The Ithacan

Review: Historical film depicts triumphant story

By Jacqueline Borwick, Staff Writer • March 2, 2016

“Race” is a story about succeeding against adversity set against the backdrop of a racist world in 1930s America and pre-war Nazi Germany.

Editorial: Public Safety work group shows mediocre progress

February 17, 2016

A community review board is something the campus has needed for several months now, and it has taken more than nine meetings to even draft a setup for it.

Ithaca College hosts weekly social justice discussion series

By Annie Estes, Contributing Writer • February 12, 2016

Relaxed chatter and laughter filled the Textor 103 lecture hall as approximately 20 students gathered to participate in an hour-long game of Black History Jeopardy on Feb. 11.

Commentary: Race is a social construct

By Valerie Foster Githinji • February 10, 2016

Indeed, the concept of ‘race’ as it pertains to human beings is scientifically null and void — but of course, it certainly has a lived, biological reality.

Talks on race continue with reprisal of play

By Angela Weldon, Staff Writer • November 17, 2015

"On the Corner" will be reprised by the Civic Ensemble to continue the conversation on race.

Communications school faculty to discuss no confidence vote

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

Faculty members in the Roy H. Park School of Communications will meet at noon Nov. 3 in the Park Hall Auditorium to discuss a potential no confidence vote in President Tom Rochon and the ongoing race-related issues on campus.

Humanities and Sciences faculty to call for no confidence vote

By Ana Borruto, Staff Writer • October 30, 2015

A majority of H&S faculty members who attended a Faculty Senate meeting Oct. 29 voted in favor of sending the motion, according to an email sent to H&S faculty obtained by The Ithacan.

Editorial: POC at IC makes profound statement at campus event

October 29, 2015

A substantial portion of the campus community witnessed the powerful escalation of the “Addressing Community Action on Racism and Cultural Bias” event Oct. 27. Students, faculty, staff and administrators understood there would be a big event. They understood there would be a potential for controversy. But perhaps nobody understood what the event would be — and what it should be — better than the POC at IC group.

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.

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.

Art historian gives talk on community revitalization

By Jonah Swiatek, Contributing Writer • October 11, 2015

Hayes told the audience firsthand accounts of her experiences with “broken and fractured systems” — organizations like municipalities, nonprofits and developers that failed to address racial and socioeconomic problems within their respective communities. A main focus of the talk was race, and racial issues were very closely intertwined with much of Hayes’ work.

Being perceived as a biracial liaison ignores character

By Marissa Booker, Columnist • October 10, 2015

Over the past 18 years I have grown tired of being tokenized even though I know it has just begun.