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One with a Winning Team: Athletic Training Major Caitlin McFadden '10

Lauren Hesse — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:40:00 GMT

The Ithaca women’s soccer team finished the season with a 12-4-0 record and went undefeated in Empire 8 play, thanks in part to athletic training major Caitlin McFadden '10.

The "Onion" Comes to Campus: Students Laugh until They Cry

Alyssa Figueroa — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:00:00 GMT

Check out the hilarious satirical news headlines brought to Ithaca College by writer Seth Reiss of the Onion.

Ride 'em Cowboy!

Christopher Lisee — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:18:00 GMT

It was nine seconds before Edward Odio ’13 slipped out of the saddle. The crowd clapped as he hopped up -- few people lasted that long on the mechanical bull.

Spooked by Climate Change at IC: "Climate Caspers" Join Global Grassroots Environmental Day of Action

Meghan Swope — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:33:00 GMT

Visitors to the Office of Admission on October 23 experienced a frightening surprise, as dozens of ghosts took over the outdoor patio of the Peggy R. Williams Center. These "Climate Caspers" were only some of the nearly 200 students, alumni, faculty, and staff that came together in support of 350.org’s global day of action to stop climate change.

Dressing "Top Girls": Behind the Scenes with Costume Designer Madison Ryckman �11

Matthew Connolly — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:41:00 GMT

“Being in the [theater arts] program is what it must be like to have spiritual faith,” says Madison Ryckman, ’11, costume designer for Top Girls, Ithaca College’s first main stage production of the season. Faith might be a good descriptor for the small family of theater students, who must rely on each other to transform each written play into an actual performance.

Oh, The Horror! Take Two: A Video Interview with "Saw" Producer Dan Heffner '78

Meghan Swope — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 20:00:00 GMT

"Don't let the good times go to your head; don't let the bad times stop you." This is one of many valuable insights that Ithaca College grad and Saw franchise producer Dan Heffner shared on his most recent visit to the Roy H. Park School of Communications.

Deep Roots: The IC/EcoVillage Partnership

Meredith Farley — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:50:00 GMT

Ithaca College’s environmental studies program has been growing steadily since its inception. The addition of new majors and opportunities has given students the chance to explore their own ideas and learn from the experiences of others in the field. One of the most exciting of these is IC’s partnership with EcoVillage at Ithaca (EVI), a sustainable living community located just minutes from the College.

"Trouble the Water" Makes a Splash at IC

Alyssa Figueroa — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:44:00 GMT

A chance meeting at a Red Cross center with a young couple who’d filmed Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath on a camcorder led two filmmakers to direct and produce Trouble the Water, an Academy Award-nominated documentary which screened to a packed house at Emerson Suites last month.

The Past Is Present: Relive the Excitement of Alumni and Homecoming Weekend with the Fuse Blog!

Meghan Swope — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:01:00 GMT

The Fuse staff posted pics and quips of campus activity throughout Alumni and Homecoming Weekend to a special blog called The Past Is Present. Relive the weekend now!

Meet Your New Best Friend: Introducing the Inaugural First-Year Coach

Meghan Swope — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:00:00 GMT

Zach Berenzweig ’10 to be our first ever first-year coach is Ithaca's new go-to guy for questions about academics, study issues, and what to do both on and off campus.

How Do You Like Them Apples?

Michael Grippi — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:19:00 GMT

One weekend every fall, the good folk at the Downtown Ithaca Alliance host the Apple Harvest Festival, or Applefest, turning the Commons into a bustling street fair, complete with craft and food vendors, stage performances, and some more traditional festival touches (most notably, a Ferris wheel and fun slide for kids).

Tune In, Rock Out, Turn It Up to 11

Michael Grippi and Allison Usavage — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 20:30:00 GMT

Introducing Eleven, the loudest blog on the block and your best place to find reviews and photos on all the great music happening in Ithaca.

Flaming Bananas, Oh My!

Meghan Swope — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 18:10:00 GMT

Diners at each of the campus dining halls may have been shocked to see flames flickering toward the ceilings during dinner one evening recently. Don't worry, though. The fire was contained!

Down Under Discovery: My Semester in Australia

Meghan Swope — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 21:00:00 GMT

For four months, I was a resident of Sydney, Australia. Studying abroad “down under” for the spring, I attended one of Australia’s most prestigious universities, learned to surf, cuddled a koala, fed kangaroos, slept under the stars in the Outback, and swam in the waters of the Great Barrier Reef. I also visited neighboring New Zealand, where I hiked Franz Josef glacier.

