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Mei Dennison

Mei Dennison, Photo Editor

Formerly:

Assistant Photo Editor – Spring 2025

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Stephen Henhawk, member of the Indigenous Gayogo̱hó:nǫʼ Nation and research associate of the American Indian and Indigenous Studies Program at Cornell University, talks at the Standing Forest: A Gayogo̱hó:nǫʼ Perspective event on Sept. 8.

Student musicians play trumpet, trombone and drums during their first run-through of salsa song “Tu con El” by Frankie Ruiz at Latin ensemble rehearsal on Sept. 6.

New ensemble showcases Latin sounds and culture

By Georgie Gassaro, Staff Writer
September 11, 2025

The Academic Support Center provides guidance for students in one place

By Mei Dennison, Lucia Iandolo, and Hannah Coulthurst
September 1, 2025
The Ithacan was invited to observe a behind the scenes shooting for “In Fading Light” at Ithaca Farmers Market Aug. 20. At the film set, student production assistants stayed busy by taking and giving directions into their walkies and aiding in the scene setting process.

Independent sci-fi film beams with student talent

By Sheelagh Doe, Life and Culture Editor
August 27, 2025
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Students harassed at LGBTQ+ orientation event

August 27, 2025
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The position of Vice President for Marketing Communications has been held by Mark Eyerly since its formation in July 2023 and will be cut Aug. 31.

IC cuts Vice President for Marketing Communications position as part of cost-reduction efforts

August 18, 2025
The Ithaca College softball team concluded the regular season with a doubleheader sweep of the Rochester Institite of Technology Tigers on May 3. This was the program's best regular season finish since 2006.

Softball concludes best regular season since 2006 with sweep

May 5, 2025
Susan Bassett '79 is retiring at the end of the 2024-25 academic school year. She reflects on her long career in intercollegiate athletics, which includes 15 years as a coach at two different institution and 30 years as an athletic director at three different institutions.

Longtime athletic director reflects on her career ahead of retirement

April 27, 2025
The Ithaca College women's lacrosse team defeated the Skidmore College Thoroughbreds on its senior day on April 26. The team finished with a 10-6 overall record in the regular season.

Women’s lacrosse prepares for postseason play following senior day win

By Isabella McSweeney, Sports Editor
April 29, 2025

Ithacan Overtime | Lily Cody

By Tamar Wachi, Nick Forest, Mei Dennison, and Alliey Magistro
April 18, 2025
The Dailies Cafe, commonly referred to as the Park cafe, is a popular retail dining location at the college, averaging 450-500 lunch orders per day, according to Dining Services. The cafe also sells pre-packaged breakfast items, salads and coffees.

Park School's Dailies Cafe faces uncertain future in Fall 2025

May 1, 2025
The Ithaca College baseball team boasts four catchers on its roster. Senior Tyler Pugliese throws the ball back to the pitcher in a game against the St. Lawrence University Saints on March 22.

Baseball uses catcher carousel to bolster roster

April 16, 2025
FIRST YEAR IMPACT STORY, game from 3/22

The Ithaca College women's lacrosse team returned to the win column against Clarkson University at Higgins Stadium April 4.

Women’s lacrosse picks up a bounceback victory against Clarkson

By Noa Ran-Ressler, Managing Editor
April 5, 2025
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Junior catcher Haley Petrucci fist bumps her coach after reaching base. Petrucci started both games of the doubleheader and recorded two hits in the Bombers' game one victory.

Softball splits doubleheader against Union as offense stagnates in game 2

April 7, 2025
The Ithaca College baseball team split its doubleheader with the Rochester Institute of Technology Tigers April 4. The series had originally scheduled a doubleheader in Rochester April 5, but was changed due to the forecast.

Baseball splits Friday doubleheader with Tigers

April 6, 2025
The Ithaca College baseball team split its doubleheader with the Rochester Institute of Technology Tigers April 4. The series had originally scheduled a doubleheader in Rochester April 5, but was changed due to the forecast.

Baseball splits Friday doubleheader with Tigers

By Billy Wood, Assistant Sports Editor
April 6, 2025
SAFETY Rowing photos just in case we can't go Sat.

The Ithaca College men and women's rowing teams competed against the University of Rochester, Rochester Institute of Technology, Marietta College and Williams College April 5 on its senior day.

