Locals express concern with Rep. Josh Riley’s support for Israel amid genocide

By Eamon Corbo, News Editor • October 22, 2025

Residents of Ithaca have expressed concern and disagreement over Rep. Josh Riley’s (D) support for Israel amid Israel’s genocide of Palestinians in the Israel-Hamas war.

Students hold vigils for victims of Oct. 7 attacks and the escalation of genocide in Palestine

By Eamon Corbo, News Editor • October 9, 2025

Ithacans for Israel held a memorial remembrance of the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks, and Ithaca College Students for a Free Palestine held a vigil on the escalation of genocide of Palestinians in the Israel-Hamas war Oct. 8. 

Letter to the Editor: Former dean provides alternative perspective on student protests

April 5, 2024

Two apparently unrelated items spark this commentary. First was the headline in The Ithacan, March 28, 2024 editorial: “The College Must Support Student-Driven Advocacy.” Second was my finishing Doris Kearns Goodwin’s biography of Franklin Delano Roosevelt—in which she spends considerable space explaining FDR’s decision-making: how he brought the fiercely isolationist American public along to support America’s role in World War Two.

Commentary: People are not informed enough on Israel-Palestine

By Ethan Beer • February 14, 2023

In this commentary, I will discuss certain phrases commonly used in the progressive movement that are actually rooted in antisemitism.

Lecturer at Ithaca College obtains U.S. citizenship

By Abbey London, Photo Editor • February 27, 2020

Twelve years ago, Mirit Hadar-Bessire, lecturer in the Ithaca College Department of Modern Languages and Literatures, fled her home country of Israel.

Freshman brings Team USA experience to South Hill

By Max O’Neill, Staff Writer • December 4, 2019

Freshman Jack Stern competed twice for Team USA at the Maccabiah Games, a worldwide basketball tournament for Jewish and Israeli Arab athletes.

Editiorial: Students must educate themselves on divisive issues

September 19, 2019

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is one of the most trying, complex issues that exist in the world today. At its core, it is a dispute between two self-determination movements: Jews and Arabs laying claims...

Speakers share views on Israeli-Palestinian conflict

By Cody Tayor, Senior Writer • September 18, 2019

Experts on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict came to Ithaca College Sept. 17 to discuss perspectives on the conflict and the need for a resolution. 

Letter to the Editor: Politics professor responds to Ithacan editorial

By Asma Barlas • April 21, 2019

I also hesitated to say anything because Muslims who support the right of Palestinian people to their homes and homeland are invariably dubbed anti-Semitic.

Editorial: IC Loves Israel Day’s title distorts event’s mission

April 17, 2019

This is ultimately a full-hearted event dedicated solely to celebrating Israeli culture, and that premise should not be taken away from it.

Why I support the BDS movement on campus

By Mahad Olad, Staff Writer • April 10, 2019

There are countless examples of activists who’ve had their professional and personal lives destroyed for speaking out against the discriminatory practices of the Israeli state.

Commentary: Progressive circles need to listen to Jewish people

By Falyn Stempler, News Editor • December 12, 2018

Until each side acknowledges the other’s narrative and rights and ties to the same land, this conversation is going nowhere.