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Hierald Osorto, director of religious and spiritual life, speaks at the open forum held with IC Color and members of the college administration Oct. 30. The event was held in the Athletic and Events Center.

Tensions rise during LGBTQ forum

By Alexis Manore and Erika Liberati • October 31, 2018
Members from the Ithaca College administration and IC Color held an open forum Oct. 30 for the college community to have a dialogue about creating a safe environment for LGBTQ students.
Hierald Edgardo Osorto has been hired as the first director of religious and spiritual life at the college. He will be overseeing all activities of Muller Chapel.

Q&A: New religious leader discusses plans to strengthen community

By Ashley Stalnecker, Staff Writer • September 19, 2018
In an effort to better support on-campus religious programs, Ithaca College President Shirley M. Collado created a new position to oversee all the religious programs within Muller Chapel. Hierald Edga
Editorial: The Protestant Community must find common ground

Editorial: The Protestant Community must find common ground

March 7, 2018
Religion often serves as something people can turn to when they need support, and the Protestant Community has failed to create that atmosphere among all of its members.
Juniors Annalise Haldeman Vanessa Zimmerman were both members of Ithaca College's Protestant Community. When they began dating, they said they felt excluded from the community.

LGBTQ students say IC’s Protestant Community is exclusive

By Grace Elletson, Staff Writer • March 7, 2018
Students at the college have shared that they have felt excluded or ostracized from the Protestant Community, also known as the PC, for being part of the LGBTQ community.
Letter to the Editor: Chapel support of Muslim community

Letter to the Editor: Chapel support of Muslim community

By James Touchton • November 7, 2017
Know that we are heavily invested in partnering with the Muslim community on campus and advocating for religious leadership that will meet their needs. 
Members of Ithaca's Catholic Workers protest in front of Tompkins County Public Library against the use of drones.

For the love of God: Faith inspires religious activism

By Evan Popp, Staff Writer • February 17, 2016
Members of the Ithaca community have exercised their religious beliefs by engaging in social justice work.
Editorial: First-generation students should have program

Editorial: First-generation students should have program

September 16, 2015
These students deserve to have a program and a community that can provide them with the support that every student needs.
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