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College ramps up mental health response strategy

By Tina Craven, Staff Writer February 2, 2012
In the wake of a string of national student deaths and suicides that gained attention last year, Ithaca College's Mental Health Response Team is bolstering its efforts to take on campus-wide mental health issues.

Students partake in mental health conference

By Erin Irby November 10, 2010
Alison Malmon, creator of Active Minds stated, “Not everyone has mental illness, but everyone has mental health.”

Campus groups team up to tackle mental health issues

By Brian Rank, Staff Writer April 24, 2010
Students raised their voices in poetry, song and stories all in the name of mental health promotion last night. Step Forward, an event sponsored by Active Minds, To Write Love On Her Arms and the First Year Experience featured performances by Spit That! and IC Voicestream from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in IC Square.

Senior devotes energy to study mental health

By Allison Musante, Managing Editor April 9, 2010
When senior Joe Fraioli says he wants to change the world, it’s hard to doubt the genuine smile that accompanies his conviction.

Editorial: Student retention hinges on mental-health services

March 8, 2017
Not paying enough attention to mental-health services undermines the college’s mission of cultivating academic success.
Walters Whaleness Express offers five kits for students to order: a sexual health supply kit that includes dental dams, lubricant and condoms; a sleep kit that includes sleep masks and herbal teas; a substance use supply kit that includes tolerance break guides, fentanyl and xylazine tests, tick kits; and quit kits used to start quitting smoking or vaping. 

Center for Health Promotion increases access to free health supplies through private mail orders

By Ryan Johnson, Assistant News Editor April 11, 2024
In an attempt to provide free, anonymous resources for sexual, mental and physical health, the Center for Health Promotion announced the creation of Walter’s Whaleness Express on March 21.  Michelle Goode, program director for the CHP, said as of April 10, there have been 95 orders for kits on campus so far and the majority of students chose to have the kits delivered to the mail lockers.
Sophomore Caitlyn ODell writes about  the importance of making improvements to public transportation to foster a more environmentally-friendly world.

Commentary: Accessible public transportation is key to addressing environmental issues

By Caitlyn O'Dell April 3, 2024
Climate change poses a severe threat to the planet, evident in unpredictable weather patterns during seasonal transitions. As awareness of these changes grows, so does the realization of the need for action to reduce our impact on the environment. One prominent discussion revolves around reducing vehicle emissions, which not only contribute to atmospheric risks like ozone, methane and carbon monoxide, but also raise broader public health concerns related to air and noise pollution.
Junior Juliana Valli is a striker on the field hockey team and a physical therapy major in the School of Health Sciences and Human Performance. Valli is one of 13 health science majors on her team.

Student-athletes enhance their health science education on the playing field

By Ana Gavilanes, Contributing Writer October 17, 2023
Beyond their experiences in the classroom, student-athletes at Ithaca College are expanding their knowledge of the human body through the grind of practice sessions and the excitement of game days. 
The city of Ithacas Common Council strengthened the Trans Safe Haven Resolution and officially declared Ithaca as a sanctuary for transgender healthcare when it passed new gender-affirming laws Sept. 6.

Ithaca declared sanctuary for transgender healthcare

By Jaquelyn Reaves, Contributing Writer September 20, 2023
The city of Ithaca's Common Council passed new gender-affirming laws Sept. 6 to strengthen the Trans Safe Haven Resolution, officially declaring Ithaca as a sanctuary for transgender healthcare. 
Popular international student health insurance improved to meet ICs requirements

Popular international student health insurance improved to meet IC’s requirements

By Prakriti Panwar, Assistant News Editor August 30, 2023
ISO Student Health Insurance — a commonly used and affordable alternative health insurance provider for international students — has created a plan to meet Ithaca College’s requirements. This change comes after international students originally found out in February 2023 that ISO Student Health Insurance would not be accepted from Fall 2023 onward. 
Junior Cara Pressman brings attention to her experiences with healthcare systems in the  U.S. and Costa Rica. She raises concerns about U.S. healthcare being a flawed system.

Commentary: Healthcare system in the US is a scam

By Cara Pressman March 28, 2023
The U.S. healthcare system is flawed and nobody should be forced to pay millions just to stay alive and stay safe.
First-year student Sebastian Pickford writes about the importance of sleep in the life of a college student. He argues students should personally prioritize their sleep schedule.

Commentary: Sleep is a vital element to student health

By Sebastian Pickford September 28, 2022
Sleep deprivation is a problem often overlooked in college students, despite the fact that over 70% of college students report having sleep problems.
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