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The Student News Site of Ithaca College

THE ITHACAN

The Student News Site of Ithaca College

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.
From left: Senator-at-large candidate Seondre Carolina and Class of 2019 candidates Thomas Horgan and Lanise Starnes present their platforms Sept. 14.

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.
Seniors Jennifer Spearman, left, and Jasmine Spearman, right, were handcuffed by Public Safety officers on Oct. 26 2013.

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

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.
Tiffani Ziemann, Title IX coordinator for the college, pictured in her office in Terrace 7. Ziemann said one of the goals for the SHARE program is to expand its impact on campus.

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.
Ithaca College President Tom Rochon addressed the campus community in a Sept. 6 Intercom post responding to recent conversations about police brutality and racial bias within the Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management.

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.
Patrol Officer Lance Clark walks past RAs protesting Sept. 2 outside of Emerson Suites before a meeting between Public Safety and RAs.

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

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.
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