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BY CAITLIN HOLTZMAN friends and colleagues,” she said in the mes- sage. “And to our students — you are the true Some members of the Ithaca College promise of Ithaca College, and you will stay community have expressed disappointment in my heart forever.” in President Shirley M. Collado’s last year as president following the announcement that Collado’s Presidency she is leaving the college. Collado was named the ninth president In a July 8 email to the campus com- of the college in 2017 after former President munity, the Board of Trustees announced Tom Rochon stepped down July 1, 2017. Ro- Collado will be leaving the college Jan. 10, chon retired after protests led by the group 2022 to become the president and chief POC at IC following multiple racist incidents executive officer for College Track. She that happened during Rochon’s presidency, will serve as the senior advisor to the which spurred national attention. Rochon interim president and the Board of also received votes of no confidence from Trustees effective Aug. 30, 2021, until faculty and students. Dec. 31. La Jerne Cornish, provost and Lauren Suna ’20 said that when the board executive vice president, will serve was conducting the search for a new presi- as the interim president for the 2021–22 dent after Rochon, she and her friends were academic year. excited for Collado’s presidency. The Board of Trustees said in its an- “Everybody was like, ‘This is great, a nouncement that it will be considering the change is coming and this change is going to next steps in planning for the next president be good and it seems like we have someone of the college. who’s going to be great and listen and be In a message to the campus commu- transparent,’” she said. nity July 8, Collado reflected on her past Suna said that while she had been look- four years — the shortest tenure of all nine ing forward to Collado’s presidency, when Ithaca College presidents — at the col- she learned about Collado’s past, she had Ithaca College President Shirley M. Collado at the Class of 2025 convocation Aug. 18. Collado is lege and spoke about the resiliency of the mixed feelings about Collado. stepping down as president effective Aug. 30. She will be staying at the college until Dec. 31. campus community. ALYSSA BEEBE/THE ITHACAN “Many of you have become trusted COLLADO, PAGE 4

Study abroad programs open Majority of students for first time since Spring 2020 vaccinated for COVID BY JILLIAN BLEIER BY SYD PIERRE Samm Swarts, assistant director Ithaca College senior Marina Ithaca College has required stu- of Emergency Preparedness and Re- Bryan was disappointed when she dents to be fully vaccinated against sponse in the Department of Public was sent home early from the Itha- COVID-19 for Fall 2021, resulting in Safety and Emergency Management, ca College London Center (ICLC) over 99% of the student population said the vaccination cards students in March 2020 because of the rapid being fully vaccinated. submit go through a two-step ver- spread of the coronavirus around In April 2021, the college an- ification process when they are the world. nounced that all students must be submitted to the health center. “It was just really upsetting to vaccinated in order to return to “The students initially sent in get the email saying that we were campus for the fall semester. Stu- their cards to Hammond Health and being sent home because it was dents were required to submit their then a staff member from the health my first study abroad semester,” vaccination cards to the Hammond center has also confirmed the infor- Bryan said. Health Center by July 19. Students mation to make sure that it matches Bryan is currently studying can still be exempt from the vac- other databases,” Swarts said. at the Ithaca College Los Ange- cine mandate because of medical or Katie Newcomb, assistant direc- les (ICLA) Program at the James disability reasons, but requests for tor of the Department of Student B. Pendleton Center in Los Angeles religious exemptions were due Conduct and Community Standards, for the fall semester. She said she A group of Ithaca College students went on a hike while July 19. said if it was discovered that a stu- was nervous to apply because the studying away at the Ithaca College Los Angeles Program. International students needed to dent had submitted a fake vaccine program had not been open since COURTESY OF MARINA BRYAN have received any World Health Or- card, they would be referred to Spring 2020. ganization (WHO) approved vaccine the Office of Student Conduct & “I was really excited that it did have the opportunity to go abroad and Extended Studies. During in their home country and submitted Community Standards and would still happen and that I’m out here,” or travel to the college’s satellite this time, affiliated study abroad their vaccination card by July 19. The participate in the administrative she said. “I’m really hoping that I campuses at the ICLC in England programs and exchange pro- WHO has approved seven vaccines: hearing process. She said the office am able to remain out here for the or at the James B. Pendleton Cen- grams — which are not managed Moderna, Pfizer, Janssen, Oxford, would weigh a number of factors, rest of the semester and it doesn’t ter in Los Angeles. by the college — were not avail- Serum Institute of India, Sinopharm including past violations, the stu- get shut down again.” Study abroad programs were able for students to attend. Gould and Sinovac. dent’s level of cooperation, extent Study abroad programs are on hold for the entire 2020–21 said she thinks approximately As of Aug. 23, 51.6% of the of harm caused and impact on back up and running for the first academic year, said Rachel Gould, two-thirds of affiliated programs U.S. is fully vaccinated, according the community. time after they were shut down in director of Study Abroad in the to the Centers for Disease Control ABROAD, PAGE 5 VACCINE, PAGE 5 March 2020. Students once again Office of International Programs and Prevention (CDC). 2 | NEWS THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 2021 MULTIMEDIA THERE’S MORE MULTIMEDIA ONLINE. VISIT THEITHACAN.ORG/MULTIMEDIA

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The Tompkins County Health According to an Intercom post July 5, the Department (TCHD) announced College Archives and Special Collections, lo- that the county is now classi- cated in the Ithaca College Library, now has fied as a high-transmission area, around 2,500 boxes and at least 200,000 which the Centers for Disease digital objects, including the Rod Serling Ar- Control and Prevention define chives. Bower was originally hired in 1988 as when there are more than 100 and served as the archivist for 33 years, the cases per 100,000 people over a post stated. seven-day period. Bower said she was informed in Decem- In the past seven days there ber 2020 that her position would be reduced were 132 positive cases in the in January 2021, meaning she would be rel- county. Residents are advised to egated to working part-time, only working wear masks indoors, even if they Ithaca College is not planning to change any of its COVID-19 guidelines despite the rise in cases in Tompkins three days a week. She said she did not enjoy are fully vaccinated. County. The current rise in cases is attributed to the delta variant,which is known to be more contagious. working part-time because while her time was There were also 35 new COURTESY OF TOMPKINS COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT reduced, her work responsibilities did not COVID-19 cases Aug. 18 in Tomp- The delta variant is currently when changes may be needed,” freshmen moving in Aug. 16 and decrease significantly. kins County, a number that has the most prevalent variant in he said via email. 17 and upperclassmen moving in She said that because she disliked working not been seen since February Tompkins County and across the Between June 4 and July 22, Aug. 19 and 20. Cornell Univer- part-time, she targeted March 2022 as the time 2021 when a high of 37 cases United States. the county saw between zero sity students moved in between she would retire, which would give her eight was reported Feb. 7 and 41 cas- Tompkins County also re- and three new COVID-19 cases Aug. 19 and 21. months to organize the archives. es reported Feb. 4. The TCHD ported another death Aug. 19. per day. The numbers began to In a message to the campus At the end of May 2021, she was told her announced Aug. 20 that Tomp- The number of Tompkins Coun- increase after July 22. Ithaca Col- community July 30, the college position would be eliminated, which she said kins County is now defined ty residents who have died of lege has also seen new COVID-19 announced that face coverings came as a surprise to her. Bower said she had as a “high” transmission zone COVID-19 is 33. cases over the past few weeks. The are required indoors regardless no idea who made the decision. for COVID-19. Samm Swarts, assistant direc- college’s COVID-19 dashboard of vaccination status because of Hayley Harris, vice president of the Office COVID-19 cases have been tor of emergency preparedness began updating again July 30 and the delta variant and a health of Human Resources, said she was not able to increasing in the county over the and response, said via email that currently, there are three active advisory from the TCHD. provide more information on the situation. past three weeks. Before Aug. 18, currently, the college is not plan- student cases. The active cases The college previously an- “I’m not going to comment on confidential the largest single-day increase ning on changing any guidelines are one residential student and nounced June 9 that masks personnel matters, and that includes sharing within the past three weeks was and the college is working with two off-campus students. There would not be required for vacci- information on the status of individual posi- Aug. 12 with 25 new cases. The the TCHD to understand what have been eight students who nated individuals when indoors tions,” Harris said via email. increase in cases has been tied to guidelines are necessary. have recovered since July 30. or outdoors. Bower said she thought a longer transition the delta variant, which is a more “We will continue to update Ithaca College students be- time would have been more beneficial for contagious strain of COVID-19. the campus community if and gan moving in Aug. 10, with CONTACT CAITLIN HOLTZMAN both the collections and the college. [email protected] “What fascinates me is the powers that be — whoever they are — expected that archive services would continue on uninterrupted after I was gone,” Bower said. “Because I New adviser selected for two programs worked alone. Who do you think is going to, by osmosis, learn how to find things in the BY OLIVIA STANZL collections and answer stuff? I fear they didn’t actually think through what they were doing.” Shadayvia Wallace is the new program di- Interim librarian Karin Wikoff said the rector for both the Martin Luther King Scholar archives will be closed for the fall semester Program (MLK) and First Generation Programs while library staff work to organize it. She said at Ithaca College. it may reopen with limited access during the In past years, the two programs were run spring semester. Wikoff said she submitted a separately, but Wallace officially took position project proposal to the Office of the Provost as the director of both programs Aug. 16 fol- and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs lowing the departure of RahK Lash, previous that would provide more funds for current li- director of Center for Inclusion, Diversity, brary faculty to take on extra work stabilizing Equity and Social Change (IDEAS) and for- and securing the collection. mer director of the MLK Scholar program “Every unit that you talk to on campus right in Spring 2020. Each year the college sup- now will tell you that they are short-staffed, ports 60 total MLK Scholars and hundreds of and they will all be telling the truth because as first-generation students. a whole, the institution is eliminating a lot of The Martin Luther King Scholar Program positions, not just the archivist,” Wikoff said. is a stand-alone program that includes a Senior Kellie Swensen said they $25,000 scholarship. The scholarship pro- thought that the timing of the decision was Shadayvia Wallace has been named the new director for both the First-Generation Programs gram allows students to study civil and and the Martin Luther King Scholar Program at Ithaca College. She took the position Aug. 16. concerning, given the recent Academic Pro- human rights and develop case studies in ASH BAILOT/THE ITHACAN gram Prioritization (APP) process. The process global justice. The college has a number of resulted in the elimination of 116 full-time resources for its first-generation students Keuka College, Wallace received her M.S. from “First Gen and BIPOC students have im- equivalent (FTE) faculty positions and the including a residential learning community, a Syracuse University. portant stories to tell, and her hard work Non-Academic Program Prioritization — which pre-semester program and the First Generation “All of my experiences shaped my desire to and track record make me confident that involved the examination of administrative, CONTACT SYD PIERRE Organization, which provides first-generation be in a career that was in service for others,” she will honor her students’ experiences,” operational and staff functions at the college — [email protected] students with news, opportunities and events. Wallace said via email. “Higher education just Osorto said via email. has resulted in a number of administrative and During the 2020–21 academic year, over 600 became that vessel for me.” Senior Olivia Carpenter, who has been staff eliminations. first-generation students were enrolled at Hierald Osorto, executive director for a part of the MLK Scholar program since “The history of this institution that is cur- the college. Student Equity and Belonging and Religious her freshman year at the college, said she rently still in the making isn’t something that Wallace spent the previous four years at and Spiritual Life, led the search process for hopes Wallace will bring positive change to those in power at this institution have any Le Moyne College in Syracuse, New York the Program Director position. Osorto said the program. interest in preserving, but I think it is in the where she was the Program Coordinator for the college believes first-generation students “I would like to see the program itself best interest of the current and future campus the Office of Inclusive Excellence and Glob- and Black, Indigenous and People of Color become more active again,” Carpenter said. community,” Swensen said via email. al Education, after serving as Area Director. (BIPOC) students will receive the increased After earning a B.A. in Political Science and attention that they deserve if the departments CONTACT OLIVIA STANZL CONTACT SYD PIERRE History and a minor in communication from are run by the same director. [email protected] [email protected] 4 | NEWS THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 2021

