College should help buy out Buffalo Street Books

By Michael Trotti • February 23, 2011

Two weeks ago, a local institution — Buffalo Street Books — announced that it was closing. One week ago, a phoenix started to stir from these ashes. Next week? Who knows — that will be up to us in the community.

Creating unity

By The Ithacan • February 23, 2011

Ithaca College’s Division of Graduate and Professional Studies has expanded its social networking and increased events — initiatives that will help create a sense of community.

Learning to budget

By The Ithacan • February 23, 2011

For the average 2010 Ithaca College graduate, a degree came with some hefty baggage — more than $20,000 in federal student loan debt, to be exact.

College students need to be more active in politics

By Ryan Reynolds • February 17, 2011

Young people don’t vote. Young people are irresponsible. And the worst one: Young people don’t care. You, me and every other young person out there has heard these stereotypes when it comes to society, government and current events. The student body of Ithaca College comes close to breaking that stereotype. Ithaca is full of extremely…

Holding the male sport culture accountable

By Stephen Mosher • February 17, 2011

Before Super Bowl XLV retreats into history and the threat of a lockout of the players dominates the coverage of the National Football League, let’s take a moment to reflect on how 111 million people managed to watch this sporting festival without encountering a single examination of the way in which “Big Ben” Roethlisberger and…

Green campus

By The Ithacan • February 17, 2011

Ithaca College is well on its way to becoming a green machine. The Peggy Ryan Williams Center has become the second building on campus to receive a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Platinum certification — the highest possible national recognition of sustainability.

Planning the future

By The Ithacan • February 17, 2011

While a New York state budget proposal may cut funding for private colleges, Ithaca College needs to look elsewhere to raise money.

Dance to raise funds for sick children to go to camp

By Amanda Ryan • February 9, 2011

Tucked away in upstate New York on the shores of Keuka Lake, Camp Good Days and Special Times serves as a safe haven for hundreds of children and their families every summer. Hosting programs seeking to nurture and support children whose lives have been touched by cancer, Camp Good Days is a resource that families…

Egypt’s Days of Rage

By Asma Barlas • February 9, 2011

At the time of writing, Egypt’s president Hosni Mubarak is still clinging to power in the face of a popular uprising with the support of his ally, the U.S. government. However, whatever the outcome of this standoff, the revolt of the Egyptian people has loosened his monomaniacal grip on the country once and for all,…

Taking time off

By The Ithacan • February 9, 2011

The first gap year incentive that Ithaca College used to help deal with over-enrollment turned a major problem into a success for some students.

Finding the space

By The Ithacan • February 9, 2011

When more than 2,000 faculty and students from across the country visit Ithaca College for the National Conference on Undergraduate Research at the end of March, 96 classrooms and spaces will be turned into conference space.

Students contribute to New Orleans’ rebuilding

By Maura Gladys • February 3, 2011

There’s a spirit in New Orleans that permeates all aspects of life. It’s an easy-going demeanor mixed with a penchant for good music, good food and good times and grounded by a deep pride and sense of community. It’s a vibe I’ve never felt anywhere else in the world and was incredibly evident to me…