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Editorial: Ithaca is protecting the right to bodily autonomy

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.
The Ithaca College Sexual Violence Prevention Committee collaborated with Zahra Vieneuve to host a virtual panel for students to discuss the Fundamental Film Screenings.

Students discuss film series at human rights panel

By Ashley Stalnecker, Senior Writer May 6, 2021
Zahra Vieneuve, a global human rights activist, joined Ithaca College’s Sexual Violence Prevention Committee for a conversation on impunity.
Senior Lauren King, secretary of Girl Up at Ithaca College, writes that it is important to  remember that many girls around the world still have their rights violated on a daily basis.

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

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

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.
Sophomore Emma Green, freshman Sushma Saha and senior Paige Washington perform “The Vagina Workshop,” a skit where women get to know their bodies, Feb. 19.

‘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.
Sophomores Nicole Marino and Gianna Folz formed the group Standing Ovulation in August 2016 to fight against the taboos surrounding women’s periods.

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

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

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.
Eight-year-old Lula and 4-year-old Lavinia hold signs advocating for women's rights and opposing the Betsy Devos for education secretary at the Women's March in Ithaca on Jan. 21.

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 23, 2012
As the presidential campaign draws closer we asked students what issues they thought were most important in the presidential campaign.
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