FROM COLLADO, PAGE 1 intimidation and retaliation and her criminal history,” the statement said. In 2018, Collado received backlash and IC Alumni Against Austerity stated it would support from the college community follow- use the complaints to determine if there is ing news that she pleaded no contest to a sufficient evidence to file a complaint with the sexual abuse charge in 2001. Charities Bureau of the New York State Office Suna said she started questioning the of the Attorney General. Board of Trustees’ decision to appoint Colla- The college announced Collado’s depar- do and said she hopes the search for the next ture on Instagram on July 8. The post received president is not closed. She stressed that stu- over 200 comments from college commu- dents, faculty and staff need to be involved. nity members expressing their thoughts on “If more people had the opportunity to Collado leaving. hear about Collado’s story, I don’t think she User @christinaespo commented “she would’ve been put in, I don’t think the faculty really let go of 116 faculty as her last power would’ve allowed that,” she said. move … PEACE OUT hurricane Shirley.” During her time at the college, Colla- Another user @katiemarie.icdc comment- do created and began implementing the ed, saying “Hurts to think that she used IC five–year strategic plan, Ithaca Forever, as a resume-builder and won’t have to stick which includes plans for building off-campus around to deal with the fallout of cutting ¼ of relations, increasing endowment while low- our faculty and programs.” ering the cost of attendance and investing in The Open the Books (OTB) coalition be- college employees. gan during the 2020–21 academic year in Recently, Collado received backlash in response to the APP process. OTB said response to the Academic Program Priori- in a statement to The Ithacan that the La Jerne Cornish, provost and executive vice president, at Fall 2021 convocation. Cornish will be tization (APP) process which included the group has many different feelings about stepping up as interim president effective Aug. 30 while a search for the next president starts. elimination of 116 full-time equivalent (FTE) Collado’s departure. ALYSSA BEEBE/THE ITHACAN faculty positions and 26 departments, “We are aware that the problems at Ithaca the finalization of the APP. especially at colleges and universities, where programs and majors. College did not come nor leave with President “In accepting the Shape of the College plan the tradition of shared governance means that As part of the final process of implement- Collado,” the statement said. “However, many and beginning the implementation of its rec- faculty members and boards of trustees have ing the APP, Collado and Cornish approved feel like our school and community have been ommendations, she has set the college on a some input into decisions,” he said via email. the recommendation for the cuts. treated as mere collateral damage on a quest path to a sustainable future that is both bold “It’s especially hard because the three parties Campus community members held mul- for profit.” and realistic,” the message said. in shared governance — faculty members, tiple protests in response to the cuts, some During the 2020–21 academic year, Colla- The Student Governance Council (SGC) administrators and board members — don’t where they specifically voiced their dissatisfac- do and other administrators said they took a posted a statement on its Instagram after always agree on how much input they should tion with Collado. salary reduction. Collado’s announcement. In the statement, each have.” However, the amount was not publicly the SGC wished Collado luck and said it is The College Community Responds announced and Collado did not disclose her looking forward to working with Cornish. Next Steps Ithaca College Alumni Against Austerity salary reduction despite multiple requests In a statement to The Ithacan, members After Rochon’s resignation, the college (ICAAA) announced Aug. 25 that it is gath- from The Ithacan. of the Faculty Council Executive Committee announced that the presidential search ering complaints from students, faculty and Junior Anna Nicchitta said she has heard (FCEC) said that while they do not speak for would be open and include public meetings staff against the Board of Trustees and Senior students say that Collado is not completely to all faculty, they feel like Collado was able to with candidates. Leadership Team (SLT). blame for the faculty and program cuts, but bring more awareness to inclusion, diversity However, the Ithaca College Presidential The group called on the college that she still made unfavorable choices. and equity matters on campus. Search Committee later announced that final Aug. 24 to declare financial exigency — a fi- “When that’s the closest thing I’ve heard to “We must, in good faith, take actions to candidates would not be brought to campus nancial crisis that threatens the survival a real positive review of her is that not every- heal our community from the exhaustion and for public meetings. of colleges or universities and allows col- thing’s entirely her fault, it doesn’t come off isolation we have faced,” the statement said. The Board of Trustees has not announced leges and universities to lay off tenured great for her,” Nicchitta said. “We must lift one another up and embrace whether the search for the college’s tenth faculty members. Junior Surina Belk-Gupta also commented our differences.” president will be open or closed like the The ICAAA launched a complaint portal to on the college’s Instagram post expressing The statement said the Faculty Coun- search for Collado was. allow campus community members to pro- how the position of Ithaca College President cil is looking forward to the upcoming Belk-Gupta said she thinks it would be ben- vide evidence regarding the college’s alleged seems to change leaders often. presidential search. eficial to have students and faculty involved in fiscal mismanagement, general incompetence “I just got the idea from the student body Rick Seltzer, a former writer for Inside the search. or excessive spending by Collado or other that she wasn’t particularly welcome or be- Higher Ed, wrote an article titled “Who Leads “I also just hope that the next president is members of the SLT. loved here and so I wasn’t shocked that she Colleges After COVID-19?” that stresses the very aware of the situation that they’re coming “Serious questions have arisen as to wheth- was leaving,” she said. “I kind of feel a little importance of college presidents during the into and brave enough and adept enough to er the Board of Trustees should have acted bit of pity for the next person that has this job post-COVID operation of institutions. take it on, because I don’t think that is an easy sooner to remove former President Collado because they’re kind of coming into a school Seltzer said via email that presidents need job and it’s going to just get harder and hard- from her position (or even hire her in the first that’s in a state of chaos.” to work with other administrators to create er,” Belk-Gupta said. place) given the fiscal state of the college, Col- The Board of Trustees said in its announce- ways to move their schools forward. OTB said in its statement that the search lado’s compensation package, allegations of ment that Collado was a strong leader during “Leadership is critical in times of change, for a new president could be an opportu- nity for the college to embody inclusivity and transparency. “We also see this as a potential opportunity for the administration and the Board of Trust- ees to truly begin considering the input of the entire Ithaca College community in their deci- sions, including students, alumni, faculty and staff,” the statement said. Tom Pfaff, professor and chair of the De- partment of Mathematics, said he hopes to see the college stabilize financially and enroll- ment-wise over the next few years. He said he would like to see a new president that thinks more collaboratively. “It’s not just to me a matter of shared gov- ernance, that you follow the bylaws, but you actively seek out differing opinions that you engage people that disagree with you, you re- ally try to find out what’s the best way to move forward,” Pfaff said. He said presidential searches and changes in administration can take a while but he is hopeful that there will be positive change. “Hopefully over that time we can kind of tread waters successfully and be in a better place,” he said.

