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Editorial: US justice system tainted by Kavanaugh

Editorial: US justice system tainted by Kavanaugh

October 10, 2018
We must remain dedicated to the values of integrity, honesty and justice, even if our lawmakers do not.
Ginsburg is the oldest justice on the United States Supreme Court at 85. While she has taken many steps to try to prolong her life, including a rigorous fitness routine, many of her fans fear that her days are numbered. This fear has been heightened for left-leaning college students after the recent appointment of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court on Oct. 6.

Students react to Kavanaugh Supreme Court confirmation

By Ryan King, Staff Writer • October 10, 2018
It was a cloudy Sunday morning in Ithaca on Oct. 7. A small group of students on campus gathered near Muller Chapel to pray.
National Recap: Kavanaugh's confirmation causes controversy

National Recap: Kavanaugh’s confirmation causes controversy

By Meredith Burke, Opinion Editor • October 10, 2018
Kavanaugh was appointed to the Supreme Court by a 50-48 vote in the Senate — the narrowest Supreme Court justice vote in modern history — almost entirely divided by party lines.
‘We Need To Talk’: Consent

‘We Need To Talk’: Consent

September 29, 2018

In the wake of the Brett Kavanagh hearing, Sophia Adamucci and Connor Lange sit down to discuss affirmative consent, and why it’s important for college students to discuss consent. Listen to our...

Anna Gardner, senior film, photography and visual art and art history major, writes that victims of sexual assault should be believed regardless of when they come forward.

Commentary: We need to believe survivors regardless of their timing

By Anna Gardner • September 26, 2018
So, let’s believe survivors. Let’s believe every single one of them. We only have everything to gain.
Approximately 50 students attended the event, which took place at Free Speech Rock outside of Campus Center at 1 p.m., to show their support for Christine Blasey Ford, who came forward with allegations that Kavanaugh attempted to sexually assault her, and Deborah Ramirez, who claims Kavanaugh exposed himself to her at a party.  

Students walk out in support of sexual assault survivors

By Alexis Manore, Staff Writer • September 25, 2018
Students walked out of classes and gathered in support of sexual assault survivors, specifically for two women who accused Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault.
Chelsea Deegan, freshman integrated market communications major, writes that the potential appointment of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court bodes poorly for the future of women's reproductive rights.

Commentary: Women’s reproductive rights are in danger

September 18, 2018
As a woman who faces challenges every day based on just that fact, it is unsettling to hear that the future of women’s reproductive rights lies in the hands of a man.
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