Commentary: Fashion buzz propels activism for the wild

By Gabby Wild • March 8, 2012

While I was working with elephants in Thailand, I met Khun Chai, a baby elephant who had been abducted from his mother in the jungle. The bond between the two of us was something that the Thai people and veterinarians had never seen before, and with it I nursed him back to health. But after…

Editorial: The right voice

By The Ithacan • March 8, 2012

Ithaca College has been praised for fostering an LGBT-friendly environment on campus and is giving new meaning to the phrase “find your voice” for transgendered people.

Editorial: Building on solid ground

By The Ithacan • March 8, 2012

Students are immersing themselves in the vast culture of the Big Apple through Ithaca College’s New York City pilot program. Though still in its infancy, the college’s NYC Center presents the institution with an opportunity to strengthen its presence in a burgeoning academic and professional hub.

Israel Independence Day event poses much historical controversy

By Junior Ava Carmeli, President of Students for Justice in Palestine • March 8, 2012

Having grown up in Israel, I remember celebrating the Israeli Independence Day. There were musical performances, dancing, games and fireworks. There was, however, no mention of the history behind the day. I believe the same is true of the celebration on campus. Most people who attend the event probably do not know of the atrocities…

Before the calm comes a storm

By Shaza Elsheshtawy • March 8, 2012

Last week, the unprecedented happened. North Korea announced the suspension of their uranium enrichment and nuclear missile testing programs. This indicates a huge stride not only in engaging one of the world’s notoriously least negotiable nations, but also in regarding the United States’ nuclear containment agenda.

Commentary: Metered paywall will diffuse the ‘death of newspapers’

By Patrick Duprey • March 8, 2012

Amid the transition in news publishing from print to the Web, or what some industry pundits more broadly refer to as the “death of newspapers,” publishers are searching for means of online revenue to supplement diminishing print advertising and subscription sales.

Last week’s swimming article unfairly depicts women’s team

By Kelly Murphy, senior member of women’s swimming and diving team Kelly Murphy, senior member of women’s swimming and diving team • March 1, 2012

Of all the words that I can use in response to the article “Seniors Paddle Past High and Low Tides,” livid is the best. I am livid that the women’s swimming and diving team at this college was presented as such a joke. I hope this letter explains how embarrassed and hurt I am that…

Measuring life by the numbers

By TJ Gunther • March 1, 2012

Every time you get on the Internet or your smartphone, data is being collected about where you go, what you click on and more.

Commentary: Fad yoga fails to capture connection of mind and body

By James Eavenson • March 1, 2012

Jawahar Bangera, a senior Iyengar Yoga teacher, said “Yoga is perfect; do not blame yoga — it is your approach to it that is flawed.” We live in a prescriptive culture — we want to fix the sufferings of life with a pill, a pose, an idea or an ice cream sundae. Last week, I…

Commentary: Non-drivers shouldn’t pay for others to park

By Daniel Keough  • March 1, 2012

Many students choose to bring their car to the Ithaca College campus, and they enjoy low-cost or free parking permits. Usually, storing an automobile in a parking lot, whether it is on campus or in a city, is expensive.

Editorial: Setting the record straight

By The Ithacan • March 1, 2012

The Ithacan’s editorial last week put fault on President Rochon for saying IC 20/20 would not affect current students. The editorial was based on incomplete reporting from the Feb 15. article “SGA presses Rochon about IC 20/20 plan.” The article failed to provide the full context of the quote. Before Rochon said, “Some of you…

Editorial: Get the frack out of town

By The Ithacan • March 1, 2012

Two New York Supreme Court decisions last week heralded a victory for local citizens that proved individuals who band together through political action can overpower corporate interests.