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Bus shelter to be built outside Park ABROAD, PAGE 1 are currently running at some capacity, but the BY SYD PIERRE AND remaining third are still suspended due to the FRANKIE WALLS COVID-19 pandemic. Junior Irena Rosenberg arrived in Seoul, Ithaca College is planning to South Korea on Aug. 14 as an exchange stu- install a bus shelter outside of dent and is in the middle of her required Roy H. Park Hall this fall. two-week quarantine. She said she originally The college currently has a wanted to study in Singapore, but the pro- bus shelter near the Peggy Ryan gram is not offered this semester. Williams Center (PRW), but after Rosenberg said social distancing and re- receiving student feedback, de- duced class sizes are in effect and people are cided to install another shelter wearing masks. This is not surprising because outside of Park Hall. Tim Car- mask-wearing is a social norm in East Asian countries, for health and safety — even just for ey, associate vice president for the common cold, Rosenberg said. the Office of Facilities, said he “So far, I do think it is pretty strict of what received a request for the bus we’ll be going into once we’re released from shelter from junior Deontae quarantine,” she said. “COVID-19 definitely Guy, president of the Student hasn’t let up over here, but it’s still workable Governance Council (SGC). and I’m just glad to even be going abroad.” Guy said he had attended an Ithaca College plans to install a bus shelter outside of Roy. H Park Hall after receiving Senior Laura Koch is also currently at the event hosted by the Tompkins requests from students. The shelter is slated to be finished during the fall semester. ICLA center. She studied in Spain this past County Area Transit (TCAT) that ANA MANIACI MCGOUCH/THE ITHACAN summer but said her original plan was to go to was focused on transportation weather has forced buildings on also approved a $8.86 million concluded sometime this fall.” Spain in summer 2020 so that both programs for college students, including campus to close and disrupted capital budget, which includes Junior Natalie Tribiano said she wanted to do were not back-to-back. students at Cornell University students’ transportation in past $2.75 million for deferred main- she thought the bus shelter was “It was still worth going [to Spain] even and Ithaca College. academic years. tenance projects, $1.2 million for a great idea because it would with the setback of COVID-19,” she said. “If “Some academic buildings IT upgrades and $1 million for protect students against rain anything, looking at it on the positive side, it have the privilege of the first set Guy said Carey proposed and snow. kind of added to the uniqueness in a way and of doors being open, and then keeping the current bus shelter residence hall upgrades. near PRW and building an entire- Carey said he had expect- “It kind of sucks to sit out and it will almost be more memorable because it the second doors being locked was during a pandemic.” ly new bus shelter outside of the ed the project to be complete get soaked,” she said. “And then [on the weekends], but Park is Koch said she was more nervous about Park School. prior to the beginning of the you have to wait. I think it would just locked all the way around,” traveling to LA rather than Spain because the “Following a few con- fall semester, but it was de- look really cute.” Guy said. “So it makes more Delta variant was starting to spread in Spain She said that when she was sense that when it’s snowing, or versations with Guy, it was layed due to a nation-wide closer to the end of her stay, compared to the a freshman, she would get con- when it’s raining and if a student determined that the project backlog on construction mate- variant’s current hold on LA County, which doesn’t have an umbrella does made great sense for our stu- rials, as a result of the ongoing fused about the different times reached over 25,000 fatalities as of Aug. 19, have a jacket, whatever it is, for dents, so I included it in the COVID-19 pandemic. and locations of the bus system, according to the Los Angeles Times. them to be under a bus shelter, FY22 capital budget,” Carey said “Once the building materials so she would like to see a larg- “I’ve been hearing a lot of stories, even right outside Park.” via email. are received, the IC Maintenance er sign on the new bus shelter people I know who are vaccinated and still The average lowest tem- During its May meeting, the team will construct the shelter,” as well. got COVID-19 — I’m assuming from delta — so perature in Ithaca is 37 degrees Board of Trustees approved the Carey said via email. “Although that makes me a little more nervous,” she said. CONTACT SYD PIERRE and the average annual snow- recommended $198.4 million I cannot provide a firm estimat- [email protected] There were 78 students who arrived in fall is 65 inches, according to operating expense budget for the ed date of completion, we are CONTACT FRANKIE WALLS LA on Aug. 18 and were tested for COVID-19 [email protected] U.S. Climate Data. Inclement 2021–22 fiscal year. The board hoping to have the project upon arrival, Stephen Tropiano, professor and director of the JB Pendleton Center in LA, said. Out of the 78 students, 20 are recent VACCINE, PAGE 1 graduates of the college who had planned to study at the center in summer 2020, but were Newcomb said expulsion could be a pos- delayed by the pandemic and are now doing sible, but uncommon, outcome. one-credit internships, he said. Students who are fully vaccinated and Tropiano said his main concern in reopen- have submitted their vaccine card and con- ing the program was that students would be tinue to fill out the Daily Health Screening do able to stay safe and healthy. He said masks not need to participate in surveillance test- are required indoors, in alignment with the ing, but are required to wear masks indoors. policy at the college’s Ithaca campus. Students who are not fully vaccinated need to “I didn’t know how well it would work out, participate in weekly COVID-19 surveillance but it definitely was easier to do because a lot testing and are required to wear masks at all of time has gone by and students have been times indoors and outdoors when social dis- living with the pandemic for a while,” he said. tancing cannot be maintained. There are 36 students at the ICLC who will Newcomb said students who fail to com- be tested twice a week until September when ply with testing requirements, wearing a face the need for testing will be reassessed by the covering — whether vaccinated or not — or British government, Gould said. She said trav- any other health and safety guidelines may be eling to different countries at this time is very referred to the Office of Student Conduct. complex due to quarantine regulations. “In addition, if students are concerned Ithaca College students were required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 to return “We are limiting travel, both the travel that to campus for Fall 2021. Currently, 99% of all students are fully vaccinated. that a student who is not vaccinated is not ANA MANIACI MCGOUGH/THE ITHACAN we organize, as well as independent travel following safety precautions, they can submit that students do,” said Gould. “They are lim- the Community Agreement Reporting Form,” college] should provide it free of charge,” provide proof of vaccination or under- ited to keeping their travel to within England she said via email. Auyash said via email. go mandatory surveillance testing once for right now — just England, not the whole Freshman Lauren Sieber said she is ful- Faculty and staff at the college are not per week.The Pfizer vaccine was the first of the U.K.” ly vaccinated and feels safer knowing that required to be vaccinated. The college’s web- COVID-19 to be approved by the FDA on Junior Cali Trainor said she is current- the majority of the campus population site states that it strongly encourages faculty Aug. 23. Senior Sophie Denton said she thinks ly at the ICLC and said she is nervous but is vaccinated. and staff to be fully vaccinated. Swarts said faculty and staff should be required to get feels relatively safe because the program has “As long as they’re wearing a mask and 78% of faculty and staff are fully vaccinated as the COVID-19 vaccine. similar COVID-19 protocols in place as the keeping a distance and they’re not having of Aug. 24. He said the college has received “A friend of mine recently had a class Ithaca campus did last semester, with plans for any symptoms, I don’t mind it,” Sieber said. feedback from families regarding the lack of a canceled today because the professor had limited class sizes, social distancing, testing Stewart Auyash, associate professor in the vaccine mandate for faculty and staff. COVID,” Denton said. “So I just think that if and quarantining. Department of Health Promotion and Physi- “We continue to monitor the situation it’s required for us, it should be required for “I actually got my third vaccine dose the cal Education, said he is a proponent of the and take under consideration potential vacci- the professors as well.” day before coming here, it had just been vaccine mandate for students, but noted that nation requirements that may happen in the According to the college’s COVID-19 dash- approved, and I just wanted to have every there are inequities surrounding the distribu- future,” Swarts said via email. board, as of Aug. 25, there is one off-campus protection possible,” Trainor said. tion of the vaccine. An Aug. 23 Intercom post stated that ​​ student case and two total employee cases. “If some students do not have access to all college employees working on campus the vaccine for whatever reason, I think [the during the fall semester are required to CONTACT SYD PIERRE CONTACT JILLIAN BLEIER [email protected] [email protected] 6 | NEWS THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 2021 COLLEGE BRIEFS

Ithaca College OT and PT clinic Shoppers are limited to one bag of food per open to requests for semester visit, but can visit as often as they need to in order The Ithaca College Occupational Therapy to provide for their needs. Shoppers should bring (OT)/Physical Therapy (PT) Clinic is now tak- their own reusable grocery bag because limited ing requests for OT and PT services. plastic bags are available. Those who are interested and would like The pantry will remain open as long as volun- to be put on the waitlist for scheduling, please teers are able to help during the scheduled open contact the clinic at [email protected] for a times. Faculty, staff and students are invited to screening form. volunteer by signing up online. The clinic hours – which are subject to Volunteers must be vaccinated against change – are: 10 a.m.–12 p.m. for physi- COVID-19 because of the small space and cal therapy and 2:30–6 p.m. for pediatric close proximity that they will have with those occupational therapy on Mondays. The clin- using the space. ic is open 9:30–11 a.m. for occupational The food pantry is also accepting donations of therapy, 10 a.m.–noon for physical therapy, non-perishable items. Donations that are clean, 1–3 p.m. for physical therapy and unopened and unexpired can be left at the 4–5 p.m. for occupational therapy on Tues- Information Desk. days. It runs 9–10:30 a.m. for occupational therapy, 10 a.m.– noon, 1–3 p.m. and 5–7 Full-time faculty propose ideas for aca- p.m. for physical therapy on Wednesdays. The demic grants and funds clinic is open 9–10:30 a.m. for occupation- Proposals are due by noon Sept. 15 al therapy, 10 a.m.–noon and 1–5 p.m. for for the Instructional Development Fund. physical therapy on Thursdays. Additionally, The fund encourages faculty members to it is open 4–5:30 p.m. for pediatric physical respond to a variety of academic needs therapy for only Block 2 and 4–5:30 p.m. for and grants are available to all continuing Students slide into start of fall semester occupational therapy on Thursdays. The clin- full-time faculty. Freshman Holly Geyer slides down an obstacle course at Fall Fest on Aug. 21. As part ic runs 10 a.m.–noon for physical therapy Funds can be put toward updating of Fall Welcome and freshman orientation, which was hosted by the Office of New on Fridays. teaching skills, cultivating expertise, develop- Student and Transition Programs, Fall Fest was held in the Athletics and Events Center. ing materials and resources and increasing ALYSSA BEEBE/THE ITHACAN Tutoring services to be renamed diversity in curriculums. and reconfigured immediately Effective immediately, Tutoring Services will Title IX office needs volunteers to either provide proof of vaccination or undergo Intended for those who are just at the be renamed Tutoring and Academic Enrichment for advisers or board members mandatory surveillance testing once per week in beginning stages of study abroad planning, they Services (TAES). TAES will continue to offer The Title IX office is seeking volunteers to order to access campus, regardless of frequency. will discuss how to best plan for study abroad, Learning Coach support for students who need serve as college trained advisers or board mem- Employees who are unvaccinated or have not explain key terminology and types of programs tutoring in first and second year prerequisites to bers for cases of sexual misconduct on campus. submitted vaccine documentation to the Office available, talk about what to consider when majors and select high needs courses. College trained advisers are part of a pool of Human Resources must complete this testing choosing a program and how to plan for the fi- The new office configuration will also include of college employees made available, through at the Cayuga Health System test site located at nancial side of students’ study abroad experience. the Peer Success Coaching program, Tau Sigma the Title IX office, to complainants and respon- the Shops at Ithaca Mall. Employees who want A study abroad adviser will hold open office Honor Society, and other academic and life skills dents as they go through the investigative and to request an exemption due to medical reasons hours Sept. 23 and 28 over Zoom for students to resources to support persistence in college. student conduct processes. or sincerely held religious beliefs should contact ask study-abroad related questions. Board members will be called upon for their HR Business Partner. Food pantry seeks new helpers conduct review boards to review all evidence Sociology department to offer and donations for fall semester collected during an investigation and present- Study abroad office to provide special topics course on policy The on-campus food pantry, located in the ed by complainants and respondents during advising sessions for students The sociology department will offer a special DeMotte room in the Campus Center, is available the hearing and present a finding based on The Department of International Programs topics course focused on U.S policy, social policy to faculty, staff and students. The pantry is open the evidence. and Extended Studies is offering study abroad and social justice. from 12:15 to 2 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays Comprehensive training will be offered vir- information sessions and drop-in advising The course is offered from 4:00 to 5:15 and from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays. tually. The online training will be completed, sessions for students. on Tuesdays and Thursdays in Friends Hall The on-campus food pantry is a permanent independently, by Sept. 20 to be followed by The department will be holding in-person in Room 306. location on campus which stores food and gro- a Skill Building Workshop Sept. 22 and Mock and online information sessions about the Ithaca cery items, personal care products, household Conduct Review Board Sept. 23, with staff from College London Center, study abroad basics and College will resume partnership paper products, dairy products, frozen foods and Title IX, Student Conduct and Community Stan- study abroad drop-in advising sessions. with Longview for fall semester some fresh produce. dards, the Office of the College Counsel and the The sessions will discuss applying for pro- The partnership between Ithaca College All members of the campus community Tompkins County Advocacy Center. grams, housing, academics, internships and and Longview promotes intergenerational liv- can utilize the pantry by stopping by during planning study abroad semesters. ing and learning. The partnership will resume open hours. Shoppers need to bring their College employees to be tested The information sessions about study abroad for Fall 2021, after being put on hold due college ID with them. They will be asked to or fully vaccinated for COVID-19 basics will provide a comprehensive overview to COVID-19. Guidelines have been implement- check in once they arrive and then will be All Ithaca College employees working on cam- of all of the study abroad possibilities available ed to promote the safety and wellness for all. able to shop. pus during the upcoming semester are required to students. Longview visitors must be vaccinated. OPINION THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 2021 7

