Guest Commentary: Skill-based education cannot substitute for the classics

By Zachary Woelfel • February 20, 2013

As colleges look to cut costs and create programs that promise prospective students job skills that will help them get ahead in the field after graduation, curricula that focus on a traditional college education are falling to the wayside.

Guest Commentary: Student searches for identity outside of race

By Derek Crossman • February 20, 2013

I learned I was different from my friends in gym class in 7th grade. My classmates joked that I was brown and called me a “nigger” and a “beaner.” It was the first time race ever became a factor in my life, and from then on I’ve been hyper-aware of my skin color. Simply put, I’m…

Editorial: All comments are welcome

By The Ithacan • February 20, 2013

President Tom Rochon’s recent attempts to gather input from the students, faculty and staff may mark a new era in open governance and balance at the college.

Guest Commentary: Students should fight for sustainable college investments

By Menli McCreight • February 13, 2013

Divestment from the fossil fuel industry is crucial for the future financial well-being of Ithaca College.

Guest commentary: English-only laws discriminate against immigrants

By Donathan Brown • February 13, 2013

Many English-only initiatives are based on fear, distrust and suspicion. With glaring omissions of evidence from proponents, this paranoid style of American politics continues to corrupt our collective consciousness on immigrants, immigration and those perceived as “foreign.”

Editorial: Satellite campuses are critical to gaining professional experience

By The Ithacan • February 13, 2013

Satellite campuses that provide students the opportunity to gain professional experience are critical to Ithaca College’s future.

Editorial: Play it safe

By The Ithacan • February 13, 2013

Students who play contact sports, like rugby and hockey at the club level, are still athletes for the college, and it is the college’s responsibility to ensure they have the care they need.

Commentary: Buddhist doctrine challenges traditional concept of self

By Kevin Walker • February 7, 2013

The doctrine of no-self in Buddhism is one of the most important teachings for anyone who is interested in Buddhism to understand. However, no-self is also one of the most misinterpreted doctrines.

Commentary: Alumnus learns to listen while teaching

By Cornell Woodson • February 7, 2013

I encourage everyone, regardless of background or chosen profession, to consider their role in making sure that all America’s children have equal access to a quality education.

Editorial: Lawmakers must support healthy food initiatives

By The Ithacan • February 7, 2013

Lawmakers must make a stronger commitment to restructuring the food economy and encouraging access to healthy foods so that Americans are given accessible healthy eating options.

Editorial: Support the arts in education

By The Ithacan • February 7, 2013

While STEM education is critical to building the next generation of American scientists, engineers and mathematicians, leaving arts education behind means sacrificing cultural awareness and shortchanging our education system.

Video: Snap Judgement – What do you think Ithaca College should do to help keep students enrolled?

By Kristen Tomkowid • January 31, 2013

Students share what they think Ithaca College should do to help keep students enrolled.