Ithacating

A type of precipitation that is unidentifiable - it is usually a mixture of snow/hail/rain/slush coming from the dark grey sky, while it is absurdly cold outside.

Origin: Ithaca, NY

Braving the cold, John stepped outside only to realize it was Ithacating - he was drenched and frozen within minutes.

Ithacating by Ithaca is really cloudy December 2, 2010

Ithaca Slap

Everyone gets a shot of whiskey and stands in a huge circle. The first person takes a shot and gets slapped by the person to their right. The person that just slapped someone then takes their shot and gets slapped by the person to THEIR right. This goes continuously until all shots have been taken and all faces have been slapped.

**Usually happens at an after-party for Roller Derby, but can happen at any time/any place where whiskey is present.

Everyone grab a shot of whiskey, it's time for some Ithaca Slaps!!!

Ithaca Slaps are the coolest thing I've ever experienced at a party, not only do we get drunk but I slapped a dumb bitch in the face without getting in trouble!

Ithaca Slap by Ithaca Slap for All!! November 20, 2012

Ithaca College School of Music 

The Ithaca College School of Music is comprised half of ridiculous talent and half of compete insanity.

Pretty much every faculty member is an urban legend and a ridiculous virtuoso. The faculty includes, but is not limited to: John "tavakididama" White, Pablo "The Most Interesting Man in the World" Cohen, Bradley "Sass" Hougham, David "Eroica Dynamite" Pacun, Frank "Keep It in the Family" Campos, Dave "The Wizard" Unland, Ed "Pianoforte" Swenson, Mark "Look at my pecs" Radice, Jeffrey "Hector Berlioz" Meyer, John "He's not so much a pianist as he is a state of mind" Stetch, etc.

The music school intentionally removed all of the vending machines some years ago because they realized their students would not leave the building otherwise.

The school of music is at its classiest during its annual Christmas concert, "Ford Fest." On this special day, the practice rooms transform into an open bar and opium den.

All in all, a utopia of musicality.

PS- Josh "No Socks" Oxford.

"Did you hear about the Ithaca College School of Music?"
"Yeah, it's so P-T-S-K!"

Ithaca College School of Music by gesualdo April 18, 2010

Ithaca is gorges

A phrase found on the front of many shirts - usually white on a green back. Originates from the collegetown of Ithaca, NY (Home of Cornell University and Ithaca College). The shirt is a play on words - emphasizing the natrual beauty of Ithaca, as well as commenting on the gorges abundant in the area. Has become a indie culture icon lately. Lately, variations of the shirt have appeared - such as the following

Original - "Ithaca is gorges"
Variations -
"Ithaca is Gangsta"
"Ithaca is Suicide"
"Cambridge is Gorges"

Ithaca is gorges by me July 8, 2004

SUNY Ithaca 

Derogatory name for Cornell University, located in Ithaca, NY, implying that it is part of the public SUNY system and not the more prestigious Ivy league. Although Cornell is a private school it does receive funding from the state, so there may be some truth in the name.

Bill Nye the Science Guy is one of many famous SUNY Ithaca graduates.

SUNY Ithaca by Strong Teen Using Democracy January 8, 2009

going to Ithaca 

to embark on an imaginary journey, as suggested by Constantine P Cavafy in the poem 'Ithaca', it is the journey, not the destination, that is to be enjoyed.

She could tell by his expression that he was going to Ithaca and had temporarily escaped their surroundings.

going to Ithaca by greekgeek88 December 31, 2011

ithaca college 

a haven for stoners and hippies.

guy: dude, where do you go to college?
other guy: I go IC, man.
guy: oh sweet, can i buy some pot from you?
other guy: sure!

ithaca college by willow_tree September 29, 2004