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EDITORIALS Campus community Open president search should be fully vaccinated crucial for transparency

or the fall semester, Ithaca Col- when those around them will not be wearing t the end of August, Ithaca Col- for the college will heal the community. lege has chosen to not implement one. The same expectation should be put on lege President Shirley M. Collado will History will continue to repeat itself if the the majority of the COVID-19 regu- faculty and staff. be stepping down as president and board of trustees and the administration re- lationsF that were in place during the previous In the few instances where students have A assuming the role of advisor to the fuse to acknowledge the extent of the damage year. In closed spaces, unless alone or eating, submitted false information about their vacci- interim president and the Ithaca College that needs repair. masks are required. Even with this bit of nor- nation cards, the risk this places on the whole Board of Trustees. Last academic year, tensions between the malcy, the delta variant remains a concern for community — on campus and in the surround- In its message to the campus community, SLT and members of the campus community the Ithaca community as positive cases contin- ing area — is enraging. This puts the stability the board of trustees said it would take the ac- ran high. Holding an open and transparent ue to go up. of the entire campus and the health of every ademic year to decide the best path for finding search can serve as a start to repairing this Each student, staff and faculty member at individual on the line. It is selfish to refuse to a new president. For the sake of the college fraught relationship. the college has a responsibility, not just to get vaccinated or to attempt to falsify a vacci- community’s strained relationship with the Following former president Tom Rochon’s themselves but to the rest of the community, nation card. This is not about one individual, administration and the board of trustees, it is resignation, the college announced the mem- to get vaccinated. Although students are re- this is about every member of the college. necessary that the search for the next presi- bers for the search committee and began an quired to be vaccinated, it remains optional Unless there are specific instances of medi- dent of the college be transparent. open search for its new president. for faculty and staff. Unlike the students, fac- cal and religious exceptions, every single per- An open search allows the faculty, stu- Not long after, it went back on its promise ulty and staff are allowed on campus without son should be vaccinated. While most people dents, staff and alumni to have an opinion on and the search was closed. If the search for the requirement of getting the vaccine, but are vaccinated and may experience minor who their next president will be. The candi- Collado had been open, the campus commu- must show proof of a negative COVID-19 symptoms, the increase and spread of cases dates are reviewed and evaluated publicly — nity would have been made aware of Collado’s test. This double standard is a risk for the may force the whole community to go back to they travel to campus and present their vision personal and professional history. entire campus. hybrid mode and, in the worst-case scenario, to the college community. If the board chooses to keep the search For the sake of the entire community, it go back to remote learning. As a community, Allowing students and faculty to make their closed it will only further alienate the entire- is unrealistic to trust that each unvaccinated we must assume responsibility for ourselves own educated decisions on the next president ty of the administration from the rest of the student will adhere to wearing masks outside and each other and get vaccinated. based on their previous endeavors and goals college community.

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GUEST COMMENTARY Sophomore excited for first year on campus

BY OLIVIA CELENZA Editor’s Note: This is a guest com- I had so tirelessly strived for was mentary. The opinions expressed in viciously taken from my grasp and this piece do not necessarily reflect I was forced to make do with the the views of the editorial board. shattered remains. “When you get to college...” is a Due to family circumstances, I sentiment that has constantly bom- found myself spending the entirety barded my mind at every waking of my freshman year exploring the moment of my life. It eerily reared college from the comfort of my own its ugly head until I found this home, surrounded by the same sev- once faraway fantasy I had always en people I had already spent the dreamed about, abruptly becoming previous year quarantining with ... I my not-so-distant reality as every continually lost the ability to func- seemingly insignificant moment tion in a classroom environment, I of my academic career reached its saw a drastic change in my ability pinnacle. This is it — the moment I to focus and I never had a proper had continuously strived for, where way to engage with my peers. To all my blood, sweat and tears could make matters worse, as other cur- finally amount to something greater rent sophomores began arriving on than myself. Where I can begin to campus for the first time during the make a name for myself as I navigate spring semester, I felt as if I was be- the endless twists and turns of col- ing left behind. How would I ever lege life and take my first hesitant catch up? What more would I have steps into the real world. to do in order to achieve my goals? But, what happens when I can’t? And what exactly did that mean for Sophomore Olivia Celenza reflects on her experience transitioning from remote classes to in-person class When the world came to a complete my future? for the first time. She remained optimistic through remote learning and is estatic to be on campus. standstill, where we — as a global However, as an unwavering ELEANOR KAY/THE ITHACAN community — could not move past a optimist who refuses to allow the seemingly unending, terrorizing un- insufferable weight of the world like IC show choir and IC Mixed, I’m actually here and am experienc- love over a computer screen. Yet, known and could not see any light to deter her spirit, I made the best and it allowed me to continue ing a college lifestyle for the very there is something beautiful about in the darkness that consumed our out of the unfortunate circum- pursuing my passions, even if it hap- first time, everything feels surreal all the cluttered chaos. I see great world with endless madness? Before stances. I found myself connecting pened to be through a grainy Zoom and overwhelming in the best way potential for this year and cannot my very eyes, I watched my fresh- with everyone and anyone who screen. There, I was able to foster an possible. I haphazardly stumble my wait to properly experience that man year fade into a long-forgotten happened to have “IC” in their In- Ithaca community of my own and way around campus ... and I’m al- greatness in real life! memory as it became overshadowed stagram bio and joining clubs and excel in a way I never thought pos- ways taken aback by the beautiful, by the plight of the pandemic. What organizations that interested me sible while being at home. Now that friendly faces I’ve come to know and CONTACT OLIVIA CELENZA [email protected]

GUEST COMMENTARY SGC President welcomes back campus community

BY DEONTAE GUY to revive our campus as a community of Editor’s Note: This is a guest commen- wonderful individuals who long to belong tary. The opinions expressed in this piece again. do not necessarily reflect the views of the This, as we are all aware, will not be an editorial board. easy task. Welcome Back, Ithaca College! The Stu- Luckily, our executive board is com- dent Governance Council (SGC) is thrilled posed of some incredibly intelligent and to see our campus return to its vibrant na- tenacious individuals who have the best ture, filled with smiling students, faculty interests of IC in their hearts and I’m and staff. incredibly happy with the direction we’re The SGC is filled with excitement look- headed. ing at the academic year ahead of us — a As a team, we’ve come into this academ- time to re-write the “norm,” enhance the ic year prepared to make the best decisions student experience and foster a sense of for our student body — and that means all community more true than ever. The SGC our students. We want to hear from all of you is the sole student-governing body for regarding what you wish to change at Ithaca Ithaca College. College. We are made up of eager students who While we can’t promise everything will Junior Deontae Guy, president of the Student Governance Council (SGC), writes want to make IC the best place it can change, or that it will change quickly, we about his goals to revive the campus community for the upcoming academic year. possibly be. can at least promise a listening ear and a COURTESY OF DEONTAE GUY We have an executive board — which flame that won’t die when we’re standing many of you voted for last semester — and a up for our students and what would make the relationships built at Ithaca College but SGC is ready and committed to bringing handful of senators (who are also voted in) IC a better place for them. between students and those who govern trust back to our campus. to represent different groups on campus. Our executive board has spent much of our institution. Clear communication Trust, communication and transparency We meet regularly from 7 to 9 p.m. on our summer crafting a strategy for achieving leads to a sense of trust built by all parties are going to be key to reviving our campus. Monday nights in the Taughannock Falls our goal of revival. involved, which is another cornerstone we In the meantime, we’d love to hear room on the third floor of the Campus One of the ways we aim to accomplish are aiming to achieve through this academic from you. Feel free to reach out to us at Center. this is through clear, concise and transpar- year. [email protected] or stop by our meetings, We also have an office in the Student ent communication with our student body We all know these past 18 months have starting at 7 p.m. August 30 in the Taughan- Activities Center, which is also found on the and our Senior Leadership Team. been brutal for many of us as we try to nock Falls Room in the Campus Center. third floor of the Campus Center. Communication is the foundation of navigate a sea of endless changes. The current SGC executive board, of every relationship in our lives and we felt We know trust can be a challenging thing CONTACT DEONTAE GUY which I serve as president, campaigned it is even more necessary when discussing to foster when so much change is upon us, [email protected] THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 2021 OPINION | 9

FACULTY COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (FCEC) RESPONSE TO COLLADO’S DEPARTURE Faculty Council responds to Collado resigning

