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The Student News Site of Ithaca College

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Spring Writes Literary Festival
The Student News Site of Ithaca College

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Emma Kersting

Emma Kersting, Podcast Editor

From left, senior midfielder Molly Davis attempts to slow down driving sophomore attacker Lily Cody. The Bombers captured their first Liberty League championship in the 11–10 victory.

Bombers capture first Liberty League title in overtime thriller

By Alliey Magistro, Staff Writer
May 5, 2024
Senior outfielder Louis Fabbo connects with the ball. Fabbo has amassed 219 hits in his career and needs two more this season to surpass the program's all-time hit record.

Senior outfielder closes in on program hit record

May 1, 2024
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Senior goalkeeper Lexi Held prepares for a shot that is coming at her. The Bombers extended their win streak to 10 games with an 18–3 victory over the Vassar College Brewers on April 19.

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April 22, 2024
The Ithaca College women's lacrosse team runs across Higgins Stadium with smiles. The Bombers extended their win streak to 10 games with an 18–3 victory over the Vassar College Brewers on April 19.

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The Ithaca College men's lacrosse team celebrates a goal against the SUNY Cortland Red Dragons on April 18. On April 27, the Bombers beat the Skidmore College Thoroughbreds 15–10 to end their season with an 8–8 record.

Bombers send seniors off on a high note

April 28, 2024
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The perfect pairings of music and drinks

By Emma Kersting, Podcast Editor
April 3, 2024
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The Ithaca College baseball and softball teams take long road trips each season. Neither team will return to its home field until baseball returns March 22 and softball returns March 23.

Fans cheer on the Ithaca College football team at the 2023 Cortaca Jug. The Blue Crew program will look to encourage student attendance through a points system that allows students to earns prizes for attending different sporting events.

Return of Blue Crew program looks to encourage student involvement

March 22, 2024
The FAFSA form was recently given a make-over in 2023 to make the application process easier for students and families in need of federal aid, which involved pushing the date the application opens from Oct. 1 to Dec. 30. 

Delayed federal aid timeline causes prospective students difficulty making college decisions

By Emma Kersting, Podcast Editor
February 21, 2024
Ithaca College decided to cease offering COVID-19 testing locations and dedicated quarantine spaces May 31, 2023. In November, free over-the-counter (OTC) rapid antigen self-testing kits the college provided to students expired.

College promotes self-management as CDC plans to loosen COVID guidelines

February 21, 2024

On the Same Page – Ithaca Pride Alliance, Cross Country Alumni, and AI in Academic Settings

By Emma Kersting, Podcast Editor
February 15, 2024
First-year guard Jaylon O'Neal passes the ball over to junior guard Bryce Bliebtrey while being guarded by RIT first-year guard Zac Ditzel.

Men’s basketball falls short in last minute against RIT

By Flynn Hynes, Head Sports Editor
February 7, 2024
Bombers' graduate student guard June Dickson fights by a defender and drives left into the lane during the Bombers' 66–59 loss Jan. 20.

Women's basketball fails to keep up against Thoroughbreds

January 21, 2024
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Graduate student midfielder Nicole Fortunato works to advance the ball upfield during the Bombers' 3–0 win over Vassar College in the Liberty League semifinal game Nov. 3.

Field hockey advances to conference championship with win over Vassar

November 4, 2023
From left, sophomore defender Lauren Russell, senior goalkeeper Lexi Held, senior attacker Chloe Nordyke and head coach Karrie Moore pack donated non-perishables into the bed of a truck.

Trick or treating for the community: Women's lacrosse gives back

November 2, 2023
The Ithaca College volleyball team runs on to the court to celebrate its four set victory over the University of Scranton. The victory is the sixth straight for the Bombers.

Volleyball completes weekend sweep with victory over Scranton

October 30, 2023
"My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3" is the newest film in the "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" saga. While there is indeed a wedding at the film's end, the movie essentially follows the Portokalos family on vacation.

Review: Yet another wedding for the Portokalos family

By Emma Kersting, Podcast Editor
September 14, 2023
From left, sophomore setter Maddie Cox prepares to defend while senior right side hitter Jamie Koopman spikes during the Bombers' preseason scrimmage against Cornell University.

Volleyball taps talent with nationwide recruiting strategy

By Emma Kersting, Podcast Editor
September 7, 2023
Volleyball digs for second conference crown

Volleyball digs for second conference crown

By Emma Kersting, Podcast Editor
September 1, 2023
Ellen Staurowsky, professor in the Department of Media Arts, Science and Studies, discussed the college's scheduling grid with the Student Governance Council.

SGC discusses scheduling grid with faculty representatives

By Emma Kersting, Podcast Editor
December 7, 2022
Junior track and field athlete Isabella Lambert said she has to find alternative training methods during winter break because it can be too cold outside to run.

