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Pictured above is a rally held Jan. 28 in the city of Ithaca in response to President Donald Trump's rhetoric toward immigrants. On Jan. 27, President Trump signed an executive order severely limiting travel from seven predominantly muslim countries into the United Sates.

Trump’s immigration order impacts Ithaca College community

By Erin Conway and Grace Elletson • February 1, 2017
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Jan. 27 severely restricting travel from seven Muslim-majority countries.
Ithaca College students stand in different locations around the campus for the #takeitback campaign. Attached to each photo on Facebook is a written post in which the subject explains their struggles with labels. Awwad has compiled over 35 images of students and the collection is still growing.

#takeitback: Student combats labels with social media campaign

By Kate Nalepinski, Life & Culture Editor • February 1, 2017
Alisar Awwad created the #takeitback Project in an effort to “take back” her own identity and empathize with others.
Sophomore Isaiah Horton performs an improvisational rap with Brü on Jan. 27 for the Sinfonia Ball in the Whalen Center for Music. The musician later put on a wig designed to look like President Donald Trump's hair and performed a rehearsed political rap.

Ithaca funk bands raise money for Southside Community Center

By Kate Nalepinski, Life & Culture Editor • February 1, 2017
To raise awareness for homelessness in Tompkins County, the Delta Chapter of the Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia hosted the Sinfonia Ball Jan. 27 in the Whalen Center for Music.
Christina Moylan, director of public health emergency preparedness, first began working at the college in 2015 as an assistant professor in the Department of Health Promotion and Physical Education in which she specialized in health policy and management. She then went on to work as associate dean of the School of Health Sciences and Human Performance in 2018.

Commentary: Affordable Care Act rests on shaky ground

By Christina Moylan • February 1, 2017
The “replace” options floated so far are rehashed been-there-done-that approaches long favored by conservatives.
Katelyn Harrop ’16 and Emma Rizzo ’16 were compelled to start "Over It!" after the Presidential Election and subsequent strife divided the nation.

‘Over It!’ brings together IC alumnae for political podcast

By Daniel Hart, Staff Writer • January 31, 2017
Two Ithaca alumnae took their passion for journalism and social justice to create the politically charged "Over It!" podcast.

Resistance through Federalism

By Kyle Stewart • January 31, 2017
We now look to Washington to solve every issue in our diverse nation, but those solutions often make people more bitter and divided.

News exists outside the US

By Isabella Grullon • January 31, 2017
I am here to remind you that the U.S. is not the only country undergoing political and cultural changes.
Editorial: White feminism excludes marginalized women

Editorial: White feminism excludes marginalized women

January 25, 2017
If white participants of the Women’s March hope to enact real change in the name of women’s rights, they must abandon white feminism altogether.
In addition to what Trump has said, many now debate how his policies and administration will impact women’s rights.

National Recap: Trump era and women’s rights

By Celisa Calacal, Opinion Editor • January 25, 2017
In addition to what Trump has said, many now debate how his policies and administration will impact women’s rights.
Students Erin McClory and Kenneth Bradley work alongside James Rada, associate professor in the Department of Journalism.

IC students cover Washington inauguration for PBS

By Samantha Mendiguren, Staff Writer • January 25, 2017
“Sometimes you can observe history, or you can experience history, but I think in this case, we were really a part of making history,” Dave said.
Eight-year-old Lula and 4-year-old Lavinia hold signs advocating for women's rights and opposing the Betsy Devos for education secretary at the Women's March in Ithaca on Jan. 21.

Commentary: Question everything and practice compassion

By Alexa Salvato • January 25, 2017
We can't forget about any young people, especially those who are members of marginalized groups, and how they are affected by the shift in our political climate.
Thousands marched in the streets of the City of Ithaca on Jan. 21 for the Ithaca Women’s March, organized in solidarity with marches in cities across the country and the world.

Girl power: 10,000 participate in the Ithaca Women’s March

By Sophia Adamucci and Sophie Johnson • January 22, 2017
Protesters carried signs with phrases ranging from “Respect Existence or Expect Resistance” to “My Ovaries Are Over It” to “Build Bridges, Not Walls.”
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