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Is Netflix expecting ‘Arrested Development’ to bomb?

By Chloe Wilson • February 27, 2013

It was announced this morning that Ben Stiller would be reprising his role on "Arrested Development." Stiller plays Tony Wonder on the cult comedy, a fellow magician and rival for Gob. While great news for "Arrested Development" fans, this is just one more celebrity in an already star-studded season. Previously announced guest stars include Kristen…

So Dennis Rodman is representing your country in North Korea

By Andrew Kristy • February 27, 2013

When a polarizing guy is sent into North Korea, people go bananas.

Why Feminism?

By Rebecca Billings • February 27, 2013

One of the many questions I’m constantly asked as people seek to understand (or maybe break down) my feminist ideals is “Why ‘feminism’? Why not ‘egalitarianism’? Or ‘humanism’?” This question, though initially intriguing, overlooks the very essential concept at the center of feminist thought: that the female—the feminine, the woman—is constantly and inarguable devalued within…

You need to see UFC

By Andrew Kristy • February 23, 2013

MMA is a sport that is worth your eyes.

A week in photos — Feb. 21, 2013

By Ithacan Staff • February 21, 2013

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The IOC is a joke for ousting wrestling

By Andrew Kristy • February 20, 2013

The International Olympic Committee is making a mockery out of athletes who deserve the sporting world's utmost respect by trying to eliminate wrestling as an Olympic sport.

The saddest ‘Revenge’ yet?

By Chloe Wilson • February 18, 2013

Last night on ABC's 'Revenge,' a long loved and loathed character was killed off. If you watch 'Revenge' and haven't seen the episode yet - spoiler alert! Amanda Clarke, the original Emily Thorne, was murdered by Jack Ryan last night on the popular ABC soap. Whether you liked her or hated her, you have to…

Hillary Clinton’s mixed legacy

By Rachael Hartford • February 18, 2013

Following former U.S. Senator John Kerry’s quick confirmation by the Senator, the new secretary of state joked he had big “heels” to fill as Hillary Clinton’s predecessor. Clinton is leaving the State Department with unprecedented approval ratings that could pave her way to a 2016 presidential candidacy if she wanted it. She became known for…

Things you wish you could do in sports

By Andrew Kristy • February 16, 2013

With the NBA Dunk Contest tonight and ESPN brainwashing me all week with JordanCenter, I started thinking about how cool it'd be to posterize some kid in the campus gymnasium. Just Like Mike-ing, soaring above some rattled chump's head as I tear down the backboard and ruin all intramural sports for a month. Unfortunately, I…

A week in photos — Feb. 14, 2013

By Ithacan Staff • February 14, 2013

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Jadeveon Clowney should be in Madden ’14

By Andrew Kristy • February 14, 2013

You've seen the hit (if you haven't, watch). So, that dude is a year younger, a foot taller and 100 pounds heavier than me. Can you even imagine bumping into him in the halls? Probably feels like you're casually getting run over by a house. An absolute mammoth human being. Would go number one in…

G4 vs. The Esquire Channel?

By Chloe Wilson • February 12, 2013

It was officially announced early this morning that G4 - a channel known for its gaming focus - it officially being rebranded by NBCUniversal and Hearst Magazines as the "Esquire Channel."  While understandable due to G4's overall low ratings, the decision has received a lot of backlash from viewers. The Esquire Channel has already acquired…