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Wrestling head coach Marty Nichols observes his team during a match against Wilkes University on Feb. 8. Nichols was a three-time All-American at Ithaca College and graduated in 1990.

Former Bombers develop new generation of athletes

By Jack Murray, Sports Editor February 27, 2019
Ithaca College has a strong alumni presence within the athletic department, including having five alumni who are current varsity coaches.
Senior Jonah Bobo worked with a friend from his hometown, playwright Chloe Hayat, to create an original musical,  “The Star of Lennox.” The story is inspired by historical events and is set to premeire in May 2019.

Senior composes and plans original musical

By Matilde Bechet February 27, 2019

Though a musical seems grandiose and monumental under the pageantry of performance and bright stage lights, every production begins with just an idea. For senior Jonah Bobo, the idea for him to write his...

The sequel to Happy Death Day, Happy Death Day 2U, builds the world of the films more but has a lackluster beginning. The twists and complexity of the world makes up for the beginning, however.

Review: “Happy Death Day 2U” is more than just a repeat

By Alex Hartzog February 25, 2019

Dark comedy–slasher film “Happy Death Day 2U,” the sequel to 2017’s “Happy Death Day,” follows main character Tree Gelbman (Jessica Rothe) as she lives the same day over and over again, each...

Head Above Water is a powerful comeback for Avril Lavigne. This is the first studio album since Lavigne was diagnosed with Lyme disease five years ago.

Review: Avril Lavigne comes back with empowering record

By Ashley Stalnecker February 25, 2019

Avril Lavigne’s voice finally broke through the silence she has left her fans in for years with her new album, “Head Above Water,” released Feb. 15. Almost five years after being diagnosed with Lyme...

Berkeleys On Fire has punk innuendos and flavor on the surface while exploring deeper, more hard-hitting emotions within. The album is dynamic and varying.

Review: SWMRS album it burning with passion

By Hannah Fitzpatrick February 24, 2019

After Oakland-based punk-rock group SWMRS signed with New York City-based record label Fueled By Ramen and released its record label debut and overall third LP, “Drive North,” the band has returned...

IC Mixed brought artists together to express their identity through creativity. The event was one of many other Black History Month festivities at the college.

IC Mixed holds black history month collaborative art showcase

By Olivia Riggio February 20, 2019

Some students sit at a table in the center of the Campus Center’s Klingenstein Lounge, doodling on a large sheet of paper with paint and pastels. Others wander around the room, looking at vibrant visuals...

From left, Dharon Jones performed in the series finale of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt alongside Tituss Burgess who plays the character Titus Andromedon.

Q&A: Junior acting major in Netflix series finale

By Hannah Fitzpatrick February 20, 2019

Junior acting major Dharon Jones auditioned for a role in the Broadway musical “Mean Girls” but instead received an opportunity to appear in a Netflix hit. Jones was a dancer and extra in the final...

Freshman guard Skylar Sinon prepares for a free throw attempt in the Bombers Liberty League playoff game against Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. The Bombers won the game 88–74.

Men’s basketball defeats RPI to advance in league tournament

By Audrey Gamble, Staff Writer February 20, 2019
The Ithaca College men's basketball team defeated Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 88–74 to advance to the Liberty League semi-finals.
Womens basketball wins Liberty League regular season title

Women’s basketball wins Liberty League regular season title

February 19, 2019
The Ithaca College women's basketball team defeated Vassar College 64–55 to clinch the Liberty League regular season title.
Junior captain Riley Thompson calls an offensive play during a game against Hobart College on Jan. 25 in Ben Light Gymnasium. This is Thompsons second season as a team captain.

Junior continues to lead in second year as captain

By Eli Ehrbar, Staff Writer February 19, 2019
Junior guard Riley Thompson is averaging 18 points per game this season and is currently in his second year as the team's captain.
Mens basketball narrowly defeats Bard College 87–83

Men’s basketball narrowly defeats Bard College 87–83

By Shehanee Fernando, Staff Writer February 19, 2019
The Ithaca College men's basketball team defeated Bard College 87–83 Feb. 15 in Annandale-on-Hudson, New York.
Female saxaphonist, composer, bandleader, educator and activist Roxy Coss is known for her work promoting women’s place in jazz music. Coss will be performing with the jazz ensemble at the college Feb. 27.

Jazz activist Roxy Coss to perform with jazz ensemble

By Ash Bailot February 19, 2019

It’s not every day that songs like “Nasty Women Grab Back” and “Feminist AF” are performed in the James J. Whalen Center for Music. The Ithaca College Jazz Ensemble and guest saxophonist Roxy...

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