From Script to Screen: The Ames Award Brings a Movie to Life

Courtney Clemente — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:39:00 GMT

Haldane McFall’s dream of becoming a filmmaker became reality when he won the David R. Ames Film Award and $10,000 to turn his script into a film.

First-Year Students Making IC Home

Alyssa Figueroa — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 17:57:00 GMT

Just a month after moving to Ithaca, first-year students are settling in, making friends, and calling Ithaca home. Watch our video of students moving in at Ithaca College, and read how one freshman is doing as she begins to settle into college life.

Questions for the Very Funny "Late Show" Executive Producer Barbara Gaines '79

Alyssa Letsch — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 03:47:00 GMT

Executive producer of the Late Show with David Letterman and Ithaca alum Barbara Gaines talks to Fuse about her experience at IC and the journey that led her to a successful career in television.

In eleven years as a producer on the show, Gaines has garnered 11 Emmy nominations and won five consecutive awards for Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Program. She is up...

Paris Jiltin'

Caylena Cahill — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:15:00 GMT

I thought I’d fall eternally in love with the most romantic city in the world. But like all relationships, this one had its ups and downs. Here’s how to get over the inevitable culture shock when you study abroad.

The Honeymoon Phase

Two long flights last January and my life is completely different. I couldn’t believe I was finally in Paris.

I jumped...

All Aboard the C-SPAN Bus

Meghan Swope — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:55:00 GMT

Alumna Sarah Parker made sure the C-SPAN Civics Bus made a stop at Ithaca College. “I’ve wanted to bring this bus to IC since I started working for C-SPAN three years ago,” said Sarah Parker ’98.

Her dream was finally realized when the state-of-the-art mobile TV studio arrived outside the Roy...

Welcome to Fall and a Brand-New Issue of Fuse!

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:53:00 GMT

The Real Deal Parent Style

Michael Berlin '08 and Meredith Farley '09 — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:00:00 GMT

Here at Fuse, we address some of the pressing questions that incoming students might have about college life in our Real Deal section. But students aren’t the only ones nervous about the big leap into higher education. Parents, it’s time to put your worries aside as we answer some of your burning questions and put your college-fraught minds at ease!

Follow the...

Eating Green in Ithaca (and We Don't Just Mean Veggies)

Alyssa Letsch — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 21:00:00 GMT

Who says it isn't easy being green?

Move to Ithaca, frog! Being green here isn't just easy, it's a way of life.

Buildings, homes, businesses, and transportation in Ithaca have become more environmentally friendly, and sustainability is a governing force in town.

But what about food?

Yes, even the way we eat is green (organic...

130+ Ithaca Places to Eat, Shop, Play, and More!

Alyssa Letsch — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:00:00 GMT

If you're wondering what life in Ithaca is really like, you can see for yourself with our interactive guide to the city -- now bigger and better than ever before! Ithaca Places now features more than 135 locations around town -- and we're adding more all the time.

Ithaca...

All the World's a Stage for Associate Professor Cynthia Henderson

Alyssa Letsch — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 14:00:00 GMT

She’s traveled, taught, and performed all over the world, but when it comes to Ithaca College, Associate Professor Cynthia Henderson plans on staying put.

And that’s not just good news for the theater arts department, but for the entire Ithaca community.

Professor Henderson directed IC's production of The Exonerated. Listen to her students talk about...

No Classroom Required: Hike, Bike, and Paddle Your Way to an Adventurous Career

Margaret Hibma — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 13:08:00 GMT

For most college students, classes involve a classroom, homework is done in the library, and dorm rooms are meant for studying and sleeping.

For outdoor adventure and leadership (OAL) majors, classes and homework are done outdoors, and fieldwork may have students sleeping anywhere from a tent to a snow cave.

Check out this video of the OAL immersion...

Tools of Trading

Brian Keefe '11 — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Every Tuesday, students gather in the Center for Trading and Analysis of Financial Instruments to research securities and learn trading techniques. This diverse organization, called the Core Trading Consultants (CTC), provides a valuable educational resource to all.

Founded in 2004, this student organization has come a long way.

Ithaca's Park Center for Business and...

