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THE ITHACAN

The Student News Site of Ithaca College

THE ITHACAN

Editorial: Microaggression mishap warrants conversation

March 30, 2016
The best response is not finger-pointing or censorship, but free and open conversation.
The Asian American Alliance celebrates Focus Asia month. JC Kuo writes that white allies must appreciate the differences in AAPI cultures.

April to focus on Asian-American culture at Ithaca College

By Angela Weldon, Assistant Life & Culture Editor March 30, 2016
Throughout the month of April, the Asian American Alliance will be hosting a series of events as part of Focus Asia Month, which will focus on embracing Asian-American culture and identity.
From left, Bryan Delaney, Shannon Lipe and Sara Hallas, coastal education coordinator for the North Carolina Coastal Federation investigate oceanic wildlife in North Carolina. Students traveled to five different locations across the East Coast from March 12–20 as part of the Alternative Spring Break program.

Ithaca College students spend spring break performing service

By Maura Aleardi, Staff Writer March 23, 2016
“These kids are very underprivileged, a lot of them, and they come from a lot of poverty and really bad home situations,” she said. “It’s just really great to have an opportunity to be a good role model for them and give them a safe place to be for a week.”
IC Step Team performed a cultural dance to celebrate African-American heritage during the Reclaiming Blackness event.

Power of Performance: Student showcase reclaims blackness

By Justin Henry, Staff Writer March 2, 2016
Led by IC Sister 2 Sister, members of the Ithaca College community of color celebrated African-American heritage during Black History Month.
From left, juniors Emily DeRoo, James Manton and Brenna Chirumbole and sophomore Andrew Morris helped found the IC chapter of the DKA National Cinema Society.

National film society finds home at Ithaca College

By Angela Poffenbaugh, Staff Writer February 24, 2016
The Delta Kappa Alpha National Professional Cinema Society has been founded as a local chapter at Ithaca College.
Sean Eversley Bradwell has been hired for the newly created position of Director of Programs and Outreach within the Division of Educational Affairs at Ithaca College.

Q&A: Sean Eversley Bradwell discusses MLK’s legacy

By Sabrina Knight, Senior Writer February 3, 2016
Senior Writer Sabrina Knight sat down with Sean Eversley Bradwell, assistant professor in the Center for the Study of Culture, Race and Ethnicity, to speak about Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy, today’s higher education climate and the recent unrest on college campuses across the country.

Empowerment explored with Black History Month events

By Elena Piech, Staff Writer February 1, 2016
IC will be celebrating Black History Month during February, with various organizations hosting movie screenings, student panels, and performances.
From left, President Tom Rochon; Staff Council Chair Sean Reilley; Ben Rifkin, provost and vice president for educational affairs; and Faculty Council Chair Peter Rothbart sit in the “Addressing Community Action on Racism and Cultural Bias forum Oct. 27. Among the respondents to the staff vote, 48 percent said they had no confidence.

Staff Council to launch survey on holding a no confidence vote

By Jenna Mortenson, Staff Writer December 9, 2015
Staff Council will be launching a survey after its Dec. 15 meeting asking staff whether or not they would like to move forward with a no confidence vote, according to an email acquired by The Ithacan.
Native American Heritage Month will feature film screenings as well as an identity panel hosted by Active Minds.

November to celebrate Native American heritage

By Katherine Segovia, Staff Writer November 12, 2015
Events will be held throughout November to celebrate Native American Heritage Month.
Senior Kyle James, SGA vice president of academic affairs, said the campus community should continue to let their voices be heard and take a stand against racism on campus.

Commentary: SGA vice president calls for continued advocacy

By Kyle James October 21, 2015
Let's all get involved so those who are exhausted from carrying the banner thus far can get the support that they deserve and their voices amplified.
SGA President Dominick Recckio hopes to create a student bill of rights, but the first forum received low attendance.

Ithaca College SGA hosts forum to receive input for student bill of rights

By Evan Popp September 9, 2015
The Ithaca College Student Government Association held a forum to discuss what rights should be included in a student bill of rights, with the proposed rights centering around greater administration transparency, safety on campus and shared governance at the college.
From left, Marlowe Padilla 16 and sophomores Alexa Ubeda and Cindy Prado are  rst-generation students. During the Spring 2015 semester, Padilla studied abroad in Australia.

First-generation students at Ithaca College driven to succeed

By Celisa Calacal, Assistant Life & Culture Editor September 9, 2015
First-generation college students, the first in their family to attend higher education, face various challenges but are driven by their family background to achieve success.
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