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The Student News Site of Ithaca College

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Suzanne Mettler, John L. Senior professor of American institutions at Cornell University, came to Ithaca College on Sept. 18 to speak to students about the U.S. Constitution and democracy in today’s polarized political climate.

Cornell professor discusses features and limitations of the Constitution with IC students

By Eamon Corbo, Contributing Writer • September 22, 2024
In honor of Constitution Day, Suzanne Mettler, John L. Senior professor of American institutions at Cornell University, came to Ithaca College on Sept. 18 to speak to students about the U.S. Constitution and democracy in today’s polarized political climate.
From left, Mead Loop, an associate professor in the Department of Journalism; Joe Joch, a lawyer and prosecutor who was elected the Tompkins County district attorney in 1974; Tom Kertscher, a journalist from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and Brad Rudin, a Tompkins County assistant district attorney, discuss Steven Avery's case.

Constitution Day panel discusses Netflix’s ‘Making a Murderer’

By Justin Henry, Staff Writer • September 18, 2016
The journalist responsible for covering the trial documented in the Netflix documentary series “Making a Murderer,” along with two local attorneys, spoke to over 75 students and faculty members about the rights that legal defendants have, or should have, to administer a fair trial.
Sophomore Kyle Stewart, vice president of communications for the Student Government Association, said the SGA encourages students to attend events, run for senate positions and provide input on important campus issues.

Commentary: SGA needs student input and involvement

By Kyle Stewart • September 16, 2015
But no matter how many hours we devote, how many meetings we hold, how many resolutions we pass, we cannot do it without the student body.
From left: Carlos Figueroa, assistant professor of politics at Ithaca College, and Jens David Ohlin, professor of law at Cornell University, host a discussion session at Ithaca College on Sept. 17.

Collegiate professors host discussion on U.S. Drone Policy

By Joe Byeon, Contributing Writer • September 20, 2014
With President Barack Obama’s announcement to use drone air strikes against the Islamic State militants in Syria and Iraq, drone use continues to be one of the most controversial topics in modern technology.
History professor Zillah Eisenstein discusses reproductive justice for Constitution Day on Tuesday in Emerson Suites.

Mother and daughter discuss reproductive rights

By Gillian Nigro • September 26, 2013
History professor Zillah Eisenstein used this year’s 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade as a starting point for a deeper discussion on reproductive rights.

Constitution Day to focus on First Amendment issues

By Katrina Fedczuk, Contributing Writer • September 26, 2011
Pioneering political blogger and author John Nichols will visit Ithaca College today to educate students on the significance of the U.S. Constitution, particularly the First Amendment, in his speech, “First Amendment Remedies: The Constitution as a Call to Action,” in celebration of Constitution Day.
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