The Ithacan

Editorial: More should be done to combat racial bias

September 16, 2015

Administrators cannot fully understand the issues and how to make progress without getting to know the students behind the movement.

Public Safety Log: Aug. 31 – Sept. 7

September 16, 2015

Burglary Unlawful Entry 2nd degree LOCATION: Eastman Hall SUMMARY: Caller reported unknown person entered room and stole cash. Investigation pending. Master Patrol Officer Chris Teribury.

Ithaca College SGA won’t pass major bills until senate filled

By Evan Popp, Staff Writer • September 16, 2015

The Ithaca College Student Government Association is struggling to fill its senate and is looking to generate more student interest in senate positions.

Public Safety Log: Aug. 24 – Aug. 30

September 10, 2015

Grand larceny LOCATION: Campus Center SUMMARY: Caller reported unknown person stole money. Pending investigation. Sergeant Tom Dunn.

Ithaca College students tell their stories: “We all felt each other’s pain”

By Kira Maddox • September 9, 2015

On Oct. 26, 2013, between 12:30 a.m. and 1 a.m., Ithaca College students Jasmine and Jennifer Spearman got into a physical altercation with two Public Safety officers after the officers entered their Circle Apartment to investigate a noise complaint.

Editorial: Public Safety officers need to be transparent

September 9, 2015

To address the root of the racial profiling issue, Public Safety should improve communication with students.

Editorial: Stories about racial bias should be documented

September 9, 2015

The Ithacan encourages students to come forward and share experiences at a public forum Sept. 15.

Ithaca College sexual harassment education program looks to expand

By Jessica Ferreira, Contributing Writer • September 9, 2015

In its second year, the Sexual Harassment and Assault Response and Education program at Ithaca College is focusing on bystander intervention education, updating self-defense courses to be more inclusive and heightening the program’s presence on campus.

Message from the president to the campus community

By Tom Rochon • September 8, 2015

Incidents of bias and racism, while unacceptable in any setting, are especially intolerable on our college campus.

Public Safety Log: Aug. 18 – Aug. 23

September 3, 2015

Motor Vehicle Accident LOCATION: U-Lot SUMMARY: Caller reported two cars damaged in a motor vehicle accident. One vehicle backed into another. Report taken. Master Patrol Officer Brad Bates.

Ithaca College RAs protest alleged racial aggression by public safety

By Max Denning, Assistant News Editor • September 3, 2015

Resident assistants at Ithaca College are protesting what they are calling racial profiling and harassment by Public Safety officers against students of color.

Ithaca College students tell their stories: Lawrence

By Max Denning • September 3, 2015

Around 11 p.m. May 25, 2014, Lawrence*, then an Ithaca College sophomore, was tackled by an officer from the Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management, while another forced his hands behind his back because he did not take his hands out of his pockets.