The Ithacan

The NCAA must protect the athletes it claims to support

By Emily Adams, Senior writer • April 14, 2021

In a time when social justice has become inextricable from sports and when more people are coming out as LGBTQ+ than ever before, the NCAA must protect the athletes who it claims to support.

Students share LGBT athletic experiences in town hall

By Casey Koenig, Staff Writer • April 10, 2016

On April 6, the Ithaca College LGBT center and Athlete Ally held a town hall for students to share their experiences of being LGBT in sports.

U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team member to speak at Cornell

By Lauren Murray, Staff Writer • March 9, 2016

The Cornell University chapter of Athlete Ally will host Megan Rapinoe to speak about lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender athletes and their rights to equality in sports at 7 p.m. March 10.

Campus Pride ranks Ithaca College among Top 50 LGBT-Friendly colleges

By Haley Doran, Staff Writer • September 9, 2014

Ithaca College has been ranked on Campus Pride’s Top 50 LGBT-Friendly Universities and Colleges list for the third consecutive year.

Super Bowl champion calls for open LGBTQ sports culture

By Steve Derderian, Sports Editor • March 26, 2014

NFL linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo visited the East Hill on March 19 in support of Athlete Ally.

New campus organization established for LGBTQ student-athletes

By John Vogan, Contributing Writer • October 24, 2013

Ithaca College began the Athlete Ally program following the creation of Cornell University's program.