The Ithacan

College rankings sway enrollment decisions

By Gerald Doherty, Senior Writer • September 6, 2012

Recent revelations of inflated SAT scores, retention rates and other information have cast doubt on the validity of college ranking systems and raised concerns over how colleges manage and report their data.

Paddleboarder tackles the Finger Lakes for conservation awareness

By Kacey Deamer, Online Editor • September 6, 2012

Eco-friendly paddleboarder Cody White is setting sail on a 100-mile trek across Cayuga and Seneca Lakes to raise awareness for the Ithaca Land Trust and Cayuga Lake Watershed Network.

Huron Consulting Group cost-cutting evaluation should focus on student retention

By The Ithacan • September 6, 2012

An outside consulting firm aiming to improve efficiency at Ithaca College should focus efforts on identifying ways to effectively attract and retain students.

Cognitive creations

By Cady Lang, Staff Writer • September 5, 2012

The Handwerker Gallery features a large-scale art exhibit by Patricia Bellan-Gillen. The opening reception for the exhibit will be 5 p.m. Thursday at the Handwerker Gallery.

Bombers football looks to rebound from frustrating season

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer • August 31, 2012

The football team is looking for a way back to the Empire 8 Conference playoffs after suffering its first losing record in four decades last season.

Ithaca College successfully equalizes alcohol and marijuana penalties

By The Ithacan • August 30, 2012

The equalized policy should not be seen as a free pass to smoke or drink, but instead as a way to encourage students to make decisions based on health.

Sculling sets sail as Ithaca College’s newest varsity sport

By Matt KellyTaylor Palmer, Sports Editor and Assistant Sports Editor • August 30, 2012

Ithaca College gets ready to welcome sculling as its newest varsity sport as part of its gender equality initiative.

British Invasion: A Fall 2012 Fashion Preview

By Cady Lang, Staff Writer • August 29, 2012

This season's fall trends have a wonderfully snazzy British touch. Find out how to get dapper and dandy this season.

Commencement speaker motivates students to pursue passions

By Alexandra Evans, Opinion Editor • May 20, 2012

The hot sun shone down on Butterfield Stadium today, mirroring the beaming faces of proud parents who were among about 10,000 people present for Ithaca College’s 117th Commencement ceremony.

Spirit of the rave

By Allie Healy, Assistant Accent Editor • May 3, 2012

Leading the way down uneven stairs, junior Sallie Robinson carries a stack of folded red and white sheets to the spacious, empty basement.

Rock ‘n’ roller derby

By Nate King, Staff Writer • May 3, 2012

Hidden in a small elementary school gym, four men put their feet in roller skates and tighten their worn laces. The pads are next; knee followed by elbow, then wrist.

Ready or not, here it comes

By The Ithacan • May 3, 2012

Current students need a stronger understanding of IC 20/20’s implications if they are to better inform incoming students of the real Ithaca College experience.