Ithaca protesters demand ‘No Kings’ in third wave of nationwide anti-Trump rally

By Eamon Corbo and Sydney Martin • March 29, 2026

Hundreds of protestors came together on The Commons on March 28 to protest United States President Donald Trump and his administration as part of the nationwide “No Kings” rallies. Many in attendance held signs that called attention to issues in the Trump administration like the Iran war and the president’s connection to Jeffrey Epstein, while others protested rising gas prices and crackdown on immigration. 

Hundreds in Ithaca rally against ICE after Minneapolis crackdown

By Eamon Corbo, Isabella Edghill, and Sydney Martin • February 4, 2026

Over the past week, Ithaca residents came together as a community to protest against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. From an anti-ICE rally on The Commons, to a general strike on the Ithaca College campus and fundraising programs by small businesses, Ithaca has been mobilizing. 

Ithaca perseveres through first year of Trump’s second term

By Eamon Corbo, News Editor • January 22, 2026

Ithaca residents continue to find community while navigating the effects of sweeping changes to federal funding, higher education and immigration enforcement under United States President Donald Trump’s second term.

From Ithaca to D.C., millions rally against Trump in nationwide “No Kings” protests

By Julian DeLucia, Isabella Edghill, Ryan Johnson, Naomi Martin, and Sydney Martin • October 19, 2025

Millions of people gathered across the United States for the Oct. 18 “No Kings” protests to rally against what demonstrators see as rising fascism under President Donald Trump’s administration.

IC Students for Palestine organizes rally in support of non-citizen student activists

By Julian DeLucia, Assistant News Editor • April 14, 2025

On April 12, Ithaca College Students for Palestine led an event in front of the Campus Center at Free Speech Rock. The event was titled “ICE Off Campus,” in dedication and support of pro-Palestinian activists who have been threatened with deportation, targeted and detained in the U.S.

Ithaca community marches against Trump amidst national ‘Hands Off!’ protests

By Julian DeLucia and Eamon Corbo • April 8, 2025

On April 5, thousands gathered on the Ithaca Commons to march against President Donald Trump and Elon Musk. The march was organized by Indivisible Tompkins as part of the national “Hands Off!” protests held on the same day. 

Photo Essay: Ithaca community members organize three rallies against ICE and in support of sanctuary status

By Lucia Iandolo, Photographer • February 13, 2025

On Jan. 30, Jesus Romero-Hernandez was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement at the Tompkins County Department of Social Services. Community members came together to promote unity and protest against ICE’s presence in Ithaca. There were three demonstrations, two taking place on The Commons and one in City Hall. 

Ithaca College Students for Palestine hold die-in on Admitted Students Day

By Ryan Johnson, Senior Writer • March 23, 2024

About 25 Ithaca College students huddled in the cold by the Dillingham Fountains holding pro-Palestine signs and donning keffiyehs, a traditional headdress worn by men in the Middle East, at 8:45 a.m....

IC Rise Up presents its demands for the college

April 14, 2023

[slideshow_deploy id='47239']   As members of the Ithaca College community gathered April 12 in the Campus Center, IC Rise Up distributed a list of eight demands for the college and proceeded...

Students of color share experiences in IC Rise Up campaign

By Prakriti Panwar, Assistant News Editor • March 3, 2023

Printed statements appeared across the IC campus March 2 and 3, highlighting personal accounts from students of color about experiences of discrimination.

Ithaca community protests draft decision to overturn Roe v. Wade

By Alexis Manore and Elijah de Castro • May 5, 2022

Despite legal precedent and public opinion, the United States Supreme Court intends to overturn Roe v. Wade. May 3 the Ithaca community gathered in protest. 

Students march at Take Back the Night after two years online

By Clare Shanahan and Olivia Stanzl • May 4, 2022

April 29 Ithaca College students marched to The Commons for the 43rd annual Take Back the Night event in Ithaca after two years of online observation.