We write to you as members students, faculty and staff have new of the Faculty Council Executive opportunities to thrive at our pri- Committee and while we do not marily white institution. claim to speak for all faculty, our At the start of her tenure, Pres- supervision over the general affairs ident Collado was transparent of faculty affords us a privileged about the college’s finances — perspective on President Shirley issues that she inherited upon Collado’s forthcoming departure her arrival — and she engaged from Ithaca College. As the first faculty, students and staff in a dy- Dominican American to be named namic process for developing a president of a four-year college bold strategic plan so that Ithaca in the U.S. and only the second College would thrive “forever.” female president at Ithaca College, She brought the BOLD Women’s Leadership Network to Ithaca Col- lege and with it, a BOLD Scholar’s program that is now into its fifth cohort. She helped realize our We must, in good faith, institution’s new physician assis- tant program that has once again take actions to heal our embedded our institution in community from the Downtown Ithaca, better prepared for forging community partner- exhaustion and isolation ships and serving the public good. we have faced. She was an accessible and available leader who brought –Faculty Council Executive warmth and collegiality to campus. Commitee She will be missed. We wish her The Faculty Council Executive Committee responds to President Shirley M. Collado’s resignation. The committee states that it trusts the Ithaca College Board of Trustees with the upcoming presidential search. much success in her new position at FILE PHOTO/THE ITHACAN College Track. The 2020-2021 AY [academic year] was painful and devastat- It is no longer sufficient to collegiality and, perhaps most crit- few years and we are excited at the ing in unprecedented ways. We criticize a course of action. We ically, increasing our awareness of prospect of our continued collab- President Collado leaves our insti- have been tested in ways we had must, in good faith, take actions and responsibility for the reputa- oration. We are confident in the tution having championed values not anticipated, at a time when it to heal our community from the tion of our college. Board of Trustees to advance can- of diversity, equity and inclusion. was difficult to come together as exhaustion and isolation we have We are grateful that Provost and didates for a future presidential Our administration and our Board a community. We are, undeniably, faced. We must lift one anoth- Executive Vice President La Jerne search. The Faculty Council looks of Trustees is more representa- at a critical juncture for Ithaca er up and embrace our differ- Terry Cornish will be stepping into forward to participating in the tive of our society thanks to her College, regardless of whether ences. Faculty, in particular, are the role of interim president. The presidential search and to the leadership and our Black, Indig- one supports or doesn’t support in a position to lead by exam- Faculty Council has worked closely opportunity, in reflection, that enous, People of Color (BIPOC) the administration. ple by fostering generosity and with Provost Cornish for the past such a process will engender.

OPEN THE BOOKS COALITION STATEMENT IN RESPONSE TO PRESIDENT SHIRLEY DEPARTURE Open the Books response to Collado stepping down

We at Open The Books have many Community is not a buzzword or plat- complicated feelings about President Col- itude to us — a commitment to the lado stepping down. We are aware that the community must be demonstrated through problems at Ithaca College did not come action. However, we also see this as a nor leave with President Collado, however, potential opportunity for the adminis- many feel like our school and community tration and the Board of Trustees to truly have been treated as mere collateral damage begin considering the input of the entire on a quest for profit. Ithaca College community in their decisions Now we are left to suffer the conse- including students, alumni, faculty and staff. quences while she gets to further her career We hope that the college will seize this The Open the Books coalition is made up of students, faculty, staff and alumni who and avert any kind of responsibility for the opportunity to embody a few of the princi- are calling for financial transparency from the administration and Board of Trustees. harm done. ples that are constantly touted as central to ASH BAILOT/THE ITHACAN Evidently, our coalition and its this institution: shared governance, trans- supporters use and understand the word parency, inclusivity and collaboration. part of an academic environment that tru- search for our next presidential candidate “community” in a vastly different way The people of Ithaca College deserve ly serves everyone, not just the higher-ups. be an open one. No more closed doors and than those in power at this institution do. a role in selecting our leaders and to be Therefore, we are demanding that the no more smoke screens.

CORRECTIONS LIFE & CULTURE 10 THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 2021

The annual Downtown Summer Concert Series returns to Ithaca Community celebrates the return of live music on The Commons.

Tompkins County-based band Plastic Nebraska plays for a crowd of approximately 250 people Aug. 12 at the Bernie Milton Pavilion on The Commons. The Downtown Summer Concert Series, which began July 8 and will conclude Sept. 9, will feature a total of 10 different local artists. The downtown concert series performances take place weekly on Thursdays. ELEANOR KAY/THE ITHACAN

BY EVA SALZMAN to highlight local artists. “We understood that they also took a hit,” Underneath a pink and orange stained sky, Wilber said. “No one was able to perform the the sound of laughter echoes through The previous year and they lost a lot of paid gigs, Commons, all the way up to the Bernie Milton so we wanted to help support them.” Pavilion. Elderly couples recount their youth The Downtown Summer Concert Series while children joyfully run and play, all to the marked the first in-person community re- soundtrack of live outdoor music. union, but performances at other venues, like Every Thursday night from July 8 to the Sugar Hollow Music Festival at Hopshire Sept. 9, the old bohemian souls, the hip, Farm & Brewery and Firelight Live at Firelight teenage youth and carefree children of Ithaca Camps are scheduled to take place in August come together to share a night of music, danc- and September. ing and fun. The CFCU Downtown Summer The band Gunpoets has performed at the Concert series has returned to the Bernie concert series many times before and will be Milton Pavilion for weekly performances, in returning to perform Sept. 9. Frontman Daniel Harry Nichols, bassist and vocalist for local band Noon Fifteen performs Aug. 19 at the Bernie person. While Fall Creek Brass Band had a Lisbe said that the series provides support for Milton Pavillion on The Commons as a part of the Downtown Summer Concert Series. performance on The Commons for “Make Mu- ELEANOR KAY/THE ITHACAN the local music scene. sic Day” on June 21, the concert series set the “We’ve been playing for over a decade and be able to put together an in-person concert creative juices flow and try different camera tone for other live performances this summer. it has never once disappointed,” Lisbe said. series or if it would have to hold it virtually angles. So that makes it a lot more fun as well.” The series has featured several local artists like “The support that the music scene gets from like in 2020. However, as restrictions were lift- Wilber said the concert series has some- Noon Fifteen, Fall Creek Brass Band, Plastic both local businesses and the community as ed, they found a solution. thing for everyone, offering an array of Nebraska, Empire Kings and Gunpoets, which a whole means so much to artists like us. It “When we are trying to figure out whether different activities along with watching the play a range of different music genres, from really makes all the difference.” to go live or virtual or a combination of the performances. There is a beer garden for alternative reggae to funk-blues to rock. Before the majority of Ithaca was vaccinated, two, we decided to go with a combination,” adults over the age of 21, cornhole games and Darlene Wilber, the Downtown Ithaca’s the COVID-19 pandemic sucked the life out of Wilber said. “We do have the live shows at the a balloon animal artist for children who attend communications and grants development di- the community. The vital events that tied its Bernie Milton every Thursday, but we also the performances. rector, said the performances usually feature people together were now a health hazard. record them through Park Productions. So “It’s like a nice community party,” Wilber artists from all over the country. This year, One of Ithaca’s most popular fall events –– people can catch the show if they can’t attend said. “We were separated, and in isolation for Wilber said the organizers of the series wanted Apple Harvest Festival, or Apple Fest –– was on the Thursday shows.” so long, to be able to bring the community shrunk down to a smaller Junior Michael Brindisi is working for back together, and to celebrate local music … event called Apple Festive. Park Productions to record the concert series. it’s definitely a really great year for this.” Although this fall, Apple Fest Brindisi and the rest of the production team Tompkins County-based band Plastic may return, the occurrence that record the performances attend each Nebraska performed at the concert series of Ithaca’s annual fall events Thursday night show to record the bands live. Aug. 12. Though the band has been perform- is up in the air because of He said that the concert series organizers are ing in Ithaca for a while now, drummer Brian Tompkins County’s increas- great to work with. Dulda said that this was the band’s first live ing rate of delta variant “Everybody’s taking it very seriously, but at performance since July 2019. transmission. Most recently, the same time, it’s a really fun atmosphere,” “We’ve performed in Ithaca for years, at a community favorite event, Brindisi said. “It’s been a great experience, every venue and festival in the area,” Dulda Porchfest, the annual music [they’re] very passionate about the locals and said via email. “But this was our first [live per- festival on the porches of the music scene, which is always great.” formance] since July of 2019! It was wonderful the Fall Creek & Northside Brindisi also said that filming live perfor- to perform for a crown again.” neighborhoods of Ithaca was mances gives the students in Park Productions Dulda said the band was unsure what its canceled Aug. 19. the freedom to get creative with their shots first performance back would be like, but was Wilber said the planning and that the performing artists often use the pleased with the turnout the set received. process for this summer’s footage that the production crew captures for “We didn’t know what to expect, especially concert series was much promotional material. with the forecast, but we were pleasantly sur- more complicated than in “A lot of the bands are just super psyched prised with the turnout,” Dulda said via email. previous years. Her team to be performing again,” Brindisi said. “But “And it was a HOT day. I feel like we fed off the had to adapt the concert for- also … getting footage, as [high] quality as energy of the crowd, and that is always nice.” Phil Shay, drummer and vocalist for the band Noon Fifteen, plays mat as the state guidelines Park Production supplies ... is hard to come Aug. 19 for a crowd of approximately 200 on The Commons. changed. Wilber said that her by. So a lot of them are just super psyched ... CONTACT EVA SALZMAN ELEANOR KAY/THE ITHACAN team was not sure if it would all parties involved, really allow us to let our [email protected] THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 2021 REVIEWS | 11

SUMMER RELEASES REVIEWED

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“Black Widow” “Luca”

