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Kaeleigh Banda

Kaeleigh Banda, Photo Editor

Senior running back Jake Williams runs down the field with multiple blockers in front of him.

Cortland claims the 65th Cortaca Jug through dominant ground game performance

By Rory Mastine and Flynn Hynes
November 16, 2024
Members of the Ithaca community gathered Nov. 8 to participate in a “Unity Against Facism” rally to discuss what is at stake after the election. President-elect Donald Trump won the electoral and popular vote in the 2024 presidential election.

Community expresses concerns about local issues under Trump administration

November 13, 2024
On July 29, the college’s athletics department announced the addition of women’s wrestling to the varsity sport agenda. The team will begin competition in the 2025–26 season and will mark the 14th women’s sport offered on campus.

Newest varsity team expands field of women's sports

November 13, 2024

On The Same Page – Winter Sports Preview

By Kaeleigh Banda and Mei Dennison
November 7, 2024
After seven close losses in 2024, the Ithaca College gymnastics team is determined to rebound. With added depth and veteran leadership, the Bombers aim to strengthen their standings in upcoming competitions.

Gymnastics balances depth and tough competition

November 7, 2024
From left, sophomore forward Alex Penders and sophomore guard Evan Cabral were key contributors for the Ithaca College men's basketball team last season. Although the Bombers struggled toward the end of the season, Cabral and Penders said the team is determined to bounce back.

Men's basketball ready for action despite injuries

November 7, 2024
From left, sophomore Jake Jones and Jackson Gray. After sending five athletes to nationals last season, the Ithaca College men's wrestling team is pushing for a long-awaited NCAA Division III Championship title, led by experienced returners and talented newcomers.

Men's wrestling aims to pin down a national championship

November 7, 2024

On The Same Page – Top Stories of Week 10

By Kaeleigh Banda and Mei Dennison
October 31, 2024
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From left, Lily Stevens and Ashna Kalvani, fourth-year Clinical Health Studies majors, tabled for Ithaca College's Physical Therapy Student Association at Longview's 25-year anniversary celebration. Liz Miller, clinical assistant professor and clinic director in the Department of Speech Language Pathology And Audiology, was also in attendance at the celebration.

Ithaca College and Longview partnership celebrates 25 years

October 30, 2024
Tavern on the Commons has taken over 130 E. Seneca St., the retail space previously occupied by Kilpatrick's Publick House. The restaurant opened Oct. 2.

Local entrepreneurs reinvent bar space

October 30, 2024
"Stupid F##king Bird" is one of the two rotating student-run productions being presented at the Hangar Theatre by Ithaca College's Department of Theatre Arts for their season running from Oct. 24 to Nov. 2.

IC soars into the Hangar Theatre

October 30, 2024
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"Stupid F##king Bird" is one of the two rotating student-run productions being presented at the Hangar Theatre by Ithaca College's Department of Theatre Arts for their season running from Oct. 24 to Nov. 2.

IC soars into the Hangar Theatre

By Georgie Gassaro, Life and Culture Editor
October 30, 2024
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On The Same Page – Sophomores in Volleyball, BAU Live Jazz Fundraiser

By Kaeleigh Banda and Mei Dennison
October 10, 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

By Kaeleigh Banda, Photo Editor
October 9, 2024
The National Labor Relations Board recognized Ithaca College's only staff union in 2003. The union was recognized as an official collective bargaining unit associated with the UGSOA as local chapter 507.

Ithaca College's only staff union promotes OPS advocacy and community engagement

October 30, 2024
From left, junior José Rojas, a mathematics/physics major, and sophomore Fiona Lorenzen, an applied physics major, study colloidal particles, microscopic particles that are held in water, with optical tweezers.

CNS students combine diverse skills in ongoing research project

October 29, 2024
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The Tompkins County Board of Elections has worked to make voting more accessible through accessible voting machines and in-person events in senior living homes.

