You’ve probably heard the horror stories about friends or siblings who came home for Thanksgiving break with the dreaded “freshman 15” filling out their college hoodies. Much of that can be chalked up to being in a new place and getting used to a new routine that includes a buffet-style free-for-all at every meal. But don’t panic -- the freshman 15 is not inevitable....

The Ithaca College Natural Lands Committee (ICNL) received the fifth annual Richard B. Fischer Environmental Conservation Recognition Award from the Town of Ithaca. The award was presented at a tree planting ceremony near the South Hill Recreation Way.

The award recognizes the ICNL Committee’s work in using undeveloped properties as...