The Ithacan

Mental health needs to be addressed in POC communities

By Mahad Olad, Staff Writer • March 5, 2019

I think it would be beneficial if Ithaca College put wellness into the curriculum.

Who gets to say the N-word

By Mahad Olad, Staff Writer • February 5, 2019

I will probably never be comfortable with nonblack usages of n---a and especially n---er, even if they’re merely referring to it and not using it.

Free speech, inclusivity and open dialogue: A response to Dr. Bradwell

By Mahad Olad, Staff Writer • December 11, 2018

We need to recognize that although these conversations may be taxing, they are necessary, and we need to talk about how to effectively approach them.

Escaping gay conversion therapy in Kenya

By Mahad Olad • February 7, 2018

That is why I’m sharing my story: so the U.S. and other governments can do more to protect the vulnerable youth of Muslim backgrounds whose parents abuse them in the name of religion and culture.

CVE program targets Muslims

By Mahad Olad • September 11, 2017

CVE should focus on the integration and success of Muslim communities rather than their ability to identify terrorists.

Harvey leaves undocumented immigrants high and dry

By Isabella Grullón Paz • September 6, 2017

In the long term, however, undocumented immigrants in Houston are far from protected.

Latin America rejects U.S. military intervention

By Isabella Grullón Paz • August 30, 2017

Under the radar of most news sites, Vice President Mike Pence made his way down to Colombia to begin a week-long trip to Latin America that was later cut short.

White identity politics

By Mahad Olad • August 30, 2017

White supremacist claims of “subjugation” and “victimhood” are specious, silly and narcissistic.

African vs. African American

By Mahad Olad • April 20, 2017

As an immigrant from Kenya born to Somali parents, I have seen firsthand the divide between African immigrants and African-Americans.

Why I left Islam

By Mahad Olad • April 13, 2017

Even in the secular West, where the freedom to change religions is recognized, ex-Muslims continue to fear for their lives.

First-generation students face distinctive challenges

By Mahad Olad • April 6, 2017

The decision to pursue postsecondary education outside of my home came with the price of leaving my family behind. It was emotional and tumultuous.

Not an A-plus math student

By Frances Johnson • May 4, 2016

Year after year of math classes, many of my Asian-American classmates would ace their math tests while I hoped for a B-minus or better.