THE ITHACAN

IC community responds to Russia’s offensive war in Ukraine

By Elijah de Castro, News Editor • March 3, 2022

Some of Ithaca College senior Yuliia Shcherbak's family and friends are in Kyiv, Ukraine during the Russian invasion of the country.

Review: Long-awaited book lacks informative story

By Elijah de Castro, Staff Writer • July 4, 2020

When John Bolton announced he was writing a book about his experience as national security adviser, pandemonium ensued.

National Recap: U.S. military launches airstrikes against Syria

By Meaghan McElroy, Opinion Editor • April 17, 2018

The death toll reports for the chemical attacks have varied, with the Syrian Civil Defense, a pro-opposition group also known as the White Helmets, reporting at least 42 fatalities.

Guest commentary: Growing Ukraine conflict hits close to home

By Daniela Schmiedlechner • March 19, 2014

In the past several weeks, the crisis in Ukraine has received international attention because of violent protests and threats of Russian invasion. It is not easy being in the United States while my family,...

Single-Minded Sochi Criticism Falls Short of the Olympic Spirit

By Nik DeCosta-Klipa • February 20, 2014

In lieu of last week’s Michael Sam announcement and the public outcry against Russia’s anti-gay propaganda laws amidst the Sochi Olympics, it might be best to make sure we don’t completely blind...

Guest commentary: Sochi Olympics highlight repression of LGBT citizens

By Kyle James • February 19, 2014

In the months leading up to the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia, much of the talk surrounded Russia’s anti-gay policies. However, now that the games have been going on for almost two weeks,...