Ever since my first violin lesson in the seventh grade with Philadelphia Orchestra violinist Jonathan Beiler, I have dreamed of playing in a professional orchestra and performing in some of the world’s most prestigious concert halls. After four years at Ithaca College, I have had a chance to live this dream -- not once, but twice -- as I joined my fellow IC musicians...

I have always been infatuated with building things. My interest in building began with Legos at a young age, progressed into building large, modular skateboard ramps with my father, and eventually turned into summer jobs as a carpenter. So when I started looking at colleges, I thought about a future career in the construction industry and what programs would best suit it:...

At first glance the annual Finger Lakes Environmental Film Festival (FLEFF) does not appear to be “environmental” at all. Showcasing films that cover topics ranging from sugar production to the Jena 6, it’s no wonder there were questions about the name at the first FLEFF intern meeting, where 100 eager student interns across all disciplines sat...