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Deadpool 2, Hereditary, Sorry to Bother You and Solo: A Star Wars Story are some of the most significant movies released in 2018. Either culturally or artistically, these four films are represent a diverse range of ideas and tones.

Reviews from the summer season

By Antonio Ferme, Arleigh Rodgers, and Jake Leary • August 30, 2018
Ithacan writers review a selection of summer's biggest blockbusters and most complicated arthouse films.
From left, sophomores Sarah Horbacewicz and Kristin Butler developed the Ambassador Program, which is sponsored by the Center for Counseling and Psychological Services and the CAPS Committee.

Ambassador Program to help freshmen transition to college

By Maggie McAden, Staff Writer • April 17, 2018
“You go into college basically not knowing anyone, you’re in this new place, and for a lot of people, it’s your first time really away from home."
Merchandise sold by Tomi Lahren mocks the language used for people with mental illnesses and limits their ability to grow, writes sophomore Nola Ferraro.

Commentary: Mocking triggers limits growth and learning

By Nola Ferraro • December 12, 2017
If you’re dealing with mental health issues, you’ve come this far, and that alone is a testament to your strength. Here’s to melting season: an indicator of imminent spring.
Carlie McClinsey, president of the Student Governance Council, writes that the glorification of busyness among college students can result in the deterioration of their mental health.

Commentary: Busy culture hurts the student body

By Carlie McClinsey • November 1, 2017
It is reasonable to set a “48-hour rule” for emails and to reserve one day a week to relax and reflect.
Ron is Ithaca College sophomore Eliot Willenborgs emotional support animal. Willenborg said Ron helps him feel a sense of responsibility.

Ithaca College sees increase of support pets on campus

By Bridget Bright, Contributing Writer • October 11, 2017
Support pets have been rising substantially on college campuses throughout the country and at the college since 2012.  
Junior Chris Biehn writes that he has struggled with mental health issues, and he hopes to spark conversation with his creative projects.

Commentary: Continuing the fight against mental illness

By Chris Biehn • October 1, 2017
Depression makes you wither like a green plant sprayed with a powerful poison. Depression makes you feel like there’s a relentless and constant winter in your heart.
Sophomore August Miguez writes that law enforcement officers must be better trained to deal with mental health issues, and that the media needs to be more respectful of LGBT individuals.

Commentary: Mental health needs to be addressed in LGBTQ community

By August Miguez • September 26, 2017
Why wouldn’t officers receive mental health training when, statistically, one out of every four college-age individuals struggle with mental illness?
The Administration of Therapeutic Recreation class at Ithaca College set up a pop-up bake sale April 23 at the Cornell Cooperative 4-H Duck Race. The group, which aims to bring light to mental illness, raised $310 for the Tompkins County Suicide Prevention and Crisis Center.

Depressed Cake Shop makes Ithaca debut to fight mental illness

By Silas White, Staff Writer • April 26, 2017
One organization, new to Ithaca, aims to encourage discussion in a different way — through sweet treats.
Many faculty of color at Ithaca College have said they feel often burdened by the amount of mentorship and service they take on, often due to expectations that they need to serve their colleges diversity needs.

Faculty of color at Ithaca College experience cultural taxation

By Nicole Pimental, Staff Writer • April 5, 2017
Cultural taxation—psychologist Amado Padilla coined the term to describe minority faculty’s obligation to serve the diversity needs of the college.

Editorial: Student retention hinges on mental-health services

March 8, 2017
Not paying enough attention to mental-health services undermines the college’s mission of cultivating academic success.
Bryan Roberts, associate dean of the Roy H. Park School of Communications, addresses Faculty Council about the Student Success Committees plan to improve student retention by hiring more case workers, CAPS counselors and SAS specialists.

Faculty Council presents plan to improve student retention

By Sierra Guardiola, Staff Writer • March 8, 2017
The Ithaca College Student Success Committee presented a plan to the Faculty Council on March 7 on how the college can better improve retention rates.
There is not a collegewide policy that mandates professors to include mental health statements on syllabi. However, most schools at Ithaca College recommend their professors to provide these statements for students on syllabi, according to the deans of each school.

IC Professors reflect on mental health statements on syllabi

By Matt Ristaino, Contributing Writer • February 15, 2017
James Rada, associate professor of journalism, said he has been making sure students know about mental health resources available to them for years.
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