Editorial: Small businesses deserve support on Black Friday

By The Ithacan • December 6, 2025

Shoppers should take advantage and support small businesses, not only on Black Friday, but throughout the entire year so they can continue to compete against large corporations amid the emerging digital shopping landscape, and contribute to Ithaca’s thriving community.

Campus resources support students in times of need

By The Ithacan • November 20, 2025

SNAP is a critical support system for college students and their families' food security and academic success. The government shutdown highlighted the necessity for higher education institutions to provide their students resources other than the ones provided by the government for their well-being. 

Fan support across all types of sports teams is essential

By The Ithacan • November 20, 2025

Every year, the football teams of Ithaca College and SUNY Cortland face off in the “biggest little game in the nation,” to once again get their school’s name etched onto the Cortaca Jug. While the two schools do compete regularly in other sports, none is quite as popular as the Cortaca Jug.

Gen Z has emerging political powers

By Ben Ascher • November 19, 2025

Sophomore Ben Ascher discusses Zohran Mamdani's New York City mayoral election win and what it meant for young voters to see their newfound political impact.

End User: AI is becoming too realistic

By Samuel Radcliffe, Columnist • November 19, 2025

First-year columnist Samuel Radcliffe discusses Sora 2 and similar AI-powered video generating tools released by Meta and Google, and how they significantly lessen the weight of video proof.

Women’s wrestling program growth provides role models for young girls

By The Ithacan • November 14, 2025

More institutions, both on the collegiate and high school level, need to officially establish women’s wrestling teams to create equitable athletic opportunities, foster leadership and provide role models for younger athletes.

Living history is preserved through community efforts

By The Ithacan • November 14, 2025

Communities, preservationists and local governments need to prioritize restoration efforts that both involve and educate the public, ensuring that sacred sites remain both structurally sound and socially meaningful.

IC theater opportunities need to be more accessible

By The Ithacan • November 5, 2025

IC’s performance departments should create more spaces for non-majors to engage with theater through performances and production. By opening theater and production participation to all majors more fully, IC can foster a more inclusive and dynamic campus arts community.

Niche majors need to be balanced with liberal arts

By The Ithacan • November 5, 2025

The institutional mission of the Park School emphasizes blending a liberal arts education with professional studies, but the setup of class requirements and the pressure of carving out their speciality orients students to stay on their major’s specialized path.

IC’s new track enhances its athletics program

By The Ithacan • November 2, 2025

After nine years without an outdoor meet venue, Ithaca College’s new eight-lane, 400-meter outdoor track and field facility will significantly expand athletic and campus opportunities. The college and community should support the use, programming and overall long-term upkeep of the new track.

Holidays are crucial to ensuring international students feel at home on campus

By The Ithacan • October 31, 2025

For international students, cultural holidays are often stripped away completely by a new environment. U.S. holiday practices and campus closures can unintentionally deepen cultural disconnect and social isolation among international students. 

Ithaca locals comment on issues they are hoping to be addressed in the upcoming election

October 22, 2025

Ithaca locals comment on issues stemming from infrastructure and housing costs, to learning more about the election.