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The Student News Site of Ithaca College

THE ITHACAN

The Student News Site of Ithaca College

THE ITHACAN

Ithaca College track and field and cross country hold annual alumni events multiple times per year. The upcoming Boston University Valentine Invitational on Feb. 9 will mark another event that will bring alumni and current athletes together.

Alumni outreach keeps track and field running

By Julia Wallace, Staff Writer February 8, 2024
Ithaca College prides itself on alumni relations years after a student graduates. The college hosts annual alumni weekends, invites alumni to speak to students about their field and successes, and provides a safe space where they are always welcome regardless of how long it has been since they have been students. Following in this spirit, the men’s and women’s track and field teams have gone to impressive lengths to harbor a strong tie between their current and previous athletes. 
Sophomore Wenchard Pierre-Louis won his weight class to advance to the National Championship, one of four Bombers to qualify.

Four wrestlers punch their tickets to national tournament

By Dustin Terry, Staff Writer March 1, 2023
The Ithaca College wrestling team took second place in the NCAA Division III Mideast Regional, hosting the two-day tournament Feb. 24 and 25 in the Glazer Arena. 
Ithaca College Athletics released this mockup of Bertino Field at Butterfield Stadium after it receives its new artificial turf surface. The field, which has historically only been used by the football program, will also be usable by other varsity sports as well as intramurals and club sports, but will no longer include an outdoor track around it.

Artificial turf raises concerns about equity and injuries

By Aidan Charde and Elijah de Castro February 15, 2023
While Ithaca College has positioned planned renovations to Butterfield Stadium as an opportunity for the field to be used by more teams, the artificial surface may increase the risk for injuries.
Delaware Valley University sophomore wrestler Greg Croce flips IC first-year student wrestler Brian Bienus at the Ithaca Invitational on Nov. 5.

Wrestling welcomes fans back with strong Ithaca Invitational showing

By Aidan Charde and Daniel King November 9, 2022
A raucous crowd gathered in the Glazer Arena on Nov. 4 and 5 to watch the first wrestling event hosted on campus that has allowed spectators since the 2019–20 season.
Ithaca College commencement for the undergraduate Class of 2023 and a graduate hooding and commencement ceremony for the graduate Class of 2023 will take place during the weekend of May 20–21, 2023.

College announces commencement plans for Class of 2023

By Clare Shanahan, Assistant News Editor November 2, 2022
Melanie Stein, provost and senior vice president for Academic Affairs, announced plans for the 2023 undergraduate commencement and graduate hooding and commencement ceremonies.
The college implemented its updated spectator policy Jan. 12, allowing only students, faculty and staff members to attend competitions until the situation is further evaluated Feb. 7.

Updated spectator policy prohibits fans outside IC community

By Tommy Mumau, Sports Editor January 24, 2022
In order to prevent the spread of COVID-19, spectators outside of the Ithaca College community will not be allowed to attend athletic events until at least Feb. 7.  
From left, juniors Luke Pohlman, co-captain of the ultimate frisbee club and Kailey Rothenberger, vice president of the club softball team are among participants concerned about reductions to the club sports program.

Club sports have concerns over reduction in resources

By Arla Davis and Tommy Mumau December 9, 2021
Many club-sports members have concerns that the Office of Campus Recreation is unable to properly meet the needs of these clubs because of a lack of resources, funding and staff members.
Ithaca College will hold two in-person commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2022 on May 22, 2022. Commencement for the Class of 2021 was held in person in the A&E Center on May 23. Students were allowed to walk across the stage to receive their diplomas, however, guests were not permitted.

Ithaca College announces Class of 2022 commencement plans

By Caitlin Holtzman, News Editor October 26, 2021
Ithaca College will hold two in-person commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2022 on May 22, 2022.
Ithaca College will hold two in-person commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2022 on May 22, 2022. Commencement for the Class of 2021 was held in person in the A&E Center on May 23. Students were allowed to walk across the stage to receive their diplomas, however, guests were not permitted.

December commencement changes spark mixed feelings

By Caitlin Holtzman, News Editor September 2, 2021
Some Ithaca College students have expressed mixed feelings about recent changes made to December Commencement, which will start December 2022. 
In a March 25 announcement, the college stated that the Commencement ceremony for the Class of 2021 will be held May 21 for graduate students and May 23 for undergraduates in the Glazer Arena at the Athletics and Events Center.

Students excited for in-person commencement ceremony

By Alexis Manore and Ashley Stalnecker April 8, 2021
In a March 25 announcement, the college stated that the 2021 Commencement ceremony will be held May 21 for graduate students and May 23 for undergraduates.
Ithaca College students will be able to attend competitions for baseball, softball, tennis, lacrosse and crew. The outdoor track and field teams do not have a home facility for competition.

Liberty League and Ithaca College update spring sport spectator policy

By Arla Davis, Sports editor April 5, 2021
Ithaca College will permit students to attend home athletic contests in person starting April 9. 
The womens tennis team will lean on Senior Sara Steinberg and sophomore Sara Sposito this spring season.

Women’s tennis vying NCAA bid with a bounce back year

By Jack Murray, Senior writer March 25, 2021
After feeling robbed of a comeback season last spring, the women's tennis team is ready to bounce back behind an improved group of sophomores.
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