The Ithacan

Review: Retrospective lyrics mark change in style

By Akili Dorsey Bell, Staff Writer • April 11, 2016

Even if every listener hasn’t experienced the trifecta of feelings The Lumineers portray in this album, the band paints such a vivid picture through the imagery in its lyrics that anyone can relate.

Review: Summer-inspired tracks spell success for Weezer

By Akili Dorsey Bell, Staff Writer • April 5, 2016

Weezer has definitely made some changes to its sound but surely did not disappoint. Although summer is not yet here, listeners may be fooled as they kick back and give the album a listen.

Women’s golf team receives professional simulator machine

By Akili Dorsey Bell, Staff Writer • March 9, 2016

The women's golf team displayed its new aboutGolf simulator machine on March 2, which allows the team to practice indoors when the weather conditions are not playable outdoors.

Gymnastics picks up three individual first place finishes

By Akili Dorsey Bell, Staff Writer • February 22, 2016

The gymnastics team lost to No. 14 Rhode Island college on Feb. 21.

Review: Sia packs meaning into quirky tracks

By Akili Dorsey Bell, Staff Writer • February 3, 2016

This album takes the listener on their own journey and gives them the chance to make what they want of the meaning. There is almost nothing about this album that makes complete sense, but this works for Sia.

Freshman takes uncommon path to becoming a college gymnast

By Akili Dorsey Bell, Staff Writer • January 27, 2016

Freshman gymnast Nina Bustamante-Nadeau trained with the Greek national team and M & M Gymnastics and Dance, a team that has produced Olympians, before coming to Ithaca.

Gymnasts from all around the country bring talent to the floor

By Akili Dorsey Bell, Contributing Writer • December 1, 2015

In recent years, members of the gymnastics team have come from several parts of the country to make a new home at the college.

Review: Vamps ‘wake up’ fans

By Akili Dorsey Bell, Staff Writer • November 29, 2015

If The Vamps have not been on the radar of boy bands to watch, “Wake Up” is sure to alert music enthusiasts to the band’s presence.

Field hockey soars over Elmira with 4–0 shutout victory

By Akili Dorsey Bell, Contributing Writer • October 10, 2015

It was big day for the field hockey team as it faced its fifth Empire 8 Conference opponent of the season. The Bombers defeated Elmira College 4–0 on Oct. 10 at Higgins Stadium to give the Blue and Gold...

Field hockey tops Wells College with 7–0 shutout victory

By Akili Dorsey Bell, Contributing Writer • October 9, 2015

Following a 2–1 loss to William Smith College on Sept. 30, the Bombers came back with a driving force to dominate Wells College with a 7–0 win on Oct. 7 at Higgins Stadium. The victory also broke the...

Members of the field hockey team tried out for goalie position

By Akili Dorsey Bell, Contributing Writer • September 28, 2015

The field hockey team held tryouts for the backup goalie position during preseason and freshman Shelby McDavid was chosen.

Review: New album signifies fresh start for Leona Lewis

By Akili Dorsey Bell, Contributing Writer • September 15, 2015

"I Am" is representative of Lewis’ transition from one record label to the next — an empowering journey about fulfilling her potential as an artist, while escaping the clutches of her former label.