The Ithacan

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It seems that during every Olympics the media acquires a brief fascination with the diets of the participants. 

In lieu of last week’s Michael Sam announcement and the public outcry against Russia’s anti-gay propaganda laws amidst the Sochi Olympics, it might be best to make sure we don’t completely blind ourselves to progress left to be made in the United States.

The Fiscal Times called the January jobs report, released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, “strike two,” as it was the second month in a row with disappointing growth in the labor market.

In last week’s story, “SGA pushes for campus inclusion and release of survey data,” I was asked to express my feelings about microagressions on campus.

Currently, the members of the Ithaca College Board of Trustees are meeting in Santa Monica, Calif., and I imagine they want to know how the campus community views its experience at the college.

In the months leading up to the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia, much of the talk surrounded Russia’s anti-gay policies.

A group of students have created a petition asking Ithaca College to move the Office of Student Disability Services to a central location on campus.

The creation of an SGA task force and the prevalence of microaggressions indicate a need to address campus inclusivity.

For casual basketball fans just starting to tune into the NBA, as the season resumes post-All Star break, I want to introduce you to Milwaukee Bucks rookie Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Thank you for the thoughtful editorial about the Active Minds petition.

The Ithacan’s Feb. 6 editorial, “Reveal the real,” has generated considerable comment around campus and in social media, with many readers saying the language and comparisons expressed in it were offensive and disrespectful because it implied that the African Student Association’s photo campaign was insufficient.

College can be a steep investment for many students and their families.