THE ITHACAN

Letter to the Editor: South Hill needs Climate Action Plan

By John Graves • September 14, 2016

In today’s climate, fossil fuel consumption is by far the most pressing issue facing our environment and dGEIS should address this issue directly.

Local races do have impact

By Emma Whitestone • September 14, 2016

Not only do local elections affect citizens directly, but residents also have the chance to influence local government.

Focus on issues, not entertainment

By Kyle Stewart • September 13, 2016

Devoting more attention to third-party candidates isn’t enough. There needs to be a shift in the media coverage from entertainment to issues.

Review: Netflix original ‘Stranger Things’ mirrors ’80s tropes

By Jake Leary, Contributing Writer • September 12, 2016

A vile monster. A lovable band of children. A grand conspiracy. A soundtrack worthy of John Carpenter. This is Netflix’s “Stranger Things”: the ’80s homage that still dominates conversation nearly two months after its release.

Review: ‘Don’t Breathe’ defies typical horror films

By Colin Barrett, Contributing Writer • September 10, 2016

“Don’t Breathe” is more grounded in its script and its direction — it doesn’t rely on typical jump scares, but it builds tension throughout.

Q&A: Sport media director discusses program shift

By Lauren Murray, Assistant Sports Editor • September 7, 2016

Kyle Woody, program director of sport media and now an instructor in the Department of Strategic Communication, has been a part of the sport media major since he came to the college in August of 2010. Both majors, and Woody’s office, were originally located in the School of Health Sciences and Human Performances alongside the sport studies major.

Editorial: Issues of sexual consent must be addressed early

By The Ithacan • September 7, 2016

Rape is not a product of short skirts or too much alcohol — it is a product of toxic masculinity, entitlement and a misunderstanding of sex and consent. More jail time will not solve these deep-rooted, dangerous attitudes about sexual violence.

Editorial: Citizens have freedom to support any candidate

By The Ithacan • September 7, 2016

Though arguments against voting for third parties have persisted throughout many recent elections, voters — and organizations representing voters — should not be cut off from expressing viewpoints either for or against these arguments.

Theatrical arts group at IC uses acting to target oppression

By Cecilia Morales, Senior Writer • September 7, 2016

Performing Arts for Social Change (PASC), a theatrical group at the college made up of students and Ithaca community members, hosted a workshop Sept. 5 in Studio 3 of Dillingham Center to teach acting techniques and exercises based on the Brazilian writer Augusto Boal’s book, “Theatre of the Oppressed.”

Q&A: Ithaca College Dana professors discuss research

By Celisa Calacal, Opinion Editor • September 7, 2016

Luke Keller, professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, and Abraham Mulugetta, professor in the Department of Finance and International Business, have been named Charles A. Dana professors — the first to receive this distinction since 2008.

Commentary: Police threatening boycott prove Kaepernick’s point

By Faith Meckley • September 7, 2016

Any officers who choose to participate in a boycott of defending Levi Stadium are proving all the things they hate about Kaepernick’s opinion right. They are proving that there is indeed a limit to who they are willing to protect.

Ithaca print shop holds sale to showcase local printmakers

By Olivia Riggio, Staff Writer • September 7, 2016

Until Sept. 30, the Ink Shop is holding its annual print sale to raise money for the shop and participating printmakers as well as to provide unique art to the Finger Lakes area. The sale is one of many events the Ink Shop holds throughout the year. Sept. 2 was its opening night.