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Ithaca community members celebrate U.S. President-elect Joe Biden's projected win Nov. 7 in Ithaca. Biden’s projected win came at the end of an extremely close race. With a projected win in Pennsylvania, Biden exceeded the needed 270 electoral votes to win the presidency.

Ithaca community has mixed reactions to Biden’s projected win

By Alexis Manore, Ashley Stalnecker, and Mikayla Rovenolt November 10, 2020
A sense of relief and exhilaration filled the air Nov. 7 on The Commons in Ithaca, an hour after President-elect Joe Biden secured the projected win.
Country artists defy genre's conservative foundations

Country artists defy genre’s conservative foundations

By Eva Salzman, Staff Writer November 5, 2020
The culture of country music has always been a conservative one, with the music being rooted in Southern tradition.
Sacha Baron Cohen’s sequel to his famous film “Borat,” “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm,” exposes the bigoted underbelly of the United States just as the first one did.

Review: “Borat” sequel comes at perfect time

By Jackson Noel, Staff Writer November 3, 2020
Sacha Baron Cohen’s sequel to his famous film “Borat,” “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm,” exposes the bigoted underbelly of the United States just as the first one did.
Voting bills should have been accepted by IC administration

Voting bills should have been accepted by IC administration

By The Ithacan October 24, 2020
This election will affect students for years to come, and it is imperative that young adults vote if they want to have a say in their future.
Trump-era “whistleblowers” make money off books

Trump-era “whistleblowers” make money off books

By Elijah de Castro, Staff Writer October 22, 2020
Bob Woodward, John Bolton and Sarah Huckabee have become pseudo-whistleblowers, publishing books that recount politically damaging backdoor experiences with President Donald Trump.
Ithaca College junior Leizbel Perdomo writes about the importance of Planned Parenthood and the consequences that come with it being defunded.

Commentary: Planned Parenthood is not the enemy

By Leizbel Perdomo October 20, 2020
Planned Parenthood is not the enemy here. It is breaking the stigma of sexual health and education in the U.S.
National Recap: Women’s marches take place across the U.S.

National Recap: Women’s marches take place across the U.S.

By John Turner October 20, 2020
Many marchers were focused on Barrett and how a more conservative Supreme Court could affect abortion rights.
In the midst of a pandemic and national protests against racism and police violence, this year's election between Democratic nominee Joe Biden and Republican nominee President Donald Trump could be one of the most important elections in recent history.

Ithaca College community prepares for upcoming elections

By Ryan Bieber, Staff Writer October 15, 2020
With the 2020 presidential election 19 days away, Ithaca College students are gearing up to vote.
Sophomore Laney Sodoma is one of five winners of YouTuber David Dobrik's Tesla giveaway, a collaboration between Dobrik and HeadCount, an organization that promotes voter registration.

Q&A: Sophomore wins David Dobrik’s Tesla giveaway

By Arleigh Rodgers, Life & Culture Editor October 14, 2020
Sophomore Laney Sodoma is one of five winners of YouTuber David Dobrik's Tesla giveaway, a collaboration between Dobrik and HeadCount.
National Recap: 13 people charged in plot to kidnap Michigan Governor

National Recap: 13 people charged in plot to kidnap Michigan Governor

By John Turner, Opinion Editor October 13, 2020
The individuals involved are suspected of attempting to identify addresses of those in law enforcement so they could target them.
“RBG,” a 2018 Academy Award–nominated documentary, honors the life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died of pancreatic cancer Sept. 18. The film serves as a stark reminder of the vibrant life she led and the legacy she left behind.

Review: Ginsburg’s legacy burns bright in 2018 documentary

By Elijah de Castro, Staff Writer September 23, 2020
“RBG,” a 2018 Academy Award–nominated documentary, honors the life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died of pancreatic cancer Sept. 18.
National Recap: TikTok is facing a potential U.S. ban

National Recap: TikTok is facing a potential U.S. ban

By John Turner September 22, 2020
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s move to ban TikTok from U.S. app stores has been temporarily postponed.
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