On week 8 of Rose House Scholars, I attended my first Rose Buzz podcast. Garrick Black and Andy Zepp’s commitment to Cornell and the Ithaca was very interesting to learn about, especially since this is my first semester experiencing Ithaca as a student. I was particularly interested in the new housing developments being considered in Collegetown as well as the history of Cornell’s relationship to Ithaca. Although Garrick Black and Andy Zepp have different backgrounds, it was nice to know that they are both very passionate about community and targeting key issues faced in Ithaca, such as the flood plain and high priced real estate.