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.

The Bomber search begins

By The Ithacan • December 1, 2010

For decades, Ithaca College sports have not filled a certain position at games — a school mascot. But now, the search is on to fill that spot on the roster.

Professor studies South American archaeology

By Michael Malpas • November 18, 2010

I have always been interested in the archaeology of South America, especially Peru, one of the areas of the world where high civilization developed. My interests and field experiences in that region range from studying the earliest hunter-gatherers of the coastal zone to the Inca conquest of much of western South America in the 15th…

Government needs to start economic rebound

By Sam Adams • November 18, 2010

The voters have spoken: they put the Republicans in control of the House in a year where the economy and deficits ruled debates. The GOP has checked President Barack Obama’s power only two years after his joyous victory. Motivated by high unemployment and a ballooning deficit, the public is more determined than ever to get…

The season to give

By The Ithacan • November 18, 2010

As the holiday season draws near and the recession continues, families across the nation are facing financial stress. According to The New York Times, about 15 million Americans are out of jobs, and the unemployment rate remains at 9.6 percent. On a local level, The Salvation Army of Ithaca recently reported an increase of families…

Stopping cyberbullying

By The Ithacan • November 18, 2010

With knowledge comes responsibility. This generation is able to access information in mere seconds, but we have been using technology to maliciously attack our peers. A 2009 survey by MTV and The Associated Press found that 50 percent of people between the ages of 14 and 24 have experienced cyberbullying. In the past year, people…

The best Choice

By The Ithacan • November 11, 2010

As the search committee moves toward selecting a new provost, The Ithacan urges the committee to choose finalist Abiodun Goke-Pariola.

Less work, more quality

By The Ithacan • November 11, 2010

While Ithaca College discusses how to lower faculty course loads to lessen the stressful tenure application process, it’s important to remember that lightening faculty workload will also lead to a better quality of education for students.

CSCRE celebrates 10th anniversary with speakers

By Asma Barlas • November 10, 2010

Many people only know the Center for the Study of Culture, Race and Ethnicity because of its high profile discussion series, but it is an academic unit — endowed by Ithaca College’s board of trustees — that delivers a curriculum focused on African, Latino/a, Asian and Native-American people. The Center has two minors, in African…

Students partake in mental health conference

By Erin Irby • November 10, 2010

Alison Malmon, creator of Active Minds stated, “Not everyone has mental illness, but everyone has mental health.”

Reflect on life

By The Ithacan • November 4, 2010

Betsy Gilligan’s life was cut too short. At just 22 years old, the May 2010 graduate was killed in a car-related accident two weeks ago. But as family, friends and the Ithaca College community mourn the death of a vibrant young woman, there is comfort that her name will live on in a memorial fund…

Choosing a new leader

By The Ithacan • November 4, 2010

As the third finalist for the provost and vice president for academic affairs position finishes his interview at Ithaca College in the next week, the search committee is encouraged to choose the candidate who best suits the college. As the second highest administrative position, the provost is the link between the campus community and the…