The Ithacan

Editorial: International conflict does not justify acts of hate

By The Ithacan • November 16, 2023

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.

Editorial: DEI education should not be the responsibility of BIPOC students, faculty

By The Ithacan • November 16, 2023

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.

Editorial: College must promote more collaboration among different schools

By The Ithacan • November 15, 2023

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.

Editorial: Supporting independent bookstores promotes community needs

By The Ithacan • November 3, 2023

Books are a critical tool for educating people on diverse experiences and perspectives, promoting representation and informing critical conversations.

Editorial: Ithaca College must fill vacant positions as soon as possible

By The Ithacan • November 1, 2023

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.

Editorial: Institutional collaboration helps to support transgender and nonbinary students

By The Ithacan • October 18, 2023

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.

Editorial: The college community should take advantage of Ithaca’s thriving art and culture scene

By The Ithacan • October 18, 2023

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.

Editorial: Child care program should be located on main college campus

By The Ithacan • October 4, 2023

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.

Editorial: The college must continue to support first-generation students

By The Ithacan • September 28, 2023

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.

Editorial: Clear COVID-19 guidance is still necessary in 2023

By The Ithacan • September 20, 2023

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.

Editorial: Promoting sustainable transportation should be a priority for the college and city

By The Ithacan • September 20, 2023

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.

Editorial: Student activism is an important agent for change when handled responsibly

By The Ithacan • September 15, 2023

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.