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Have you ever been cheered up by a certain piece of music? Has a song ever made you cry? Music can inspire exaltation and despair. It can bring back long-buried memories, and can even help with the management of brain disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease and autism. It is remarkable that the human brain is so deeply affected by a mere collection of organized sound.

It is human nature to fear the unknown. We seek comfort in the familiar and often harbor resentment towards change. But change can be a good thing. With change comes an overflow of new ideas, feelings and concepts. There are, however, certain things in this world that are just not meant to change; I believe the Star Wars franchise belongs in this category.

When I started my drive to the hospital to visit my grandmother, sex was the last thing on my mind. As I stepped out of the elevator and began my trek toward the geriatric ward, my stomach began to churn. I swallowed my angst as I walked up to my grandmother, grabbing hold of her hand and taking my seat for the next few hours.

Ready to enter a small, unstable job market? Ready to be out of school? Not quite. When I entered into my fall semester of my senior year, I was expecting it to be my last semester. I had planned on making this my last semester, finishing all my classes and starting an internship in the spring. Dec. 1 was the internship paperwork deadline; the date to have everything set and to have a plan.

Delving into the narratives of constellations

A poem by Alex Stein

The galaxy isn’t only a massive conglomeration of stars, planets, stellar remnants and cosmic rays — it’s also the inspiration for the latest fashion trend. From starry skirts to spacey photos, the Milky Way can give nearly anything a fresh and modern spin.

Naming a star after someone is often seen as a thoughtful gesture, but the practice has garnered criticism from many astronomers and the International Astronomical Union, the organization responsible for naming stars and other celestial bodies.

A generous atmosphere of enthusiasm hummed through Ford Hall on the night of Nov. 1st, 2012, as Ithaca College administrators, faculty, students and community members greeted each other with excitement. Sponsored by the Office of the Provost, the Peggy R. Williams Difficult Dialogues Symposium promised another engaging discourse about a complex and dynamic subject. On the heels of Hurricane Sandy, Sheryl WuDunn arrived with energetic reception from an audience eager to learn about her book Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide, co-authored by her husband, Nicholas Kristof.

Back in 1996, a movie came out that changed childhoods forever. It captivated minds and led kids to dream of basketball stardom. We were blown away not only by the story, but also by the visuals. Animation and live action came together again on the big screen in a film for all ages that seemed too good to be true. 1996 yielded a masterpiece that will be forever etched in the minds of a generation.