The Ithacan

Q&A: IC alum and New York State Senate candidate discusses platform

By Lorien Tyne, Editor-in-Chief • March 22, 2023

Caleb Slater ’18 is running for the New York State Senate District 48. Slater credits his time at Ithaca College for his interest in politics.

Editorial: Man-made causes are to blame for snow droughts

By The Ithacan • February 15, 2023

People who created businesses from nature need to be held accountable for all the damage they caused the Earth.

China’s leadership grab on climate change

By John Tagliani • November 26, 2020

With most news this year eclipsed by the global pandemic, it was easy to miss China’s declaration in September of carbon neutrality by 2060.

Ithaca College refrains from fossil fuel divestment

By Sophie Johnson, Assistant News Editor • February 8, 2017

“I’m trying to uphold my institution to the same values it was teaching me,” Braverman said.

Editorial: College should practice transparency in investing

February 10, 2016

No one can begin to address the prospect of divesting until we know who we need to divest from, if anyone.

Thank You, Climate Hero

By Faith Meckley, Assistant News Editor • April 26, 2015

On April 20th, Heather Doyle plead guilty to her actions at Dominion's Cove Point LNG export terminal in Lusby, Maryland on Feb. 3, in which she trespassed onto a construction site and scaled the arm of...

Our Car-Centered Society

By Faith Meckley, Staff Writer • September 29, 2014

While walking along Route 65 out of Maumee and toward Toledo, a pick-up truck operated by a sleeping driver struck me head on. Unlike the unfortunate Peace Marcher in 1986, I can live to tell the tale.

Editorial: Divest IC neglects complex process

January 23, 2014

On Dec. 9, the Student Government Association, backed by Divest IC, passed a bill recommending research into divestment from fossil fuel companies. Results from the research will help decide whether the...

Video: Snap Judgment – Do you think the college should divest from fossil fuels?

By Emma McQuade • December 11, 2013

Students of Ithaca College share their opinion on whether the school should divest from fossil fuels.

Letter to the Editor: Fracking’s detrimental effects

By Frack Off and Kaela Bamberger • November 14, 2013

If there’s anything to be gained from the controversiality of the fracking debate, it’s that the nature of your sources dictate the information you’re getting. It would not be hard to point to credible...

Guest Commentary: Students should fight for sustainable college investments

By Menli McCreight • February 13, 2013

Divestment from the fossil fuel industry is crucial for the future financial well-being of Ithaca College.

Slideshow: Weaver Wind Energy develops more efficient turbine prototype

By Emily MilesLauren Mateer • October 3, 2012

Weaver Wind Energy is in developing a more reliable and effective small wind turbine that adjusts to changing weather.