Editorial: Tell on them

By The Ithacan • January 26, 2012

Today’s American societal view leans more toward punishing wrongdoing after it has taken place, not taking strong enough measures to stop a problem when it begins. The news of Joe Paterno’s death Sunday led some to praise the former coach for holding the most victories by an NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision. Others were…

Editorial: Keep tweeting, stop stealing

By The Ithacan • January 26, 2012

The Internet protest that helped contribute to Congress voting to postpone a decision on the Stop Online Piracy Act and the Protect Intellectual Property Act is only the beginning of the conversation surrounding anti-piracy laws. Last week, Internet users were met with a 24-hour Wikipedia blackout. Google linked its “blacked-out” logo to an anti-SOPA petition,…

Commentary: Female migrant workers face sexual division of labor

By Zillah Eisenstein • January 26, 2012

The following is an excerpt from the speech “Gender Trafficking from the Bronx to Jakarta” that Zillah Eisenstein, professor of politics, delivered Jan. 11 as part of a program at the Salihara Cultural Center in Jakarta, Indonesia. Women’s bodies are always busy laboring — in the home, at paid work, making babies, hauling water, collecting…

Tablets battle for No. 1 spot

By TJ Gunther • December 14, 2011

While 2011 has been deemed the “Year of the Tablet,” it has come up short of what many tech experts predicted.

Commentary: Students need outlet for fostering newsroom diversity

By Aaron Edwards, Editor in Chief • December 14, 2011

I’m not new to experiencing racism on the job.

Commentary: Conscious food choices reflect personal values

By Devin Castaldi, Micca • December 14, 2011

Food seems to be a hot topic on campus these days.

Editorial: ‘Illegal’ move

By The Ithacan • December 14, 2011

Immigration is one of our generation’s most pressing issues, yet we continue to ignore how it affects all our daily lives.

Editorial: Double double major trouble

By The Ithacan • December 14, 2011

Double majors at Ithaca College may want it all, but will a heavier course load help them get it now?

Sexual scandals of sports teams do not compare to college faculty

By Asma Barlas • December 7, 2011

The idea that football is, or can be, a metaphor for life, which was presented in the commentary “Recent sports scandals should be a campus wake up call,” bespeaks a rather trivial and shallow view of life.

Race governs immigration

By Chris Zivalich • December 7, 2011

From the Statue of Liberty to its “melting pot” metaphor, the United States continues to project itself as a beacon of hope for immigrants. But the heavily armed U.S.-Mexico border is anything but hopeful for Hispanics.

Commentary: Non-profits are not accountable to the public they serve

By Alicia Swords • December 7, 2011

The Occupy Wall Street protests have led many students to develop a more critical view of potential corporate employers and to look to the non-profit sector for more ethical career options. Yet graduates may be wise to scratch beneath the surface of seemingly social justice-oriented organizations.

Commentary: Exposure to all cultures fosters true diversity

By Laura Mendoza • December 7, 2011

When the Center for the Study of Culture, Race and Ethnicity was established, Ithaca College promised to offer minor programs in Latino/a Studies, African Diaspora Studies, Native-American Studies, and Asian-American Studies.