For a college that claims to produce students that are “civically engaged,” it’s doing a pretty terrible job of letting us be engaged in campus civics. Perhaps the college would do well to have some faith in its product.... Continue Reading
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Guest Commentary: Editor reflects on importance of critical eye in media
A couple weeks ago, my not-so-trusty Oldsmobile was towed. I really don’t want the thing back. My orchid is dying from neglect on my windowsill, and I’ve barely sent out any resumes. I’m not sure what I’m doing next week, and I’m certainly unsure what I’m doing with the rest of my life. If you had... Continue Reading
Guest Commentary: Dove ‘Real Beauty’ banks on women’s insecurities
Dove has been capitalizing on our insecurities for years now, with magazine ads of non-thin naked women smiling and loving themselves, and commercials revealing the unknown horrors that Photoshopped images have on little girls.... Continue Reading
Guest Commentary: Ithaca College fails to prepare students for real life challenges
Ithaca College has made me “ready” to be a part of my chosen field, but not to face the everyday challenges of being an adult. ... Continue Reading
Guest Commentary: Scientists should not revive extinct species
Bioengineers have been using the technology to bring back species not seen on this planet for decades. We should consider the possible consequences, however, before embarking on a massive “de-extinction” excursion.... Continue Reading
Guest Commentary: Declaration of war has not changed daily life in Korea
I have been here for five months now, and I’m still notified anytime someone from home learns anything about Korea. When North Korea launched the rocket in December, I got three Facebook posts and two texts that something had happened.... Continue Reading
Guest Commentary: Supreme Court must act to ensure marriage equality
As the Supreme Court takes on the issue of marriage equality, it must act to give lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender citizens and their families the rights they’ve been denied for too long.... Continue Reading
Guest Commentary: First Latin American pope has mixed history
Pope Francis has a well-deserved reputation as a humble man who rides the subway and ministers to the growing number of slum dwellers in Buenos Aires. Many have also characterized him as either a populist conservative or a moderate conservative. ... Continue Reading
Guest Commentary: Therapy dogs could bring peace to veterans with PTSD
Dogs that are specially trained to help veterans cope with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder may bring peace of mind to those suffering and could even replace or supplement costly psychological medications.... Continue Reading
Guest Commentary: Liberian not Western voices must explain the country’s problems
Ithaca College hosted Katie Meyler, the founder of More Than Me, on April 22 for a talk that drew a rather enthusiastic audience, which filled up most of Emerson Suites. Following Meyler’s talk, many students in the audience approached me, an open critic of the organization, about how negatively Liberia was portrayed. They felt that... Continue Reading