BY AVERY ALEXANDER person longs to live with humans and BY SYDNEY BRUMFIELD fast-paced, keeping viewers entranced in goes on a journey of self-discovery. Natasha’ s fight for vengeance. Pixar films like “Toy Story,” “Finding However, the characters are so engag- With witty dialogue, captivating Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh) and Nemo” and “Monsters Inc.” have a spe- ing and the setting so enchanting that visuals and intense action sequences, Alexei, or the Red Guardian (David cial place in the hearts of millions. This those similarities are charming, rather “Black Widow” is the closest thing to an Harbour), steal the show as two iconic reputation left Pixar’s latest heartwarmer, than repetitive. The tritagonists Giulia, origin story the hero has received. After anti-heroes. Both actors find moments “Luca,” with some big shoes to fill. Alberto and Luca bring a lovely dynamic years of Natasha being an oversexualized, to express their characters’ tender- “Luca” provides all of the tear-jerking to the film. They fight for each other and one-dimensional character throughout ness, while later being able to deliver whimsy that is synonymous with Pixar stand together in a way that will make the Marvel Cinematic Universe film se- electrifying one-liners in fight sequences. while also maintaining a refreshing sense anyone smile. ries, director Cate Shortland transforms Both actors are the backbone of the of individuality. Much of the movie’s The Italian culture that is presented her into the fully-formed, badass woman film’s self-aware humor because they are distinctiveness comes from its animation throughout the film practically leaps off that fans know and love from the comics. walking contradictions that put viewers style — “Luca” is visually unlike any other the screen. It’s enough to make audi- While on the run from the U.S. gov- in stitches. They share an outward dis- Pixar film. This is all thanks to director ences nostalgic for the postwar Italian ernment, Natasha Romanoff, or Black dain for superheroes, but both maintain Enrico Casarosa who first dipped his toes seaside, even if they have never been Widow (Scarlett Johansson), is forced to a childlike glee when offered the chance into Disney with his critically acclaimed to Italy. confront her past in order to take down to do elaborate stunts in battle. Pixar short “La Luna.” The Red Room, a heinous organization The plot has notable similarities to that abducts young girls and trains them CONTACT SYDNEY BRUMFIELD the classic “The Little Mermaid” — a fish CONTACT AVERY ALEXANDER to become assassins. “Black Widow” is [email protected] [email protected]

“Happier Than Ever” “SOUR”

BY KHAMI AUERBACH theme with the track, “my future.” BY EMMA KERSTING to tremendous popularity on the infamous Listeners also hear Eilish criticize the social media app TikTok. Billie Eilish’s long-awaited album, male gaze that has heavily impacted her en- Released May 21, Olivia Rodrigo’s Several TikTok trends emerged when “Happier Than Ever,” is a step up from trance into adulthood on tracks like, “Not debut studio album, “SOUR,” has taken the single, “drivers license,” debuted in what listeners have heard from the young My Responsibility” and “OverHeated.” She the nation by storm. January, followed by another wave of artist before. As Eilish moves away from continues to express her bewilderment Her immensely popular breakout singles trends proceeding the album’s release the dark, gritty sound that her preceding about misogynistic remarks that she has are all about heartbreak — “driver’s license” in May. album, “WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, received in the tear-jerking, “Male Fantasy” is a tragic break up ballad set to the sounds “SOUR” is an album that wonderfully WHERE DO WE GO?,” was known for, she re- and the chorus-filled “GOLDWING.” of car beeps and soft piano, “good 4 u” is encapsulates the highs and lows of teenage introduces her audience to a stripped, softer While most of the tracks on the al- a pop-punk inspired call-out to Rodrigo’s life; breakups, toxic relationships and feel- style — more similar to her debut EP, “dont bum sound lighthearted, they carry a ex and “deja vu” is a breathy, stripped ing like an outsider. smile at me” — but with a mature twist. much heavier, sophisticated context when indie-pop track detailing memories from Rodrigo uses elements of alternative The sophomore album features vulner- listened to more closely. Displaying her past relationship. rock and pop-punk in her more upbeat able, ballad-like songs that reflect the ups immense growth in both ability and emo- Although many of the songs do fo- songs, while her more sorrowful, ballad- and downs of early womanhood in which tional intelligence, it is clear this album is cus on relationships, other tracks like ry songs follow a slower, soft pop style, Eilish shares her feelings about her growth only the beginning of the young musician’s “brutal” and “jealousy, jealousy” capture using acoustic instruments like guitars both as an artist and as a woman. She leads career and legacy. the ever-changing emotions that accom- and piano. into the album with the pulsating first track, pany teen angst and lacking a sense of “Getting Older” and further builds on this CONTACT KHAMI AUERBACH belonging. The album’s promotional singles CONTACT EMMA KERSTING [email protected] found their target audience while growing [email protected] 12 | LIFE & CULTURE THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 2021 IC student works on the set of “A Quiet Place II” Ithaca College Park School senior people from “A Quiet Place Part II,” Olivia D’Amato spent summer 2019 at the set of Akron [New York] in my working as a production assistant on hometown. ... I went with him ... the set of “A Quiet Place Part II.” The and we walked up to the first assis- movie was set to premiere in March tant director ... I said, “Hi, I’m Olivia 2020, but because of the COVID-19 D’Amato ... I do film for my major. pandemic’s impact on the film indus- This is just such an honor to be able try, D’Amato had to keep her work a to meet you.” He said, “What are you secret for two years. doing with this guy?” I said, “Well, I Managing Editor Frankie Walls have an internship with him.” He said, spoke to D’Amato about her ex- “Well, would you rather have a job?” perience on set following the new I said, “Absolutely.” He said they movie’s release. needed production assistants to help out onset for “A Quiet Place [II]” ... I This interview has been edited for think I blacked out for a second. He length and clarity. was like … “Here’s my phone num- ber. Shoot me a text … I got on the set Frankie Walls: So you had the next week. opportunity to work on “A Quiet Place Part II.” Do you want to talk about how FW: While you were working on you got that opportunity and where it set, what was your favorite part about came from? being a PA? Olivia D’Amato: On my tour OD: Probably just the ability to be at Ithaca, my first tour ever … I ran able to climb the ladder of everything. In summer 2019 ,senior Olivia D’Amato worked as a production assistant on the set of “A Quiet Place Part II.” into this guy I used to know … and When I first started, I began at the After being delayed for over a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the film was released in May 2021. he said, “Hey, what are you doing furthest end of the set way, way down COURTESY OF OLIVIA D’AMATO here? Are you interested in film at doing a lock-up where I couldn’t even all?” I said, “Yeah, that’s actually see any of the action, but I worked as to keep it hush hush? When you were difficult, having met him and not capable of. … My favorite moment going to be my major.” So he was hard as possible to be available when on set filming, no one really knew being able to tell my family that I was when he said, “Hey, I have a like, “Well, if you get to the point a hand was needed. Whether it was what was happening, and all the way met him. lock-up for you.” ... So he puts me you ever would like an internship, running food, or assisting with char- up until now ... it’s been like two years behind this building. ... It turns out, just let me know.” He worked at acters … by the … last week I was in the making. FW: Do you have a favorite part of John’s [Krasinski] trailer was right Channel Seven News. So that next on set I was actually working as a OD: It was pretty difficult… I felt being on set? behind this sheet that was there. And summer, I took him up on the stand-in. … There’s a scene where like if I even said anything,they would OD: I think my favorite day was that’s where John walked in and out opportunity to go work for them. I there are these two teenagers under ask, “Oh, can you tell us a little bit probably like the third or fourth day of every time he went through for the got this internship and I was working a table and they’re calling their mom about it? What was happening? Is when I was on set ... one of the pro- scene. ... I was standing back there, there for a couple of weeks … There in the bar. I ended up standing in for John [Krasinski] alive? Or is he ducers — his name’s Andrew Sitter and ... somebody said, “Hey, how’s it was one day that I couldn’t make it at them ... because they forgot to hire a not?” ... Even my family was asking — he was ... in charge of all the PAs. going?” I turned around, and it was the time that I was supposed to and stand-in. I ended up right on set with me all these questions … I wasn’t He was the one moving me up from John [Krasinski.] … later that day, I ran into this guy John Krasinski. even allowed to say if [Krasinski] different positions, closer and closer CONTACT FRANKIE WALLS who was going to interview the FW: How hard has it been for you was on set at all. So that was pretty to set once he found out what I was [email protected]

Former IC students host showcase for musicians

BY ELIJAH DE CASTRO in the area.” On July 16, at the State Theatre of Ithaca, After South Hill Entertainment signed the eight musicians performed to a nearly empty artists for the performance, Park Productions theater meant to hold 1,600. Ithaca College’s brought its setup to the State Theater. production company South Hill Entertain- “We had a bunch of cameras set up,” ment put on “The Showcase at the State” with Smith said. “We had a bunch of lighting and help from Park Productions. in the State Theater ticket booths, we had “The Showcase at the State” was a the whole thing set up with these awesome broadcasted recording of three musical acts — backdrops with posters in there...They were Syracuse, New York based band Nonewfriends awesome, they knew all this stuff like the back of and solo artists Feyde and Chloe Bee. Although their hand.” they performed to a limited audience of 25, John Kearny ’20, an organizer of the show- Park Productions broadcasted the showcase case, said that while Tompkins County has a live at the State Theatre by Park Productions COVID-19 vaccination rate of nearly 70%, and posted on YouTube for others to see. there are still local and state guidelines that South Hill Entertainment, a production South Hill Entertainment had to follow be- company run by Ithaca College’s two-year-old cause of the rise of the Delta variant. In the MBA in Entertainment & Media Management State Theatre, Kearny had to work with an au- On July 16, Ithaca College alumni Jake Smith ‘20 and John Kearny ‘20 hosted “The Showcase at The program, signed the artists. In the first semes- dience cap of 25 people. State,” at the State Theatre, which featured performances from up-and-coming musicians. ter of the program, South Hill Entertainment “We had pretty strict COVID regulations to COURTESY OF ITHACA COLLEGE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS develops TV and entertainment ideas, while follow based on Ithaca and where they want- the second semester is based around mu- ed the numbers to be at,” Kearny said. “The Park Productions before, and sees the Park Natoli said that he would like to have the sic production. In January 2021, South Hill State was really really helpful in terms of kind Productions staffs’ knowledge around their State Theatre collaborate again with South Hill Entertainment signed the artists and by July, of laying that out for us and telling us where camera, lighting and stage equipment as a Entertainment and Park Productions. put on its first showcase. we could do stuff.” valuable asset to the State Theatre. “I’ve worked with Park Productions a lot,” Jake Smith ’20, came into play with his Rob Natoli, production manager of the “I love working with Park Productions,” Natoli said. “I still work with them every week marketing and events background. Smith said State Theatre, said that while the theater is not Natoli said. “We worked with Park Productions … we’ve got a really great relationship with that most of the leadup to the event was spent yet officially open, the showcase was a way to for the downtown concert series last year, we the Park School and I have no reason to not trying to figure out a schedule for the artists transition back to live events, which will begin are working with them in the outdoor live work with South Hill Entertainment — they to perform. Sept. 17. Throughout the pandemic, the State concert series this summer just to broadcast really held things together and we had a really “They all kind of had a similar vibe with the Theatre has held other events, like the CFCU to people who aren’t necessarily comfortable nice day.” music, so that worked out really well,” Smith Summer Concert Series, which occurred virtu- to come out to shows yet … I’m very familiar said. “We were hoping to have more, but a lot ally in September 2020. with the crew, they are very on top of things CONTACT ELIJAH DE CASTRO of the people we reached out to just weren’t Natoli said that he has collaborated with and they know their gear. ” [email protected] THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 2021 REVIEWS |13 QUICKIES Review: Band drops tragic album

ALBUM REVIEW: “PRESSURE MACHINE”

BY LAURA ILIOAEI lives in isolation — honing in on Known for their high-energy, themes of Nephi’s opioid crisis, pop-rock sound on songs like homophobia and suicide. The “Mr. Brightside” and “Somebody “West Hills’” character sings of Told Me,” the band The Killers freedom “in the west hills,” but take a darker turn on their there will never be freedom for latest release, “Pressure Ma- her — neither in a jail cell, nor chine.” A semi-autobiographical in her own home nor at the concept album, lead vocalist bottom of a bottle of “hillbilly COURTESY OF RCA RECORDS Brandon Flowers based the heroin pills.” “Terrible Thing” album off of his small childhood reveals the suffocation of “SIERRA NIGHTS (FEAT RYANBEATTY)” hometown of Nephi, Utah. ​ suffering inescapably in silence. Kevin Abstract/Ryan Beatty, RCA Records ”Pressure Machine” is a The lyrical imagery in this song “SIERRA NIGHTS” features the artist’s mournful series of accounts of is one of the most potent in the intentionally autotuned vocals fading a dead-end, broken America entire album. It shows how a in and out in between rewinding sound effects, all over a calming beat. through the lens of a corrupted young, closeted gay man must While consistent, Abstract’s style small town and its happenings. battle the suicidal ideation that feels stagnant. Don’t be fooled by the faux swirls in his mind as he repeats, idealisms of community close- “I’m in my bedroom on the ness and preaching of contorted verge of a terrible thing.” The Killers’ latest release is a reminder that not everyone can Christian values that the town Both tracks ache with shine, but that they can still be a symbol of artistry. tries to encapsulate. The peo- despair while their lyrics re- COURTESY OF ISLAND RECORDS ple in it are imploding and can’t verberate constantly with a even save themselves from their slow drum beat. Coupled with the lyrical content of the track. album overall felt like less of own anguish. It’s an album that the heavy lyrics and shocking “Quiet Town” details the story an album and more of a way people who have grown up in a realization of their dark, trag- of teen parents and their child for Flowers himself to get a small town and left when they ic themes, they are enough to getting hit by a train as they cathartic fix that had been grew up can relate to. leave a listener swimming in a lug their homes and grander decades overdue. This is one in- The ​somber ballads in sea of chills. dreams on their backs, while stance where knowing too much “Pressure Machine” are expo- The track “Quiet Town” fo- the younger members of the context may detract from the sitions of its themes, utilizing cuses on multiple characters, town battle its opioid crisis. The enjoyment of the work. COURTESY OF ISLAND RECORDS reverberation to aurally illus- rather than just one or two track’s crushing lyrics describe ​The album is consoling trate the pain of loneliness. tragic protagonists. Piano notes their graduation caps being in that there is beauty that “QUIET ON SET” Remi Wolf, Island Records Even the implied sheltered beat like raindrops in a backdrop replaced by gravestones and exists in tragedy. “Pressure nature of a place like Nephi of the small town’s depress- eulogies. There is hope by Machine” is an outlier relative “Quiet On Set” is more than a could not prevent the tragedy of ing downpour. The vocals too, the end of the song, but it is a to The Killers’s other work, but command of attention. It’s a bright, the ongoing opioid crisis from are achingly mournful, though conditional band-aid solution: “unusual” is not synonymous unapologetically loud slew of Gen-Z references all set to a techno synth diffusing into the town. The the dramatic sadness of the running away from the town. with “bad,” especially not here. line and an incredibly danceable beat. tracks, “West Hills” and “Terrible musical accompaniment is only Thematically, the album is CONTACT LAURA ILIOAEI Thing” detail their protagonists’ an enhancing backdrop for well-executed. However, the [email protected] Review: New action film features superb writing

MOVIE REVIEW: “Free Guy”

BY SYDNEY BRUMFIELD audience into Free City. With tight writing COURTESY OF UNIVERSAL MUSIC and stars of comedy like Taika Waititi and Lil Adding layered plotlines and a dash of Rel Howery, there exists a constant thread “VISITING HOURS” intellect to the action genre, “Free Guy” of humorous relief — both slapstick and Ed Sheeran, Universal Music breaks away from typical action movie character-driven — that keeps the heavier With the internet’s hatred for Sheeran, staples and may foreshadow a new era of moments from being overpowering. “Free Guy” depicts the connected this sappy track won’t win him action films to come. While being extremely entertaining nature of video gaming culture. forgiveness. It’s a classic Sheeran song COURTESY OF 20TH CENTURY STUDIOS — cringe-worthy and boring. Directed by Shawn Levy, “Free Guy” as a summer action flick, “Free Guy” also follows Guy, (Ryan Reynolds), who is strug- explores complex and relevant themes. genre. Mille is a programmer whose sole gling with succumbing to the tiresome Most prominently the villain Antwan reason for playing the game of Free City is day-to-day of life. Everything changes when (Taika Waititi), the arrogant CEO of the to find proof that Antwan stole her code he meets Millie (Jodie Comer) — a woman company that owns the game Free City, to create the game. Her goal and relation- he believes is his dream girl — who reveals fuels the struggle between creativity and ships with the other characters lead to her to Guy he is a non-playable character (NPC) capitalism. Antwan cares little about the feeling fully formed. Female characters can in the video game Free City. Free City is an quality or innovation of a product, but quickly fall to the objectification of the male online game where players wreak havoc on rather how it can make him money. Though gaze — especially when the action genre NPCs in the city to earn points and level up, he is a fictional character, Antwan serves as is so heavily male-dominated — but very similar to games like Grand Theft Auto. frightening symbolism for the possible dark Mille is depicted in the same light as her Being an extra in the background of the fate that faces those obsessed with wealth. male counterparts. missions of real players is all that Guy knows “Free Guy” has larger-than-life acting, Most importantly, “Free Guy” is one of until he breaks the algorithm. Guy defies his which is to be expected with the A-list the first films to demonstrate how gaming programming by choosing to be the main cast of talent. However, Joe Keery did can bring people together. Viewers are COURTESY OF MR. 305 RECORDS character of his story, leading to hectic the most with his screen time in the role taken into the gaming community through “I FEEL GOOD” out-of-this-world hijinks and possibly the of Keys. Even though Keys stays in the the excellent editing and directorial choic- Pitbull/Anthony Watts/DJWS, Mr. 305 end of Free City as he knows it. sphere of a supporting role, Keery man- es Levy uses. Cuts to professional gamers Records Guy’s fight against the coders and ages to give a mature and empathetic playing Free City highlight the nature of The Miami rapper’s lyrics are set to creators of Free City leads to exhilarating performance which shows that the length of a gaming to older viewers, who may not be a building dance beat that intensifies pursuits. In the virtual world, his pursu- performance doesn’t determine the quality. familiar with the world of video games. before its drop. Collaborating artist ers build pathways and structures leading The character of Millie is not hypersex- Anthony Watts’ passionate vocals CONTACT SYDNEY BRUMFIELD enhance the excitement of the verses. to stunts and special effects that suck the ualized, which is refreshing for the action [email protected] SPORTS 14 THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 2021 STUDENT ATHLETES CASH IN NEW LAWS PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PROFIT

Junior midfielder Amberly Christiansen prepares for the Ithaca College field hockey season during the team’s training camp this August. Christiansen is a Barstool Athlete, and she was told by Barstool that she was one of the first Division III athletes to apply for the program and to be accepted. Christiansen said plans to encourage other athletes to join and become Barstool Athlete. ANA MANIACI MCGOUGH/THE ITHACAN

