THE ITHACAN

Student club advocates for Planned Parenthood amid controversy

By Jenna Mortenson, Staff Writer • October 18, 2015

Debate over Planned Parenthood was renewed in recent months with the release of videos that allegedly showed leaders of the organization negotiating the sale of aborted fetal tissue. Supporters of Planned Parenthood argued that the videos were fraudulent and manipulated, while others called for the government to defund Planned Parenthood over the reports. Junior Christina Tudor, president of IC Planned Parenthood Generation Action, said this is not the first time a group has released videos intended to cause controversy about the organization, and IC Generation Action works to raise awareness around the issue.

Point/Counterpoint: Planned Parenthood still under fire

By Liz Alexander • September 23, 2015

People don’t want to talk about abortion, but it is what we need to be talking about.

My Planned Parenthood Story

By Christina Tudor • September 14, 2015

Christina Tudor shares her Planned Parenthood story in light of the recent attacks against the organization. Her story begins in September 2013 and continues into the present as Planned Parenthood continues to be the catalyst for her activism.

Staff Scholarship: LGBT Center director publishes chapter

By Luca Maurer • April 1, 2015

Everyone in 11th grade was required to take one semester of health to last them throughout their high school career and adult lives.

Speaker sheds light on sexual rights

By Sara Webb, Staff Writer • October 11, 2012

Maureen Kelly, vice president for education and training at Planned Parenthood of the Southern Finger Lakes, kicked off the Women's Studies event series with her presentation on human rights and sexual rights.

Election central: taking a look at the most contested issues in the 2012 election

By Jack CurranRachael Hartford, Staff Writer and Politics Columnist • October 11, 2012

With a three-part series, The Ithacan will take a look at the most contested issues in the 2012 presidential election

Tracking sex

By Lauren Mazzo, Staff Writer • March 19, 2012

A new website allows anyone in the world to digitally register where they’re having sex.

Misconception

By Allie Healy, Assistant Accent Editor • February 15, 2012

Sophomore Cöelis Mendoza peered out from under her fuchsia bangs with wide eyes at a buzzing crowd of 30 friends and peers, her caramel skin illuminated by the computer screen in front of her. The 19-year-old waddled out from behind the podium, her large, round belly leading the way.

Season of protest

By Ithacan Staff • November 10, 2011

In a time of global unrest, Ithacans are standing up to protest economic, social and environmental issues.

Students rally behind Planned Parenthood

By Brian Rank, Staff Writer • October 6, 2011

A Congressional investigation into Planned Parenthood Federation of America’s use of federal funds was the central issue to a rally Saturday, renewing an ongoing battle between sexual health promoters and those morally opposed to abortion and birth control.