Tompkins County works to make voting more accessible for marginalized communities

October 9, 2024

On The Same Page – The Election Edition

By Kaeleigh Banda and Mei Dennison
October 3, 2024
2024 General Election Special Edition: ballot breakdown and voter guide

2024 General Election Special Edition: ballot breakdown and voter guide

November 5, 2024
From left, Cathy Michael, communications librarian, junior Maria Lesser and Doreen Hettich-Atkins, executive director of the Office of Student Affairs and Campus Life.

Task force leads voting registration initiative at Ithaca College

October 2, 2024
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First-year student Marley Soleil is voting for the first time.

Commentary: Campus community shares thoughts on 2024 elections

By Chloe Johnston, Opinion Editor
October 2, 2024

On The Same Page – Field Hockey, Reproductive Rights Film Festival, Admissions Strategy

By Kaeleigh Banda and Mei Dennison
September 26, 2024
Junior Rishabh Sen, president of the student body, plans to encourage students to become more engaged with the Student Governance Council.

Q&A: Student Governance Council president discusses advocacy and student engagement

September 25, 2024
Associate professor Chris Holmes was selected to be a contributing writer of the Playbill for "Never Let Me Go," a play that premiered in London on Sept. 25

Q&A: IC professor gets call to write Playbill essay

September 25, 2024
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From top left, Stanley Bazile, Shadayvia Wallace, Luca Maurer, Erin Foster, McKenzie Murray and Cliff-Simon Vital. The BIPOC Unity Center has paused the search for a director.

BIPOC Unity Center pauses search for director, focuses on fortifying existing leadership

September 11, 2024
Deanne Poitras was hired as the new health insurance navigator at the Ithaca College Hammond Health Center. The health insurance navigator is available by appointment for any students or parents with questions about their health insurance plan.

IC hires new health insurance navigator

By Kaeleigh Banda, Photo Editor
September 5, 2024
Senior Kathi Hodel writes about her experiences as a member of student government and the importance of creating community on campus.

Fostering a supportive community is an essential aspect of college life

September 4, 2024
Some examples of student employees who will be subject to these checks include resident assistants and anyone who has designated responsibilities, like holding a master key to important locations on campus.

IC to initiate background checks for some student employees starting in January

September 3, 2024
The Ithaca College sculling team is looking to turn the tides this fall. Pictured, senior Lily Babcock and the Bombers head into the season with great expectations.

Sculling pushes forward with new leadership

September 5, 2024
The Ithaca College men's cross-country team looks to improve upon last year. Pictured above, graduate student Christopher Licata is entering his final season with the Bombers.

Men's cross-country rebuilds for Liberty League redemption

September 3, 2024
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From Sept. The Hupstate Circus brought a diverse range of attractions to The Commons

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Ithaca College's Academic Calendar Committee decided there will be no classes on Yom Kippur and Eid al Fitr during Fall 2025 and Spring 2026, respectively.

Committee decides no classes on Yom Kippur or Eid in Fall 2025 and Spring 2026

By Vivian Rose, Assistant News Editor
September 2, 2024
The Ithaca College men's soccer team have big goals for this season. Pictured above, junior defender Jack Walker aims to win Liberty League Defensive Player of the Year.

Men’s soccer looks to flip the switch

By Flynn Hynes, Sports Editor
September 2, 2024
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Senior Destiny Carrion is the president of the New Voices a cappella group, which she co-founded to highlight BIPOC singers and musicians.

New a capella group creates space for diverse voices

August 28, 2024
Seniors Surya Sharma and Vanessa Mpofu created ICGenius through their research as summer scholars.

AI is a beneficial asset for education

August 28, 2024
From left, first-year students Shea O’Reilly, Alexander MacKenzie and Dietrich Caler play a late-night game of air hockey together at the Res Life Neighborhood Event: Arcade and Game Night on Aug. 22 in the Towers Marketplace.

College Briefs 8/29

August 26, 2024
These visits at Hammond are provided via the Cayuga Health System network, which is different from the Center for Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). CAPS will remain free.

