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The Student News Site of Ithaca College

THE ITHACAN

The Student News Site of Ithaca College

THE ITHACAN

Editorial: Thoughtfulness is key to BIPOC Unity Center Merge
Editorial: Thoughtfulness is key to BIPOC Unity Center Merge
By The Ithacan March 7, 2024
The First Generation and MLK Scholar programs have recently merged with the BIPOC Unity Center given the overlapping identities and events between these programs. While this has the potential to be beneficial and allow for more stream-lined, efficient programming, the center must ensure that it also maintains a nuanced perspective when it comes to supporting students, especially students of color. 
Khyle Wooten, director of choral activities, writes about the importance of service and encourages others to dedicate themselves to serving their community.
Commentary: The need for a renewed attitude concerning service
By Khyle Wooten March 7, 2024
Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman elected to U.S. Congress, once said “service is the rent we pay for the privilege of living on this earth.”
Senior Kellen Ko writes about the need for a comprehensive music history curriculum that better prepares students.
Commentary: A comprehensive music curriculum is essential to student success
By Kellen Ko March 6, 2024
A few years ago, the music history curriculum here at Ithaca College was updated to include more diverse topics and underrepresented voices, de-emphasizing the Western Classical canon. However, in the curriculum’s current case study format, it does not prepare students for success as professionals in a diverse world.
Pencils Down: How generational divides are impacting the classroom
Pencils Down: How generational divides are impacting the classroom
By Gabe Hendershot March 6, 2024
This growing division between generations is harming the classroom environment.
Sophomore Claudie Ouk writes about instances of hate on campus and emphasizes the importance of creating a safer environment for students of color.
Commentary: The college must do more to address hate on campus
By Claudie Ouk March 1, 2024
The first Friday of this semester, I was cussed out by a professional Terraces staff member for taking 14 English muffins from the bread box. I was told that “That s— costs money,” and to “Put that s— back.” I was terrified. I was shocked.  
Editorial: Absentee ballots must be accessible to students
Editorial: Absentee ballots must be accessible to students
By The Ithacan February 29, 2024
Mail-in ballots have become a point of contention across the country.
Editorial: On-campus clinics benefit students and the campus community
Editorial: On-campus clinics benefit students and the campus community
By The Ithacan February 28, 2024
It is essential that the college provides these students with real-world, clinical experiences in a way that also benefits the college community as a whole.
Junior Nandini Agarwal writes about the importance of looking at the intersection of societal systems and the environment.
Commentary: Environmental issues cannot be seen in isolation
By Nandini Agarwal February 27, 2024
I have had to develop the awareness of the connectedness of our political, social, economic and environmental lives to understand how I can be a better environmentalist.
Editorial: COVID-19 guideline are unclear and insufficient
Editorial: COVID-19 guideline are unclear and insufficient
By The Ithacan February 22, 2024

This semester, there are few restrictions in place at Ithaca College to control the spread of COVID-19. This lack of clear regulations lends...

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