Thacant

While preparing to go into a round of Lazer Tag somewhere on the outskirts of Los Angeles, Brian Riley proposed the idea to some fellow thinkers: a newsletter for the students in the ICLA program; essentially something to get us through the dreadful Government and Media class.

Within days, the Ithacan’t was born. The premier episode was host to reviews of a concert, the lazer tag event, a trip to the beach, and the Oscars. There were previews for future student events – a networking night, a trip to the driving range, suggestions for a trip to the art museum. It also featured an ed-op piece on doodling. Oh yeah, there were plenty of doodles on the paper.

For the next three months, the Ithacan’t grew from one to five pages. Columns became episodic. Jabs were taken. We added photos. Told a story. Envelopes were pushed. Professors even started contributing. Legitimacy had finally been gained – on the west coast at least.

A “mocktail” party (sponsored by the Ithacan’t) marked the end of the semester. Students insisted that the publication continue. So that’s what we’re doing. As taboo as it may be, this creative medium is here to stay.

It’s refreshing. It’s honest. It’s entertaining.

We still aim to keep you informed on what goes on with college students, humor you with our observations, and keep you guessing what’s next.

Enjoy.