Editorial: Collegiate athletes should be able to live the high life

By The Ithacan • April 19, 2023

While many states in the U.S. have legalized the recreational use of cannabis, college athletes are not allowed to consume it because of NCAA policy.

Ithaca College athletes get blunt about NCAA marijuana policy

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor • April 19, 2023

Noah faces more risk than a typical college student because of his habit. He is also a student-athlete, meaning his use of the drug is a direct violation of NCAA policies.

Marijuana legalization will not affect campus policy

By Elijah de Castro, Staff Writer • April 15, 2021

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a bill legalizing recreational marijuana in New York state March 31, but not much will change for Ithaca College students.

Editorial: Legalization efforts must offer reparations to BIPOC

By The Ithacan • April 14, 2021

Marijuana convictions can prevent people from job opportunities, drive them away from their families and invite them into the criminal system.

College adopts new state policy decriminalizing marijuana

By Falyn Stempler, Senior Writer • September 12, 2019

Ithaca College will be adhering to a new law implemented in New York state, which has decriminalized marijuana.

Letter to the Editor: Legalizing THC requires regulation

By William Klepack • February 19, 2019

The product must be regulated in form, concentration and packaging.

Public Safety Log Feb. 13 – Feb. 19

March 1, 2017

FEBRUARY 13 UNLICESNED OPERATION  LOCATION: Grant Egbert Blvd. SUMMARY: Caller reported two-car property damage motor vehicle accident. Officer issued one operator a uniform traffic ticket for the...

Ithaca College students drink and smoke more than average

By Maura Aleardi, Staff Writer • November 19, 2015

Ithaca College students use marijuana, drink alcohol, feel stressed and have sex more than the national average, according to survey results from the National College Health Assessment survey.

IC students say marijuana use often goes unpunished

By Avalon Singer, Contributing Writer • February 18, 2015

Freshman Adam* said he thought he was being careful when an officer caught him. He placed a blanket under the door, turned his fan on and faced it toward the open window.

Editorial: Marijuana reporting lacks consistency

February 18, 2015

Ithaca College lacks consistency when it comes to the frequency with which student marijuana use is reported, as well as the severity of resulting penalties. Although the penalties were adjusted a few...

Public Safety Log: Jan. 20 – Jan. 25

February 4, 2015

January 20 Criminal Mischief LOCATION: Holmes Hall SUMMARY: Caller reported intoxicated person causing damage to property. Person declined medical assistance with ambulance staff. Person was judicially...

Public Safety Log: Jan. 12 – Jan. 19

January 28, 2015

January 12   Possession of Marijuana LOCATION: L-Lot SUMMARY: Officer reported people acting suspicious inside vehicle. Two people judicially referred for unlawful possession of marijuana. Patrol...