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

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

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

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

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.
Editorial: The college sets a positive example by supporting local businesses

Editorial: The college sets a positive example by supporting local businesses

By The Ithacan • September 6, 2023
Cornell University has announced that it will end its partnership with Starbucks when their contract is up in 2025. This decision means the college will no longer serve products from the coffee chain on campus.
Editorial: Real estate purchases must be investments for the future of the college

Editorial: Real estate purchases must be investments for the future of the college

By The Ithacan • September 6, 2023
Over the past several years, the Ithaca College administration has bought a number of properties surrounding the college; most recently they purchased 917 Danby Road and 929-931 Danby Road in July 2023.
Editorial: Educating students on health insurance policies is important for future success

Editorial: Educating students on health insurance policies is important for future success

By The Ithacan • August 30, 2023
Health insurance is confusing. It is one of those “life skills” that people are never taught about but are absolutely expected to know about and how to best take advantage of it. 
Editorial: Hiring processes must be transparent to ensure student success

Editorial: Hiring processes must be transparent to ensure student success

By The Ithacan • August 23, 2023

At a college, the bottom line role of every faculty and staff member is to provide students with a successful educational experience. This may be through obvious paths, like ensuring a smooth transition...

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