THE ITHACAN

Editorial: AP coursework gets no credit

March 26, 2014

Beginning with the Class of 2017, Ithaca College is limiting application of Advanced Placement credits toward courses for the Integrative Core Curriculum. These changes align with the goals of IC 20/20...

Don’t Mess With Deadspin: A Public Relations Lesson of What Not To Do

By Nik DeCosta-Klipa • March 26, 2014

Unless you’re looking for your messages to be publicly mocked online and/or have your email inbox obliterated, I would encourage not attempting to persuade the editors of Deadspin.com to censor their...

The Real “Madness” Is Off-Court for the NCAA

By Nik DeCosta-Klipa • March 24, 2014

It’s ironic that on the same week of the event that generates 90 percent of the NCAA’s revenue, an anti-trust lawsuit was filed against it that cuts at the legs of the amateurism upon which the institution...

A Look Back on the Off Court Impact for Mid-Majors in the NCAA Tournament

By Nik DeCosta-Klipa • March 20, 2014

The madness of the NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Championship kicks into gear for real starting today (sorry, “First Four” play-in games, I’m not counting you), with the first two hectic rounds...

Letters don’t make a student’s grade

By Frances Johnson • March 19, 2014

It’s no secret I’m obsessed with getting good grades. But by focusing so much on grades, I focus less on mastering the material and more on getting high marks. Students’ obsession with grade point...

Guest commentary: Growing Ukraine conflict hits close to home

By Daniela Schmiedlechner • March 19, 2014

In the past several weeks, the crisis in Ukraine has received international attention because of violent protests and threats of Russian invasion. It is not easy being in the United States while my family,...

Guest commentary: Career Services shifts away from personalized service

By Danny Gessner • March 19, 2014

I have worked at the Office of Career Services as a student assistant since August 2011 and have thoroughly enjoyed my time at the office. However, I have very mixed feelings about the department’s...

Editorial: Teacher’s peeve

March 19, 2014

The rapid implementation of new state requirements gives education seniors little time to prepare for graduation

Editorial: ‘An Inside Look’ has hazy view

March 19, 2014

The removal of the overnight portion of ‘An Inside Look’ accepted students program prevents ALANA students from getting a full view of the college

Bomber for Life: Former student-athletes are returning to campus as assistant coaches

By Kerline Batista, Contributing Writer • March 19, 2014

When some student-athletes graduate, they want to stick around campus a little bit longer.

My Bracketastrophe

By Nik DeCosta-Klipa • March 18, 2014

Once again it’s that time of year again: March Madness. And ever since I can remember, I’ve filled out a bracket for the tournament. “Selection Sunday” was last weekend, when 68 teams were...

Corruption fuels Venezuelan riots

By Dylan Maloney • March 5, 2014

As the world is captivated by the events unfolding in Ukraine, it seems mainstream news has forgotten about another nation, Venezuela. Students in the country are demanding free speech and have led the...