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Editorial: Campus community should support suicide awareness

Editorial: Campus community should support suicide awareness

September 12, 2019
Even with new busy schedules, campus community members must recognize Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.
The new 24-hour call service, called the CAPS after-hours on-call counselor, is available any time that CAPS is closed.

CAPS adds new services and hires new staff

By Alexis Manore, Assistant News Editor September 5, 2019
Ithaca College's CAPS implemented a 24-hour call service, hired a new director and 11 staff members and expanded it's Let's Talk service.
Editorial: CAPS after-hours service vital for students health

Editorial: CAPS after-hours service vital for students’ health

September 5, 2019
The introduction of around-the-clock mental health and crisis support on campus is a necessary measure to support struggling students.
Erin Forquer, psychologist at Cornell Health, pictured in an Athletic Training Office, one of the rooms on  Cornell’s campus aside for Let’s Talk. She said they have it in that room to attract more student athletes.

CAPS develops new counseling program to better serve students

By Alexis Manore, Staff Writer March 19, 2019
The Center for Counseling and Psychological Services is developing a new service to increase the accessibility of mental health services.
BREAKING: Catholic chaplain accused of sexually abusing a minor in the 70s

BREAKING: Catholic chaplain accused of sexually abusing a minor in the 70s

By Madison Fernandez, News Editor March 3, 2019
Rev. Carsten Martensen, Catholic chaplain and director of campus ministry, stepped down after being accused of sexually abusing a minor in the 1970s.
The Hammond Health Center would not provide more specific numbers on the rates of students with STIs or the number of students who have gotten tested at the college due to confidentiality policies.

Last finalists for new wellness position present to college

By Ryan King, Assistant News Editor February 27, 2019
The last two of four final candidates for the newly established Executive Director for Student Wellness position gave their pitches to campus.
Review team critical of Ithaca College health services

Review team critical of Ithaca College health services

By Maia Noah, Contributing Writer December 12, 2018
Keeling and Associates found that health services on the college’s campus are not organized effectively and do not have up-to-par operational effectiveness.
Junior Kimberly Caceci, left, and junior Ari Domeraski, right, started DEAR@IC: a club which aims to educate people about disabilities.  The club will help provide a place for members to learn about what accommodations are available for those with disabilities, provide resources on disabilities to those who need them and help able-bodied people become allies.

New club raises awareness about disabilities and promotes accessibility

By Krissy Waite, Staff Writer October 24, 2018
A new club, Disability Education, Alliance and Resources at Ithaca College (DEAR@IC), will focus on educating people about disabilities.
Christopher Biehn, previously a senior journalism major, writes that the colleges faculty is incredibly supportive of students mental health and always willing to help students at the college in need.

Commentary: This institution is for you and your mental health

By Christopher Biehn October 9, 2018
Put yourself first. Be your own advocate and be thankful you chose a school that will advocate for you like Ithaca College has done for me.
The Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities of New York recently appointed President Collado to its board of trustees.

Personnel changes made throughout Ithaca College

By Falyn Stempler, News Editor August 29, 2018
Numerous shifts have occurred in lower-level leadership at Ithaca College since President Shirley M. Collado took office. While some occurred organically, others were a direct result of structural cha
Editorial: New ambassador program addresses many concerns

Editorial: New ambassador program addresses many concerns

April 25, 2018
Horbacewicz and Butler should be commended for their proposal, and CAPS must be encouraged to build this program up as much as they can.
From left, sophomores Sarah Horbacewicz and Kristin Butler developed the Ambassador Program, which is sponsored by the Center for Counseling and Psychological Services and the CAPS Committee.

Ambassador Program to help freshmen transition to college

By Maggie McAden, Staff Writer April 17, 2018
“You go into college basically not knowing anyone, you’re in this new place, and for a lot of people, it’s your first time really away from home."
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