The Ithacan

For the global good

By Vicky Wolak, Staff Writer • November 1, 2012

Senior Lethia McFarland discovers her passion for HIV/AIDS activism during her experience in the Cornell in Washington Program as an intern for the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation.

Video: Low-down on pumpkin season and variety

By Elma GonzalezErin Dunphy • October 31, 2012

While the dry season this year in upstate New York hurt most crop production there were some crops that prospered. A professor at Cornell University talks about the variety of pumpkins this season.

Affirmative action goes on trial

By Gerald Doherty, Senior Writer • October 25, 2012

As attention surrounding the affirmative action Supreme Court case gains momentum, colleges and universities are preparing for the court's ruling and discussing the implications the policy may have on educational admissions.

Between The Lines: Bombers coaching duo shares wisdom for multiple generations and teams

By Nathan Bickell, Columnist • October 25, 2012

Columnist Nathan Bickell looks back at the extraordinary careers of coaches Dan Wood and Bill Ware and gets their insight on how to coach several different sports.

Goalie coach Meskill moonlights as campus cop

By Danielle D’Avanzo, Senior Writer • October 3, 2012

Ithaca College assistant goalkeepers coach Mike Meskill also works as a Cornell University police officer during the "graveyard shift."

Making the varsity cut for Ithaca College athletics

By Emily Hull, Staff Writer • September 26, 2012

The College’s Office of Intercollegiate Sports faces difficult decisions when approving sports for varsity status.

CU student nears finish line of charity walk

By Lauren Mazzo, Staff Writer • September 18, 2012

Follow the journey of Barrett Keene who is embarking on a 3,000 plus mile walk to benefit the Global Orphan project.

Sexual assaults should be reported with more frequency

By The Ithacan • September 12, 2012

The simple truth is that if victims don’t report crimes, there can’t be greater strides toward prevention and resources.

Forcible touching reported in Collegetown

By TinaMarie Craven, Assistant News Editor • September 2, 2012

A woman reported being forcibly touched in her Collegetown apartment at about 3:15 a.m. Sunday, according to the Ithaca Police Department .

Crews extinguish morning fire

By Patrick Duprey, Online Editor • April 29, 2012

A porch on 132 University Ave. by Cornell University caught on fire early this morning, but crews were able to quickly extinguish its flames, according to a press release penned by IFD assistant fire chief Daniel Tier III.

Softball: Capolongo’s grand slam helps Blue and Gold upset Cornell University

By Steve Derderian, Staff Writer • April 27, 2012

The last time the softball team (23—11 overall, 10—0 Empire 8) faced the Cornell University Big Red (20—21 overall, 11—5 Ivy League), they surrendered a walk-off grand slam in extra innings. This year, there was another game-winning grand slam, this time falling in favor of the Bombers.

Ron Paul energizes Ithaca students

By Noreyana Fernando, Staff Writer • April 23, 2012

Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul, a hero of small government libertarians, outlined his candidacy Thursday night in front of a packed crowd of more than 4,000 at Cornell University’s Lynah Rink, the home of the Big Red’s men’s and women’s hockey teams.