bird poop on windows forces students to vacate West Tower rooms
Sophomore Moe Rosencrantz was lying in bed when maintenance came in to inspect his room on the 13th floor of West Tower. Later that same day, Rosencrantz and his roommate, sophomore Kielan Alamprese, received an email from the Office of Residential Life saying that ResLife would…
Festival organizers plant the seeds of Apple Fest
Apple Harvest Festival, known colloquially as “Apple Fest,” is a celebration of the harvest season, with many apple-related vendors and activities for festivalgoers to enjoy. But while the 44th annual Apple Fest will be held from Sept. 25-27, planning for the festival starts…