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Ithaca School District Accused of Racism
October 1, 2007 - 11:00pmLocal residents and students gathered yesterday at the Ithaca City School District’s offices to rally against what they see as tolerance of racism by the district.
The most publicized accusation of racism came from Ithaca resident Amelia Kearney, whose daughter reported she was physically and emotionally abused by her classmates two years ago at the district’s DeWitt Middle School.
Students Unite For Obama
October 1, 2007 - 11:00pmDozens of excited students cheered on speakers at the Barack Obama Rally for Change outside the Straight yesterday. The rally featured several students all of whom are passionate about politics and getting the Cornell population out to vote.
Rally for Change was put on by Cornell Students for Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.), a student group dedicated to organizing support for Obama during his 2008 presidential campaign.
Alleged Harassment at D.P. Dough Sparks Controversy
October 1, 2007 - 11:00pmD.P. Dough and the Ithaca Police Department are at the center of controversy this week amid allegations of racial prejudice against members of the black student community.
Democrats Psych Up Voters for Election
November 7, 2006 - 1:43amArticle body:
Tompkins County Democrats rallied for their party’s candidates Sunday night at the Lansing Community Center.
“A rally gets people excited to vote, and gives ordinary people a chance to meet the candidates,” said Shary Zifchock, the former Democratic election commissioner of the Board of Elections in Tompkins County.