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Protecting students of color from harmful speech

Protecting students of color from harmful speech

By Mahad Olad • April 26, 2017
I’m gay, black and an immigrant, and believe me, I am more than capable of speaking up in defense of my values.
Junior Tate Johnson addressed the crowd of an anti-racism rally held Dec. 11 at Free Speech Rock at Ithaca College, during which attendees voiced their criticisms of President Tom Rochon. Rochon was called upon to speak at the event.

Success with addressing campus racial issues varies nationwide

By Grace Elletson, Staff Writer • April 27, 2016
During the Fall 2015 semester, colleges and universities across the country were rocked by student protests addressing racial tensions on campuses. Ithaca College was also affected by these issues, and it is among many other institutions that are now trying to heal their communities while also facing losses in enrollment and retention.

Bend it like Beck: Pitching leading baseball team this season

By Jonathan Beck, Columnist • April 5, 2016
Columnist Jonathan Beck discusses how the baseball team's pitching staff is its key to win.
Fifth-year starting pitcher John Prendergast spent all of last season recovering from Tommy John Surgery. He is now making his way back into the starting rotation.

Pitch Perfect: Senior battles back from Tommy John surgery

By Lauren Murray, Assistant Sports Editor • March 30, 2016
Fifth-year starting pitcher John Prendergast is back on the pitchers mound for the Bombers after missing majority of last season recovering from Tommy John Surgery.
Collective momentum: College activists drive institutional change

Collective momentum: College activists drive institutional change

By Faith Meckley and Sophia Tulp • January 28, 2016
Students protesting the racial climate at Ithaca College are not the only ones finding a collective voice with which to address institutionalized racism. In a tumultuous fall semester, at least 75 other colleges and universities have begun bringing their demands for change to their administrations.
College rankings sway enrollment decisions

College rankings sway enrollment decisions

By Gerald Doherty, Senior Writer • September 5, 2012
Recent revelations of inflated SAT scores, retention rates and other information have cast doubt on the validity of college ranking systems and raised concerns over how colleges manage and report their data.
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