Military should allow open LGBT Americans

By Andrew Whitson • February 3, 2011

When I have been confronted with my opinion on the U.S. Military’s policy of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, I express extreme disgust that I live in a country where a person’s ability to serve in a branch of the military is jeopardized by their sexuality. The ability of the person is never the object in…

Workers’ needs

By The Ithacan • February 3, 2011

In response to the Chronicle of Higher Education’s “Great Colleges to Work For” survey results President Tom Rochon discussed at the All-College Meeting, Ithaca College will be taking four major initiatives to create a better work atmosphere for employees.

College-wide learning

By The Ithacan • February 3, 2011

In an effort to create college-wide integrated learning under the IC20/20 vision, Ithaca College is reconstructing the Division of Interdisciplinary and International Studies.

Government should create stricter gun laws

By Megan Weintraut • January 27, 2011

The Second Amendment says, “A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.” It was established to create a nationwide civilian army during a time when Britain’s organized and professional army threatened the development of an independent…

Haitians still need help one year after earthquake

By Shamika Edwards • January 27, 2011

As a college, we are commemorating Martin Luther King Jr. this week and preparing for the start of Black History Month. It has been a little more than a year since the earthquake that shook not just the first black republic but the world as well. There might be no better time to remind ourselves…

Measuring results

By The Ithacan • January 27, 2011

Survey results have shown a number of employees are dissatisfied with Ithaca College as an employer. The college participated in the Chronicle of Higher Education’s “Great Colleges to Work For” survey, but the college was not listed on the final list of great colleges to work for. President Tom Rochon discussed the survey results at…

Students anaylze media portrayal of Gaza Strip

By Shiwani Neupane • December 8, 2010

The Gaza War, also known as Operation Cast Lead, was a three-week armed conflict that took place in the Gaza Strip during the winter of 2008-09. According to an Amnesty International report, “On Dec. 27, 2008, without warning, Israeli forces began a devastating bombing campaign on the Gaza Strip condemned Operation ‘Cast Lead.’

Act would give education to undocumented youths

By The Ithacan • December 8, 2010

Almost a decade ago, Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-UT) and Sen. Richard Durbin (D-IL) introduced a bill that would grant undocumented youths a pathway to legalization. The Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act, also known as the DREAM Act, would require undocumented youths to maintain good moral character and either serve in the military…

Online switch

By The Ithacan • December 8, 2010

In a move that will save Ithaca College money and answer complaints, Information Technology Services is switching from Blackboard to a new courseware learning system — Sakai.

Accommodating students

By The Ithacan • December 8, 2010

The question last year was where would the largest freshman class in college history be housed. And now, as that class prepares to become upperclassmen next year, the question once again is where will they all be housed.

DIII policy needs to balance classes with sports

By Becky Robinson • December 1, 2010

As we went through another round of registering for classes last month, I found myself again advising student athletes on class scheduling and trying to strategize on how to manage a competitive team of 45 athletes around classes offered between 4 and 6:30 p.m.

College online

By The Ithacan • December 1, 2010

As the digital world expands, so does online learning at colleges. At Ithaca College, more online winter and summer courses are being offered to students.