Voter apathy must not manifest as a lack of action on campus

By The Ithacan • September 18, 2024

For many college students, it may feel as though you have been inundated with information about the upcoming presidential election, the youth vote and the importance of using your voice to enact political and social change. The important issues that galvanize young voters and exhaustion surrounding political systems exist in an era of increasing national anxiety and turbulence. While these feelings — trepidation, apathy, exhaustion — are valid, they cannot create inaction in the youth voting block or in our response to national and local political figures. Outside of the eyes fixed on the presidential race, college students should pay attention to local political figures. This includes student government officials. 

Successful write-in campaign stirs conversation about Ithaca’s political climate

By Lorien Tyne, Editor-in-Chief • December 1, 2023

While some express frustration with Fourth Ward Alderperson-elect Patrick Kuehl's write-in campaign for Common Council, others raise concerns with the priorities and tactics of the Solidarity Slate and local Working Families Party club, including incumbent Fourth Ward Alderperson Jorge Defendini's sudden attempt to unseat WFP leadership.

SGC shares election votes after controversial decision to withhold counts

By Dominick Petrucci and Lorien Tyne • May 3, 2023

Vote counts from the Spring 2023 Ithaca College Student Governance Council elections revealed that first-year student Matthew Williams — who was disqualified — beat the elected president by 83 votes.

SGC talks with IT and passes bill to restructure elections

By Dominick Petrucci, Staff writer • April 5, 2023

Members of the Student Governance Council discussed technology advances at Ithaca College with the Innovative Technologies Committee and passed a bill.

Local officials begin election campaigns for Common Council

By Lorien Tyne, Editor-in-Chief • February 1, 2023

Robert Cantelmo, current 5th Ward Alderperson, announced his campaign for the 2023 Ithaca mayoral race. As of Feb. 1, no other candidates for mayor have come forward.

SGC holds platform presentations for upcoming elections

By Mel Andia, Contributing Writer • September 29, 2021

The Ithaca College Student Governance Council (SGC) held platform presentations over Zoom on Sept. 23 for the prospective SGC senate seats for Fall 2021, with many candidates focusing on mental health

SGC passes bill to provide free stamps for absentee ballots

By Alexis Manore, Staff Writer • February 26, 2019

The Student Governance Council passed a bill to provide free postage stamps for absentee ballots for all elections during its Feb. 25 meeting.

SGC elects new senators for Spring 2018

By Laura O’Brien, Staff Writer • February 14, 2018

There are still nine vacant senate positions to fill.

Students present anti-corruption act to Common Council

By Sam Haut, Staff Writer • November 28, 2017

The proposal presented to ban lobbying and to make the money in super PACs more transparent and independent from candidate’s campaigns.

Faculty Council elects leadership for upcoming year

By Sierra Guardiola, Staff Writer • May 3, 2017

Faculty Council elections passed unanimously with many positions remaining the same, such as Tom Swensen returning as chair of the council.

Ithaca College SGA senatorial candidates present platforms

By Kyle Arnold, Assistant News Editor • September 8, 2016

This year’s potential Ithaca College Student Government Association senators relayed a common theme during their platform presentations: improving the SGA’s involvement in the community.

One ticket announces bid for 2016–17 SGA executive board

By Justin Henry, Staff Writer • April 18, 2016

IC Office has announced its candidacy of for the 2016–17 Student Government Association Executive Board. Voting will commence via email and Orgsync on April 28 and 29.