Mar 11, 2010 | Students living on campus next year will have the option of living in the newly instituted lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender-themed floor called House of Roy. The Office of Residential Life is commended for offering this new living option, but it should focus on informing the campus community of the  floor’ s purpose so as to ensure its smooth operation.

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Mar 11, 2010 | As Ithaca College students prepare for on-campus housing selection in the upcoming weeks, many students will also be signing leases for off-campus residence. While doing so, students should be aware of city laws, especially those that relate to the city’s garbage policy and attached fines.
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Mar 4, 2010 | Ithaca’s winter sports teams proved their elite status in the Division III sports world with strong performances last weekend.
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Mar 4, 2010 | As students file their FAFSA applications and Ithaca College works to select the class of 2014, freshman Divine Marsh’s story reminds the campus of the financial struggles college students face. More importantly, it highlights the spirit of humanity present among the college’s student population.
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Feb 25, 2010 | A bill that would allow New York to sell wine in local grocery stores is currently          pending approval by the state Legislature. The passage of the bill, a part of Gov. David Paterson’s executive budget, would benefit Ithaca and the community.


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Feb 25, 2010 | While schools such as Cornell University and Villanova University adopt Google’s Gmail as their official e-mail system, Ithaca College should seriously consider and begin implementing plans to do the same.


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Feb 18, 2010 | The Tompkins County SPCA recently seized 100 animals from a trailer in Brooktondale, N.Y. With this influx of animals, the SPCA needs community support. Ithaca College and local residents should team up to donate time and funds to the SPCA as it works to protect these rescued animals.


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Feb 18, 2010 | In an effort to sustain Ithaca’s economy and culture and enrich their college experiences, Ithaca College students should venture off campus and buy from local stores.


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Feb 11, 2010 | Along with covering news, art, style and sports, The Ithacan offers a platform for campus voices in its opinion pages and online blogs.
Columnists offer a personal viewpoint on issues of their choice. While they do not speak on behalf of the paper, or the entire student body, they add to the diversity of opinions in each week’s issue.

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Feb 11, 2010 | Each year, the computer-administered GRE exam tests a student’s verbal and quantitative reasoning along with analytical writing, which may prove especially challenging for students who do not take full advantage of a liberal arts education.
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