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Commentary: Gun violence epidemic — The stories behind the statistics

By | Jan 31, 2023

The United States has experienced more than 50 mass shootings in January 2023, resulting in more than 100 lives lost.


National Recap: Teachers’ unions call active shooter drills ineffective

By | Feb 13, 2020

“Traumatizing students as we work to keep students safe from gun violence is not the answer.”


Q&A: Student succeeds in English and documentary projects

By | Jan 23, 2020

In mid-December, senior Olivia Forker, a documentary studies and production and English double major, received two exciting pieces of news within the same week.


National Recap: Conneticut works to financially divest from guns

By | Dec 3, 2019

On Dec. 3, Connecticut Treasurer Shawn Wooden announced plans to reallocate $30 million worth of shares in civilian firearm manufacturer securities.


National Recap: Gunman kills two at gaming tournament

By | Aug 30, 2018

The push for gun control has been reignited after a shooter opened fire during a Madden video game tournament, leaving two people dead and 11 injured, in Jacksonville, Florida, on Sunday, Aug. 26.


National Recap: NRA under fire online for gun ban

By | May 2, 2018

Most of the tweets questioned why the NRA was banning guns in order to protect Pence but not to protect students and implied that the act was hypocritical.


Q&A: Professor discusses seminar on guns

By | Mar 20, 2018

Chris Holmes, associate professor in the Department of English, teaches a freshman seminar on guns and gun violence.


A new kind of gun show: “UNLOADED” brings art into gun debate

By | Jan 27, 2016

The Handwerker Gallery’s new exhibit, “UNLOADED” takes on the issue of gun reform and gun control.


Office of Public Safety plans for gun violence emergencies

By | Oct 8, 2014

With a steady rise in incidents of gun violence nationally, Ithaca College has plans in place in preparation for such situations.


Mental health needs attention to prevent mass shootings

By The Ithacan | Sep 23, 2014

It is not news to anyone that mass shootings are a growing problem in the United States.


Video: Safe Zone

By | Jan 30, 2013

Local officials aim to reduce gun violence in Ithaca.