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The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights announced in a March 14 press release that it will be investigating over 50 colleges and universities across the country, including Ithaca College, for alleged racial discrimination.
IC among six schools under investigation for alleged impermissible race-based scholarships
By Eamon Corbo and Kaeleigh Banda March 14, 2025
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights announced in a March 14 press release that it will be investigating over 50 colleges and universities across the country, including Ithaca College, for alleged racial discrimination.
On March 12, union bus drivers and mechanics at Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit, represented by United Auto Workers Local 2300, voted 84% in favor of authorizing a strike if it is needed in their current contract negotiation process.
TCAT union bus drivers and mechanics approve strike authorization
By Julian DeLucia, Assistant News Editor
On March 12, union bus drivers and mechanics at Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit, represented by United Auto Workers Local 2300, voted 84% in favor of authorizing a strike if it is needed in their current contract negotiation process.
Emerging magazine's new ink promotes marginalized voices
Emerging magazine’s new ink promotes marginalized voices
By Eva Leon, Staff Writer

Three new student-led magazines are emerging at Ithaca College this semester to highlight underrepresented voices, issues and subjects: Tinta Libre, ETRNL...

Ithaca City School District is under investigation by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights after the Equal Protection Project filed a complaint against ICSD for allegedly intentionally excluding white students from a DEI event.
Ithaca City School District under investigation for diversity event
By Kaeleigh Banda, News Editor
Diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives are being targeted by President Donald Trump’s administration, which has led to threats of federal funding cuts and restricted programming for educational institutions across the United States. The Ithaca City School District is under investigation by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights after the Equal Protection Project filed a complaint against ICSD for allegedly intentionally excluding white students from a DEI event.
Beginning in Fall 2025, all incoming first-year students will pick a themed residential community to live in with other students with similar interests. There will be 11 themes to choose from, including Sustainability Central, Study Sanctuary, Naturally Adventurous and one for the LGBTQ+ community called Lavender Living.
First-year students to be required to live in new themed living communities
By Trey Nitza, Staff Writer
In the 2025-26 academic year, residential life will see a significant change. All incoming first-year students will be put into themed living units to foster more community between students in residence halls.
The plans for the track were shared Feb. 3, showing a multipurpose facility to be built on Yavits Field next to Lot N. Clark Companies will begin construction in April.
IC to build new outdoor track facility
By Jacob Gelman, Contributing Writer • March 5, 2025
Ithaca College announced a new outdoor track after receiving funds from anonymous donors. The eight-lane, 400-meter track is scheduled to be finished by September 2025
The Ithaca College women's wrestling program is entering its first season in the 2025-26 academic year. High school senior Delaney Bisaillon is one of two incoming athletes currently committed to the program.
Women’s wrestling welcomes first two commits
By David Schurter, Sports Editor • March 6, 2025
Being the first official member of a team holds a significant place in that program’s history. The Ithaca College women’s wrestling team will enter its inaugural season during the 2025-26 academic year. In leading up to the season, the team is coming together because its first athletes have committed to the college.
'People Watching' spotlights Fender's vulnerability
‘People Watching’ spotlights Fender’s vulnerability
By Billy Wood, Staff Writer • March 6, 2025

After over three years of silence, British rocker Sam Fender released his anticipated third studio album, “People Watching,” on Feb. 21
DEI makes sure that as a woman you get paid the same as a man; it makes sure that you can’t be fired from a job based on your age, race, or sexuality. DEI is the reason why your building has a ramp beside the stairs, and an elevator.
DEI programs are crucial for equitable education
By The Ithacan March 5, 2025
Diversity, equity and inclusion has increasingly been coming under scrutiny by President Donald Trump’s administration, terminating former President Joe Biden’s Executive Order 13985, “Advancing Racial Equity and Support for
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