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By The Ithacan • August 26, 2010

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Getting back on track

By The Ithacan • August 26, 2010

Last year, Ithaca College missed its enrollment target by about 300 students, resulting in excess spending of $1.2 million to hire additional faculty and $3.1 million to provide additional housing. But this year, the class of 2014 is right on target.

Post-graduation life calls for hard work and patience

By The Ithacan • May 6, 2010

I came to Ithaca College at 22, after a frustrating year of odd jobs and that sinking feeling that I was no longer in control of my life.

Arizona immigration bill repeats history

By The Ithacan • May 6, 2010

The Senate Bill 1070 was signed into Arizona State Legislation less than two weeks ago. The bill outlines the procedures of law enforcement in cases involving illegal immigrants. Using vague language, the bill allows in any lawful contact, a law enforcement officer to ask anyone they suspect of being in the country unlawfully for documentation.…

Shining star

By The Ithacan • May 6, 2010

Ithaca College graduate Kate Aldrich’s ’96 reprising role of Carmen points to the long legacy of music school alumni who continue to make the college proud.

SGA supports independent voices

By The Ithacan • May 6, 2010

While it should be acknowledged that the celebration of an event such as Israel Independence Day is quite controversial, there are much more pressing concerns when discussing the concept of an on-campus event. It is important to consider both sides of not just an Independence Day celebration, but of any celebration, any event, any thought…

Gender and sexuality not the same

By The Ithacan • May 6, 2010

I was deeply troubled by the article “Gay Enough” (published April 15) regarding sexuality. One of the subjects of the article, Catherine Kirchhoff, shared grievances focused on herself as “not being gay enough.” I found myself angrily reading the article with the thought “this girl knows nothing about the distinction between sexuality and gender” mounting…

Israeli celebration misunderstood

By The Ithacan • May 6, 2010

The misguided letter, “Israel Independence Has Two Sides” calls to censor the Student Government Association. The writer fails to understand that academic freedom and freedom of speech entitle us to diversity of opinion and expression. Ithaca College has spent substantial amounts of money on programs, lectures and classes demonizing Israel. Attacks on Israel have appeared…

Quick recovery

By The Ithacan • April 29, 2010

Last week’s campuswide computer problem illustrated the ability of the college’s Information Technology Services to think and act quickly to fix a problem. With students, faculty and staff depending so heavily on computers, it was a relief to know that the college is in capable hands.

Israeli independence has two sides

By The Ithacan • April 29, 2010

I am the parent of a student who called me about a school event celebrating Israel’s Independence Day. Our family lived in Israel for 12 years, returning in 2004. While living in the seaside Jewish town of Caesarea, we enjoyed the benefits of Israel’s independence and the strong support it receives from the United States.…

Bombers should be more ambitious

By The Ithacan • April 29, 2010

I just read the “College should compete with top-ranked teams” guest commentary, and I couldn’t agree more with the author. Ever since coming to the U.S. to go to IC, come March, my roommate and I would be fervently following March Madness and cheering for Syracuse since we feel the team represents “our region.” But…

Dining hall hours need to change

By The Ithacan • April 29, 2010

Over the course of my four years at Ithaca College, the dining hall hours have shifted to be more accommodating to students. The one change that has not yet happened, however, is the opening of the dining halls earlier on Sunday mornings. The earliest a student can get food on campus is 10:30 a.m. at…