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Senior Delia Ammaturo writes about her experience studying abroad and particularly the differences she noticed between European and American food.

Commentary: Food regulations across the pond and the difference they make

By Delia Ammaturo • October 26, 2023
One year ago, I made the decision to study abroad for three months in Barcelona, Spain. I was yearning for a change of pace and new experiences, people and cultures. Most importantly, I was over the moon that I was about to experience a plethora of European cuisines in the places where they originated.
Senior Devon Tyler writes about her experience with a gluten allergy. Gluten-free diets have become increasingly trendy over the years, causing the food industry to unfairly overprice gluten-free products.

Commentary: Gluten-free trend harmful to people with intolerances

By Devon Tyler • March 20, 2019
Gluten-free products should not be more expensive than regular products, especially for those who don't have a choice.
Sophomore Devin Kasparian, IC Red Cross club’s marketing manager, speaks at the "Donate in protest" blood drive Nov. 28.

IC Red Cross Club hosts a “donate in protest” blood drive

By Krissy Waite, Staff Writer • November 29, 2017
Participants had the option to send a postcard directly to the FDA in protest of the discriminatory policies that restrict people with specific sexual histories.
A group of Ithaca College students and alumni are covering themselves in fake blood for a photo campaign called "My Blood is Good," protesting what they say are discriminatory blood donation guidelines by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Ithaca College students protest FDA in bloody photo campaign

By Mary Ford, Senior Writer • June 16, 2016
The photos, which have gone viral this week after the mass shooting in Orlando, Florida, on June 12 and World Blood Donor Day on June 14, are part of a campaign by Ithaca College students and alumni called “My Blood Is Good.”
Cayuga Deer, a local advocacy group, is petitioning Cornell University to end its practice of trapping and killing deer on university property.

Community members speak out against deer killing

By Stephen Adams, Assistant Multimedia Editor • April 2, 2014
More than 7,000 people have signed an online petition that went live March 23 as Cayuga Deer, a local advocacy group, urges Cornell University to stop trapping and killing deer on university property.
Change in the air: e-cigarettes are a growing trend among students

Change in the air: e-cigarettes are a growing trend among students

By Lewis Kendall, Contributing Writer • September 18, 2013
As e-cigarette use becomes more prevalent, student policies have yet to be clearly defined.
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