Rowing braves tough conditions and competition on senior day

April 8, 2025
FOR MENS SOCCER UPDATE: from 9/10 game vs SUNY Borckport, Ithaca won 3-1. Andrew Kusek and Riley Donelan

Paula Murray Cole, professor in the Department of Theatre and Dance Performance and member of Ithaca College’s Faculty Council, met with the college’s Student Governance Council at its March 24 meeting to gather feedback on proposed changes to the student statements surveys given at the end of every course.

SGC discusses proposed changes to student statement surveys

March 25, 2025
The Saints offense struggled against the Bombers' pitching in game three, managing just one run on the board.

Baseball sweeps weekend series with Saints

By Billy Wood, Assistant Sports Editor
March 22, 2025
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We need the courage to stay hopeful about the US

March 27, 2025
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Ithacan Overtime | Kyle Proctor and Tim Rogers

By Alliey Magistro, Liam McDermott, Mei Dennison, and Tamar Wachi
March 13, 2025
First-year guard Madison Gill plays defense against the Brewers.

Women’s basketball falls to Brewers in Liberty League championship

By Khari Bolden
March 6, 2025
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The Ithaca College women's lacrosse team defeated the SUNY Cortland Red Dragons at Higgins Stadium March 1. The team huddles before resuming play.

Women's lacrosse cruises to win over Red Dragons

March 3, 2025
The Ithaca College women's lacrosse team defeated the SUNY Cortland Red Dragons at Higgins Stadium March 1. The team huddles before resuming play.

Women’s lacrosse cruises to win over Red Dragons

By Isabella McSweeney, Sports Editor
March 3, 2025
Graduate student guard June Dickson pushes against a Tigers' defender toward the basket.

Women’s basketball sweeps past RIT to advance

By Khari Bolden
March 3, 2025
The students in the stands fire up the Bombers as they take on the Saints.

Men’s basketball moves on to Liberty League championship game

By Ryan Nieskens, Staff Writer
March 3, 2025
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The team huddles up during their Feb. 8 senior day victory against Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. This was the team's 10th consecutive victory and it is riding a 13-game win streak with only two regular season games remaining.

Women’s basketball turns the tides in Liberty League play

By Khari Bolden
February 19, 2025
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The Ithaca College women's basketball team swept its weekend schedule at Ben Light Gymnasium, taking down the RPI Engineers Feb. 8. Pictured, the team huddles before tipoff.

Women's Basketball retains its hot hand in win over Engineers

February 10, 2025
The Ithaca College women's basketball team swept its weekend schedule at Ben Light Gymnasium, taking down the RPI Engineers Feb. 8. Pictured, the team huddles before tipoff.

Women’s Basketball retains its hot hand in win over Engineers

By Khari Bolden
February 10, 2025
The Ithaca College women's basketball team defeated the William Smith Herons in another Liberty League matchup Jan. 31. Pictured, first-year guard Madison Gill takes the ball behind the three-point line.

After accumulating over 4,000 hours of service work since 2019, sophomore Louis Pratt was awarded the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award.

Q&A: Louis Pratt receives the President's Lifetime Achievement Award for service work

February 4, 2025
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Alex Reed, professor in Integrative Studies, Honors and the Department of Music at Ithaca College, was interviewed by CNN about his research on the stereotypes surrounding rock and gothic music.

Q&A: Professor works to debunk harmful myths about music

January 22, 2025
The Ithaca College women's basketball team defeated the Bard College Raptors at Ben Light Gymnasium Dec. 7. Pictured, sophomore forward Elizabeth Majka drives toward the basket.

Women's basketball cruises past Raptors

December 13, 2024
The Ithaca College women's basketball team defeated the Bard College Raptors at Ben Light Gymnasium Dec. 7. Pictured, sophomore forward Elizabeth Majka drives toward the basket.

Women’s basketball cruises past Raptors

By Khari Bolden
December 13, 2024
Kari Brossard Stoos, associate professor and associate chair of the Department of Health Sciences and Public Health, will be teaching three new health courses in Spring 2025 called Introduction to One Health, Let’s Talk about Periods and Antibiotic Resistance: The Creeping Pandemic. Brossard Stoos said these courses are an effort to educate health care leaders-in-the-making about the World Health Organization’s objectives and provide a space for students to discuss pressing global health care concerns. 

Q&A: Professor promotes conversations about global health concerns through new courses

December 4, 2024

The 65th Cortaca Jug: Play-by-Play

By Ray Milburn, Makai Yllanes, Mei Dennison, and Ava Suffredini
November 24, 2024
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The Ithaca College women's basketball team fell to the SUNY Cortland Red Dragons in its season opener. Pictured, senior forward Annabella Yorio jumps up for a layup.

