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County warns community of new drug increasing overdoses

County warns community of new drug increasing overdoses

By Olivia Stanzl, Staff Writer • November 3, 2022
The Tompkins County Sheriff's Office released a public safety alert Oct. 5 regarding an increase of overdoses within the county because of a new drug.
While the college’s library is following guidance to drop the mask mandate, the LGBT Center will continue to require masks for the time being.

Ithaca College to end indoor masking requirement March 4

By Lorien Tyne, Assistant News Editor • March 2, 2022
Starting March 4, IC will not require face masks to be worn within indoor locations, unless clearly stated otherwise, regardless of vaccination status.
Interim President La Jerne Cornish began the meeting by introducing the speakers and thanking faculty, staff and students for making the return to campus and in-person classes possible.

Senior Leadership Team updates IC at All-College Gathering

By Lorien Tyne, Assistant News Editor • February 2, 2022
The Ithaca College Senior Leadership Team updated the college community at the All College Gathering on Feb. 1. 
The Ithaca College Center for LGBT Education, Outreach and Services screened the documentary, “Fauci,” about his role in leading the public health responses to AIDS and COVID-19.

LGBT Center hosts “Fauci” documentary screening for students

By Caroline Grass, Staff Writer • December 7, 2021
The Ithaca College LGBT Center screened "Fauci" in order to give students and community members an opportunity to learn about Anthony Fauci.
From left, sophomore William Lovejoy, vice president of Public and Community Health Student Association (PCHSA) and freshman Mariana Garcia-Fajardo, president of PCHSA.

Student health organization seeks to make a return

By Caroline Grass, Staff Writer • November 3, 2021
The Ithaca College Public and Community Health Student Association (PCHSA) is on its way to becoming a club again after its official status lapsed last year. 
The SGC passed three bills — one creating a new committee for the SGC and two focusing on requirements for student organizations at the college.

SGC passes sustainability and health safety bills

By Syd Pierre, Staff Writer • December 2, 2020
The SGC passed three bills — one creating a new committee for the SGC and two focusing on requirements for student organizations at the college.
Susan Salahshor, assistant professor and director of the physician assistant (PA) program, discussed how the role of practicing physician assistants has changed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

School of HSHP hosts discussion series about COVID-19 impact

By Luke Haworth, Contributing Writer • November 24, 2020
The Ithaca College School of Health Sciences and Human Performance (HSHP) is holding a series called “Conversations on COVID”.
Junior Carley Teachout spent spring 2019 conducting research on development in public health policy as well as the availability of LGBTQ resources and aid in Mumbai, India.

Commentary: LGBTQ health is a public health issue

By Carley Teachout • January 30, 2020
The future of public health lies in our ability to see people and communities holistically.
Junior Olivia Riggio is a junior journalism major studying in Ireland during the Spring 2018 semester.

Exploring the Emerald Isle: Addressing worldwide domestic abuse

By Olivia Riggio, Staff Writer • February 28, 2018
Domestic violence disproportionately victimizes women, and according to ADAPT’s website, 1 in 5 women in Ireland will experience domestic violence.
Kathryn O’Connor ’17; Srijana Bajracharya, professor in the Department of Health Promotion and Physical Education; Stewart Auyash, associate professor and chair of the Department of Health Promotion and Physical Education; Georgia Caplen, senior environmental studies major and Eco-Rep program manager; and Sustainability Coordinator Rebecca Evans led a panel discussion Nov. 13 in anticipation of World Toilet Day. World Toilet Day raises awareness of global sanitation problems.

Club focuses on addressing international humanitarian issues

By Malick Mercier, Contributing Writer • December 5, 2017
The IC Food for Thought club’s most recent initiative was on World Toilet Day on Nov. 19 to raise awareness for global sanitation problems about wastewater.
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