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Ithaca College alum Kevin Connors ’97 was selected by video game company Electronic Arts as a voiceover artist for College Football 25, providing halftime recaps for each game.

Alum brings realistic reporting to virtual halftime

By Johnny Lisi, Contributing Writer • 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.
Pictured, Ithaca College students worked at the NBC studio in Stamford, Connecticut covering the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris. Students both past and present worked with NBC this summer.

Park students earn valuable experiences covering Olympics

By Jacob Infald, Staff Writer • September 29, 2024
Ithaca College was well-represented this past summer during the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics as Bombers both past and present worked with NBC Sports during its coverage of the summer games. 

Ithacan Tries: Syd & Malik rumble with ICTV

By Mei Dennison, Sarah Cochi, Julia Hargreaves, Ava Suffredini, Syd Pierre, and Malik Clement • May 2, 2024

In the season finale of "Ithacan Tries," editor-in-chief Syd Pierre and managing editor Malik Clement visit one of Ithaca College's TV studios to film an episode of "Roommate Rumble" with a twist!

Junior sports media major Chris Sohl records an episode of Big Red Faceoff. The weekly ICTV show covers Cornell University men's and women's 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.

‘How IC Sports’ – Women’s Track and Field Junior Carolina Cedraschi

November 8, 2023
This week on 'How IC Sports,' host junior David Schurter interviews junior journalism major and women's track sprinter Carolina Cedraschi. The two discuss Cedraschi's experience producing a documentary last spring on mental health in althetes and as a producer at ICTV.
Auditions for IC Unbound Dance Company, a student-led dance group, were held Aug. 3 in the Fitness Center. Students of all years came together for all styles of dance, learning the combinations just minutes before their auditions.

Lights, cameras, action! Audition season sweeps Ithaca with full force

By Vivian Rose and Molly Fitzsimons • September 5, 2023
In mid-to-late August, audition season starts in full force across Ithaca College. During the beginning of each fall semester, students prepare for auditions throughout the Dillingham Center, the Roy H. Park School of Communications and in dorms for a wide plethora of open spots in a cappella and dance groups, ICTV shows, plays and music ensembles. 
From left, senior linebackers Matt DeSimpliciis and Jason Haber celebrate after the Bombers defense stopped the Red Dragons on offense.

Bombers reclaim the Cortaca Jug in front of 40,232 fans

By Aidan Charde and Tommy Mumau • November 16, 2022
When the clock hit zero at the end of the fourth quarter, the Bombers had come out on top for the 38th time in the rivalry’s history with a 34–17 win at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx.
The 2022 Cortaca Jug game, held at Yankee Stadium, will be broadcast on YES Network, according to statements by Ithaca College and SUNY Cortland.

2022 Cortaca Jug game to be televised on YES Network

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor • October 6, 2022
Ithaca College announced that the 2022 Cortaca Jug game will be broadcast live on YES Network. In addition, the game will be moved up from 1 p.m. to noon Nov. 12.
Ithaca College’s student-run television and radio stations, including ICTV, WICB and VIC Radio, were given awards in multiple categories of the New York State Broadcasters Association's annual Excellence in Broadcasting Awards competition.

ICTV, WICB and VIC Radio take home awards at annual competition

By Lorien Tyne, Assistant News Editor • September 27, 2022
ICTV, WICB and VIC Radio, were given many awards in the NY State Broadcasters Association's annual Excellence in Broadcasting Awards competition.
Senior Manny Sanchez, captain of the IC Blue League of Legends team, said the team has been unable to use the esports room at the college this year because of scheduling difficulties. Instead, the team practices virtually, using online chat apps to communicate.

Esports club seeking support from administration

By Ori Grady, Staff Writer • April 20, 2022
Since 2019, the Ithaca College Esports Club has appealed to casual gamers who just want to have fun, as well as competitive gamers who enjoy the thrill of tournaments.

IC Creatives: Rachel Paskowitz

By Becky Lindquist • March 23, 2022
Junior Rachel Paskowitz, a television-radio major, talks about ICTV and the internships that helped her work for Beijing for the 2022 Winter Olympics.
Vaughn Golden ’20 is a freelance radio and print reporter who is currently covering the St. Lawrence County, New York legislature, and the Town of Potsdam, New York.

Q&A: IC alum works as freelance radio and print reporter

By Jadyn Davis, Staff Writer • November 10, 2021
Staff writer Jadyn Davis spoke with Vaughn Golden ’20 about what he hopes current journalism students can learn before entering the real world post-graduation.
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