Q&A: IC alum discusses importance of authenticity and diversity in business

By Matthew Telyczka, Contributing Writer • October 29, 2024

Tariq Meyers ’14 graduated from Ithaca College with a Bachelor of Arts in political science and government as a Martin Luther King Scholar. The MLK Scholarship is awarded to students of color with demonstrated leadership within academic or home communities, providing them with resources to develop their personal and academic skills. Meyers attributed much of who he is and where he is today to the program and said he believes it served as the entry point into his career. 

Commentary: Textbook costs burden first-gen students

By Leanna Crouse • March 24, 2022

I hope this textbook donation will relieve some of the stress related to financial issues that students may have.

SGC discusses how to support MLK and first-gen students

By Lorien Tyne, Editor-in-Chief • March 24, 2022

At its March 21 meeting, SGC discussed how the it can support the MLK Scholar and First-Gen Programs, as end the COVID-19 health survey requirement. 

MLK Scholars emphasize solidarity in social justice

By Cora Payne and Falyn Stempler • January 23, 2020

Martin Luther King Jr. said to a crowd in 1967, “A time comes when silence is betrayal,” and that line was the theme for Ithaca College’s annual MLK Week.

Student-athlete panel discusses race identity in athletics

By Emily Adams, Sports Editor • January 22, 2020

A panel of student-athletes spoke about racial identity during the Voices of Experience event Jan. 21 in the Emerson Suites.

MLK Scholars present on millennial activism

By Ben Kaplan, Staff Writer • May 1, 2017

Seniors in the Martin Luther King Scholar Program presented on their examination of the role of social media in millennial activism.

Ithaca College celebrates MLK’s roots

By Ben Kaplan and Meaghan McElroy • January 25, 2017

The events of this year’s celebration are centered around “the ultimate weakness of violence,” a topic taken from King’s last book, “Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community?”

Commentary: MLK’s message extends into global injustices

By Ciara Lucas • January 26, 2016

The pain and suffering that is happening in Da Nang, Vietnam in 2016 is precisely what Dr. King was trying to avoid.

Commentary: Martin Luther King Jr.’s message still relevant

By Marlena Calendario Romero • January 21, 2015

The movie "Selma" demonstrates that today's activists deserve the same respect and consideration we now give the Civil Rights Movement.

Ithaca College prepares for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

By Maura Aleardi, Staff Writer • January 17, 2015

The Ithaca College community will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 19. Activities will be held all day, starting at 10 a.m. and running until 7:30 p.m.

A week in photos — Jan. 24, 2013

By Ithacan Staff • January 24, 2013

Every week we have a lot of great photography being produced by The Ithacan’s photography staff. Here are some the images you may not have seen.