Sunday, November 16th, 2025
Good morning, Ithaca. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 16th of November.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Sam Swartz, a yoga instructor at Lifelong, spoke at Library Place on Nov. 6 about accepting disability and shared his experience as a wheelchair user with a fused sacroiliac joint for 24 years. He told students to use campus help and explained that even kind gestures can feel like pity—reminding everyone to find the right support. The Ithacan
- ➤ Tony Ortiz interviewed IC seniors and Pulse Hip-Hop copresidents Destynee St. Agathe-Faure and Elizabeth David to learn how the dance group influences campus culture—offering insight into student leadership at Ithaca College. The Ithacan
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Ithaca College Bombers (7-2) host No. 14 SUNY Cortland Red Dragons (8-1) in the 66th annual Cortaca Jug at Butterfield Stadium today, with a Bombers win moving them into the playoffs and a Cortland win earning them a third straight jug. The game kicks off at 12 p.m. The Ithacan
- ➤ On November 15th, Lansing senior Trent Thibault won the Class C boys title at the NYSPHSAA cross country championships held at Queensbury High School by finishing the 5000-meter course in 15 minutes, 28.2 seconds—while Ithaca junior Tsadia Bercuvitz repeated her runner-up finish in the Class A girls race. Ithaca Journal
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AG, Food and Environmental Systems In-Service
9 a.m.-6 p.m. — Cornell University — Check Official Website for entry fees — Engage with experts on sustainable agricultural practices and innovative food systems.
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Absolute Queen - A Tribute to Queen
8-9:30 p.m. — State Theatre of Ithaca — Tickets available online — Rock out to the legendary hits of Queen with Almost Queen.
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Pink Talking Fish Live Performance
7-9:30 p.m. — State Theatre of Ithaca — Tickets available — Experience a unique fusion of Pink Floyd, Talking Heads, and Phish in one unforgettable concert.
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Jazz Social at the Regent Lounge
5:00-6:30 p.m. — The Statler Hotel at Cornell University — Free entry — Experience delightful performances from award-winning jazz ensembles in a charming lounge atmosphere.
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Macro Workshop with Anmol Bhandari
11:40 AM - 12:55 PM — Ives Hall — No entry fee — Explore macroeconomic theories and applications with a leading economist in an interactive workshop.
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Béla Fleck Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — State Theatre of Ithaca — Tickets required — Experience an evening of innovative music featuring Béla Fleck and his talented ensemble.
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The Wood Brothers Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — State Theatre of Ithaca — Tickets available — Experience the soulful folk sounds of The Wood Brothers in the heart of Ithaca.
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A Very Merry Classic Christmas with Jessica Lynn
7:00-8:30 p.m. — State Theatre of Ithaca — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a festive holiday concert featuring award-winning artist Jessica Lynn.
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