Growing up in New York City, I could pick up my phone, and a great meal would be on my doorstep in minutes. When I got to Ithaca, I didn’t have a car, and I didn’t want to take the bus every time I craved a slice of pizza, especially if I was pulling an all-nighter. I soon learned that many Ithaca restaurants deliver. With my trusty speed dial in hand (or with a click on...

Anyone looking for a stylish, fuel efficient way to get around without the cost of owning and maintaining a car can now check out the Ithaca Carshare program. The program, which just started this summer, allows you to use a car when you need one without the cost of putting a vehicle on the road.

The program features two membership options: the It’s My Car plan that...

Even students who love hard work need time to relieve stress, wind down after classes, and let loose on the weekends. Whether your idea of fun is going for a hike, visiting a museum, listening to some good music, or enjoying a little retail therapy, there’s something for everyone -- and your piggy bank will love you! Here are 10 ways IC students kick back without...

Now that you’ve been accepted to IC, you’ll need to learn to speak like a typical IC student. You may have already heard a few IC terms thrown around (“You going to Cortaca this year?!”). Fear not, we’ve assembled the ultimate vocab list that’s sure to let you fit in with the upperclassmen who’ve been speaking our lingo for...

The Ithaca Conservatory of Music was founded in 1892 and later expanded into what we now know as Ithaca College. In a city known for grassroots festivals and spontaneous jam band music, the College routinely turns out top-notch musical talent -- and not just from the music school. IC students are also forming their own bands, setting up their own gigs, and burning...