Athletes look to stay warm during winter break

By Emma Kersting, Podcast Editor
November 30, 2022
Residents participate in Circles Apartments composting program organized by Ithaca College Eco-Reps in collaboration with the Office of Residential Life.

Eco-Reps works to expand and strengthen composting program

By Emma Kersting, Podcast Editor
November 30, 2022
From left, President La Jerne Cornish and senior Senate Chair Austin Ruffino discuss diversity, equity and inclusion among other topics with the SGC at its meeting Nov. 28.

President Cornish and SGC discuss diversity and campus concerns

By Emma Kersting, Podcast Editor
November 30, 2022
From left, junior Alexa Rahman, first-year student Taya Thompson and senior Shosh Cohen discussed the prejudices they have independently faced in their lives and on campus, each noting the ignorance of others and the importance of educating people about racism. 

Ithaca College holds Day of Learning to address antisemitism

By Emma Kersting, Joshua Pantano, Noa Ran-Ressler, and Vivian Rose
November 16, 2022
From left, first-year student Rishabh Sen, vice president of campus affairs, senior Grace Madeya, president of the student body, and Dave Harker, director for the Center for Civic Engagement, discuss campus and community involvement at Ithaca College's Student Governance Council meeting Nov. 14.

SGC talks student success, community involvement and new bill

By Emma Kersting, Podcast Editor
November 16, 2022
From left, senior forward Emily Dorn and senior guards Natalie Smith and Camryn Coffey look to rebound after losing in the second round of the NCAA Tournament last year.

Women’s basketball aims to build on Liberty League title three-peat

By Emma Kersting, Podcast Editor
November 9, 2022
From left, first-year senators Lili Chalfant, Asata Rothblatt and Dante Conde learned how to write bills and spoke with IT at the SGC meeting Nov. 7.

SGC discusses internet service and Canvas use at Ithaca College

By Emma Kersting, Podcast Editor
November 8, 2022
From left, Hannah Ahmed, Bonnie Prunty, vice president for Student Affairs and Campus Life and Austin Ruffino discussed campus transportation at the Oct. 31 SGC meeting. Prunty announced to the senate that the substation road, which runs from Boothroyd Hall to Terrace Dining Hall, will be permanently closed off beginning Spring 2023.

SGC discusses a future road closure and transportation on campus

By Emma Kersting, Podcast Editor
November 2, 2022
From left first-year student Dante Conde, senator at large, senior Grace Madeya, president of the student body, Scott Doyle '98, director of Energy Management and Sustainability and Senior Senate Chair Austin Ruffino, met at the SGC meeting Oct. 24. Doyle said he wants to create a more unified promotion of sustainability by involving students, faculty and staff from all the schools on campus.

SGC discusses campus sustainability and planned bills

By Emma Kersting, Podcast Editor
October 26, 2022
Senior Connor Watson, assistant to the vice president of Business and Finance, and sophomore Hannah Ahmed, Class of 2025 senator, attend the SGC meeting Sept. 19.

Student organizations find funding process is complicated

By Emma Kersting, Podcast Editor
October 26, 2022
The Ithaca College volleyball team celebrates during its 3–0 victory over Bard College on Oct. 22.

Volleyball wins big over Bard College on senior day

By Emma Kersting, Podcast Editor
October 23, 2022
Tim Downs, vice president of Finance and Administration and chief financial officer, spoke with the Ithaca College Student Governance Council.

SGC elects senators into e-board and discusses finances

By Emma Kersting, Podcast Editor
October 19, 2022
The Ithaca College volleyball team sits at a record of 18–4 this season and won 13 straight matches between Sept. 16 and Oct. 13. During that stretch, the team lost just 10 sets while winning 39 and earned sweeps in six of the victories.

Win streak powers volleyball toward postseason competition

By Emma Kersting, Podcast Editor
October 19, 2022
Junior outside hitter Alex Montgomery sets up for a spike during the Ithaca College volleyball team's 3–1 win over SUNY Cortland on Oct. 11.

Volleyball wins again after taking down SUNY Cortland

By Emma Kersting, Podcast Editor
October 14, 2022
The Ithaca College volleyball team extended its win streak to 11 straight after beating Union College 3–0 Oct. 8.

Volleyball keeps win streak alive with victory over Union

By Emma Kersting, Podcast Editor
October 11, 2022
At the Ithaca College Student Governance Council (SGC) meeting Oct. 3, members of Dining Services spoke as well as members from Physical Therapy Students of Color (PTSC).

SGC discusses adjustments to dining services

By Emma Kersting, Podcast Editor
October 5, 2022
Supporters of Ithaca College sat in the cold and rain for the 2021 Cortaca Jug game, the first one held since the 2019 contest at MetLife Stadium. The Bombers lost to SUNY Cortland 28–27 on Nov. 13.

