THE ITHACAN

The candidates we need

By Kyle Stewart • March 9, 2016

If Americans are so frightened of one candidate’s holding presidential power that they would flee the country, the president has too much power.

IC students assist NBC with South Carolina primary coverage

By Sabrina Knight, Senior Writer • February 26, 2016

Nine journalism students traveled to South Carolina with James Rada, associate professor of journalism, and Anthony Adornato, assistant professor of journalism, to spend the days before the primary reporting on politics for a collaboration with NBC.

Commentary: Belief in extensive voter fraud is misguided

By Donathan Brown • September 1, 2015

We are extremely confident saying widespread voter fraud is a myth and indeed retrogressive.

Video: Students give feedback during election night 2012

By Jaclyn Cataldi • November 8, 2012

Ithaca College students gathered in Emerson Suites to get updates and hear poll results. Hear about student reactions during election night.

Youth vote secures Obama’s second term

By Nicole Ogrysko, Senior Writer • November 8, 2012

According to CNN exit polls, 60 percent of youth voters — aged 18 to 29 — voted for President Obama’s re-election, while 37 percent of young voters picked Gov. Mitt Romney. In 2008, 66 percent of young voters chose Obama, leaving 31 percent to vote for Republican Sen. John McCain.

Election results mark new era

By Rachael Hartford • November 8, 2012

President Obama won his second term by winning minority voters, particularly Hispanics, women and young voters. Some feared Obama’s voter turnout would be stifled by a lack of excitement about the election this year. This was not the case. While a win for the Obama camp was expected, it is where he drew support from…

Slideshow: Election night in Ithaca community

By Rachel WoolfShawn Steiner • November 7, 2012

It was a close race, but Barack Obama pulled ahead to win the presidential re-election. Take a look at 2012 election night in Ithaca.

Video: Snap Judgment – Why important young people vote

By Jaclyn Cataldi • October 31, 2012

The presidential election is a few days away. Ithaca College students talk about why it is important for young people to vote.

Alternative presidential candidates offer unconventional political choices

By Sydney Fusto, Contributing Writer • October 31, 2012

As Election Day approaches, several third-party candidates are pushing for their place on the ballot.

Debate to cover student debt

By Noreyana Fernando, Staff Writer • October 29, 2012

The Ithaca College Democrats and Ithaca College Republicans will be holding the Campus Wide Elections Debate at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday to discuss healthcare and student debt.

Commentary: Republican rape comments alienate women voters

By Kaley Belval • September 12, 2012

Being a women’s studies minor and feminist, I am often asked my opinion on controversies surrounding women’s rights, namely reproductive rights.

Ron Paul energizes Ithaca students

By Noreyana Fernando, Staff Writer • April 23, 2012

Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul, a hero of small government libertarians, outlined his candidacy Thursday night in front of a packed crowd of more than 4,000 at Cornell University’s Lynah Rink, the home of the Big Red’s men’s and women’s hockey teams.