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Rev. James Touchton, Protestant chaplain at Ithaca College, writes a piece reflecting on his time at the college and the work he has done to try to make the Protestant Community a brave space despite recent strife.

Commentary: Protestant chaplain reflects on time at IC

By James Touchton October 30, 2018
My resignation, while not an easy decision, is something I have chosen to do for my own health.
Members of the Ithaca College and local community attended a vigil in Muller Chapel Oct. 28 held to honor the victims and survivors of the shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh Oct. 27. Eleven members of the Jewish community were murdered at the scene.

Hillel hosts vigil to honor victims of Pittsburgh synagogue shooting

By Alexis Manore, Staff Writer October 30, 2018
The vigil was held in honor of the victims and survivors of a shooting that occurred in a Pittsburgh synagogue — the Tree of Life Synagogue — early in the morning Oct. 27. This was the deadliest anti-
Rev. James Touchton, chaplain of the Ithaca College Protestant Community, will resign from his position at the end of Fall 2018, according to a statement Touchton posted in an ICPC alumni Facebook page as well as an Intercom announcement posted Oct. 25.

UPDATE: Community reacts to Protestant Community chaplain resignation

By Grace Elletson and Krissy Waite October 26, 2018
Rev. James Touchton, chaplain of the Ithaca College Protestant Community, will resign from his position at the end of Fall 2018.
Senior Margot Register considers herself an interfaith pagan, adopting practices and beliefs from mythology she values.

IC Pagans dispel myths behind spiritual practices

By Aidan Lentz and Kara Bowen October 24, 2018
From movies like “The Craft” to “Harry Potter,” the mention of paganism, Wicca or magic conjures up images of fantastical spells and unrealistic results.
Hierald Edgardo Osorto has been hired as the first director of religious and spiritual life at the college. He will be overseeing all activities of Muller Chapel.

Q&A: New religious leader discusses plans to strengthen community

By Ashley Stalnecker, Staff Writer September 19, 2018
In an effort to better support on-campus religious programs, Ithaca College President Shirley M. Collado created a new position to oversee all the religious programs within Muller Chapel. Hierald Edga
Members of the Ithaca College community gathered in the Muller Chapel on April 9 in honor of Steven Russo, assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry, who passed away April 7 unexpectedly at his home.

Ithaca College community gathers in honor of Steven Russo

By Meredith Burke, Staff Writer April 11, 2018
Steven Russo, assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry, passed away April 7 unexpectedly at his home.
Juniors Annalise Haldeman Vanessa Zimmerman were both members of Ithaca Colleges Protestant Community. When they began dating, they said they felt excluded from the community.

LGBTQ students say IC’s Protestant Community is exclusive

By Grace Elletson, Staff Writer March 7, 2018
Students at the college have shared that they have felt excluded or ostracized from the Protestant Community, also known as the PC, for being part of the LGBTQ community.
Kathryn Caldwell, assistant professor in the psychology department, is one of the  professors leading meditation sessions in Muller Chapel. They are held twice a week.

New meditation program begins at Ithaca College

By Meredith Burke, Staff Writer November 15, 2017
Guided afternoon meditation sessions for both beginners and experienced meditators have been opened to faculty, staff and students at Ithaca College.
Editorial: College would benefit from Muslim faith leader

Editorial: College would benefit from Muslim faith leader

November 1, 2017
With only a small number of practicing Muslim students on campus, sharing an imam would be a cost-effective solution.
Sophomore Farwa Shakeel writes that women must become more actively involved in politics at all levels.

Student campaigns to bring a Muslim religious leader on campus

By Madison Fernandez, Staff Writer November 1, 2017
There are approximately 10 to 15 students who practice regularly at the college, sophomore Farwa Shakeel said.
Women of color on campus address oppression in upcoming show

Women of color on campus address oppression in upcoming show

By Mary Ford, Managing Editor November 9, 2016
At 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10 and 2 p.m. Nov. 12 in Muller Chapel, seven women at Ithaca College will bring Shange’s words to life.
From left, senior Cole Handerhan, co-founder and vice president of the Anglers Club, and senior Kurt Hoefig laugh while catching fish on the pond next to Muller Chapel on Oct. 10.

Anglers Club casts its line for fish and IC students

By Silas White, Staff Writer October 19, 2016
Besides fishing at the pond by Muller Chapel, the club also takes a fishing trip to Lake Ontario during the spring semester every year.
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