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Actor and comedian Mike Birbiglia perfomed at Ithaca College on Sept. 7 as part of his "Stand Up & Vote" tour, a comedy tour meant to encourage voter registration in college students.

Comedy tour encourages college voter registration

By Ash Bailot, Contributing Writer • September 10, 2018
Just two months before midterm elections, students gathered for a night of stand-up comedy — and voter registration — led by Mike Birbiglia.
The second season of "The Bold Type" continues to explore complicated socio-political issues through the lens of Jane (Katie Stevens), Kat (Aisha Dee) and Sutton (Meghann Fahy), three friends who work at a fictional version of Cosmo magazine.

Review: Workplace drama makes bold political statements

By Liza Gillespie, Staff Writer • August 26, 2018
“The Bold Type” demonstrates that a show can prioritize both high-stakes subject matter alongside personal drama.
Director Arnando Iannucci returns to political satire with "The Death of Stalin," which follows the senior members of Josef Stalin's Council of Ministers as they fight to take control of the government.

Review: Shocking satire crafts slapstick power struggle

By Michael Friedman, Staff Writer • April 9, 2018
“The Death of Stalin” contains hilarious performances across the board, a razor-sharp script and a desolate tone that adds plenty of emotional depth.
Sophomore Farwa Shakeel writes that women must become more actively involved in politics at all levels.

Commentary: Women need to be politically involved

By Farwa Shakeel • March 7, 2018
Get out there and vote. Get out there and run for office. Get out there and change your world.
Former Ithaca College student Faith Meckley, pictured above with her husband Alex, writes that it can be hard for Americans to see the truth past blinding nationalism.

Commentary: America, you’re not as great as you think, love Australia

By Faith Meckley • November 10, 2017
My point is this: when the blinders of feverish nationalistic pride are removed, it’s easier for the citizenry to see truth.
Luvelle Brown, Ithaca City School District superintendent; Sean Eversley-Bradwell, director of programs & outreach; and Ithaca Mayor Svante Myrick, speak on campus Sept 5.

Ithaca mayor discusses current U.S. racial climate

By Krissy Waite, Contributing Writer • September 6, 2017
As Ithaca Mayor Svante Myrick watched white supremacist violence in Charlottesville, he was struck by the similarities the town shared with Ithaca.
Sophomore Sammie Watts belts out “Let’s Be Bad” dressed as Marilyn Monroe in Routine Disturbances’ spring showcase April 21.

Show choir performance addresses political tension

By Kate Nalepinski, Life & Culture Editor • April 26, 2017
Kesel said a lot of the selected songs reflected how their group feels about politics, and this showcase in particular was more politically fueled than previous showcases.
From left, sophomore Sydney Brenner, vice president of Hillel, leads a discussion during a J Street U meeting on Feb. 20 in the Six Mile Creek room in the Campus Center. Junior Liz Alexander, co-president of Students for Justice in Palestine, voices her concerns over the lack of collaboration between SJP and on-campus pro-Israel groups at a different meeting April 11.

Israeli-Palestinian conflict reflected in campus community

By Kate Nalepinski, Life & Culture Editor • April 19, 2017
Haueter said that while the Hillel sector of the college campus cannot meet with certain organizations, Hillel encourages productive, open dialogue.
Editorial: Focus on job training undervalues humanities

Editorial: Focus on job training undervalues humanities

March 29, 2017
Most courses in vocational studies, such as business or law, do not do enough to foster critical-thinking skills.
Junior Justin Henry discusses the importance for people to work across the partisan divide to renew American ideals and combat President Donald Trump's divisive policies.

Commentary: In defense of your redneck uncle

By Justin Henry • March 28, 2017
Since Trump’s inauguration, we’ve seen a president with no sense of ethics beyond what wins him the most power.
From left, junior Ilana Diamant, senior Tal Eyal, lecturer Mirit Hadar and Joshua Edrich ’15 smile at the 2015 Israel Film Festival. Hadar co-created the festival 4 years ago with help from Igor Khokhlov, the previous director of the college’s sector of Hillel.

Film festival spotlights Israeli culture to student audience

By Kate Nalepinski, Life & Culture Editor • March 22, 2017
The theme of this year’s festival is “Israel is Real” to combat assumptions that are made about Israel as a result of the Israeli-Palestine conflict.
Sophomore Jacob Kerzner and senior Nick Kelliher pose as Sesto and Emperor Tito, respectfully. The duo will perform in “La Clemenza di Tito” on Feb. 24 and 28, and March 2 and 4.

‘La Clemenza di Tito’ restaged with a modern political twist

By Kate Nalepinski, Life & Culture Editor • February 22, 2017
To change up the opera classic, stage director Jennifer Williams, said she decided to restage the opera in what she calls an alternative present.
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