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Community responds to The Ithacans top stories of weeks 5 and 6

Community responds to The Ithacan’s top stories of weeks 5 and 6

By Clare Shanahan, Opinion Editor • October 2, 2023
The Ithacan produces many stories every week about Ithaca College and the broader community. We wanted to hear what you think about the hot topics in some of our stories. For weeks 5 and 6, we conducted a series of polls on Twitter.
Junior Stephanie Duran writes about how Pulse Hip Hop and particularly its annual showcase is a crucial event to celebrate BIPOC culture and joy at the college, especially for women of color.

Commentary: Pulse Hip Hop creates an essential safe space for BIPOC students

By Stephanie Duran • October 1, 2023
Creating spaces and events that empower and bring joy to students of color on campus is of paramount importance, especially at a predominantly white institution.
Junior Rowan Vergopia addresses how fashion is currently changing and why this is a positive trend that will hopefully stay in the mainstream.

Commentary: Gendered clothing will soon be a thing of the past

By Rowan Vergopia • October 1, 2023
People — including myself — play into society's construct of how people should dress based on their gender, but hopefully, in the near future, this won’t be the case. 
Editorial: The college must continue to support first-generation students

Editorial: The college must continue to support first-generation students

By The Ithacan • September 28, 2023
Since 2019, Ithaca College has received First-Generation Forward status from NASPA, Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education. It is essential that Ithaca College support first-generation students and foster their ability to find community at the college. 
Editorial: Clear COVID-19 guidance is still necessary in 2023

Editorial: Clear COVID-19 guidance is still necessary in 2023

By The Ithacan • September 20, 2023
During Fall 2023, Ithaca College students have continued to test positive for COVID-19 but have found themselves at a loss for what to do next. The college has discontinued its quarantine housing options and support services, which is less than ideal for the communal living that college promotes.
Editorial: Promoting sustainable transportation should be a priority for the college and city

Editorial: Promoting sustainable transportation should be a priority for the college and city

By The Ithacan • September 20, 2023
Ithaca is a city with a range of sustainable transportation options; Ithaca Bikeshare, Ithaca Carshare and the Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit bus system all provide sustainable, accessible options for the community.
Rowan Keller Smith talks about how social media spreads bigoted ideas to impressionable young people under the guise of feminism and the responsibility tech companies have to prevent this.

Commentary: Social media exposes young people to harmful content posing as progressive ideas

By Rowan Keller Smith • September 20, 2023
Over the years, it has become more prevalent for political extremists like far-right militias and transgender-exclusionary radical feminists (TERFs) to influence young social media users. 
First-year student Gabe Hendershot talks about the lack of school bus drivers this year and how broader societal implications may be worsening this problem.

Commentary: Why are there no school bus drivers this year?

By Gabe Hendershot • September 19, 2023
Getting students to school safely is the first step in providing a solid public education, but this can be more complicated than it seems. In recent months, there has been a massive shortage of bus drivers.
Editorial: Student activism is an important agent for change when handled responsibly

Editorial: Student activism is an important agent for change when handled responsibly

By The Ithacan • September 15, 2023
During Fall 2022, Ithaca College students created and circulated a petition requesting more parking for students on campus. In August 2023, the college announced that two existing blue lots — where faculty are permitted to park — would be converted into student parking lots.
Sophomore Samantha Ruiz talks about how girl dinner is one of many unhealthy trends young people may encounter on social media today.

Commentary: “Girl dinner” is promoting eating disorders in young adults

By Samantha Ruiz • September 11, 2023
Social media is part of everyday life and whether it be TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, or Facebook — everyone has a For You Page (FYP). The irony behind FYPs is that they are not necessarily for you, they are in favor of mainstream media corporations.
Figure of Soul: Happiness is not good for the economy

Figure of Soul: Happiness is not good for the economy

By Ninjin Tumurbat • September 6, 2023
Find what makes you happy, this self-discovery course will definitely help with that! Read this New York Times best-selling book on productivity, it's a game-changer!
Editorial: The college sets a positive example by supporting local businesses

Editorial: The college sets a positive example by supporting local businesses

By The Ithacan • September 6, 2023
Cornell University has announced that it will end its partnership with Starbucks when their contract is up in 2025. This decision means the college will no longer serve products from the coffee chain on campus.
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