Class Articles
Mobile and Social Journalism: Fall 2023
Visual Journalism: Fall 2022
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Groups work to preserve land in the Finger Lakes
By Caroline Grass
December 23, 2023
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The Finger Lakes region stretches over 9,000 square miles and recreation opportunities draw both locals and tourists to the area. The 11 Finger Lakes and surrounding rural landscape provide opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, but environmental threats like development make the area vulnerable to habitat loss, degradation and fragmentation. ​
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Photo Credit: Caroline Grass
Fostering learning through sustainable agriculture education
By Caroline Grass
October 23, 2023
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The Learning Farm, a roughly 16-acre property nestled next to Robert H. Treman State Park in Ithaca, educates children and families about the importance of sustainability and agriculture.
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​The farm offers after-school programs, summer camps, and farm visits in addition to being an ecotourism spot in Ithaca. Programs for children focus on STEAM education which stands for science, technology, engineering, art, agriculture and math at the farm. Co-owner and head farmer Pete Núñez said that the main goals of the farm are to share their knowledge about regenerative farming and help people connect back to the land.
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Photo Credit: Caroline Grass
Ithaca activists march for climate change policies
By Caroline Grass
October 9, 2023
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Climate change is driven largely by the use of fossil fuels and as the world warms and countries continue to fall short of climate goals, activists are increasing protest efforts to make themselves heard.
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On September 17, 2023, over 75,000 people participated in the March to End Fossil Fuels in New York City, calling for President Biden to ​​declare a climate emergency, stop oil and gas projects, and phase out drilling projects. Members of the Ithaca community attended the march which took place ahead of Climate Week and the 2023 United Nations Climate Ambition Summit, to demand action.
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Photo Credit: Caroline Grass
Mini-Grant program helps grassroots initiatives
By Caroline Grass
September 25, 2023
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Last spring, the Sustainable Finger Lakes Neighborhood Mini-Grant Program awarded four grants to innovative projects including two environmental groups working to improve native plant gardens.
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Photo Credit: Caroline Grass
Being a good neighbor through art
By Caroline Grass, Maddy Vogel and Ethan Lieberman
December 8, 2022
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Cortland based artist Molly Reagan celebrates her hometown through art. Reagan is a muralist, illustrator and the creator of Good Neighbor Art. She recently won the 2022 award for Best Mural in the Ithaca Times "Best of Ithaca" competition for her piece Airways Maze located in Ithaca's Sciencecenter.
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Photo Credit: Zachary Pollak
Cass Park celebrates 50 years
By Caroline Grass
November 7, 2022
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Community members of all ages attended the 50th birthday party for Cass Park on November 5, 2022, and skated on the newly enclosed rink with no fear of condensation forming or melting ice --- which are just two problems that used to impact the rink every year.
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Photo Credit: Caroline Grass
TEDx returns to Ithaca College
By Caroline Grass
October 24, 2022
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​Ithaca College's third TEDx conference brought the campus community together on October 22, 2022, in Emerson Suites as students, professors and community members listened to ten TED Talks.
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Photo Credit: Caroline Grass
Postcard from IC
By Caroline Grass
October 20, 2022
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Caroline Grass shares what she is doing during her Fall 2022 semester at Ithaca College.
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Photo Credit: Caroline Grass