THE ITHACAN

Editorial: Ithaca College hijacks narratives through Open House letter

October 29, 2015

As evidenced by the hypocrisy present in the differences between the administration’s responses to the racism in the Alpha Epsilon Pi party dress code and the racist comments made at the Blue Sky Reimagining Kick-Off event, it is no secret that the college has some work to do when it comes to issuing public statements.

Ithaca College students seize the stage

By Max Denning, Assistant News Editor • October 28, 2015

Approximately 40 students, led by members of the POC at IC group, stormed the stage Oct. 27 during the college’s “Addressing Community Action on Racism and Cultural Bias” event and expressed “no confidence” in Ithaca College President Tom Rochon.

Ithaca College faculty discuss no confidence vote in president

By Aidan Quigley, News Editor • October 28, 2015

Members of the Ithaca College faculty are discussing holding a vote of no confidence in President Tom Rochon.

SGA to initiate student vote of no confidence in Tom Rochon

By Evan Popp, Staff Writer • October 28, 2015

In response to recent campus protests, racial tensions and issues of exclusivity, the Ithaca College Student Government Association passed a bill Oct. 26 to initiate a student vote of no confidence regarding President Tom Rochon.

Administration and POC at IC issue statements at Open House

By Ithaca College Administration and POC at IC • October 28, 2015

We hope you are open to hearing perspectives other than that of the administration.

Commentary: Alumna addresses racial issues with 2011 research

By Joyti Jiandani • October 28, 2015

It is possible to build a community where ALANA students feel safe, supported and respected. This comes through an action-based approach.

Live-blog: Ithaca College holds meeting addressing racism

October 27, 2015

Following rallies about the racial climate on campus, Ithaca College will hold an event titled “Addressing Community Action on Racism and Cultural Bias,” which aims to list possible actions about this issue that could be undertaken immediately.

Ithaca College plans event to list racial climate action steps

By Aidan Quigley, News Editor • October 26, 2015

Following rallies about the racial climate on campus, Ithaca College will hold an event titled “Addressing Community Action on Racism and Cultural Bias,” which aims to list possible actions about this issue that could be undertaken immediately.

POC at IC holds rally at Ithaca College admissions event

By Max Denning, Assistant News Editor • October 24, 2015

Members of the POC at IC group assembled around 8 a.m. today at the Dillingham Fountains chanting “Tom Rochon; no confidence.” “No more dialogue; we want action,” as they awaited tour groups of prospective students and their parents as part of the Ithaca College Fall Open House.

Rochon holds meeting with students in response to protest

By Sophia Tulp, Staff Writer • October 23, 2015

Eighteen members of the POC at IC group met at 8 a.m. Oct. 23 with President Tom Rochon and Benjamin Rifkin, provost and vice president of educational affairs, to discuss “action-oriented goals” proposed by Rochon in response to the Oct. 21 protest.

Letter to the Editor: IC needs to educate campus on racism

By Caitlin Connelly Ellsworth • October 23, 2015

IC, like most educational institutions, has, in decades past, done a poor job educating students about racism and its myriad forms.

Students protest racism, express no confidence in Rochon

By Max Denning, Assistant News Editor • October 21, 2015

Over 200 Ithaca College students, faculty and staff gathered at 3:30 p.m. Oct. 21 around Free Speech Rock to protest against racism on campus and to demand action from administration, with a number of members of the Ithaca College Board of Trustees in the audience.