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    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

    Public Safety investigates West Tower burglary

    The Ithaca College Office of Public Safety is investigating a report of a burglary Thursday in West Tower.... Continue Reading

    Student judicially referred for anti-Semitic graffiti

    Ithaca College’s Office of Public Safety has judicially referred one student for aggravated harassment in the recent incident of anti-Semitic graffiti in a residence hall, according to college officials. ... Continue Reading

    Anti-Semitic graffiti hits East Tower

    Anti-Semitic graffiti written in red paint defaced the door of two Jewish students' dorm room in East Tower April 21.... Continue Reading

    Director of Choral Activities reflects on college career

    Professor Lawrence Doebler retires this year but has had an incredible career and shared some of his defining moments.... Continue Reading

    Hillel Director Michael Faber retires after 31 years at college

    Michael Faber, Jewish chaplain and director of Hillel, has seen the college grow and change in size, technology and cost, and he said it’s time for new blood in Hillel.... Continue Reading

    TWSM: #Twithaca Hashtag

    For “This Week in Social Media” we aggregated tweets from the Twithaca hashtag, used by the Ithaca community to promote events and disseminate news about the city budget.... Continue Reading

    Construction to resume on East Clinton Street Bridge

    Expect a detour around the East Clinton Street Bridge beginning Monday as one lane will be closed while construction resumes from last year.... Continue Reading

    Student group to hold event for Autism Awareness Month

    IC Autism Awareness will hold a “Spread the Word to End the Word” event to raise awareness about autism and the harm of the word “retarded” on campus this Thursday.... Continue Reading

    Climate change journalist and author visits campus

    Mark Hertsgaard, independent journalist and author, discussed his research on climate change during a visit to Ithaca College on Friday in Emerson Suites.... Continue Reading

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    Commencement speaker reiterates importance of authentic existence

    Ithaca College's Class of 2013 —the largest class in the college's history — graduates at the Commencement ceremony in Butterfield Stadium on Sunday. Actor David Boreanaz ’91 was the Commencement speaker. ... Continue Reading

    Public Safety opens dialogue with students

    The Office of Public Safety held a forum with students to discuss issues related to public safety on campus.... Continue Reading

    City considers waiting period for lease renewal

    The Ithaca Common Council is considering a 60-day waiting period before landlords could look for new tenants or renew leases with current tenants. The 60-day period can be waived if both the landlord and tenant agree in writing to bypass the waiting period.... Continue Reading

    Students question wheelchair accessibility

    Ithaca College senior Mika Millirien discusses accessibility on campus and a class project that required her to spend 48 hours in a wheelchair.... Continue Reading

    College braces for summer construction

    Ithaca College prepares for construction work across the campus, that is scheduled to take place over the summer.... Continue Reading

    Meet the new SGA executive board

    Get to know the newly elected members of the college's Student Government Association for the 2013-14 academic year. ... Continue Reading

    Sandra Steingraber released from jail

    Ithaca College distinguished scholar-in-residence Sandra Steingraber was released from the Chemung County Jail at about 12:20 a.m. Thursday, according to her spokesperson. ... Continue Reading

    UNESCO Chair discusses global interdependence

    Amii Omara-Otunnu, the UNESCO chair for the U.S., visited Ithaca College on Monday night, where he discussed contention between government and human rights in the 21st century.... Continue Reading

    Fall biology class to feature Caribbean trip

    Next semester, students in the new class, Biology of Oceanic Islands, will spend 10 days in January sailing around the Caribbean Islands, collecting samples of the ocean water and ecosystem while working as a functioning boat crew.... Continue Reading

    Politics professor challenges students

    Adnan Selimovic, instructor in the politics department, is a new professor to Ithaca College this year. He is working to finish his dissertation on youth cultures and technology while teaching courses at the college. ... Continue Reading

    More than Me founder discusses inspiration

    Katie Meyler, founder of More than Me, speaks about growing up, the inspiration behind More than Me and her response to those who object to the foundation’s approach to Africa.... Continue Reading

    Mother Jones representatives accept Izzy Award

    Independent media and investigative reporting were in the spotlight as recipients for Mother Jones received the fifth Annual Izzy Awards on Wednesday.... Continue Reading

    IC community to review Middle States report

    The Middle States Public Review Report is currently under review and is open for comments as it is being prepared by a group of faculty, staff and administrators.... Continue Reading