Issues

They solemnly swear they are up to nothing but good. With the end of the books and movie franchise, a little magic and a couple passionate fans at Ithaca College hope to keep the Potter spirit alive.

What’s driving students away from volunteering?

A look at financial donations in the United States and the Top 5 nations that give the most.

We have all seen the updates on Facebook and Twitter. Long threads of copied and pasted statuses that always have the same format: the setup, the sob story and then the request, something to the effect of “If 1 million people repost this, Little Sally will get a new kidney.” If you are one of the people who incessantly repost these, I am here to say that the only way this helps is if someone saw the status and decided to give up their kidney.

Republican opposition to all things Obama

It’s hard to back up criticisms that say that the “I Heart Boobies” movement sexualizes a disease that targets a sexual part of the body, but the products certainly trivialize it. Sure, they raise money that is donated to breast cancer research and prevention education, but at what cost? The Keep-A-Breast Foundation has created popular products, but at the expense of the seriousness of their cause.

Local beans and grains company expands across N.Y.

Ithaca’s latest chain restaurant, Chipotle, has opened, and for the past week, it seems as though everyone with a working digestive system has lined up out the door as if they’ve never had a burrito in their life.

The trend of vintage clothing supports eco-friendly lifestyles, small businesses and frugality. However, “starving-artist chic” has created a phenomenon of worn, thrifty clothing that is making appearances in chain stores with brand-name prices. There’s an increased demand for fashion with even humbler beginnings than the Salvation Army. The must-have in the garment industry is now tribal.

New site grows in social media realm