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Ithaca College track and field teams held a walk on Sept.

26 to honor recruit Vincent Kerper at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Athletes from various sports gathered on campus (including lacrosse and basketball) and raised $2,283 from 61 contributors.

No injuries were reported after a fire broke out in Dryden on Oct.

6 at 10 a.m., as crews from Neptune Hose Company and nearby departments quickly contained an active porch blaze while investigators probe its cause (flames did not spread to adjacent units).

Empire State Film Festival runs from Friday, Oct.

23 to Sunday, Oct. 25 at Cinemapolis (120 East Green Street); the event features 46 films including four from Ithaca College and discussions led by local filmmakers and the Lamberson family.

A Cornell student unearthed hidden graffiti at Uris Library on Oct.

30 that shows years of student messages (from encouragement to personal reflections) and sparks an ongoing campus conversation. The artwork transforms an overlooked wall into a record of evolving voices.

Ithaca College held a town hall on Sept.

29 to address concerns over its new AI major, which some say clashes with the school’s traditional focus on theater and communications. A petition with over 2,300 signatures has spurred discussions about adding a required philosophy course to deepen ethical learning.

Cayuga Love is a new matchmaking service at Ithaca College that connects students with real life meetings through free sign-ups by messaging 'love' on Instagram.

It was started by seniors Jaiden Moreno and Shelby Riley-Cherubin this Fall and offers a fresh way to meet people without dating apps.

Ithaca College updated its parking policy for Fall 2026 as fines for violations will increase between $15 and $40 and the appeal process now allows for potential adjustments of fines.

Drivers who receive tickets should review the Parking Services website for complete details.

Erika Doran, a sophomore at Ithaca College, competes as a tri-sport athlete in cross-country, swimming, & track and field while balancing a double major in biology and environmental science.

She won the Liberty League 400-IM on Feb. 18 and credits her endurance training for her success.

Ithaca College field hockey faces a challenge in the Liberty League as most opponents use AstroTurf, a slick, fast surface that forces teams to adjust tactics—so the Bombers practice on Cornell’s AstroTurf field one to two days before matchups to prepare for the quicker pace.