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Ithacan Tries: Molly and Grace lock in with the Ithaca College Esports team

By Uri Ponte, Makai Yllanes, and Julia Hargreaves • April 25, 2024

In this episode of "Ithacan Tries," Co-Design Editors Molly Teska and Grace Vanderveer visit Ithaca College's Esports team. They take a look at the Ithaca College Esports lounge and play "Overwatch 2"...

Editorial: Esports requires support from college higher-ups

Editorial: Esports requires support from college higher-ups

By The Ithacan • April 21, 2022
Direct communication and swift action is necessary to resolve this apparent rift between the esports team and the Office of Recreational Sports.   
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.
From left, seniors Tenzin Namgyel and Manny Sanchez will look to help the Ithaca College Esports team earn a trip to the national tournament next semester.

Ithaca College Esports club working to reach the postseason

By Connor Glunt, Sports Editor • December 9, 2021
The Ithaca College Esports club team that participates in competitive League of Legends tournaments, has its sights set on a bid to the national tournament this spring.
Senior Mary Turner urges the college to reconsider allowing the esports club to participate in first-person shooter games because they allow for a safer and more diverse environment for female or female-identifying players.

Commentary: First-person shooter games are vital for diversity

By Mary Turner • September 29, 2021
I will be harassed for being a woman playing video games. If I have a more “feminine” username I receive threatening messages from both enemies and allies.
Members of the Ithaca College Esports Club gather to watch and compete in Friends Hall in April 2019.

Esports Club continues to compete despite COVID-19 shutdowns

By Aidan Charde, Staff Writer • October 26, 2020
When Ithaca College made the decision to continue online instruction for Fall 2020, athletes in fall sports lost the opportunity to compete together on campus. Well, most sports anyway.
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