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Christopher Hanna, a senior at Cornell University, writes that students should encourage both local colleges to not become complicit in spreading symbols and dialogues of hate.

Commentary: Ithaca’s complicity in symbols of hate

By Christopher Hanna February 13, 2019
It is our duty to constructively hold these centers of power to account as they entrench themselves in abhorrent practices across the Central New York region.
Michael Leary, assistant director for the Office of Judicial Affairs, said the college's policies regarding hate speech align with the precedent set by the Supreme Court that all speech is protected unless it creates a clear and present danger.

Ithaca College community weighs in on hate speech policy

By Sam Haut, Staff Writer October 10, 2018
After the IC Republicans posted a statement to its Facebook page politicizing the death of Mollie Tibbetts, questions have been raised about hate speech policies at the the college.
Junior Talia Jean Weindling found the words “F--- Black people” in the gender-neutral bathroom on the third floor of Williams Hall on April 19.

UPDATE: Racist message found in Williams Hall bathroom

By Ashley Stalnecker, Staff Writer April 19, 2018
Junior Talia Jean Weindling reported seeing the words “F--- Black people” to the Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management.
Black Students United at Cornell University interrupted a University Assembly’s meeting to demand changes to the college’s campus code of conduct regarding free speech after a series of racial incidents that happened on or near Cornell University's campus.

Cornell Black Students United protests in wake of racial incidents

By Laura O'Brien, Contributing Writer September 20, 2017
Following a series of racially charged events, Black Students United at Cornell University interrupted a University Assembly’s meeting.
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