The Ithacan

Editorial: ICE sets aim on undocumented immigrants as it enters sanctuary cities

By The Ithacan • February 6, 2025

Ithaca is one of many sanctuary cities in the United States. Sanctuary cities are meant to be a haven for immigrants seeking refuge; somewhere to feel protected. Yet, in the U.S. right now, no sanctuary...

Editorial: Banning social media apps omits media literacy and challenges free-speech

By The Ithacan • February 5, 2025

On Jan. 18, TikTok was put on hold for U.S. users after the Biden administration banned the app through a bill signed by former President Joe Biden in April 2024. The app may be co-parented by a Chinese...

Editorial: New scheduling grid is exactly what students needed

By The Ithacan • February 2, 2025

Students have been frustrated semester after semester by the overlapping schedule for courses. These issues are extremely annoying, especially when registering and trying to participate in clubs and athletics.

Editorial: Community support makes Ithaca’s art scene vibrant and accessible

By The Ithacan • January 22, 2025

Ithaca is known for its beautiful gorges, lavish gardens, organic farms, fine wineries and loving community. Yet, the most notable thing about the city is the mesmerizing art produced and cared for by locals.

Editorial: Media literacy initiatives are essential campus resources

By The Ithacan • December 4, 2024

The concept of media literacy has been rising in both journalistic circles and common discussions across campus — accusations of being “media illiterate” or assumptions that media literacy is solely an issue for those interested in communications have become a common refrain. But the concept of media literacy is not a new force, and efforts to expand the course offerings throughout the college reflect a growing interest in the field.

Editorial: Caution must be exercised in potential financial cuts

By The Ithacan • December 4, 2024

Ithaca College has a history of staff and program cuts that have created a feeling of unrest both in the student body and staff. The return of Huron Consulting Group on campus is not an immediate cause for concern from an academic standpoint, as it may lead to the strengthening of the institution as a whole. But for employees of the college, patterns of academic prioritization due to COVID-19 have raised warning signs.

Editorial: Election Day does not decide our success or downfall

By The Ithacan • November 13, 2024

No politician, party or policy can save or condemn us. In the wake of election results that may put many of Ithaca College’s community members at risk, we need a reminder that our civic duty does not end or begin with Election Day.

Editorial: Ithaca’s unhoused population requires communal assistance

By The Ithacan • October 30, 2024

Many Ithacans have been left with uncertain housing futures after the collective loss of government funding for local transitional housing initiatives — the Village and Sunflower House — and the imminent closure of St. John’s Community Center. The Village House is a program run by The Village at Ithaca, which is an educational organization that serves young people. Sunflower House provides transitional housing for formerly incarcerated men.

Dorm room cleanliness is a collective responsibility

By The Ithacan • October 30, 2024

College campuses are often known to be dirty. Mold is only one of the various health concerns that can arise in college residential living. In a 2023 investigative report, The Nation reported that over 180 cases of mold in college dorms have been reported since 2023. This fall, at least two of the reports of mold made by Ithaca College students were attended to by the Office of Environmental Health and Safety.

Editorial: Return of flu vaccination program is beneficial for campus community

By The Ithacan • October 16, 2024

It’s that time of year again: classrooms fill with coughs. Professors receive apologetic emails about rising temperatures, flu symptoms and fever. The weather begins to turn colder, and many students fall ill. As of Fall 2023, 33.7% of college students had been diagnosed with the common cold during their tenure on campuses in the U.S., and the second most common illness was the flu virus.

Editorial: Increase in hiring of diverse faculty must be followed by retention efforts

By The Ithacan • October 9, 2024

While as of Fall 2024 the college employs more women than men, there are still gains to be made in representation and support of Black, Latino, Asian and Indigenous faculty members.

Editorial: Diversity of opinion on campus must be encouraged

By The Ithacan • October 2, 2024

Ithaca College is well-known as a liberal leaning space — it was ranked as #22 in Princeton Review’s list of “Most Liberal Leaning Students.” This does not mean that we should discourage academic discourse that includes conservative voices. In fact, the opposite is necessary. When students are constantly hearing the same ideas or talking points, this means that they are existing in an echo chamber that narrows their viewpoint of the world.

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