The Ithacan

Peer support is necessary for success in liberal arts education

By The Ithacan • August 28, 2024

Despite what your social media feed may tell you, a liberal arts education is still a good investment.

Editorial: Focus on job training undervalues humanities

March 29, 2017

Most courses in vocational studies, such as business or law, do not do enough to foster critical-thinking skills.

Commentary: Sport studies major should not be eliminated

By Will Weiss • December 2, 2014

As an alumnus and friend to Ithaca College, I question the potential economic and political motives to discontinue the sport studies major.

Liberal arts face major scrutiny

By Frances Johnson • September 5, 2013

This fall, almost 22 million students are expected to attend two- or four-year colleges or universities in the United States. As these students begin their new academic year, some are still asking, “What...