The Ithacan

NaturALL is a newly formed organization at Ithaca College that aims to educate people of all backgrounds about hair maintenance and acceptance. 

“Oh my God! I love your accent! Where are you from?”

Having just one bill so far this semester reflects a significant drop in productivity for a group whose purpose is to represent the needs of the student body.

College launches national search for new Career Services director
Ithaca College has begun a national search for a new executive director of the Office of Career Services.

While most microaggressions are unintentional, the negative impact they have on students must be acknowledged.

“Make tuition free.” “Bernie 2k16.” “I’m late for class to write on a ball.” These are a few of the many messages scrawled in Sharpie across a giant beach ball inside the Campus Center on April 11.

The best response is not finger-pointing or censorship, but free and open conversation.

In a recent announcement, the college laid out parts of the diversity action plan that are on track — such as developing a Fall 2016 campus-climate survey — and parts of the plan that are falling behind — such as developing a community review board for the Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management.

Derald Wing Sue presented on the topic of microaggressions and their occurrence in higher education as the keynote speaker at the college’s seventh annual Engaging Communities Luncheon March 8.

I’ve got an arsenal of airplane and airport mishap stories: Some are hilarious, others are unfortunate, and a select few leave you thinking, “Are you kidding me?”

Verbal violence from the lips of the president indicate a lack of connection and compassion for students, faculty, and staff experiences at Ithaca College.

It is possible to build a community where ALANA students feel safe, supported and respected. This comes through an action-based approach.