Ithaca perseveres through first year of Trump’s second term

By Eamon Corbo, News Editor • January 22, 2026

Ithaca residents continue to find community while navigating the effects of sweeping changes to federal funding, higher education and immigration enforcement under United States President Donald Trump’s second term.

From Ithaca to D.C., millions rally against Trump in nationwide “No Kings” protests

By Julian DeLucia, Isabella Edghill, Ryan Johnson, Naomi Martin, and Sydney Martin • October 19, 2025

Millions of people gathered across the United States for the Oct. 18 “No Kings” protests to rally against what demonstrators see as rising fascism under President Donald Trump’s administration.

President Cornish co-signs statement against “government intrusion” on higher education

By Julian DeLucia, Assistant News Editor • April 23, 2025

President La Jerne Cornish joined with over 150 higher education institutions across the country to co-sign a statement April 22 against President Donald Trump and his administration’s attacks on higher education. This is the largest sign that educational institutions are creating an allied front against the Trump administration, according to the Guardian.

Ithaca community marches against Trump amidst national ‘Hands Off!’ protests

By Julian DeLucia and Eamon Corbo • April 8, 2025

On April 5, thousands gathered on the Ithaca Commons to march against President Donald Trump and Elon Musk. The march was organized by Indivisible Tompkins as part of the national “Hands Off!” protests held on the same day. 

Return to Trump-era Title IX rules raises alarm for transgender protections

By Eamon Corbo, News Editor • February 19, 2025

The U.S. Department of Education’s 2024 Title IX Regulations, which expanded protections for LGBTQ+ students, were rescinded after a Jan. 9 Federal Court ruling. The changes in Title IX along with President Donald Trump and his administration’s return to Washington, D.C., have created concerns among Ithaca College students and faculty over the protection of transgender students.

Community expresses concerns about local issues under Trump administration

By Eamon Corbo and Julian DeLucia • November 14, 2024

In the wake of the results of the election, many local groups in the city of Ithaca are expressing concerns about the implications of Trump’s second term.

Ithaca College students react to the 2024 presidential election

By Sarah Cochi, Hannah Coulthurst, Christian Gratto, Chloe Johnston, Makai Yllanes, and Ava Suffredini • November 8, 2024

Ithaca College students respond to the 2024 presidential election. The students were interviewed before and after the results of the presidential election were announced. These responses were selected through brief, impromptu interviews with campus community members. They are not representative of the entire Ithaca College community, and have been edited for clarity and length.

Campus community reacts to results of 2024 general election

By Vivian Rose, Prakriti Panwar, Julian DeLucia, and Matthew Telyczka • November 7, 2024

On Nov. 6, voters across the U.S. were informed that Donald Trump won the 2024 presidential election. Senate Republicans have the majority and as of Nov. 6 gained three seats, while House Democrats lost one seat. The house majority still remains unclear as races continue to be tallied. 

Stan masters Trump portrayal in ‘The Apprentice’

By Rua Fay • September 25, 2024

This year’s Cannes Film Festival in Southern France saw the premiere of many highly anticipated films like “Kinds of Kindness” and “Megalopolis.”  However, audiences were found lining up around the block for a small film directed by Iranian filmmaker, Ali Abbasi. This film was none other than “The Apprentice,” a candid and shocking look at the career of one of the most controversial political figures of the century: former President Donald Trump. Sebastian Stan completely morphs into Trump for what Variety called “2024’s Most Controversial Movie.”

Commentary: Trump exacerbates gun violence in the U.S.

By Chris Holmes • February 8, 2024

To understand the true danger of a second Trump presidency, one must look with clarity at his party’s relationship to guns and gun violence.

Title IX update supports students with trauma-related needs

By Lorien Tyne, Editor-in-Chief • January 31, 2022

A recent policy update to the U.S. Department of Education’s Title IX process will better support Ithaca College students with trauma-related needs

Ithaca College Republicans meet with senator Tom O’Mara

By Elijah de Castro, Assistant Life and Culture Editor • December 1, 2021

Brought on campus by the club Ithaca College Republicans, New York state senator Tom O’Mara discussed political issues that affect the Ithaca area on Nov. 18.