Alum brings realistic reporting to virtual halftime

By Johnny Lisi • October 30, 2024

After an 11-year wait that felt like forever to die-hard fans, EA Sports College Football 25 was released July 19. Nearly 5 million fans played the game during the release weekend. But, when it comes to the game’s halftime recap, a familiar voice from the Ithaca College community is heard: Kevin Connors ’97.

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.

Park welcomes alum to speak with students

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor • November 1, 2022

The Ithaca College Roy H. Park School of Communications welcomed Mark Gross ’88 on Oct. 25 and 26 to speak in classes and participate in an open Q&A.

IC sports media major struggling to fix its widening gender gap

By Aidan Charde, Assistant Sports Editor • March 24, 2022

While the number of men in the sports media major at Ithaca College has continued to grow, the number of women has stagnated.

Alumni cover the Little League World Series

By Connor Wood, Staff Writer • September 2, 2021

Ithaca College alumni Emily Adams '21 and Karl Ravech '87 covered the Little League World Series for USA Today and ESPN, respectively.

Q&A: Former basketball player shoots his shot as ESPN anchor

By Tommy Mumau, Staff Writer • November 20, 2020

Staff writer Tommy Mumau spoke with Connors about his time at the college, his role with ESPN and how COVID-19 will change sports media in the future.

Q&A: New TV and Radio Operations Manager lays out goals

By Jake Leary, Life and Culture Editor • August 28, 2017

"Whether it’s the specialty shows or the modern rock, the students do a really great job of keeping it sounding good."

Dominant IC women’s tennis program deserves more recognition

By Nick Fustor, Columnist • August 29, 2016

Bill Austin, Ithaca College head women's tennis coach, has been leading the team for 17 years and has helped them win 11-straight Empire 8 Conference Championships.

Commentary: Student journalists face legal chokeholds

By Frank LoMonte • March 30, 2016

College journalism has never been more sophisticated, more needed — and more imperiled.

Former physiologist shares past Olympic experiences

By Jonathan Beck, Assistant Sports Editor • March 2, 2015

Kenneth Rundell, a former Olympic physiologist, visited Ithaca College on Feb. 26 to discuss respiration issues with athletes.

Esports break onto scene as new form of competition

By Kira Maddox, Managing Editor • October 29, 2014

With emerging technology, esports are becoming comparable to traditional sports.

Ithaca College students travel across nation for favorite professional teams

By Christian Araos, Senior Writer • October 22, 2014

Students from Ithaca College have traveled across the nation to support their favorite professional sports teams.