The Ithacan

We believe that the serious attention you have brought to the problems of racism and marginalization at IC is both welcome and long overdue.

It is fantastic to see that students are making their voices heard and that the college is listening.

I am writing in response to Mayor Myrick’s recent endorsement of Senator Hillary Clinton over Senator Bernie Sanders.

There are times, through habituation, long cultural exposure, redundantly repeated usage, that words choose us.

With Halloween just behind us, you probably heard the term “cultural appropriation” at least once.

We hope you are open to hearing perspectives other than that of the administration.

It is possible to build a community where ALANA students feel safe, supported and respected. This comes through an action-based approach.

“The City of Ithaca faces complex issues, and I feel I bring the appropriate experience and attitude to help address those issues.”

Having a physical connection with mental illness could allow people to more easily see it as something that cannot necessarily be controlled.

There is a culture of fear here at Ithaca College.

IC, like most educational institutions, has, in decades past, done a poor job educating students about racism and its myriad forms.

Immersive learning increases self-awareness and empathy when conducted in diverse teams.