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Guest Commentary: Liberian not Western voices must explain the country’s problems

By Isuru Somasinghe • May 20, 2013

Ithaca College hosted Katie Meyler, the founder of More Than Me, on April 22 for a talk that drew a rather enthusiastic audience, which filled up most of Emerson Suites. Following Meyler’s talk, many students in the audience approached me, an open critic of the organization, about how negatively Liberia was portrayed. They felt that…

Guest Commentary: Editor reflects on importance of critical eye in media

By Kelsey O'Connor • May 1, 2013

A couple weeks ago, my not-so-trusty Oldsmobile was towed. I really don’t want the thing back. My orchid is dying from neglect on my windowsill, and I’ve barely sent out any resumes. I’m not sure what I’m doing next week, and I’m certainly unsure what I’m doing with the rest of my life. If you had…

Guest Commentary: The student voice is stifled by administration

By Rob Flaherty • May 1, 2013

For a college that claims to produce students that are “civically engaged,” it’s doing a pretty terrible job of letting us be engaged in campus civics. Perhaps the college would do well to have some faith in its product.

Editorial: What’s next for higher ed?

By The Ithacan • May 1, 2013

The landmarks of the past academic year have centered on Ithaca College’s search for a future. This future is expected to blend the depth and academic rigor of classic in-the-classroom learning with the real-world applications of a more modern education. Internet-based academia is changing the structure of higher education. Massive open online courses give anyone…

Video: Snap Judgment – Is the ability to give back to your community a priority when choosing your career?

By Jaclyn Cataldi • April 25, 2013

Students around campus share their opinions on whether they think giving back to their community is an important reason why they chose their career.

Guest Commentary: Ithaca College fails to prepare students for real life challenges

By Jordan Weltman • April 24, 2013

Ithaca College has made me “ready” to be a part of my chosen field, but not to face the everyday challenges of being an adult.

Guest Commentary: Dove ‘Real Beauty’ banks on women’s insecurities

By Rebecca Billings • April 24, 2013

Dove has been capitalizing on our insecurities for years now, with magazine ads of non-thin naked women smiling and loving themselves, and commercials revealing the unknown horrors that Photoshopped images have on little girls.

Editorial: Online forms ease registration process

By The Ithacan • April 24, 2013

A comprehensive system for submitting forms online would save both faculty and students time

Editorial: Use new media responsibly

By The Ithacan • April 24, 2013

When a tragedy on American soil sparks a widespread sense of nationalism, the mainstream media finds itself in a powder keg holding a match. This was the case for major news organizations during the Boston bombings and the subsequent manhunt. The reporting from Boston shed light on the many opportunities for failure in America’s current…

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Guest Commentary: Liberian not Western voices must explain the country’s problems

Guest Commentary: Editor reflects on importance of critical eye in media

Guest Commentary: The student voice is stifled by administration

Editorial: What’s next for higher ed?

Video: Snap Judgment – Is the ability to give back to your community a priority when choosing your career?

Guest Commentary: Ithaca College fails to prepare students for real life challenges

Guest Commentary: Dove ‘Real Beauty’ banks on women’s insecurities

Editorial: Online forms ease registration process

Editorial: Use new media responsibly

Video: Snap Judgement – Should Ithaca College limit free printing?

Guest Commentary: Bombing in Boston brings community closer together

Guest Commentary: Scientists should not revive extinct species

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