The Ithacan

Editorial: College should send students to historic events

October 7, 2015

It is clear that connecting students with important historic events is beneficial to their college experience.

College Briefing: April 2

April 1, 2015

Kira Maddox named new Ithacan editor-in-chief, Dance-a-thon to benefit Ithaca Advocacy Center, and more

IC students cover 50th anniversary of Selma March with NBC

By Faith Meckley, Staff Writer • March 18, 2015

Six Ithaca College students partnered with NBC to cover the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights March in Selma, Alabama. Their work appeared in the network’s weekend-long coverage of the 50th anniversary events.

Travel, Not Transit

By Faith Meckley, Staff Writer • March 11, 2015

I found myself a nice piece of bus station floor and spread out my sleeping bag. I sat down and ate my fries quickly, hoping to catch a nap before my next bus. A man with his own basket of fries, smothered in cheese sauce, approached me. “That’s a nice set up you got there, mind if I join you?”

Commentary: Martin Luther King Jr.’s message still relevant

By Marlena Calendario Romero • January 21, 2015

The movie "Selma" demonstrates that today's activists deserve the same respect and consideration we now give the Civil Rights Movement.