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The Student News Site of Ithaca College

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The Student News Site of Ithaca College

The Ithacan
National Recap: California bans hair-based racial discrimination

National Recap: California bans hair-based racial discrimination

By Meredith Burke, Opinion Editor • April 24, 2019
The passing of the bill has been met with an outpour of support from communities and organizations affiliated with the movement for the acceptance of traditionally black hairstyles.
"Nappily Ever After" has the potential to tell the story of a black woman's natural hair journey — but instead it settles for being shallow and underdeveloped.

Review: Rom-com stops short of poignant social commentary

By Avery Alexander, Staff Writer • October 30, 2018
It’s just disappointing that “Nappily Ever After” couldn’t make it’s satirical, socially critical aspects clearer and truly reach its full potential.
Senior Mirelle Tinker created the website Our Hairstory to share the role hair plays in shaping people's identities.

Website shares students’ hair stories

By Avery Alexander, Contributing Writer • September 19, 2018
“People can look up and see a list of experiences and say, ‘Hey, my experience isn’t isolated,” she said.
Ithaca's first annual Hair and Self Care festival was held in The Commons from Sept. 14 to 16, featuring workshops and booths from local vendors.

Hair and Self Care Festival celebrates self-love

By Cassie Goldstein and Violet Leith • September 18, 2018
Simon said she wants Ithacans to focus more on their emotional health, realizing that it’s OK to treat themselves and indulge in a little self-love.
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