BY CONNOR GLUNT definitely opened up so many doors, especially Christiansen. Christiansen, like Hutchinson, is their music and artwork.” When junior defensive back Daniel Hutchin- having the fan base and following that I have.” a Barstool Athlete. Christiansen said she reached Roberts emphasized that her priorities are son first heard about the passing of new name, So far, Hutchinson said he has multiple deals out in early July and was told she was one of ensuring that students have all the information image and likeness (NIL) laws in July of this year, in the works, but has agreements with four the first Division III athletes to apply and be they need in the new era of NIL. Hutchinson his reaction was short and simple. companies Hutchinson has received products accepted. She added that her love for the compa- reiterated Roberts’s comments and said if a stu- “Finally,” Hutchinson said. “It was finally time to use and promote and profits off other people ny and Portnoy helped make her decision easy. dent wants to profit off their NIL, they must be we could make some money and make some- purchasing products using his referral code. “I think they do great work with athletes careful about how they market themselves. thing happen off of our own names.” Another partnership Hutchinson agreed to and really take care of us,” Christiansen said. “With getting yourself out in the media a lot Until July 1, 2021, when the first round of shortly after the new NIL rules were announced “I read into [what Barstool does with athletes] more, you have to pay attention to what you new NCAA regulations and state laws went was to become a Barstool Athlete with Barstool and asked a few of my friends that play at Uni- are doing,” Hutchinson said. “So, I feel that into effect, student athletes were prohibited Sports. There are no direct monetary benefits versity of North Carolina who are from profiting off their NIL. If they did, of becoming a Barstool Athlete, but Barstool Barstool Athletes, and they were they would be subject to losing their athletic founder Dave Portnoy called Barstool Athletes actually in touch with Portnoy. I got eligibility. That meant no endorsement deals, a “marketing agency” and the perks of becom- my information from them.” selling memorabilia, local business partner- ing a Barstool Athlete are exposure on social The common theme in both ships or anything similar. The legal battle has media and company merchandise. of Christiansen’s and Hutchin- been occurring since late 2019 when Cali- Barstool is a company that mainly produc- son’s NIL agreements is that they fornia State Senator Nancy Skinner had her es digital content like podcasts, blogs and have reached out to companies legislation passed that would bar schools livestreams about sports and current events. and sought out opportunities. from reprimanding student athletes who benefit- The company has received a lot of publicity, Hutchinson said the best thing ted from their NIL starting in 2023. both positive and negative. On Dec. 17, 2020, that others interested in NIL deals The NCAA Board of Governors approved Portnoy and Barstool created the Barstool can do is find companies and in- an interim NIL policy June 30, 2021, which al- Fund, which supported 443 local business- troduce themselves. lowed student athletes to profit off their NIL. The es with the financial hardships that resulted The current interim NIL poli- policy also included rules regarding communi- from the COVID-19 pandemic. However, Port- cy applies to athletes in all three cation that must occur between student athletes noy and other Barstool employees have faced divisions of competition, but and their institutions, and restrictions on schools controversies in the past surrounding accusa- since New York does not have promoting an athlete’s business deals from tions of homophobia, racism and misogyny. NIL laws, Roberts said the college their NIL. As collegiate sports begin to wade into the will follow the lead of the NCAA, Once the clock struck midnight in early July, uncharted waters of athletes profiting from Division I and Division II insti- student athletes began to strike endorsement NIL, one concern is the lack of information tutions that are further ahead in deals and cash-in on the opportunities that were student athletes have regarding their new writing their NIL policies. Although waiting on the sidelines for them. For some stu- situation. Educating them about all facets of the college would be working dent athletes, like Hutchinson, their social media NIL agreements has been something Erienne off state NIL laws if there were accounts made them a quick target for endorse- Roberts, Associate Director of Athletics and laws already in place, Roberts Junior defensive back Daniel Hutchinson has used his social ment deals and business opportunities. Senior Woman Administrator, made a priority said she and other members of media follwing to gain name, image and likeness deals. Hutchinson went viral in 2019 after posting once the new NIL rules were put in place. the athletic department have been ANA MANIACI MCGOUGH/THE ITHACAN a video of his personalized handshake with his “I think the whole purpose of NIL was to working on a policy that would mother. Hutchinson’s Instagram account reached ensure that student athletes, in any capacity, benefit all students and is awaiting approximately 33,000 followers after the video, wouldn’t be exploited for their athletic abili- legal approval. as a student athlete, you need to be aware of which attracted companies to reach out to him. ties, and would be able to tap into their whole “I think initially, for a liberal arts school the things that you’re posting, saying, typing in In the past, he had to turn down deals offered self, market who they are as athletes and other like ourselves, we would be able to collabo- order to make your likeness positive and you to him. However, with the recent rule change, aspects in ventures that they might have,” rate and work with academic departments for don’t make any negative correlation with the col- he is able to take advantage of his own NIL. Roberts said. “My hope is that corporations, our students that do creative content, that are lege or university that you are at.” “Now with these new rules that have been and these organizations that student athletes entrepreneurs and small business owners,” Rob- passed, I’m reaching out to all of these compa- partner with, really understand that exploitation erts said. “We have those types of aspirations for nies saying ‘Hey look, I can make some money, can happen even if they’re getting paid.” our students that are musically and artistically I can promote a product, or I can give you guys Another Bomber who has begun to benefit inclined, being able to tap into their whole CONTACT CONNOR GLUNT a shoutout,’” Hutchinson said. “[Social media] off her NIL is junior field hockey player Amberly selves as athletes and artists. Being able to sell [email protected] 15 | SPORTS THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 2021 Men’s basketball guard plays for Team USA

BY TOMMY MUMAU of just Division III men’s basketball players, Sinon said that the teams This summer, Ithaca College senior they faced from Brazil were made Skylar Sinon, a captain of the men’s up of players ranging from high basketball team, took his talents to school-age to those who were in their Brazil with the USA Division III men’s mid-30s. Sinon said he took notice of basketball team. During his time in an increased level of physicality that is Brazil, he had the opportunity to present in the game in Brazil, but he represent his country while competing said he tried to maintain his approach against national talent. to competition. Sinon was asked to play for the “They don’t really call as many fouls, squad after his former coach, Sean they kind of let you play a little more,” Burton, recommended him. The Sinon said. “There are some of the guys guard competed with the team in a who are clearly older, but you just go three-game tournament from July out and play, regardless of how big they 12 to 21. Sinon said he was grateful look or how strong they look.” for the chance to travel to Brazil and While these variations in the game experience its culture while developing presented new challenges for the team, his basketball skills. Golembiowski said he was impressed Senior men’s baskeball player Skylar Sinon drives past a defender in a game with Team USA in Brazil. The “It was really honoring to be with how Sinon adapted to this new team captain has averaged 12.75 points per game over 50 career starts during his time at Ithaca College. able to play with that group of style of play. COURTESY OF SKYLAR SINON guys because all of them are really, “I thought he held his own really talented, great basketball players,” guarding bigger and really fast players,” Sinon said. “It was a cool experience Golembiowski said. the Liberty League’s cancellation The guard will look to carry Sinon said he believes he will being able to play with them and then Sinon was not phased by these of the 2020–21 winter season for the over the skills he learned during benefit from his time with Team play overseas and [in] different cities differences, making noise in Team college, the contest was Sinon’s first the tournament to this season on USA and that it will allow him to that [I had] never been to.” USA’s arrival to the tournament, in a game action since the Bombers’ loss South Hill. Senior Bombers teammate maintain his confidence on the court Head coach David Golembiowski 81-46 victory over Sorocaba. The guard to Swarthmore College in the second George Sikoryak III said he believes the moving forward. said he believes that Sinon and the played an integral role in the victory, round of the NCAA tournament experience will help elevate Sinon’s “Just being able to stay composed other members of the team will benefit leading the team by dropping 18 points. in 2020. Sinon said he was simply game when the squad returns to action in a place like that against a team from the experiences they gained, both Golembiowski said the team relied on happy to get back on the court and be this winter. I’ve never seen before,” Sinon said. on and off the court. Sinon to be a key contributor and that in a competitive environment. “Playing against a high level of “Especially with older guys, being “I think it was a great experience he made an impact on both sides of “I think that it was a great way to competition is always good because able to carry myself well was a great overall, not just on the basketball the ball. keep me playing during the summer you really get to see where you stand experience for me, as well as trying to side [but] also on the cultural side,” “It was very obvious that he was a and keeping stuff competitive,” Sinon against some great guys,” Sikoryak III adapt to a game.” Golembiowski said. “It was a great very important part of what we were said. “That was the first organized said. “It’s nice to see different faces and experience on the court for the doing down there,” Golembiowski game I played in about a year and a half just prepare, it’s always good to play. players because they kind of got to see said. “Not only on the offensive end, because of the whole COVID shutdown, Especially when you’re playing at that basketball in a different light.” but on the defensive end as well.” so that was good for me to get on the high level, it will definitely help out and CONTACT TOMMY MUMAU While Team USA was composed Due to the cancellation of court again.” translate to the season.” [email protected]

Women’s pole vaulter captures national title

BY AIDAN CHARDE time off, so that was really hard after not being When Ithaca College senior Meghan Matheny able to compete for so long, and then having to started pole vaulting in eighth grade, she never deal with that.” would have believed that she would win a Division Sophomore Sara Altonen said that even with III national title during her collegiate career. Just a Matheny’s injury, she never stopped supporting few years later, that is exactly what she did. the team. Matheny has been pole vaulting since middle “When she was injured at meets and school, but she said she did not consider herself practices, she was still always so encouraging,” to be good until her senior year in high school. Altonen said. “She’d give us helpful tips, Senior women’s pole vaulter Meghan Matheny took home the Division III pole vaulting There were times where she thought she would like how to stay out of our heads and title in the 2021 Outdoor Track and Field Championships on May 27, 2021. get to this point. how to get back on track and ready for our next COURTESY OF D3 PHOTOGRAPHY “Between the end of my junior year run.” [in high school] and the end of my senior At the 2021 NCAA Outdoor Championships, year, I improved my [personal record] by a Matheny excelled. She won the pole vault head coach Jennifer Potter said. Potter praised calm under pressure, and her performance in the foot and a half,” Matheny said. “And I won event with a jump of 3.85 meters but missed Matheny’s work ethic and motivation to always National Championship was no different. outdoor states my senior year. That was three jumps at four meters. Even though get better. “Some people get very weirded out as the bar when I realized I actually figured this out and she won, she said she will strive to join the “[Matheny is] intense, determined, motivated goes up, but I knew she would be fine with that,” I started to get a lot more confident in “four-meter club” this season. and structured, and that’s why she’s a national Potter said. “Because we’re usually one of the top myself. Until then, it was just something I was “It’s something that I want to do and champion,” Potter said. “She leaves nothing to teams in Division III, we have conversations about doing for fun.” something I attempted twice last year,” Matheny chance and takes care of every detail.” performing at a high level at Nationals … I knew But even with her success in her first said. “I’d love to win [regionals and nationals] Matheny agreed that she is detail-oriented. [Matheny] would be good mentally when the height two years at the college by being named to again, but I definitely want to jump four meters She said keeping track of little things, like went up.” back-to-back All-Liberty League teams for pole this year.” her body mechanics and pole placement, is Having already passed a major milestone by vault, Matheny said her junior season proved The four-meter mark is notable in women’s part of her routine before jumps, even during winning a national title, Matheny said her goal to be a difficult one. After qualifying as the pole vault, Altonen said. It is a major milestone, meets. She said it helps her to stay focused in for the season is to help her teammates improve second seed for indoor nationals in 2020, but Altonen is confident that Matheny can make high-pressure moments. and send even more athletes to the National the meet was canceled. Matheny says she did not it there. “After every jump, I go over and talk to [pole Championships. practice for almost four months, and even when “Four meters is huge,” Altonen said. “There vaulting coach Matt] Scheffler about what to “I’d love to have all the vaulters qualify for she did, she lacked confidence. are jokes about the four-meter club, because change or what to fix in the next jump, and I have Regionals and send as many as possible to “I struggled a lot from July [2020] to January when you can clear that it’s kind of like ‘Oh a little notebook that I write them in,” Matheny Nationals,” Matheny said. [2021]. I didn’t even run from a full run like I my gosh, this girl’s really good’. But I 100 said. “And once I start running, I count down would in competition, I was not very confident, percent think she can do it. There’s no doubt in my steps from seven, but then once I take off, I and I was just really struggling,” Matheny said. “I my mind.” don’t really think about anything. It just becomes also dealt with a back injury this past year, and The competitive spirit that Matheny has is muscle memory.” CONTACT AIDAN CHARDE there wasn’t really any treatment other than taking evident to her coaches as well as her teammates, Potter also said that Matheny is great at keeping [email protected] 16 |THE ITHACAN THURSDAY, AUGUST 26,2021