As Cortaca draws closer, reactions to the venue remain mixed

By Emma Kersting, Podcast Editor
October 5, 2022
First-yeary student Andres Cintron was sent across the country to locations such as Fort McCoy, Wisconsin; Reno, Nevada; and Modesto, California, for service projects including building houses, making hiking trails more accessible and working with a Boys and Girls Club.

Q&A: Student spends a year doing service work across the U.S.

By Emma Kersting, Podcast Editor
October 3, 2022
The Ithaca College volleyball team defeated the University of Scranton on Sept. 21, continuing its strong start to the season.

Volleyball wins over Scranton after dropping first set

By Emma Kersting, Podcast Editor
September 23, 2022
From left to right, Maggie Eckerson '18 met President Joe Biden in August 2022 when she received a medal for the President's Lifetime Achievement Award at the White House for her work in the AmeriCorps.

Alum receives three presidential awards for service work

By Emma Kersting, Podcast Editor
September 21, 2022
Jeff Orlowski-Yang is an American filmmaker who primarily directs and produces documentaries. On Sept. 22, Orlowski-Yang will be making an appearance at Ithaca College as a 2022 Park Distinguished Visitor to give a presentation on the making of “The Social Dilemma” and a master class titled “Filmmaking from A-Z: Development, Financing, and Fundraising” from Sept. 19 to 21.

Q&A: Filmmaker talks inspiration and advice for students

By Emma Kersting, Podcast Editor
September 20, 2022
From left, first year students Asata Rothblatt, Dante Conde and Matthew Williams, junior Utkarsh Maini, first year students Rishabh Sen, Nicole Sutera and Caleb Cackowski stand together after their platform presentations Sept. 13.

SGC welcomes new senators and Appropriations Committee candidates

By Emma Kersting and Lorien Tyne
September 18, 2022
From left, seniors Erika Elcsisin, Brenna Hanratty and Taylor Volmrich of the Ithaca College sculling team. With such a short season, the team is looking to make a splash in the fall.

Sculling team preparing for fall after strong crew season

By Emma Kersting, Podcast Editor
August 31, 2022
The Ithaca College Wheels for Women organization held its 11th annual cabaret raising money for domestic violence victims in India.

Student-led cabaret supports victims of abuse

By Emma Kersting, Podcast Editor
February 17, 2022
From left, junior Red Dragon Chandler Merwin faces off against junior Bombers' wrestler Matthew Beyer, and junior Bombers' gymnast Zoe Kyriakopoulos competes on the balance beam Feb. 16.

Wrestling and gymnastics programs compete in Rumble and Tumble

By Emma Kersting, Podcast Editor
February 16, 2022
Deborah King, Ithaca College professor in the Department of Exercise Science and Athletic, training talks about the physics of ice skating with Jonathan Van Ness.

Physics professor meets with ‘Queer Eye’ star Jonathan Van Ness

By Emma Kersting, Podcast Editor
February 5, 2022
Junior Gabe Baltierra edits an episode of his podcast "The Next Chapter," which focuses on mental health awareness, in his makeshift studio on campus.

IC students use podcasting as a medium for expression

By Emma Kersting, Podcast Editor
November 3, 2021
Cultural organizations at IC celebrate and highlight different identities from around the world.

IC cultural organizations celebrate campus identities

By Emma Kersting and Eva Salzman
September 22, 2021
Senior Victoria Sestito, sophomore Kiley Sullivan and the field hockey team prepare for a long awaited fall season

Field hockey team heads into fall season prepared for big year

By Emma Kersting, Podcast Editor
August 26, 2021
"Happer Than Ever," "SOUR," "Planet Her" and "CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST" are the defining albums of the summer 2021 music season.

Review: Summer 2021 album releases

By Emma Kersting, Eva Salzman, and Khami Auerbach
August 23, 2021
The women's lacrosse team is off to their best start in program history since 1983.

Women’s lacrosse team climbs national rankings

By Emma Kersting, Podcast Editor
April 14, 2021
Carlos Toribio ‘18 and Tim Conners ‘17 practice before they begin their journey riding the Northern Tier Bike Route from Washington to Maine on June 6.

Alumni set out to tandem bike over 4,000 miles for charity

By Emma Kersting, Podcast Editor
April 7, 2021
Tickets will not be sold at the game, which will be held at the SUNY Cortland Stadium Complex.

ICTV students create docuseries about 2019 football season

By Emma Kersting, Podcast Editor
March 25, 2021
From left, Savannah Brija ’18, ’20 and Karina Feitner ’18 at the United States Olympic Trials for Women's Rowing in Sarasota, Florida, in February.

Women’s crew alumni compete at Olympic trials

By Emma Kersting, Podcast Editor
March 17, 2021
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