Women’s basketball falls in nail-biting season opener to Red Dragons

By Khari Bolden
November 15, 2024
Graduate student forward Rosie Bostian and graduate student midfielder Sarah Sinott celebrate after a goal.

Women’s soccer advances to Liberty League Championship with shutout win

By Flynn Hynes, Senior Writer
November 10, 2024

On The Same Page – Winter Sports Preview

By Kaeleigh Banda and Mei Dennison
November 7, 2024
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The Ithaca College women's soccer team won its regular season finale over the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Engineers at Carp Wood Field Nov. 3. Pictured, junior forward Ava Detorie sends a ball towards the goal.

Women's soccer takes regular season finale over Engineers

November 3, 2024
The Ithaca College women's soccer team won its regular season finale over the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Engineers at Carp Wood Field Nov. 3. Pictured, junior forward Ava Detorie sends a ball towards the goal.

Women’s soccer takes regular season finale over Engineers

By Noa Ran-Ressler, Managing Editor
November 3, 2024
Sophomore striker Ainsley Grant races to the ball.

Field hockey triumphs in nail-biting shootout on senior day

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer
November 2, 2024

On The Same Page – Top Stories of Week 10

By Kaeleigh Banda and Mei Dennison
October 31, 2024
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Senior midfielder Landon Hellwig dribbles the ball against a Vassar defender. The Bombers defeated the No. 12 Vassar College Brewers, scoring four goals in the victory.

Men’s soccer stuns No. 12 Vassar

By Sierra Gabriel, Contributing Writer
October 28, 2024
In "Fever/Dream," main character Segis Basil, a corporate employee who rises from a desk roll to CEO, is played by Aren Duffy, a senior acting major.

IC soars into the Hangar Theatre

By Georgie Gassaro, Staff Writer
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

Ithacan Tries: Ray & Flynn join IC Tap Co.

By Sammie Macaranas, Mei Dennison, and Ava Suffredini
October 8, 2024
The Ithaca College women's soccer team slipped past the St. Lawrence Saints 1-0 Oct. 5. Pictured, Sophomore forward Jayne Bogel pushes the ball upfield for the Bombers.

Cascone’s olimpico leads Bombers past Saints

By Alise Polselli
October 7, 2024

On The Same Page – The Election Edition

By Kaeleigh Banda and Mei Dennison
October 3, 2024

Ithacan Overtime | On the Sidelines with Ally Stanton

By Nathan Glasser, Ray Milburn, and Mei Dennison
October 2, 2024
During the Ithaca College men's soccer team's 2-0 loss, sophomore midfielder Cameron Wooten dribbles the ball while Continentals junior defender Jameson Mannix attempts to steal it.

Hamilton tops men’s soccer with late goals

By Flynn Hynes, Senior Writer
October 2, 2024
The Ithaca College women's soccer team is making a push towards another Liberty League Championship. Graduate student midfielder Sarah Sinnott is at the center of the Bombers' success this season.

Graduate student powering women's soccer team's succes

October 18, 2024
Senior defender Bella McCollister battles for the ball during the Ithaca College field hockey team's win over Union College on Sept. 28. On Oct. 5, the Bombers fell to the William Smith College Herons, 2-1.

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The Ithaca College women's soccer team huddles during its Senior Day victory over Bard College. The Bombers scored seven goals from six different players while holding the Raptors to just one shot.

Women's soccer outshoot Raptors 35-1 and win 7-0 on senior day

September 30, 2024

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

By Kaeleigh Banda and Mei Dennison
September 26, 2024
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From left, Jennifer Spitzer, associate professor of Literatures in English, Cathy Michael, Communications Librarian, and Mickey Huff, distinguished director of the Park Center for Independent Media and professor in the Department of Journalism, spoke to attendees about censored authors during Banned Books Week 2024.

Banned Books Week 2024 discusses the importance of public awareness of censorship

September 25, 2024
Junior midfielder Kaelyn Fernandez dribbles the ball while Saxons' first-year student defender Amber Bates moves to challenge her.

Women’s soccer ties Alfred University despite a 31-2 shot advantage

By Khari Bolden
September 18, 2024

Ithaca Yacht Club launches cardboard boats

By Sarah Cochi, Mei Dennison, Ava Suffredini, Maddy Dombrow, and Julia Hargreaves
September 12, 2024
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