Former Ithaca College professor arrested protesting in DC

By Kayla Dwyer and Max Denning • March 4, 2015

Beth Harris, a retired associate professor in the Department of Politics, was arrested along with Ithaca resident Ariel Gold and three others for attempting to block the entrance to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee Policy Conference.

Students approved for Birthright travel to Israel despite recent violence

By Michael Tkaczevski, Staff Writer • September 16, 2014

Jewish students at Ithaca College will be able to participate in the Birthright study abroad program to Israel despite the recent conflict between Israel and the Gaza Strip.

Guest speakers debate academic boycott

By Stephen Adams, Assistant Multimedia Editor • February 27, 2014

The Israeli education boycott debate at Ithaca College came to a head on Jan. 25 when two groups hosted guest speakers with opposite views only one hour apart and across the hall from each other.

College and City: Feb 20

February 19, 2014

Cornell professors to give talks about Israel boycott Ithaca College will host two speakers Feb. 25 to represent each side of the debate on the academic boycott of Israeli higher education institutions. Eric...

Israeli team selects junior midfielder for international competition

By Meghan Graham, Staff Writer • February 19, 2014

Junior midfielder Matt Greenblatt will compete for the Israeli National team in the summer.

Commentary: Consumers unwittingly fuel Israeli occupation

By Luna Olavarria Gallegos • October 2, 2013

How often do you support military intervention in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank? Whether you are aware of it or not, we are bombarded by products supporting Israel’s military occupation and its building...

Guest Commentary: Taglit-Birthright alumna calls for Palestinian rights

By The Ithacan • March 6, 2013

I implore the Jewish community to think independently, become informed and do not be fooled into letting prescribed political norms or propaganda constitute an opinion.

Video: Culture Shock

By Andrew Casper • January 31, 2013

Two students from Ithaca College venture off to Israel to explore their heritage.

US must rethink alliance with Israel

By Rachael Hartford • November 29, 2012

If you are a bit confused as to what has been in the news about Gaza lately, you are not alone. And it’s probably because the prevailing US media narrative of what is going on over there is fundamentally skewed. We are being provided news sans the historical context necessary to understand why Hamas and…

Panel explores Israeli army’s complexities

By Michael Tkaczevski, Contributing Writer • October 15, 2012

Former Israeli Defense Force soldiers and now Ithaca College seniors gave a panel discussion on their experiences serving in Israel.

Election central: taking a look at the most contested issues in the 2012 election

By Jack CurranRachael Hartford, Staff Writer and Politics Columnist • October 11, 2012

With a three-part series, The Ithacan will take a look at the most contested issues in the 2012 presidential election

No effort needed to learn while sleeping

By Kari Beal, Columnist and Blogger • September 5, 2012

A new study suggests that you can learn without making any conscious effort. It's called sleep- learning.