The Ithacan

Editorial: Ithaca is protecting the right to bodily autonomy

By The Ithacan • September 7, 2022

This decision has positively impacted the quality of health and safety for the 678 students from states with restricted abortion access.

Students discuss film series at human rights panel

By Ashley Stalnecker, Senior Writer • May 5, 2021

Zahra Vieneuve, a global human rights activist, joined Ithaca College’s Sexual Violence Prevention Committee for a conversation on impunity.

Commentary: Girls around the world still need our help

By Lauren King • September 12, 2018

Be thankful for the education you are receiving, and if you have the opportunity, please give some of your time to help these girls.

Editorial: Advocating for survivors of sexual assault is crucial

May 2, 2018

In tandem, these movements contribute to the larger, widespread reckoning of perpetrators of sexual abuse that has taken our nation, and the world, by storm — and rightfully so.

Ithaca women join in on “A Day Without a Woman” strike

By Grace Elletson, News Editor • March 8, 2017

In honor of International Women Day, some women of Ithaca decided to celebrate in a way that would ensure the community understands their importance.

‘Vagina Monologues’ fights stigma linked to female anatomy

By Colette Piasecki-Masters, Staff Writer • February 22, 2017

All proceeds from the play benefited “V-day,” a global activist movement dedicated to increase awareness of violence against women.

Q&A: Ithaca College students seek to stop flow of period stigma

By Celisa Calacal, Opinion Editor • January 31, 2017

Sophomores Gianna Folz and Nicole Marino are working to end the taboo on women's periods and cultivate a more accepting culture of menstruation.

Editorial: White feminism excludes marginalized women

January 25, 2017

If white participants of the Women’s March hope to enact real change in the name of women’s rights, they must abandon white feminism altogether.

National Recap: Trump era and women’s rights

By Celisa Calacal, Opinion Editor • January 25, 2017

In addition to what Trump has said, many now debate how his policies and administration will impact women’s rights.

Commentary: Question everything and practice compassion

By Alexa Salvato • January 25, 2017

We can't forget about any young people, especially those who are members of marginalized groups, and how they are affected by the shift in our political climate.

Editorial: The front line of civil rights

By The Ithacan • January 30, 2013

Last week, outgoing Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, with the support of the Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin Dempsey, announced the Pentagon would lift the ban restricting women from combat positions.

Video: Snap Judgment – Most important issues in presidential campaign

By Tiffany Ruff • October 22, 2012

As the presidential campaign draws closer we asked students what issues they thought were most important in the presidential campaign.