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Senior John Romanelli writes about Nikes most recent ad campaign with Serena Williams, how corporations influence public discourse and the objectives behind these influences.

Commentary: Nike pursues progressivism for profit

By John Romanelli • February 27, 2019
There may not be such a thing as ethical capitalism, but we have to recognize that Nike has the power to change the public discourse.
Christopher Hanna, a senior at Cornell University, writes that students should encourage both local colleges to not become complicit in spreading symbols and dialogues of hate.

Commentary: Ithaca’s complicity in symbols of hate

By Christopher Hanna • February 13, 2019
It is our duty to constructively hold these centers of power to account as they entrench themselves in abhorrent practices across the Central New York region.
From left, Sean Eversley Bradwell, director of the Center for Inclusion Diversity Equity and Social Change (IDEAS); Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, Tompkins County Legislator and deputy director of the Greater Ithaca Activity Center; RahK Lash, associate director of the Center for IDEAS; and sophomore Yetunde Smalls, student member of the Ithaca College Board of Trustees presented a panel discussion on the origins, ownership and usage of the “N-word Jan. 30.

Panel discusses origins and ownership of the “N-word”

By Elizabeth Henning, Staff Writer • February 1, 2019
“When you have been bought and sold for centuries and you have had prices put on your soul, the only thing you control is language,” Bradwell said.
Students exit the community gathering held on Dec. 12 to discuss a viral video of a student using a racial slur. Sophomore Briana Williams writes that the forum was ineffective in addressing racial issues on campus.

Commentary: Ithaca College needs to handle racism better

By Briana Williams • January 23, 2019
I want us to not have to take classes with and share dining halls with students who knowingly share their racism on social media. I want Ithaca College to do better.
Editorial: Faculty load survey results reflect flawed research

Editorial: Faculty load survey results reflect flawed research

December 12, 2018
Moving forward, the Faculty Council should consider how to improve its method of investigating disparities among the workload of faculty members.
Editorial: College should react to racist video with nuance

Editorial: College should react to racist video with nuance

December 12, 2018
This incident, while incredibly painful and concerning, is teaching us something.
Senior Segaro Bozart, a integrated marketing communications major, writes about his experience and the lessons he has learned about tokenism in white friend groups.

Commentary: What to know about tokenism in white friend groups

By Segaro Bozart • November 11, 2018
Little things like this can chip and chip and chip away at your identity until you simply believe the lies people tell you about yourself.
Editorial: IC Republicans repeatedly show racial insensitivity

Editorial: IC Republicans repeatedly show racial insensitivity

October 31, 2018
Political and intellectual diversity does not have to include racial insensitivity; however, IC Republicans seems to be incapable of making this distinction.
Black man, white officer, gray justice system

Black man, white officer, gray justice system

By Elizabeth Bierly, Staff Writer • October 1, 2018
We have to hold our police officers to higher standards; without substantial reform within police stations, minorities will continue to be on the receiving end of bullets fired from an unjust system.
Editorial: IC Republicans statement is inaccurate and offensive

Editorial: IC Republicans’ statement is inaccurate and offensive

September 12, 2018
IC Republicans have painted racist, broad assumptions about a group of people who have proved again and again to be innovative, hardworking and devoted — all qualities that make America truly great.
Jake Staffin, Ithaca College Young Americans for Libertys club ambassador, and Charlie Kane, the organizations president wrote with their editorial board that immigrants should be welcomed into the U.S., and that the hateful and racist rhetorics surrounding them are untruthful.

Commentary: Immigration benefits the economy

By IC YAL Executive Board • September 12, 2018
That is what IC Young Americans for Liberty stands for on immigration. This would allow for the freer mobility of people to better their lives, while also contributing what they can to our society.
Studying dead white males

Studying dead white males

By Mahad Olad • April 25, 2018
Reed College isn’t an anomaly. In the past, students at other institutions have objected to studying the scholarship of white men, dead or alive.
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