Column: Grand Old Party needs an update

By Rob Oliver • January 31, 2013

Nov. 6 was a wake-up call for the Republican Party: If the Republican establishment wants to be successful in winning the Senate and White House, it must rebrand itself and focus on the pressing issues of our time — national spending and immigration.

Commentary: Student critiques campus culture after studying abroad

By Brian Porecca • January 30, 2013

After returning to Ithaca College from eight months of living the life in the Eternal City, I am definitely Rome sick.

Commentary: Group tackles bullying with acts of kindness

By Michael MarcheseSamantha Guter • January 30, 2013

It’s estimated that every day about 160,000 students miss school in fear of being bullied. While opposition against bullying has been growing through the country, the problem isn’t going away.

Editorial: Lawmakers should approach gun control with caution

By The Ithacan • January 30, 2013

America can’t solve its gun violence problems in one legislative shot. Decisions that involve all major players and focus on changing both gun laws and American gun culture are critical to creating legislation that will yield lasting improvements.

Editorial: The front line of civil rights

By The Ithacan • January 30, 2013

Last week, outgoing Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, with the support of the Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin Dempsey, announced the Pentagon would lift the ban restricting women from combat positions.

Editorial: Consumers should track corporate investments

By The Ithacan • January 24, 2013

Consumers must pay more attention to the social and political implications of their investments in corporations.

Editorial: New definition of greatness

By The Ithacan • January 24, 2013

As marriage equality gains support, the academic community should stand up to be a part of the next major landmark for civil liberties in America.

Video: Snap Judgement – What do you hope President Obama accomplishes in the next four years?

By Erica MoriartyJaclyn Cataldi • January 24, 2013

Students share what they hope for President Obama to accomplish in the next four years.

Letter to the Editor: Peggy Ryan Williams responds to coverage of gender pay gap

By Peggy Ryan Williams • December 13, 2012

Bravo on the Nov. 29 editorial, “Time to Market Gender Balance.”

Suicide prevention campaign inspires students

By Carly Herschman • December 13, 2012

Last month, my fellow Ithaca College students and I took a stand to help prevent suicide through the “My Reason For Living” project, on campus initiative to highlight the services available through the Tompkins County’s Suicide Prevention and Crisis Services.

Federal government should invest in teachers

By Rebecca Neidle • December 13, 2012

A pack of gummies may be just a snack to some people, but to others, it may mean the difference between success and failure.

Editorial: Activist professors bring worthwhile experience to the classroom

By The Ithacan • December 13, 2012

Students benefit from professors who are openly involved with the social or political movements they teach about.