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The Student News Site of Ithaca College

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Grace Vanderveer

Grace Vanderveer, Ad Sales Manager

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Co-Design Editor – Fall 2023, Spring 2024

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Effective activism needs to go beyond social media

May 1, 2025
After Susan Bassett ’79 announced her plans to retire at the conclusion of the 2024-25 academic school year, the college prompted a search committee to find the best possible candidate. The committee includes current athletes, coaches and faculty members.

IC strives to cover all bases in search for its next director of athletics

April 30, 2025
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Sophomore swimmer Kathleen Papiernik competes with her team in a 200-yard medley relay against the Gannon University Golden Knights on the Bombers' senior day Jan. 25.

Swimming and diving teams pull away from Golden Knights on senior day

By David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor
January 26, 2025
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Stress beyond finals season: travel logistics prove difficult close to holidays

December 4, 2024
Anne Hogan, former dean of the School of Music, Theater, and Dance left the college in Spring 2024. The school is now looking for a new dean to help students feel more united.

MTD orchestrates search for permanent dean amid concerns over leadership consistency

October 9, 2024
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Junior writing major Emma Miller discusses why the number of Native American and Indigenous studies course offerings should expand at Ithaca College.

Commentary: The college must prioritize educational decolonization

September 25, 2024
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Peer support is necessary for success in liberal arts education

August 28, 2024
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Junior midfielder Juliana Esposito looks to pass the ball as multiple Engineer defenders surround her on May 3. The Bombers would go on to win 14–7 to advance to the Liberty League Championship.

Bombers advance to Liberty League Championship after dominating the Engineers

May 5, 2024
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Provost plans to reduce faculty salary gap after inflation freeze

May 1, 2024
The “Liberated Zone” encampment was created at Cornell University on Thursday April 25. The encampment was created by the Pro-Palestine group Coalition for Mutual Liberation and it is intended to stay in place until Cornell agrees to their eight demands.

Blog: Cornell University Encampment

By Syd Pierre, Ryan Johnson, Prakriti Panwar, Mariana Contreras, Vivian Rose, Ray Milburn, and Grace Vanderveer
April 29, 2024
The college worked with Rankin Climate, a company that assesses institutional climate and specifically works with the college’s working committee, to compile the results of the survey.  The survey was made up of 117 questions, 16 of which were open-ended. Questions from the 2016 Campus Climate Survey were used as a basis and reviewed again by the college. 

Underrepresented communities on campus report lower levels of comfort in climate survey

April 22, 2024
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Following the resignation of longtime head strength and conditioning coach, Vic Brown, Ben Fleet '22 has assumed the role of interim head strength and conditioning coach. Fleet has primarily relied on support from a team of graduate assistants.

Inside the transition of Ithaca College's strength and conditioning staff

April 18, 2024
Junior defense Kaitlyn Russell rushes past a pursuing Herons' senior attack Emily Griffin on April 10. This was the first win for the Bombers against the Herons since 2021.

Bombers throttle No. 2 Herons in revenge game with statement victory

April 10, 2024
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The art school: Students' musings on art courses offered on campus

April 4, 2024
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Senior attack Maizy Veitch circles back towards the front of the goal as three Dutchwomen attempt to hold of her offensive attack in Dutchwomen territory.

Bombers down Dutchwomen in Liberty League showdown

March 31, 2024
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Ithaca's Green New Deal aids local businesses in switch to energy efficient technology

March 27, 2024
Sophomore Eliza Walther writes about her experience with public safety and the importance of supporting all students.

Commentary: Student safety must always be a priority

March 28, 2024
Digital agriculture has been developed by Cornell University’s College of Agriculture and Life Science to digitize work for farmers. Developments in the science has a goal of creating efficiency in agriculture in New York State to increase food production.

Local initiatives by colleges and city leadership aim to increase food security

March 21, 2024
The Stefanik v. Hochul lawsuit challenged mail-in ballot voting in 2023. However, absentee ballots were upheld by a New York state judge Feb. 5.

Mail-in ballots become more accessible to college students despite lawsuit

By Vivian Rose, Assistant News Editor
February 28, 2024
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The Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management (OPS) sent an email to the Ithaca College campus community through Ithaca College Intercom Feb. 21 to announce a repeat trespass offender in Lyon Hall.

Repeat trespasser found in Lyon Hall Feb. 20

February 21, 2024
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Pencils Down: Academic validation can create excessive stress in students

April 17, 2024
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The invisible work of educational maintenance

September 11, 2024
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Bombers' junior guard Aidan Holmes looks forward as he absorbs contact from Thoroughbred's junior guard Jake Walsh and heads toward sophomore forward Joey Skoric.

Men's basketball bounces back with victory over Thoroughbreds

January 21, 2024
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Ithaca College to implement transfer pathways from community colleges

December 5, 2023
Sophomore Grace Vanderveer writes about the lack of maintenance and the cleanliness needs in the college's residence halls.

