The Ithacan

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.

Q&A: RHA member is appointed to college’s diversity council

By Natalie Shanklin, Opinion Editor • September 23, 2015

"I hope in the future that maybe this council will have an impact on the way that Public Safety officers interact with the students."

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.

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.