Health center to begin charging copays for student visits, IC counseling services remain free

By Kaeleigh Banda, Photo Editor
July 14, 2024
Several Bombers gather up in a huddle

Bombers advance to third round of NCAA tournament with dominant win over the Hornets

By Jonathan Falco, Staff Writer
May 15, 2024
Editor-in-Chief Syd Pierre, Managing Editor Malik Clement and News Editor Prakriti Panwar sat down to talk with President La Jerne Cornish about the current campus climate, including free speech and diversity at the college.

Q&A: President La Jerne Cornish discusses campus climate, free speech, and diversity, equity and inclusion

May 1, 2024
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These visits at Hammond are provided via the Cayuga Health System network, which is different from the Center for Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). CAPS will remain free.

Health center plans to hire professional to guide students through insurance processes

By Kaeleigh Banda, Assistant Photo Editor
April 16, 2024
The Hangar Theatre is located just a short walk from Cayuga Lake and has the ability to hold 364 guests during its array of performances.

Theater, theatres and theatrics galore across Ithaca

By Kaeleigh Banda, Assistant Photo Editor
April 3, 2024
From left, Shadayvia Wallace, program director of the MLK Scholars and First-Gen Center, Marsha Dawson, dean of students and interim director for the BIPOC Unity Center and Cliff-Simon Vital, assistant director of the BIPOC Unity Center.

First-Gen, MLK Scholar and BIPOC Unity Center programs merge after recognizing overlap in student need

March 6, 2024
Across the college, there are eight different active religious and spiritual clubs and organizations for students to engage with. The clubs range in size and reach with the largest like Hillel at Ithaca College supporting nearly 1,000 students, to smaller organizations like the Muslim Student Association (MSA) that serve far fewer students. 

Community reflects on use of Muller Chapel and culture of religion at Ithaca College

March 6, 2024
From left, sophomore beam/vault/floor Grace Murray and beam Emily Kobusky have shown out in their careers. Both have picked up NCGA East specialists of the week, with Murray being named an All-American in 2023.

Sophomore gymnasts fight through adversity to achieve national success

March 6, 2024
Senior Amirah Torrence was recently named one of the American Advertising Association's "Most Promising Multicultural Students."

Q&A: Senior named one of the 'Most Promising Multicultural Students'

February 28, 2024
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From left, Junior oarsman Miles Kenaston and junior rower Riley Maynard will look to the leadership of head coach Justin Stangel to lead them to a Liberty League title.

Senior captain Isabelle Bennett and new coach Tom Rishcoff will look to lead the Bombers back to prominence after a 2023 season that saw the team finish with an 8–10 record.

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Sergeant Bryan Verzosa teaches students car basics, explaining in detail how to check their oil, tire pressure and the process of jumping a car battery.

SLIs teach students what to do in case of emergency

February 27, 2024
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Agrivoltaics is a sustainable farming technique that combines crop farming with photovoltaics.

State funding enables Cornell to research solar farming for sustainable crop production

By Kaeleigh Banda, Assistant Photo Editor
February 7, 2024
Chris Holmes, professor in the Department of Literature and English, writes about Trump's impact on gun violence.

Commentary: Trump exacerbates gun violence in the U.S.

February 8, 2024
EcoVillage is a sustainable cohousing community that allows people of all ages to live and contribute in a shared space.

EcoVillage demonstrates community and personal growth

February 2, 2024
EcoVillage is a sustainable cohousing community that allows people of all ages to live and contribute in a shared space.

EcoVillage demonstrates community and personal growth

By Molly Fitzsimons, Life and Culture Editor
February 2, 2024
Senior Madison Almonte writes about the importance of including and validating people with mixed identities.

Commentary: Mixed identities deserve space within our community

February 1, 2024
Senior Emma Commisso writes about how MTD students can make the field of opera even more exciting through collaboration.

