Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 2nd of February.
Good morning, Ithaca.
🏘️ Community
Residents in Tompkins or Cortland County with incomes of $69,000 or less can register for free tax help at the library from Feb.
3 to Apr. 14. Appointments are on Tues (10 to 7), Fri (9 to 5) and Sat (10 to 4), except during spring break Mar. 30 to Apr. 3.
🎭 Culture
Robin Guiver, assistant professor at Ithaca College, saw his work featured as the lead movement artist in the new two-part film Wicked, where he portrayed the flying monkey Chistery.
He explained in an interview how his film and theater experience now informs his full-time teaching of puppetry skills.
🎓 Education
Cornellians for Israel is hosting former IDF soldier Sam Fried in an RSVP-only event today at 5 p.m. on campus to share his Gaza service and discuss his work promoting peaceful dialogue - Cornell Police will be on site to ensure safety.
Jerome Holland, the first Black football player at Cornell, became a renowned educator and ambassador who led institutions through key changes.
Cornell honors his legacy by naming the International Living Center after him, a tribute that continues to inspire equal opportunity in education.
Recent outages of eduroam disrupted coursework at Cornell caused by high demand and cold weather; Cornell IT made configuration adjustments early Friday — improving network stability, though some students still faced trouble with assignments and class attendance.
In 2016, Cornell student David Karp exchanged emails with Jeffrey Epstein that connected him to actor-director Woody Allen for film work (despite Epstein’s criminal past) while his father, Brad Karp, sought opportunities for his budding career.
🏈 Sports
Voting opens until noon Thursday, Feb.
5 for Guthrie Athlete of the Week for high school sports Jan. 25-31. Choose among nine nominees from Odessa-Montour, Union-Endicott, Corning, Binghamton, Susquehanna Valley, Notre Dame, Delhi (and Candor) while nominations for next week close by 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7.
Cornell’s women’s gymnastics team rescheduled its home meet to Tuesday, Jan.
27 at Teagle Hall, where junior captain Josie Moylan and senior Cami Whitaker tied for first on floor (each scoring 9.800) and then scored fourth in West Virginia; they will face Penn Friday at 7 p.m.
Ithaca College gymnastics won a tri-meet against Rhode Island College Anchormen and Springfield College Pride on Feb.
1 at Ben Light Gymnasium with score of 189.575; coach Rick Suddaby said the team must fix falls as they prepare for a meet with SUNY Brockport + SUNY Cortland on Feb. 8.
🎉 Ithaca Events
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Sky Stories - The Round Time
7:30-9:00 p.m. — The Cherry Arts — Ticketed event — Experience the world premiere of Round Time, an aerial showcase of old rhythms and new cycles performed by talented female aerialists.
Ithaca Ballet: WinterDance 2026
Evening of contemporary dance — 7 p.m. — State Theatre of Ithaca — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate 65 years of Ithaca Ballet with an evening of innovative choreography and performances by alumni dancers.
Princeton Tigers at Cornell Big Red Women's Basketball
5-8 p.m. — Newman Arena — VIP tickets available — Experience college basketball with premium seating and special game day packages.
Mutts Gone Nuts
7-10 p.m. — State Theatre of Ithaca — Ticketed event — Experience a hilarious dog variety show that’s sure to entertain all ages.
Richmond Spiders vs. Cornell Big Red Men's Lacrosse
12-2 p.m. — Schoellkopf Field — Ticket prices vary — Experience a thrilling NCAA lacrosse showdown between the Richmond Spiders and Cornell Big Red.
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