
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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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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