Sam Swartz talks disability acceptance on and off campus

By Tyler Rustyak, Contributing Writer • November 15, 2025

Sam Swartz, a yoga instructor at Lifelong, a community center for adults aged over 50, talked about acceptance and emphasized the importance of accepting disability at Library Place on Nov. 6. Swartz is a wheelchair user and has a fused sacroiliac joint and has been disabled for 24 years

Commentary: Is ableism still Victoria’s Secret?

By Samantha Ruiz • November 10, 2023

Victoria's Secret has been scrambling to reshape its reputation and combat previous allegations of promoting body dysphoria. The brand has been on a fashion show hiatus since 2019, taking a break to revamp. Returning to the stage, Victoria's Secret went to four countries to host the Victoria Secret Tour ’23 this year, which can be streamed on Amazon Prime.

Youth activist discusses climate change and disability

By Vivian Rose • April 24, 2023

Daphne Frias spoke about the necessity of social media to influence people to care about the climate crisis during Sustainability Week. 

Commentary: Students with disabilities need more support

By Megan Handley • April 18, 2023

I was sitting in a squalid dorm room with a 104-degree fever. I went home and I missed a week of classes.

Commentary: Chronic pain needs to be respected

By Madolyn Laurine • February 20, 2018

I am fully reminded of my circumstances and the challenges I face when kept from the help I need — be it an elevator, a handrail, or more space in the hall.

IC Color Week celebrates diversity on campus

By The Ithacan • April 17, 2016

A weeklong series of events called IC Color will celebrate the spectrum of identities that make up the Ithaca College campus.

Former student files lawsuit against Ithaca College

By Faith Meckley, Assistant News Editor • October 28, 2015

A former Ithaca College student filed a $10 million lawsuit Oct. 8 against the college under the Americans with Disabilities Act for failing to provide accommodations for a physical handicap.

Class holds discussion on definitions of disability

By Elizabeth Taylor, Contributing Writer • November 24, 2013

The “What is Disability?” presentation used statistics, history, law and other areas to explore different views and definitions of disability.