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Junior photo editor Kalysta Donaghy-Robinson writes about her experience with chronic illness and the need for more awareness and education on the topic.

Commentary: Education around chronic illness is vitally important

By Kalysta Donaghy-Robinson, Photo editor December 6, 2023
When I was 14-years-old, I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), a chronic incurable illness that affects the way a person’s immune system reacts to the outer coating of nerve fibers within their brain and/or spine. 

‘On the Same Page’ – Top Stories of Week 9

October 22, 2023
Co-host seniors Emma Kersting and Clare Shanahan dive into the latest stories in news, sports and life and culture at The Ithacan. This week, Kersting and Shanahan spoke with first year news reporter Mei Dennison, junior Sports Editor Tess Ferguson and sophomore Life and Culture Co-Editor Vivian Rose.
Senior Ben Lotstein will be climbing Pico de Orizaba with eight other people with Climb for Hope, a nonprofit 
organization that raises money for multiple sclerosis research. Lotstein will ascend the Mexican volcano Jan. 5.

Student to climb for a cause

By Rose Vardell, Staff Writer October 30, 2012
Senior Ben Lotstein will climb Pic de Orizaba in Mexico with Climb for Hope to raise money for multiple sclerosis research.
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