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The Student News Site of Ithaca College

THE ITHACAN

Editorial: Thoughtfulness is key to BIPOC Unity Center Merge

Editorial: Thoughtfulness is key to BIPOC Unity Center Merge

By The Ithacan March 7, 2024
The First Generation and MLK Scholar programs have recently merged with the BIPOC Unity Center given the overlapping identities and events between these programs. While this has the potential to be beneficial and allow for more stream-lined, efficient programming, the center must ensure that it also maintains a nuanced perspective when it comes to supporting students, especially students of color. 
Editorial: Absentee ballots must be accessible to students

Editorial: Absentee ballots must be accessible to students

By The Ithacan February 29, 2024
Mail-in ballots have become a point of contention across the country.
Editorial: On-campus clinics benefit students and the campus community

Editorial: On-campus clinics benefit students and the campus community

By The Ithacan February 28, 2024
It is essential that the college provides these students with real-world, clinical experiences in a way that also benefits the college community as a whole.
Editorial: COVID-19 guideline are unclear and insufficient

Editorial: COVID-19 guideline are unclear and insufficient

By The Ithacan February 22, 2024

This semester, there are few restrictions in place at Ithaca College to control the spread of COVID-19. This lack of clear regulations lends itself to a campus that is at high risk for both COVID-19, and...

Editorial: Ithaca must combat rising housing costs for local residents

Editorial: Ithaca must combat rising housing costs for local residents

By The Ithacan February 22, 2024

For most Ithaca College students, Ithaca acts as an impermanent home — a place to learn, meet friends and leave after four brief years of school. However, for many people, Ithaca is their community,...

Editorial: College must consistently and authentically support the BIPOC community

Editorial: College must consistently and authentically support the BIPOC community

By The Ithacan February 15, 2024
The college needs to strive to be a more inclusive, safe environment for BIPOC students all year round. 
Editorial: AI must be clearly regulated at the college

Editorial: AI must be clearly regulated at the college

By The Ithacan February 8, 2024
While AI can be a helpful tool in higher education, there must be more standardized regulations for the purpose and boundaries of using AI at Ithaca College. 
Editorial: Accessible resources are essential for the local LGBTQ+ community

Editorial: Accessible resources are essential for the local LGBTQ+ community

By The Ithacan February 8, 2024
Ithaca is often painted as a progressive town full of acceptance and inclusivity, particularly when it comes to the LGBTQ+ community. While this acceptance can be seen in the attitudes and beliefs of the local community, there is still a need for more accessible resources and spaces for the queer community.
Editorial: Student involvement is necessary in the search for new technologies

Editorial: Student involvement is necessary in the search for new technologies

By The Ithacan January 31, 2024
Ithaca College is involving students and faculty in their search for a new classroom response system through the college’s Educational Technologies Advisory Committee (ETAC). This active involvement of students is a step in the right direction.
Editorial: College must continue work to create a safe environment for all students

Editorial: College must continue work to create a safe environment for all students

By The Ithacan January 30, 2024
According to Ithaca College’s hate crime log, there were five reported hate crimes in 2022 as compared to one in 2021, marking an increase in violence on campus. All of these instances were acts of destruction of property. In 2023, there were two hate crimes committed on campus. While this decrease signifies a move towards a safer campus climate, it is imperative that the college continues to take preventive measures to reduce hate crimes on campus.
Editorial: Adequate housing must be provided for international students over break

Editorial: Adequate housing must be provided for international students over break

By The Ithacan January 25, 2024

It is essential that Ithaca College provides proper accommodations for international students over break. Ensuring students adequate housing, meals and overall support over break is the bare minimum for...

Editorial: College must support students promoting peace

Editorial: College must support students promoting peace

By The Ithacan January 25, 2024
The Tompkins County Human Rights Commission shared a resolution Dec. 18, 2023, calling for the community to promote peace by advocating for a federal ceasefire and supporting local Jewish and Muslim community members. At Ithaca College, this call for peace is happening just as fervently among students.
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