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THE ITHACAN

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THE ITHACAN

From left, junior captain Eliana Chelnick, senior captain Isabelle Bennett and new head coach Tom Rishcoff will look to lead the Bombers back to prominence after a 2023 season that saw the team finish with an 8–10 record.

Women’s tennis returns to the court with young squad

By Flynn Hynes, Assistant Sports Editor February 29, 2024
As the new season approaches, the Ithaca College women's tennis team prepares to embark on another year of competition with a revamped squad. 
Ithaca College athletics announced on Feb. 8 that head strength and conditioning coach Vic Brown had resigned. Brown started in 2014 and spent 10 years with the schools athletic department.

Head strength and conditioning coach resigns

By Billy Wood, Sports Editor February 8, 2024
Ithaca College athletics announced on Feb. 6 that long-time strength and conditioning coach Vic Brown has resigned. 
From left, former Harvard offensive lineman Alec Bank stands in the tunnel with his Ivy League teammates prior to the Dream Japan Bowl on Jan. 21. The Ivy League All-Stars rostered four former Cornell University players in the 52 man roster.

Ivy League football players culminate conference careers in Dream Japan Bowl

By Billy Wood, Sports Editor February 7, 2024
A cultural experience and a culmination of collegiate football careers occurred in Tokyo, Japan, on Jan. 21, 6,752 miles away from Schoellkopf Field in Ithaca. This was not an average Ivy League football game — this was the Dream Japan Bowl.
Gymnastics cruises past Springfield

Gymnastics cruises past Springfield

By Augustine Daudu, Staff Writer February 5, 2024
The No. 73 Ithaca College gymnastics defeated the No. 82 Springfield College Pride 192.05–189.175 on Feb. 4. This comes after a season low 187.550 score for the Bombers the previous weekend, which gave the Bombers a last place finish at a quad meet at West Chester University on Jan. 27.
The Ithaca College football program announced Jan. 26 that Brandon Maguire would be taking over as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. Maguire had previous stints in the USFL and at six different universities.

Football names new offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach

By Billy Wood, Sports Editor February 1, 2024
The Ithaca College football program announced Jan. 26 that Brandon Maguire would be taking over as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. 
Junior sports media major Chris Sohl records an episode of Big Red Faceoff. The weekly ICTV show covers Cornell University mens and womens hockey programs.

Sports media students share deep connection with Cornell

By Farrell Hudson, Staff Writer November 16, 2023
Over the years at the Roy H. Park School of Communications, many sports media students have gained experience in the field by covering the Ithaca College sports teams. However, some have had the opportunity to take their craft to the Division I level.
The Memorandum of Understanding includes a $4 million payment in lieu of taxes. The MOU’s term will expire in June 2039, which is six years shorter than the original proposal stated.

Cornell will contribute $4 million to Ithaca annually until 2039

By Lorien Tyne, News Editor October 25, 2023
The Ithaca Common Council voted to accept the Memorandum of Understanding proposal Oct. 11 in a 9–1 vote and Cornell’s Board of Trustees voted to pass the MOU on Oct. 13.
Editorial: Institutional collaboration helps to support transgender and nonbinary students

Editorial: Institutional collaboration helps to support transgender and nonbinary students

By The Ithacan October 18, 2023
For transgender and nonbinary people, adopting a new name is one of the most important steps in affirming an identity, but it can also be a highly confusing, somewhat difficult process.

‘On the Same Page’ – Top Stories of Week 7

October 9, 2023
Co-host seniors Emma Kersting and Clare Shanahan dive into the latest stories in news, sports and life and culture at The Ithacan. This week, Kersting and Shanahan spoke with news editor junior Lorien Tyne, sports editor sophomore Billy Wood and sophomore reporter Mariana Contreras.
Cornell made a final offer of $4 million annually, invoking a rally Sept. 18 at Cornell’s Ho Plaza, where about 150 members of the Ithaca community gathered to demand a larger contribution. The public showed its displeasure with Cornell again Sept. 20 at the Common Council meeting where 37 of about 100 attendees gave their input to council members.

Ithaca demands larger monetary contribution from Cornell, Common Council to vote Oct. 11

By Lorien Tyne, News Editor October 4, 2023
After months of negotiations and public protests calling for Cornell University to contribute more money to the City of Ithaca, the Common Council will take the Memorandum of Understanding to a vote Oct. 11 — once made, the deal will not expire until 2044. 
Editorial: The college sets a positive example by supporting local businesses

Editorial: The college sets a positive example by supporting local businesses

By The Ithacan September 6, 2023
Cornell University has announced that it will end its partnership with Starbucks when their contract is up in 2025. This decision means the college will no longer serve products from the coffee chain on campus.
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Local community groups rally to remove TCAT ride fares

By Aubren Villasenor, Staff Writer May 3, 2023
The Ithaca Democratic Socialists of America and the Ithaca Sunrise Movement rallied on May 2 to remove ride fares from local public transport.
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