Commentary: Cleanliness and upkeep of residence halls must be prioritized

By Grace Vanderveer, Ad Sales Manager
November 30, 2023
The integrative studies major is open for students again after the Integrated Studies Advisory Board decided to suspend the admission of students into the major in November 2021.

Integrative studies major open for admission again after two-year pause

November 15, 2023
From left to right: Sue Perlgut and Caryl Henry Alexander, the collaborators of the exhibition "Stand Up Women! Older Women & Social Activism in Tompkins County."

Art exhibit tackles social activism topics through visual art and interviews

November 12, 2023
Senior Cate Middleton writes about the drawbacks of remote internships and how in person jobs allow for far more connection with the company.

Commentary: In-person internships offer valuable opportunities for connection

November 8, 2023
The FAFSA form for this upcoming year will be released on an unspecified date in December 2023 with several updates. In past years the form has been available starting Oct. 1.

FAFSA form will be released sometime in December with changes implemented

By Kai Lincke, Community Outreach Manager
November 1, 2023
From left to right: Paul Wilson (art faculty at IC) and Joan Linder. Linder shows Wilson her art, realistic Amazon package creations meant to symbolize the waste habits of Americans.

Artists express societal and global concerns through unconventional media

November 1, 2023
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Explained: IC's audited financial statement shows operating surplus

September 20, 2023
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Royal Blood's newest album, "Back to the Water Below," features recognizable distorted sounds while introducing a new range of tones.

‘Back to the Water Below’ starts a new chapter of musical innovation

By Grace Vanderveer, Ad Sales Manager
September 13, 2023
Though Ithaca College does not have affirmative action policies, some students have expressed concern about the impact of the Supreme Court's June 29 decision to overrule the use of such policies.

Students of color worry about end to affirmative action

September 6, 2023
Senior Shevori Gene, former chief of staff for the Student Governance Council, went to the SGC’s meeting May 1 with 11 other guests to demand election votes.

SGC shares election votes after controversial decision to withhold counts

May 3, 2023
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Comic book convention returns to Ithaca for 46th year

April 25, 2023
Senior Aidan Feldman discusses religion’s place in people’s daily lives and points out the misunderstandings that come with it. He supports thinking religiously.

Commentary: People misinterpret the role of religion

April 4, 2023
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IC Rise Up works with faculty members in solidarity walkout

March 31, 2023
Junior Hannah Polce speaks about the mental health resources available for athletes on campus. She is hoping to see these resources improve and break the silence.

Commentary: Efforts must be put into helping athletes

March 28, 2023
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Editorial: Bikeshare is only one cycle of green transportation

March 22, 2023
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Editorial: Insurance changes cause confusion among students

February 22, 2023
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Bombers show out at Liberty League Championships

By David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor
February 21, 2023
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Editorial: Cinemapolis’ new policies assist its audience vastly

February 15, 2023
Senior thrower Justin Showstead broke a 40-year-old program record in shot put Jan. 28, which lasted one week until he broke it again by nearly a full foot.

Q&A: Senior thrower sets new program record

February 8, 2023
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Editorial: Cruelty free law is not as beneficial as some think

February 1, 2023
From left, junior Nick Capodilupo, senior Athena Rajnai and junior Nick Jones rehearse for the upcoming performance of "The Pirates of Penzance". Grace Vanderveer/The Ithacan

Dillingham prepares for Spring 2023 main stage shows

By Kinsey Burr
February 1, 2023
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Cost of attendance increases for 2023–24 academic year

December 7, 2022
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Editorial: BeReal has brought real spontaneity back online

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

November 30, 2022
Senior Anthony Boccia performs an improvised skit suggested by audience members with The Acahti Players Improv Comedy Troupe during their “Acahti Eats Lunch on a Steel Beam” show Nov. 11 in the Hill Center room 104.

College Briefs Nov. 17

November 22, 2022
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Lack of input in proposed schedule grid causes confusion

November 2, 2022
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Editorial: IC must prioritize current students’ financial needs

October 26, 2022
The Ithaca College field hockey team held the William Smith College Herons to no goals in a 2–0 victory Oct. 23.

Field hockey blanks William Smith College on senior day

October 23, 2022
From left, sophomore setter Peyton Miller and first-year student defensive specialist Amanda Zweifler prepare for a shot during the Ithaca College volleyball team's 3–0 win over Vassar College.

Volleyball keeps conference win streak alive with win over Vassar

October 23, 2022
Sophomore outside hitter Samantha Klemm prepares to serve during the Ithaca College volleyball team's 3–0 sweep of RIT on Sept. 28.

Volleyball wins seventh straight with 3–0 sweep of RIT

September 30, 2022
The Medical Amnesty Policy was created in Fall 2010 and the policy is advertised through magnets posted on the doors of residence hall rooms, floor meetings between students and their Resident Assistant (RA) and student orientation.

Students feel frustration with college Medical Amnesty Policy

September 28, 2022
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