Editorial: City catches jungle fever

By The Ithacan • September 28, 2011

As the City of Ithaca spends more time consulting with social services to find a solution to its homelessness “problem,” it neglects to include the human stories central to this debate.

U.S. race crisis needs attention

By Chris Zivalich • September 28, 2011

President Barack Obama’s “Buffet Rule,” a proposal to raise taxes on the wealthiest Americans, comes at an urgent moment in history. The unemployment and poverty rates in the U.S. have reached disturbingly high levels, and we cannot afford to distract ourselves.

Commentary: Vampire appliances drain energy when powered off

By Joseph Laquatra • September 28, 2011

Most American homes have almost two-dozen “vampire” appliances that consume energy daily — even when they are turned off. These appliances, which are not really off, but in standby mode, cost more than $1 billion per year in energy expenses. They continuously use power so their features still work when switched off, With vampire appliances…

Donations offer shaky bargain

By Christine Loman • September 21, 2011

Cash strapped and desperate for work in a lousy job market, students may turn to egg and sperm donation as an alternative way to pay the bills. With tuition for Ithaca College at more than $35,000 per year, these non-traditional ways of making money could gain popularity among young adults.

Commentary: NY state has room to improve anti-trafficking policy

By Jessica Leuchtenburg • September 21, 2011

Today, there are 27 million slaves in the world, according to Free the Slaves, a leading abolitionist organization fighting international human trafficking. This is a staggering statistic considering the anti-slavery laws present in every country.

Commentary: Efforts to show compassion could help save lives

By Meghan Rindfleisch • September 21, 2011

Two years ago, I sat in a funeral parlor and witnessed the private memorial for the son of my mother’s friend. The room was stuffy on that hot July day and packed with people, young and old. While I didn’t recognize many of the faces surrounding me, something was familiar. The pain I saw on…

Editorial: Capitol-ize

By The Ithacan • September 21, 2011

Ithaca College’s decision to partner with Cornell University’s Washington, D.C. program could give students more than just a few Ivy resources to tap into this spring.

Editorial: Young vision wins election

By The Ithacan • September 21, 2011

Because students comprise nearly half of Ithaca’s demographic from September to May, it’s monumental to have a young political representative with whom they can identify.

9/11 coverage leaves out Islam

By Chris Zivalich • September 14, 2011

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks — a nightmare that continues to haunt our country. Unfortunately, while we mourn the victims of 9/11 without question, our selective eulogizing, which has since then proliferated, silences countless Iraqi and Afghan civilians who endured an unconscionable degree of anguish throughout the past decade.

Commentary: Underdog’s moderation may win GOP nomination

By Nikolas DeCosta, Klipa • September 14, 2011

Last Thursday, President Barack Obama released his American Jobs Act, a $447 billion package to stimulate job growth through public spending and the elimination of tax breaks for the wealthy.

Commentary: SGA wants student feedback to improve campus

By Rob Flaherty • September 14, 2011

Ithaca College is at an important crossroads. We’re rebranding, and we’ve created a strategic plan. While these decisions are made at the top, the people who they affect the most are frequently the students at the bottom. It’s more important than ever that as the college changes, the student voice is loud, forceful and clear.

Editorial: Power strut

By The Ithacan • September 14, 2011

Next Saturday, activists will lead a march against rape and victim blaming. “SlutWalk” will serve as a reminder that sexual assault is an act of violence that affects all people regardless of their appearance, demeanor, race or gender