Art History Students Redesigning Campus and Community

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:01:00 GMT

Associate professor of art history Lauren O’Connell is using some cool technology to teach her students about the history of urban design.

Using Google SketchUp, students produce 3-D models of local and urban campus spaces and then propose ways to improve the spaces, using course principles.

Park Hall Before and After by Bobby Chiang...

Double Treble: Combining Majors Spells Musical Success

Meredith Farley — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 01:49:00 GMT

Ithaca has a way of becoming your home when you’re not paying attention. “Every time I go back to Ithaca I feel like a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders,” says Ben Willmott ’05.

Ithaca became both a creative home base and an inspiration for the Boston-based musician, who got his start as a founding member of the Shanty Band during his freshman year at...

A Religious Experience

Courtney Clemente — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:45:00 GMT

Muller Chapel is one of the most beautiful and serene spots on campus. Although many students sit at the chapel to enjoy a quiet homework spot overlooking a small pond, the Protestant and Catholic communities and Hillel keep Muller busy with worship services and faith-based clubs and organizations.

Muller Chapel on the Ithaca College campus. Photo by Adam...

Ithaca Transportation Guide

Meredith Farley — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 18:29:00 GMT

As much as you like the Ithaca College campus, you're bound to want to go somewhere else at some point.

Thankfully, there are so many different and affordable ways to get around town that you'll never feel stuck, whether you have a car or not.

One really convenient and inexpensive way to get around is on the TCAT (Tompkins Consolidated Area...

Food for Thought: My Summer at "Family Circle"

Alexa Besgen '09 — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 17:18:00 GMT

I walked through the glass doors of the Culinary Loft on 515 Broadway and made my way up to the 10th floor.

The California Strawberry Commission was sponsoring a luncheon hosted and prepared by chef CJ Jacobson from season three of Top Chef, who immediately greeted me and ushered me to a table with editors and interns from Parents and Women’s...

IC Rower Named to World Team

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:46:00 GMT

Peter Orlando '09 was named to the United States National Team and competed in the 2009 World Rowing Under 23 Championships last July in Račice , Czech Republic.

Orlando was the winner of the 2009 Tallman Cup as the program’s top oarsman.

He is the first Bomber to compete in the Under 23 World Championships since Mary Obidinski '97, a member of the Ithaca Athletic...

Cortaca, Anyone?

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 20:28:00 GMT

With the 51st annual Cortaca Jug game approaching, it may be comforting to know that the football team is ranked 10th nationally in the preseason poll and will be looking for its 39th straight winning season.

Only one school at any level of college football has a longer streak!

Track and Field Members Win Academic Honors

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:41:00 GMT

Four members of the Ithaca College men’s track and field team ...

Cory Petermann '09, throws/multi-event
Andrew Brown '10, pole vault
Kyle Devins '11, jumps
and Jeff Wetmore '11, sprints

... have been named to the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) All-Academic Track and...

Five Don't-Miss Parks

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:02:00 GMT

Even the most studious collegiate needs to take a break, and Ithaca has some great spots to get away from it all.

Check out these nearby parks the next time you need to chill out.

Buttermilk Falls State Park

With its 10 waterfalls, Buttermilk is one of the most popular parks in New York State.

Robert H. Treman State Park

This park...

Urban Outfitters Opens in Downtown Ithaca

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 16:52:00 GMT

The Ithaca Commons is packed with small businesses, local rustic shops, and independent retailers, including what many refer to as “hippie stores.”

Urban Outfitters is certainly a contrast to that atmosphere, not to mention a wardrobe change.

However, with the large population of college students in town, Urban Outfitters is a good fit.

More students are...

What's So Great about the Farmers' Market?

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 16:27:00 GMT

There’s no place in town more culturally diverse than the Ithaca Farmers’ Market, featuring fresh produce, unique arts and crafts, specialty products, live music, and delicious international foods.

Set on the edge of Cayuga Lake, the market attracts people from all over looking for a hearty breakfast, lunch, or just to relax and shop.

Ashley...

No Laughing Matter

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 19:49:00 GMT

What makes autistic children laugh? This is what associate psychology professor Bill Hudenko and his research team set out to study.

Professor Hudenko recently published the paper “Laughter Differs in Children with Autism: An Acoustic Analysis of Laughs Produced by Children with and without the Disorder,” in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, which...

Park School Contributes to Global Discussion of New Media

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 19:27:00 GMT

Fancy yourself the next Christiane Amanpour?

