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Thursday, February 5th, 2026
Good morning, Ithaca. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Ithaca College OPS employees serve community roles on local boards and coach kids sports, boosting scholarships and housing efforts (supporting low-income students) while organizing an annual summer softball tournament at Kostrinsky Field to raise funds for suicide prevention. The Ithacan
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Sage Chapel (150 years) was built in 1875 and remains a hub for campus worship and music today, serving also as a popular wedding venue for the Cornell community. The Cornell Daily Sun
- ➤ Cornell Cinema will screen the documentary 'Rule Breakers' on Feb. 11 at 4:30 p.m. at Willard Straight Hall, featuring a panel discussion and Q&A to explore the story of Afghanistan’s first all-girls robotics team. Cornell Chronicle
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Tompkins Cortland Community College has joined a SUNY partnership to advance AI research and education — a move building on the Empire AI initiative announced in 2024. The program will offer a free online microcredential in AI with local SUNY partners. 607 News Now
- ➤ Ithaca College eight communications students and eight business students are headed to Super Bowl 60 in California to work on radio row by carrying out live audio and video interviews as the game unfolds Sunday night. 607 News Now
- ➤ A Cornell student and two alumni were named Schwarzman Scholars for the 2026-27 academic year — they will study global affairs at Tsinghua University in Beijing. Cornell Chronicle
- ➤ CTI’s Art of the Lab panel will run from (2:00-3:30 p.m.) Wed. Feb. 11 at Cornell, where faculty Archer, Jung and Schlesier will share innovative methods to design student-focused lab experiences. The free event is open to faculty, graduate students, postdocs and staff. Cornell Chronicle
- ➤ Yesterday, faculty and community members met at a Cornell public forum to review the Student Code of Conduct. Participants raised concerns over lengthy temporary suspensions — citing uneven enforcement and delays — while additional feedback is invited as the review process continues. The Cornell Daily Sun
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Jan. 20, Tompkins County Legislature passed a resolution urging the DEC to reprocess or reject TeraWulf’s permit request to withdraw over one million gallons daily from Cayuga Lake for its planned data center at the former Milliken Power Plant (local residents express environmental concerns). The Cornell Daily Sun
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The YMCA of Ithaca and Tompkins County honored World Cancer Day yesterday by highlighting its free 12‑week LIVESTRONG program for cancer survivors. It will soon launch Laurie’s Legacy, a year‑long support program that offers full‑family membership and class credits (backed by the St. Agatha Foundation). 607 News Now
- ➤ Tompkins County Whole Health and SPCA of Tompkins County will hold a free rabies vaccination clinic for dogs, cats, and ferrets on Wednesday, Feb. 18 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Caroline Highway Barn at 852 Valley Road in Brooktondale (pre-registration is required). 14850
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ After a grueling weekend, the Bombers split matches with a loss to TCNJ and wins over Stevens and Nassau Community College — showing resilience for postseason play as they next wrestle Oneonta Quad on Feb. 7. The Ithacan
- ➤ Four former Cornell women’s hockey players are taking the ice today at the Winter Olympics in Milan, representing Canada, Italy, and the U.S. They will play against France, Czechia, and Finland in games that run through Feb. 19. Cornell Chronicle
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Richard Daria Clarinet Faculty Recital
1 p.m. — Hockett Family Recital Hall — Free entry — Enjoy a delightful performance featuring clarinet, oboe, and bass clarinet by talented faculty members.
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