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The Student News Site of Ithaca College

THE ITHACAN

The Student News Site of Ithaca College

THE ITHACAN

Butter, Bacon and Basketball: The NBA Goes Paleozoic

By Nik DeCosta-Klipa February 25, 2014

It seems that during every Olympics the media acquires a brief fascination with the diets of the participants.  Typically what comes to mind are supposed performance-optimizing foods like PowerBars and...

Single-Minded Sochi Criticism Falls Short of the Olympic Spirit

By Nik DeCosta-Klipa February 20, 2014

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...

No recovery seen in jobs report

By Dylan Maloney February 19, 2014

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. The report...

Letter to the editor: Quote misrepresents perspective

By Arit Ntekim February 19, 2014

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. However, I found that my quote did not provide...

Guest commentary: College must listen to voices and criticism

Guest commentary: College must listen to voices and criticism

By Cedrick-Michael Simmons February 19, 2014

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. However,...

Guest commentary: Sochi Olympics highlight repression of LGBT citizens

Guest commentary: Sochi Olympics highlight repression of LGBT citizens

By Kyle James February 19, 2014

In the months leading up to the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia, much of the talk surrounded Russia’s anti-gay policies. However, now that the games have been going on for almost two weeks,...

Editorial: Make a move

By The Ithacan February 19, 2014

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 petition is a smart move toward making the office...

Editorial: The solution is more inclusion

Editorial: The solution is more inclusion

By The Ithacan February 19, 2014
The creation of an SGA task force and the prevalence of microaggressions indicate a need to address campus inclusivity.

I Hereby Invite You To The Greek Freak Bandwagon

By Nik DeCosta-Klipa February 18, 2014

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. Say it with me: An-te-to-kounm-po. ...

Letter to the Editor: Google petition begins discussion

By Cassandra Walters February 14, 2014

Thank you for the thoughtful editorial about the Active Minds petition. Your belief in its potential to save lives is appreciated. Your concerns demonstrate an understanding of what we are trying to accomplish...

Editors note on ASA editorial

Editor’s note on ASA editorial

By Megan Devlin February 12, 2014

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...

Crowdfunding aids tuition costs

By Frances Johnson February 12, 2014

College can be a steep investment for many students and their families. According to College Board, the average cost of attendance, including room and board, for a private four-year college or university...

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