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From left, members of the IC Democrats executive board junior President Farid Ahmad, and seniors Treasurer Connor Watson and Secretary Kalena Yearwood said they hope to make IC Democrats' presence more consistent on campus.

IC Democrats revived again after periods of inactivity

By Kai Lincke, Staff Writer • November 30, 2022
After several periods of inactivity over the past five years, the Ithaca College Democrats club has restarted with new leadership.
Ithaca community members celebrate U.S. President-elect Joe Biden's projected win Nov. 7 in Ithaca. Biden’s projected win came at the end of an extremely close race. With a projected win in Pennsylvania, Biden exceeded the needed 270 electoral votes to win the presidency.

Ithaca community has mixed reactions to Biden’s projected win

By Alexis Manore, Ashley Stalnecker, and Mikayla Rovenolt • November 10, 2020
A sense of relief and exhilaration filled the air Nov. 7 on The Commons in Ithaca, an hour after President-elect Joe Biden secured the projected win.
In the midst of a pandemic and national protests against racism and police violence, this year's election between Democratic nominee Joe Biden and Republican nominee President Donald Trump could be one of the most important elections in recent history.

Ithaca College community prepares for upcoming elections

By Ryan Bieber, Staff Writer • October 15, 2020
With the 2020 presidential election 19 days away, Ithaca College students are gearing up to vote.
A panel of media literacy and communication experts from the college, including Cyndy Scheibe, professor in the Department of Psychology and founder and executive director of Project Look Sharp; Chris Sperry, director of curriculum and staff development for Project Look Sharp; and David Negrin, assistant professor in the Department of Media Arts, Sciences and Studies, provided commentary of the candidates’ performances.

IC community holds events to watch presidential debates

By Alyshia Korba, Assistant News Editor • October 2, 2020
Ithaca Colllege students and faculty are staying engaged with Zoom watch parties for the presidential debates.
The Ithaca College Republicans have received backlash from the college community regarding its posts on social media about cultural appropriation. This included the IC Republican's response to a tweet from the Center for Inclusion Diversity Equity and Social Change at the college.

IC Republicans receive backlash for post on cultural appropriation

By Phoebe Harms, Staff Writer • October 31, 2018
IC Republicans has received backlash from the Ithaca College community for statements it posted to social media regarding cultural appropriation on Halloween.
Ithaca College President Shirley M. Collado and the tri-council group created a working group to review free speech policies at Ithaca College.

Working group proposed to review free speech policies at IC

By Ben Kaplan, Staff Writer • December 13, 2017
Ithaca College President Shirley M. Collado and the tri-council group created a working group to review free speech policies at Ithaca College.
From left: Sophomore Josh Kelly of IC Progressives, sophomore James Dellasala of IC Democrats and junior Sean Themea of IC Conservatives participated in the debate on March 17.

Ithaca College student organizations hold political debate

By Kyle Stewart, Staff Writer • March 21, 2015
Sophomore Josh Kelly of IC Progressives, sophomore James Dellasala of IC Democrats and junior Sean Themea of IC Conservatives fielded questions students submitted online prior to the debate.
Students and local residents sign in to vote at the Circles Community Center. New York residents cast votes for governor and congressional representatives in the Nov. 4 midterm elections.

Commentary: Political clubs share most important issues regarding students

By Jared Amory, Josh Kelly, and Stephanie O'Brien • November 5, 2014
Members of IC Democrats, IC Conservatives and IC Progressives shared what they thought were the most pressing issues regarding students.
Editorial: IC Democrats resurface for midterm election season

Editorial: IC Democrats resurface for midterm election season

September 24, 2014

This year, IC Democrats have resurfaced on the college’s political scene after being inactive during the 2013–14 academic year. The other two main political organizations, IC Conservatives and IC Greens,...

The Ithaca College democratic society, led by senior Jonathon Cummings, reassembles at 6 p.m. Sept. 11 in the Taughannock Falls room.

IC Democrats resurge as student political party amidst election season

By Evan Popp, Contributing Writer • September 16, 2014
After being inactive last year, IC Democrats is rejoining the campus’ other two political-party organizations, IC Conservatives and IC Greens, on the active political front.
Government creates legislation to combat gun violence

Government creates legislation to combat gun violence

By TinaMarie Craven, News Editor • January 24, 2013
President Barack Obama’s controversial move to tighten gun legislation in response to recent shootings has created a domino effect, as state and local governments enact changes aimed at reducing gun violence.

Video: Students give feedback during election night 2012

By Jaclyn Cataldi • November 8, 2012
Ithaca College students gathered in Emerson Suites to get updates and hear poll results. Hear about student reactions during election night.
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