The Ithacan Online

College breaks ground on Athletic and Events Center after 12 years of planning

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:08:28 PST

After twelve years of planning, a $13.5 million contribution by Ithaca College and 6 years of donations, the new Athletics and Events Center groundbreaking ceremony took place at 5 p.m. Tuesday.

Commencement ceremony points Class of '09 towards future

Tue, 19 May 2009 19:59:27 PST

Purple and white balloons twirled in the crisp May breeze as the Class of 2009 graduates made their way to midfield. Over 3,000 people crowded into Butterfield Stadium to watch President Tom Rochon address the class at the 114th Ithaca College Commencement.

Ex-astronaut addresses graduating class of 2009

Sun, 17 May 2009 20:11:15 PST

The class of 2009 celebrated its graduation at the 114th Ithaca College Commencement Ceremony this morning. The ceremony was the first for President Tom Rochon, who introduced guest speaker astronaut Jim Lovell.

Ithaca College announces interim dean of Park School

Wed, 13 May 2009 19:04:06 PST

Diane Gayeski, dean of the graduate and professional studies at Ithaca College, will serve as the interim dean of the Roy H. Park School of Communications, according to an announcement the college made Monday.

Stalking incidents reported in Whalen and CNS buildings

Wed, 13 May 2009 12:08:13 PST

Two incidents of stalking involving an Ithaca College student have been reported in the Whalen Center for Music and the Central for Natural Sciences.

Burglary occurs in Terraces

Mon, 11 May 2009 21:44:06 PST

Campus police are investigating a burglary in Terrace 3.

Bombers edge Golden Flyers

Sun, 03 May 2009 16:30:53 PST

The No. 4 men’s lacrosse team traveled defeated No. 23 Stevens Institute of Technology 11–10 Friday in Hoboken, N.J., in the last game of the regular season.

HomerConnect malfunction allows students to register early

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 22:10:30 PST

A glitch in the HomerConnect system allowed 140 students of sophomore standing to register for fall 2009 semester classes one day early.

An unidentified malfunction in the system occurred April 15 that permitted students who were supposed to register on Thursday to select their classes on Wednesday. The error was the only reported problem during the registration period, which began April 13.

Making a comeback

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 21:09:56 PST

Senior Kurt Bednarcyk has eye black striped across each cheek as he takes the diamond. It is an intimidating look. But he only stands at 5 feet 7 inches in a game of athletes looming closer to 6 feet.

Depth solidifies team

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 21:04:44 PST

In the pregame huddle, the men’s tennis team stands bunched together, arms propped up on each other’s shoulders, listening to the last pre-match words from Head Coach Bill Austin. In unison the team erupts chanting, “One, two, three, Bombers,” as six of the players break from the pack and take their positions on the court, while the others make their way to the sideline.

NBA draft legend spreads wisdom of professional sports business

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 21:00:58 PST

Marty Blake, the “Godfather of the NBA Draft,” is widely recognized for being responsible for changing the landscape of professional basketball. He received the 2005 Bunn Lifetime Achievement Award from the Basketball Hall of Fame and is credited with discovering such players as Dennis Rodman, Scottie Pippen, Tim Hardaway, Ben Wallace, Devean George and Karl Malone.

Runner keeps it cool

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 20:54:25 PST

Sophomore Anthony Veroline bolts down the track at Butterfield Stadium in the 400-meter dash in pursuit of the finish line. From the track, views of Ithaca’s green hills and the deep blue of Cayuga Lake, reminiscent of his summers spent in Alaska, surround him. As the wind whips through his shaggy brown hair, there is no place the sophomore middle distance runner would rather be competing than in the great outdoors.

Bombers to host E8 tourney

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 20:50:19 PST

When it comes to softball in May, Kostrinsky Field is no stranger to the intensity and emotions of the playoffs. For the fourth straight season, the walls atop Ithaca’s South Hill will hold the Empire 8 Championship Tournament.

Blue and Gold look for consistency out of bullpen

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 20:44:56 PST

Whether it is the New York Yankees or the Ithaca College baseball team, it is a constant struggle to find consistency out of the bullpen in baseball. While the Blue and Gold’s bullpen is mainly made up of freshmen and sophomores, for the most part, they have been able to get the job done. However, Head Coach George Valesente said he has not yet discovered who his consistent middle relievers are.

Dining hall employee dies after collapse yesterday in Towers

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 18:40:48 PST

Jerry Smith, the Sodexo employee who collapsed while working in the Towers dining hall yesterday, passed away later that day.

Student passes away unexpectedly

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 14:31:38 PST

Junior Andrea Celeste Morton passed away suddenly this morning because of a sudden medical condition.

Local papers consolidate

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 03:35:38 PST

In their nearly 200-year-old building on West State Street, just a few Ithaca Journal editors are working in the back of the dimly lit office. Sunday evenings are typically slow, said Tom Fleischman, a 25-year veteran of the Journal, but, he admits, empty desks are a growing trend.

Hidden in the promised land

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 03:32:00 PST

Blood mixes with sand, and with every painful step Román takes, it feels like he might as well be taking one back. Ahead of him there is a line of people. In the cold darkness of the desert at night, a group of 15 trudges on diligently, though a few, Román included, are faltering. His shoes are broken, the sand leaks through, weighing his steps. His toes have been rubbing together for hours, and two toenails dig their way into the flesh of other toes. He’s bleeding, he’s hungry, and he’s tired. The food is gone. The water is gone. He can’t keep walking. He stops and puts his hands to his knees; they’re throbbing now. When he walks he feels bowlegged. He hangs his head low.

College gathers to remember life of active student

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 03:25:23 PST

More than 100 students, faculty, staff and community members gathered at Muller Chapel yesterday to mourn the loss of junior Andrea Morton.

College keeps close watch on swine flu

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 02:43:56 PST

College campuses across the country are taking extra precautions to prepare for outbreaks of the swine flu.