THE ITHACAN

Editorial: College must recognize harm of microaggressions

By The Ithacan • May 4, 2016

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

Ithaca College students seek to preserve free speech

By Jonah Swiatek, Staff Writer • April 19, 2016

“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.

Editorial: Microaggression mishap warrants conversation

March 30, 2016

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

Ithaca College clarifies progress and holdups on diversity plan

By Elena Piech and Faith Meckley • March 23, 2016

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.

Annual Ithaca College speaker discusses microaggressions

By Annie Estes, Contributing Writer • March 9, 2016

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.

Perplexing pre-flight instruction

By Frances Johnson, Columnist • February 3, 2016

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?”

Rochon’s comments indicate incompetence and disconnection

By Marissa Booker, Columnist • December 2, 2015

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

Commentary: Alumna addresses racial issues with 2011 research

By Joyti Jiandani • October 28, 2015

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

Update: Fallout continues from controversial Blue Sky kickoff

By Ana Borruto, Staff Writer • October 21, 2015

Ithaca College students and faculty members are upset following the Blue Sky Reimagining Kick-Off event, which they are calling racist and exclusive. The kick-off has some faculty questioning the entire initiative.

Stigma surrounding mental illness needs to be eliminated

By Amelia Erikson, Columnist • October 7, 2015

It is exasperating, sometimes, that we need specified days to remind us to take action to prevent hurting other human beings.

Commentary: Focus should be on inclusivity in student spaces

By Angela Pradhan • April 22, 2015

Currently, there is no institutional proof that such marginalizing incidents even exist at the college.

College Briefing: April 9

April 8, 2015

SGA releases statement about microaggressions, Campus radio stations choose station managers, and more