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From left, members of the IC Democrats executive board junior President Farid Ahmad, and seniors Treasurer Connor Watson and Secretary Kalena Yearwood said they hope to make IC Democrats presence more consistent on campus.

IC Democrats revived again after periods of inactivity

By Kai Lincke, Staff Writer • November 30, 2022
After several periods of inactivity over the past five years, the Ithaca College Democrats club has restarted with new leadership.
When John Bolton announced he was writing a bombshell book about his experience as President Donald Trump’s former national security adviser, pandemonium ensued. However, the sought-after details are more pseudo-patriotic and hilarious than they are substantive.

Review: Long-awaited book lacks informative story

By Elijah de Castro, Staff Writer • July 3, 2020
When John Bolton announced he was writing a book about his experience as national security adviser, pandemonium ensued.
National recap: Trump clashes with Republicans

National recap: Trump clashes with Republicans

By Meaghan McElroy, Opinion Editor • August 30, 2017
Trump’s relationship with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is the most noticeably divided.
Science cannot be partisan

Science cannot be partisan

By Kyle Stewart • April 26, 2017
Attempting to politicize science by saying one political ideology has a monopoly on it, however, goes too far.
Pictured above, protesters ideologies clash over their beliefs about Planned Parenthood at The Womens March on Ithaca, held Jan. 21.

Defunding Planned Parenthood may affect Finger Lakes women

By Steph Siok, Staff Writer • February 7, 2017
President Donald Trump’s possible plan to defund Planned Parenthood could impact women in the Ithaca College community and surrounding areas.
In addition to what Trump has said, many now debate how his policies and administration will impact women’s rights.

National Recap: Trump era and women’s rights

By Celisa Calacal, Opinion Editor • January 25, 2017
In addition to what Trump has said, many now debate how his policies and administration will impact women’s rights.
Freshman Scott Powell, a member of Ithaca College Republicans, writes that the party must restructure its platform, particularly on immigration and opening better paths to citizenship.

Commentary: Republican Party must reform immigration policy

By Scott Powell • November 16, 2016
While there are several issues the party needs to tweak its stance on to survive in the coming millennia, the most pressing is that of immigration reform.
Roger Custer ’04 speaks to a Houston chapter meeting of America’s Future Foundation, a conservative 501(c)(3) organization that provides educational programs on public policy.

Commentary: Candidates should focus on poverty issues

By Roger Custer • April 6, 2016
If there is one thing on which Republicans and Democrats can agree this year, it is that the leading candidates lack humility.
Freshman Ryan King said he would not vote for Bernie Sanders despite the Democratic candidate’s popularity among college students.

Commentary: Why I am not voting for Bernie Sanders

By Ryan King • February 10, 2016
Aside from his terrible economic ideas, Bernie Sanders also has another problem: He will be unable to work with Congress.
More than 20 Ithaca locals gathered near Rep. Tom Reeds office on East MLK Street on Tuesday. They criticized the tension in federal government, which caused a shutdown just minutes before midnight.

Ithaca residents criticize Reed for supporting government shutdown

By Noreyana Fernando, News Editor • October 2, 2013
Ithaca locals and students took to the streets Tuesday opposite the office of Rep. Tom Reed, R-N.Y., on East Martin Luther King, Jr. Street to voice their opposition to a government shutdown.

Video: Republicans take a stand

By Deanna Romanoff • January 31, 2013
The student organization IC Republicans discuss their plans for campus recognition.

No good deals with Sandy aid

By Rachael Hartford • January 24, 2013
Even before it ignored the Hurricane Sandy Aid Bill and headed home fore the December holidays, the 112th Congress was the most ineffective session in history. After scrapping a vote on the larger $60 billion Sandy aid package earlier this month, House Speaker John Boehner was excoriated into holding a vote in this new session…
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