Editorial: Graffiti needs lasting outlet

By The Ithacan • September 14, 2011

While sculptures and murals decorate the Ithaca community, splashes of graffiti hide behind brick buildings and beneath layers of paint, waiting for a chance to join the display.

Commentary: Self-awareness could temper post-9/11 America

By Michael Faber • September 7, 2011

Those of us who were alive on November 22, 1963, remember exactly where we were and what we were doing upon hearing President Kennedy was assassinated. After 9/11, the same is true for virtually all of us, even those who were seven years old, when the Twin Towers toppled 10 years ago.

Editorial: Safety first

By The Ithacan • September 7, 2011

This summer, the Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit launched a new late-night service to Ithaca College. The program extended bus hours and offers half-hour stops on weekends. The college is helping fund the pilot program this year in hopes that the number of students who use the service makes the program cost-effective. If so, the college…

Editorial: Undergrads luck out

By The Ithacan • September 7, 2011

While some students are getting lucky with more government-backed funds, others will be pinching pennies tighter than ever before to attend college.

Media ignores roots of disaster

By Chris Zivalich • September 7, 2011

The recent devastation from Hurricane Irene has left the nation in a state of shock. As expected, the mass media documented the disaster with HD-enhanced coverage of death tolls, interactive maps and interviews with crestfallen victims.

Commentary: UN membership would strengthen Palestinian voice

By Kimberly Nesta • September 7, 2011

This summer, U.S. Congress passed two resolutions that condemn the Palestinian Authority’s plan to approach the U.N. for state membership this month. The resolutions reaffirm U.S. commitment to a two-state solution settled by negotiations and threaten to halt aid if the PA continues to apply for membership.

Commentary: Rioting youths need support to quell future unrest

By Dylan Lyons • September 1, 2011

I tossed and turned in my London hotel room cot as sirens pierced the night. Something big is happening, I thought, shrugging off the chaotic noise as normal city activity. When a lull in the shrieking finally arrived, I quickly drifted off to sleep.

Commentary: Father responds to daughter’s death with pledge

By Joseph Cheng • September 1, 2011

Victoria … what a beautiful name. It was delightfully easy for my wife and me to choose this name for our beloved daughter. The years seemed like days as Victoria grew from an infant to a college freshman in front of our eyes. Victoria entered Ithaca College in August 2010. She was full of life…

Editorial: Park pioneer

By The Ithacan • August 31, 2011

From inside the studio walls of Newswatch 16 to the design labs of Nanyang Technological University in Singapore, signature traces of John Keshishoglou, founding dean of the Ithaca College School of Communications, remain.

Editorial: Making the right mark

By The Ithacan • August 31, 2011

Ithaca College is getting “Ready” for another shot at branding itself. And this time, it’s on the right track.

Corporate rule leads America

By Chris Zivalich • August 31, 2011

During Mitt Romney’s speech to Iowans in mid-August, an audience member called out “tax corporations.” The former Massachusetts governor sparked controversy with his response: “Corporations are people, my friend.”

Commentary: Father responds to daughter’s death with pledge

By Joseph Cheng • August 31, 2011

Victoria … what a beautiful name. It was delightfully easy for my wife and me to choose this name for our beloved daughter. The years seemed like days as Victoria grew from an infant to a college freshman in front of our eyes. Victoria entered Ithaca College in August 2010. She was full of life…