Last summer, the Park School hosted a new media workshop for international journalists.

Ten top journalists from around the world were invited to participate and focus on new approaches to alternative media in their various countries.

Blogging, Twitter, photo and video editing, online campaigns, YouTube, and Google Earth...

Clean Living

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 18:45:00 GMT

You can learn about sustainability anywhere, but at IC you can actually live it!

Housed in Terrace 2, the Sustainably Conscious Living Community is a living and learning environment open to all students with an interest in improving their relationship with the environment, society, and economy.

Promoting sustainable living at a Campus Sustainability Day...

Got Laundry?

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 17:43:00 GMT

No quarters, no waiting, and no hassle!

Did you ever think doing laundry in college could be that easy?

IC students can monitor their building’s washers and dryers without having to leave their dorm room through the College’s Laundry View system.

Round up your dirty socks! There are eight out of nine washers...

Ithaca's Dining Halls Go Green!

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 17:05:00 GMT

Ithaca’s Dining Services’ sustainability initiative, PLANit: The Future Is in Our Hands, makes the College’s dining practices healthier and greener. PLANit focuses on environmental, social, and economic awareness.

Each month, Dining Services offers students a chance to learn more about a specific a topic in sustainability from organic harvesting to composting. Some of...

A Free and Fruitful Opportunity to Learn Another Language

Alyssa Letsch — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 17:00:00 GMT

So many classes, so little time!

If you're like me, you'll find that there are so many exciting classes to take at IC -- both required courses and electives -- that you may end up having to set aside some opportunities, like learning a language.

I took Spanish for five years, from 8th grade to senior...

On Campus This Fall: Filmmakers, Mountain Goats, and Arianna!

Alyssa Letsch — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 18:53:00 GMT

This fall you don't need to leave campus to see some exciting events and speakers. IC has plenty of distinguished visitors in the lineup, so get out your calendars and plan ahead!

Two Days with Trouble the Water Filmmakers

Indie filmmakers Tia Lessin and Carl Deal will be on campus September 15 and 16 to talk about the challenges of indie filmmaking and to show...

Career Building

Delia Beck '10 — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 14:30:00 GMT

Like most college freshmen, I entered my first year at Ithaca College without the slightest idea about my future career.

Luckily, I heard about the Office of Career Services and all of the opportunities and assistance it provides for students, and I knew that it would be a great start toward planning my future. Soon after discovering all of the benefits of the office, I decided to...

IC Student National Jump Rope Champion!

Alyssa Letsch — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:53:00 GMT

Jumping rope is more than just a pastime for Liz Butterfield '10.

At the age of 22, this Ithaca College clinical exercise major holds national titles, including Grand National Champion for Women’s Single Rope Freestyle in 2009.

Check out Butterfield's competition routine below:

She and her sister Emily...

Acclaimed Quartet Makes Summer Music at IC

Alyssa Letsch — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:17:00 GMT

It's summer and the music is hot!

Ithaca's Ford Hall has seen dozens of reputable performers this summer, including the fascinating, international New Zealand String Quartet.

As part of the 35th annual Ithaca College Suzuki Institute, the New Zealand String Quartet graced the stage at Ford Hall, performing two quartets by Haydn to commemorate the 200th anniversary of his...

IC Theatre: From "A New Brain" to a New Season and a Fresh New Look!

Alyssa Letsch — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 20:46:00 GMT

Ithaca College Theatre's 2008-09 season featured the demanding, “sung-through” musical A New Brain.

Ben Fankhauser '11 talks about IC's musical theater program and his experience as the lead in A New Brain. Audio slideshow by Nick Deel '09.

Now, the 2009-10 season promises not a new brain but six new productions, more...

Please Comment on the New Summer Issue of Fuse!

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:23:00 GMT

We want to know what you think of our new summer issue of Fuse!

Fuse summer 2009

Don't be shy. Tell us what you think of the issue, cover to cover.

And be sure to let us know what you'd like to see in future issues and...

Student Tips for College Packing

Meredith Farley '09 and Heather Karschner '10 — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:25:00 GMT

When you’re getting ready for school, paring down a lifetime’s worth of belongings can seem like a mammoth job. Knowing what the Ithaca essentials are will help streamline (and de-stress) your packing process.

Whether you’re worried about surviving an Ithaca winter or outfitting your dorm room, here are some things definitely worth squeezing into the...