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The Bare Truth About Beach Volleyball
Apr 20 - I’ve always found women’s beach volleyball entertaining.   Having just two players to cover a large area requires a deep level of understanding, trust, and communication. Long rallies – like goals in soccer – are uncommon, rare in a way that makes you appreciate them even more. And the sheer athleticism is awe-inspiring. Suffice it to say I wouldn’t... Read more

Precious Knowledge: Why Ethnic Studies Matter
Apr 13 - On Tuesday, April 3rd, I had the pleasure of watching Precious Knowledge, a documentary about the battle over the Mexican-American Studies (MAS) program in Tucson, Arizona. The film followed three students, Pricila Rodriguez, Crystal Terriquez, and Gilbert Esparza, who went to Tucson High School and benefitted from these classes.         Nationwide, only 50... Read more

World Water Week 2012
Mar 30 - Think Before You Drink is the name of the game for IC’s Take Back the Tap and World Water Week Campaign. Working with other environmental groups on campus, such as REMP and Frack Off, Take Back the Tap took over the Park Lobby advocating the importance of water. “People do not know that most bottle water is just repackaged tap water,” says Vice President Leonard... Read more

Ten Things to Look Forward to About Spring Break
Mar 7 - 1.     Seeing friends from home. You may only have a week at home, but that’s plenty of time to reconnect with your besties from high school! Make sure to spend a night reminiscing about good times.   2.     Home-cooked meals. Look, I love the eggplant lasagna just as much as the next person, but I would much rather have my mom make me... Read more

BLOG

HC Ithaca Her Gay BFF: Why Her Gay BFF is Not Pleased With Obama
Alright, it’s time to get serious. You may think in my role as your gay best friend that I’m only good as an accessory, to spit out fashion advice, but this is about to get real because Her Gay Best Friend is getting political! President Obama came out in support of gay marriage today... Read more...

HC Ithaca Her Gay BFF: Not Your Gay Accessory
When you wake up in the morning and you plan your outfit, chances are you try to accessorize it. You pick out a purse, some jewelry, whatever. But a new trend that’s been emerging is swapping out the purse for a gay man. It appears as if having a gay best friend has become somewhat of a... Read more...

5 Fun Ways to Save Money Before Summer
Summer is right around the corner, and your savings are probably dwindling from buying textbooks, ordering takeout, and catching cabs home on the weekend. Here are some ways to save up before summer comes!   1. Have a clothes swap Spring is here and chances are you’re itching for a new... Read more...

My Campus Celebrity

Elijah Davis
Elijah Davis, president of IC Asian American Alliance (AAA), was recently informed that AAA has been awarded “Student Organization of the Year” by IC’s Office of Student Engagement...

Flora Wang
You may not know her by name, but there’s a good chance you’ve seen her around campus. Flora Wang is most likely to be found in the depths of The Ithacan’s office designing a new...

Ellis Williams
Ellis Williams Year: 2013 Major: Television-Radio Hometown: Staten Island, New York Extra-Curricular Activities: Co- President of Brothers 4 Brothers, Senator of SGA Why did you decide to attend IC...