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The protest, “Walk Out: The Fight for What’s Right,” was run by OURstory is not HIStory: Femmes of Color Embracing our Truths, an organization that was created this semester.

Students walked out of classes and gathered in support of sexual assault survivors, specifically for two women who accused Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault.

Ithaca College President Shirley M. Collado and the tri-council group created a working group to review free speech policies at Ithaca College.

The rally was prompted by the looming threats and attempts made by the Trump administration to defund Planned Parenthood, club members said.

The contingent faculty unions entered bargaining sessions with the goals of job security and higher compensation, which they reached.

Freshmen Clare Nowalk said the anger she felt following Trump’s election and the inauguration drove her to organize the rally.

IC Students for Labor Action organized a protest at Free Speech Rock outside Campus Center Oct. 19.

More than 70 people gathered Oct. 3 at the Free Speech Rock for a “moment of action” to discuss ways to increase dialogue around mental health.

Ithaca College President Tom Rochon’s decision to step down from his position is most often associated with the image of students taking the stage at his own event to discuss “community action on racism and cultural bias” Oct.

A majority of faculty members have voted no confidence in President Tom Rochon as the results of the Faculty Council no confidence vote were released the morning of Dec. 14.

The familiar “Tom Rochon; no confidence” chant took a new form at POC at IC’s “Demands Walk-out” Dec. 11. POC at IC summoned Ithaca College President Tom Rochon to the stage at Free Speech Rock outside of Campus Center during a walk-out to hear a formal list of demands, with the crowd chanting: “Tom Rochon, resign.”

The fact the vote is happening shows that power is beginning to fall into new hands.