Commentary: Opera is an exciting art form for all performers

January 24, 2024
Emma Lenhard '27 attended the 'Paint & Sip' event hosted by the Office of New Student and Transition Programs Jan. 19

College Briefs Jan. 25

January 22, 2024
From left to right, first-year forward Alex Penders, sophomore guard Cole Wissink, first-year guard Evan Cabral and sophomore forward Gavin Schauder. All four underclassmen have recorded substantial minutes for the team in the winter season.

Young blood forms the backbone of rejuvenated men's basketball

January 25, 2024
Senior Violet Van Buren writes about her positive experiences as an RA and tells students to take advantage of the benefits that come with the position.

Commentary: Being an RA is the best on-campus job

January 24, 2024
Austin Reid will be interim director for the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life as of Jan. 2, 2024.

Elizabeth Kaletski, an associate professor in the Department of Economics at Ithaca College, speaks about her research, her time teaching at the college and the intersection of economics and human rights.

Q&A: Economics professor researches human rights during sabbatical

By Kaeleigh Banda, Staff Writer
December 6, 2023
Ithaca residents attended the Habitat for Humanity annual cookie walk on Dec. 2 at The Ithaca Commons for the first time since 2020 due to restrictions because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sights, sounds, sweets: Holiday cheer rocks around Ithaca

December 6, 2023
Ithaca residents attended the Habitat for Humanity annual cookie walk on Dec. 2 at The Ithaca Commons for the first time since 2020 due to restrictions because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sights, sounds, sweets: Holiday cheer rocks around Ithaca

By Sarah Mooney, Staff Writer
December 6, 2023
After a vote May 27, 2022, Cornell’s Faculty Senate put a resolution in motion that students who enrolled at Cornell during summer 2023 and after will no longer be able to receive the dean’s list honor.

IC reflects on academic awards as Cornell phases out deans list

By Kaeleigh Banda, Staff Writer
November 15, 2023
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Cornell University junior Patrick Dai was arrested Oct. 31 for posting threats of violence against the Jewish community at Cornell, including a shooting threat directed at 104West!, the kosher and multicultural dining hall next to the Center for Jewish Living.

Ithaca community grieves as Israel-Palestine violence continues and bias incidents increase

November 14, 2023
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Experiences of BIPOC students in performing arts reveal patterns of discrimination at Ithaca College

November 15, 2023
Raul Palma, associate dean of faculty and new initiatives in the School of Humanities and Science, released his debut novel “A Haunting in Hialeah Gardens” on Oct. 3. Palma appeared on NPR on Oct. 14 to discuss the novel, went on a book tour to South Bend, Indiana, and read the novel to students at the University of Notre Dame.

Q&A: Associate dean releases debut novel, appears on NPR

November 10, 2023
Buffalo Street Books is an indie bookstore in Downtown Ithaca that values diversity and intends for their customers to be aware of this inclusivity.

Bookstores in Ithaca create inclusive spaces

By Kaeleigh Banda, Staff Writer
November 2, 2023
Faculty, staff, alumni and 14 students attended the Bomber Entrepreneurship Network inaugural event Oct. 12 at the Harvard Club in Boston.

Bomber Entrepreneurship Network hosts its inaugural event in Boston

By Kaeleigh Banda, Contributing Writer
November 1, 2023
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Barbara Adams, associate professor in the Department of Writing, describes the book she chose to read from at the Banned Books event on Oct. 3. Students, faculty and staff gathered in the Gannett Center to read banned books and discuss ways to combat censorship.

Community speaks out against censorship during Banned Books Week event

By Kaeleigh Banda, Contributing Writer
October 5, 2023
From left, Ithaca College junior Nandini Agarwal, Eric Leibensperger, assistant professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, and junior Daveigh Robbins collaborated on Leibensperger's New York state-funded methane study in Tompkins County and throughout the state.

Ithaca College methane study contributes to state research to combat climate change

By Kaeleigh Banda, Contributing Writer
September 20, 2023
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