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Commentary: Alternative facts pose a danger to truth

Commentary: “Alternative facts” pose a danger to truth

By Trenton Firster • March 1, 2017
By blurring that line, partisan news became fake news, and anything that didn’t align with official policy became invalid.

Editorial: Intellectual diversity must include radical ideologies

February 22, 2017
What is truly missing from intellectually diverse environments are radical and non-Western lines of thinking.
Many LGBTQ advocates fear that Trump and his administration will roll back the progress that has been gained for LGBTQ people.

National Recap: Trump’s policies worry LGBTQ community

By Celisa Calacal, Opinion Editor • February 22, 2017
Many allies and advocates for LGBTQ rights remain concerned about how President Trump's policies will impact them.

Ethics is not a partisan issue

By Emma Whitestone • February 22, 2017
Political strategy is not uncommon in Congress, but our president’s potentially being influenced by Russia is not a partisan issue.
David Archambault, chairman of the Standing Rock Sioux Nation, spoke on Feb. 16 at Cornell University about the past struggles of the Sioux Nation including with the Dakota Access Pipeline, and the necessity of hope for the future.

Chairman of Standing Rock Sioux Tribe speaks at Cornell

By Nicole Pimental, Staff Writer • February 20, 2017
The voice of Archambault echoed throughout Stocking Hall as over 530 members of the Ithaca community huddled across four rooms and the surrounding hallways.

National Recap: Jeff Sessions’ record questioned

By Celisa Calacal, Opinion Editor • February 17, 2017
Many fear Attorney General Jeff Sessions will roll back the clock on civil rights for a number of marginalized groups across the country.
Conservative and liberal students have known to clash in the classroom at Ithaca College but the intellectual diversity debate has taken a new spin since the presidential election of Donald Trump.

Students struggle for intellectual diversity at Ithaca College

By Grace Elletson and Samantha Mendiguren • February 15, 2017
Preceding the presidential election many of Trump’s supporters were not timid about supporting him publicly. But on college campuses, many were quiet.
Freshman Mac-Andrew Nelson led the crowd in a chorus of “We Shall Overcome” on Feb. 10 at Free Speech Rock, for a rally against President Donald Trump’s immigration ban.

IC students rally against Trump’s executive orders

By Marissa Proulx and Meaghan McElroy • February 12, 2017
Freshmen Clare Nowalk said the anger she felt following Trump’s election and the inauguration drove her to organize the rally.
National Recap: Legal battle continues over Muslim ban

National Recap: Legal battle continues over Muslim ban

By Celisa Calacal, Opinion Editor • February 10, 2017
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals recently refused to reinstate Donald Trump's order banning Muslims from seven Muslim-majority countries.
Ithaca College students and faculty are concerned about the appointment of Betsy DeVos as Secretary of Education citing her lack of experience, beliefs and the impact she will have on the education system.

IC faculty concerned about the appointment of Betsy DeVos

By Steph Siok, Staff Writer • February 8, 2017
She said having DeVos as secretary of the Department of Education is comparable to having a surgeon unfamiliar with medical technique.

Free press is a cornerstone of democracy

By Emma Whitestone • February 8, 2017
News outlets should not have to fear that they will be labeled “fake” for reporting on real information.
In addition to making recommendations, the bill also formed an SGC subcommittee to develop a plan for potentially subsidizing the cost of summer housing for international students.

IC SGC passes bill to support international students

By Ryan King, Staff Writer • February 8, 2017
Grullon said the inspiration for the bill came out of a college town hall meeting about the Trump’s orders that she and Friend attended Feb. 2.
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