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In light of recent court decisions on same-sex marriage, it has come into question whether there should be a push for LGBT diversity in the workplace.

Commentary: Workplaces should advocate for LGBT diversity

By Cory Young September 30, 2015
When I think of what LGBT diversity in the workplace refers to, I first have to check myself at the door.
From left, Park Tank winners senior Dominick Recckio, freshman Alexa Dargis and senior Prairwa “Sunny” Leerasanthanah stand with Bryan Roberts, associate dean of the Park School of Communications.

Clothing blog idea wins Park Tank’s top prize of $500

By Daniel Hart, Contributing Writer September 30, 2015
Senior Prairwa “Sunny” Leerasanthanah won the first prize of $500 to incorporate a clothing company into her Tumblr blog, “But I’m a Tomboy.”
SGA President Dominick Recckio; Kyle James, SGA vice president of academic affairs; Karina Magee and Gianna Boccanfuso, Feminists United co-presidents; Spectrum President Erin Kohler; and Chris Kelley, IC Athlete Ally president, signed the letter addressing the R.A.D. course.

Commentary: Students address Rape Aggression Defense course

Rape and sexual assault are campus issues that affect students. We demand to be part of these conversations and these decisions.
Professor Tahlia Fischer, lecturer in the Women’s and Gender Studies  program, stands in front of her class at 2:30 p.m. April 21 in Friends 207.

Commentary: Religious freedom law legalized discrimination

By Tahlia Fischer April 22, 2015
Although the Indiana situation turned out to be a comedy of errors, the right is deadly serious about its “religious freedom.”
From left, professor Carla Golden and senior psychology major Ysabel  Mullarky stand together in Golden’s office located in Williams Hall.

Commentary: Geena Davis lecture lacked intersectionality

By Carla Golden and Ysabel Mullarky April 8, 2015
There was much that was wonderful about Geena Davis’ recent visit to campus
My favorite show right now.

My Relationship with Drag

By Angel L. Zayas, Blogger April 8, 2015
This whole experience has me thinking though about the LGBT community on Ithaca’s campus. Now, one misconception some of the world has and that I find ABSOLUTELY problematic is that drag queens and transgender people are the same. That’s not true. It can be, I suppose, but it’s not always the case. In fact, I’ve seen on the Ithaca College campus, people cross-dressing and claiming that “gave them some insight into what it’s like to be transgender.” That’s wrong. There’s no other way of putting it.

College Briefing: March 5

March 4, 2015
Applications for director of ICC due March 18, Careers in STEM director to present at White House, and more
Campus-climate survey results reveal perception gap

Campus-climate survey results reveal perception gap

By Kayla Dwyer, News Editor February 11, 2015
The results of the Fall 2012 Campus Acceptance, Inclusion and Fairness Survey — commonly known as the campus-climate survey — indicate many perception gaps concerning inclusivity at Ithaca College among different identity groups.
Senior Aaron Lipford, SGA vice president of campus affairs and co-sponsor of the gender-neutral housing bill, speaks at the SGA meeting on Dec. 1.

SGA passes two policy bills geared toward gender inclusivity

By Michael Tkaczevski, Staff Writer December 2, 2014
At its Dec. 1 meeting, the Ithaca College Student Government Association unanimously passed two gender-inclusive policy bills.
Professor Stephen Tropiano recently published a study examining how  organizations like It Gets Better and The Trevor Project benefit LGBT youth.

Faculty Research: LGBT youth community has listeners

By Stephen Tropiano November 11, 2014

This is an excerpt from an essay published in an anthology titled "Queer Youth and Media Culture," edited by Christopher Pullen (2014, Palgrave MacMillan). Understanding the integral role that the Internet...

College Briefing: Sept. 25

September 30, 2014

Ithaca College to host graduate program fair Ithaca College will host a Graduate School Fair 5:30–7:30 p.m. Sept. 30 in Emerson Suites. Participating schools feature programs in liberal arts, humanities,...

Athletes sexual orientation does not affect performance

Athlete’s sexual orientation does not affect performance

By Kyle James September 10, 2014
It hasn’t been the prettiest road to the National Football League for Michael Sam.
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