This was undoubtedly a targeted and antisemitic attack and it brings up a crucial conversation; international conflict does not present an excuse to act or speak in a bigoted way and it certainly is not an excuse to threaten violence against people based on their views or perceived affiliation with one side of the conflict or another.
The School of Music, Theater, and Dance at Ithaca College must implement programs and resources to support students of color and educate them on racism in the world of music, theater and dance.
The integrative studies major allows Ithaca College students to design their own program of study if there is not a major suited to their unique needs and is accepting new students for the first time in two years.
Position vacancies have been increasingly obvious at Ithaca College and are impacting the experiences of students, faculty and staff alike. It is past time that the college fills these vacancies, as the absence of professors and administration is reaching a point of fundamentally altering students’ education.
For transgender and nonbinary people, adopting a new name is one of the most important steps in affirming an identity, but it can also be a highly confusing, somewhat difficult process.
When people picture a small city in upstate New York, it’s likely that very few envision a thriving hub of art, music, film and other cultures — unless that city is Ithaca.
While on-campus child care is an important resource the college should offer, placing the program in an exclusively residential area is arbitrary and potentially unsafe.
Since 2019, Ithaca College has received First-Generation Forward status from NASPA, Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education. It is essential that Ithaca College support first-generation students and foster their ability to find community at the college.Â
During Fall 2023, Ithaca College students have continued to test positive for COVID-19 but have found themselves at a loss for what to do next. The college has discontinued its quarantine housing options and support services, which is less than ideal for the communal living that college promotes.
Ithaca is a city with a range of sustainable transportation options; Ithaca Bikeshare, Ithaca Carshare and the Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit bus system all provide sustainable, accessible options for the community.
During Fall 2022, Ithaca College students created and circulated a petition requesting more parking for students on campus. In August 2023, the college announced that two existing blue lots — where faculty are permitted to park — would be converted into student parking lots.