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Muslim Does Not Mean Terrorist: Inside Islamic Discrimination

By Sarah Pittman, Blogger • November 23, 2015

With recent ISIS activity taking the forefront of the media coverage, the fear of terrorists is on high alert. People see a man in a turban in the airport and automatically rush to the worst-case scenario. I would like to take the opportunity to say this: Islam does not equal ISIS.

Installment Six: Registration

By Linda Vallancourt, Blogger • November 17, 2015

Personally, I believe Ithaca should work to better assist students and improve upon the theme and perspective system.

Peanut-Buttering-Up Your Breakfast: Kick Starter Toast

By Kylee Roberts, Blogger • November 12, 2015

The perfect approach to breakfast recently has been peanut butter and banana on whole wheat toast, and the dining halls have made it easy for me to do that.

Why You Should Care About #POCatIC, Even if You’re White

By Christina Tudor • November 11, 2015

This may be one of the hardest blogs I’ve ever written. This post has gone through several drafts because I’ve really struggled deciding whether or not my voice should take up space in this movement...

Limited Resources for Individuals with Unlimited Patriotism

By Sarah Pittman, Blogger • November 11, 2015

It has also been reported (via military.com) that fewer than 1 in 10 people who apply for disability will not receive it. What happens to these veterans? How can they adjust to their regular lives without help?

Installment Five: Money Matters

By Linda Vallancourt, Blogger • November 7, 2015

For the first time, I was to become responsible for purchasing everything I needed and desired beyond tuition, room, and a meal plan.

Newer Isn’t Always Better: Respect Your Elders

By Sarah Pittman, Blogger • November 4, 2015

I challenge all who read this to take a second to appreciate your grandparents. Give them patience, respect, and, most importantly, love. If you are one of the lucky ones who still has living grandparents, take a few minutes out of your day to see them or call them.

London Safety Tips

By Allison Latini, Allison Latini • November 1, 2015

You know what's cool? Safe Travel! Allie illustrates some things she's learned about safe travel these past couple of months-it's always good to be prepared!

Approaching Balanced Nutrition

By Kylee Roberts, Blogger • November 1, 2015

I’ve never gone to therapy, but speaking to a nutritionist is like that for food. Cathy comes to campus every wednesday to talk to students with certain eating concerns. I took down the number because I’ve always wanted to see what a nutritionist could actually do for me.

Installment Four: The Untold Variable

By Linda Vallancourt, Blogger • October 30, 2015

However, an underrated concern most of us do not realize we harbor is whether or not our peers will be kind.

Orange is the New Black (when it comes to Venetian Footwear)

October 26, 2015

For our Fall Break Trip, the majority of Flat #5 ran off on a Bus2Alps trip to Italy, the great Latini homeland! My favorite stop was Venice, a city in which there are more canals than streets. On the first day of our visit, the streets were so flooded that we needed to walk on ramps...

How the Sick Can Get Better

By Kylee Roberts, Blogger • October 26, 2015

We are getting to the later part of the year where people everywhere are starting to get sick. The change in temperatures, allergies and being around so many people all of the time can all affect you. Here are some ways you can get over it all: