The Ithacan

Editorial: Priority needs to be given to athletes’ mental health

By The Ithacan, The Ithacan • December 7, 2022

For athletes, mental health is typically taboo. A coach will likely tell players, “Get your head in the game!”

Student receives scholarship for virtual reality game

By Meredith Burke, Contributing Writer • October 5, 2017

Junior Emily Hammel helped to develop a virtual reality game to help people who suffer from concussions, and received a scholarship for her work.

Cornell student arrested for assault in the third degree

By Sierra Guardiola, Assistant News Editor • September 17, 2017

Ithaca Police arrested and charged a Cornell University student with one count of assault in the third degree after a fight the morning of Sept. 15.

Review: Moving performances and story produce impactful film

By Matt Hornick, Staff Writer • February 11, 2016

While it appears now as though this film is making an effort to make the NFL game safer, “Concussion” unearthed for much of the football-watching world the damage head injuries can have and negligence the NFL showed for many years.

Diver Morrison back on the board after suffering concussion

By Doug Geller, Staff Writer • December 4, 2012

Sophomore diver Matt Morrison is rising up the ranks quickly after coming back from a concussion he suffered during the preseason.

New program heals player

By Harlan Green, Taub • October 12, 2011

Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby took a vicious hit to the side of the head from Washington Capitals center David Steckel just before the end of the second period of the NHL Winter Classic on Jan. 1.