The Ithacan

County warns community of new drug increasing overdoses

By Olivia Stanzl, Staff Writer • November 3, 2022

The Tompkins County Sheriff's Office released a public safety alert Oct. 5 regarding an increase of overdoses within the county because of a new drug.

Professor discusses complexities of drug addiction

By Hannah Fitzpatrick, Staff Writer • April 10, 2018

Sheila Vakharia, assistant professor from Long Island University Brooklyn, discussed the complexities of the opioid crisis April 9 as part of the opening ceremonies for the Finger Lakes Environmental Film...

Commentary: Stopping the opioid crisis starts with students

By Madeleine Bellard • March 29, 2018

I implore the students of the college to educate themselves on the drug epidemic that is sweeping our community yet is sheltered from our eyes.