Community Arts- Spring Writes Literary Fest
Latest Headlines

THE ITHACAN
Accuracy • Independence • Integrity
Community Arts- Spring Writes Literary Fest
The Student News Site of Ithaca College

THE ITHACAN
Community Arts- Spring Writes Literary Fest
The Student News Site of Ithaca College

THE ITHACAN
Bombers Assistant Lacrosse Coach Ansley Jemison poses Monday afternoon outside of the Akwe:kon residence hall, a part of the American Indian Program at Cornell University.

Assistant coach teaches game based on lessons of his ancestors

By Mark Warren, Staff Writer • May 1, 2013
Ansley Jemison surveys the field from the sidelines of Higgins Stadium with his thick arms crossed and his brown eyes focused. Looking over the Bomber defense he notices a player out of position. He puffs on his whistle and the echo freezes all of the players in place. He calmly walks over to the defender…
Ithaca College students stand with Amii Omara-Otunnu, third from left. During his visit, Omara-Otunnu discussed human rights and the increasing interdependence within the global community.

UNESCO Chair discusses global interdependence

By Jeremy Li, Staff Writer • April 25, 2013
Amii Omara-Otunnu, the UNESCO chair for the U.S., visited Ithaca College on Monday night, where he discussed contention between government and human rights in the 21st century.
Colleges consider accepting massive open online course credits

Colleges consider accepting massive open online course credits

By Nicole Ogrysko, Senior Writer • April 25, 2013
As the price of four-year public and private universities increases nationwide, online education companies are offering up massive open online courses, MOOCs, as a way to bring higher education to students who cannot afford the traditional campus experience.
Adnan Selimovic spent a year at Ithaca College teaching courses like U.S. Politics Through Scandals and Illicit Drug Trade in the United States. Selimovic encourages his students to question their place in the social structure.

Politics professor challenges students

By Emily Miles, Senior Writer • April 24, 2013
Adnan Selimovic, instructor in the politics department, is a new professor to Ithaca College this year. He is working to finish his dissertation on youth cultures and technology while teaching courses at the college.
Junior shortstop Tim Locastro slides into home plate during a game against the Cardinals on Saturday. The Bombers defeated the Cardinals in three out of four games played last weekend.

Baseball team turns tables on division rivals

By Kristen Gowdy, Staff Writer • April 24, 2013
The Bombers baseball squad has secured its second consecutive Empire 8 title — and that win was especially sweet because it came to one of their biggest rivals. Last season, the St. John Fisher Cardinals accounted for three of the team’s four conference losses and finished 2nd in the conference behind the Bombers. Ithaca Hitting…
Freshman Chris Hayes hits the ball during a doubles match against Utica College on April 17 at the Wheeler Tennis Courts. The Bombers defeated the Pioneers 9-0 in the Empire 8 matchup.

Men’s tennis team makes late season push

By Matt Constas, Staff Writer • April 24, 2013
The regular season is coming to a close, and the Ithaca College men’s tennis team is just beginning to get into the swing of things. After starting the season 1–10 in non-conference play, the Bombers have turned things around in conference with a 4–1 record; two of those wins came this past weekend. The Bombers…
Katie Meyler, founder of More Than Me, speaks in Emerson Suites Monday night.

More than Me founder discusses inspiration

By Noreyana Fernando, Assistant New Editor • April 24, 2013
Katie Meyler, founder of More than Me, speaks about growing up, the inspiration behind More than Me and her response to those who object to the foundation’s approach to Africa.

Public Safety is investigating threatening graffiti

By Sabrina Knight, Assistant News Editor • April 20, 2013
The Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management is investigating a report of threatening graffiti written on a chalkboard and whiteboard in a classroom on the third floor of Friends Hall.

Fair to offer alternative gift options

By Hayleigh Gowans, Staff Writer • November 30, 2012
The Ithaca Alternative Gift Fair will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday.
President Tom Rochon has begun a blog series to update the campus community on college developments.

President’s blog spurs discussion

By Elma GonzalezKelsey O'Connor, News Editor and Editor in Chief • November 30, 2012
President Tom Rochon's new weekly blog series has sparked discussions about faculty concerns.
Felix Ramat, a volunteer at the Salvation Army, hands Brian Brigs, an Ithaca resident, a meal Sunday afternoon at the organization’s soup kitchen.

Food banks face strain due to higher demand

By Nicole OgryskoPatrick Feeney, Senior Writer and Staff Writer • November 29, 2012
As the holiday season approaches, local food charities are facing more shortages, rising costs and increasing demand for services this year than in previous years.
From left, seniors Greg Burns, Emily Nowels and Anika Steppe read and discuss entries for The Mirror magazine, a new campus health publication, at their meeting in Williams on Tuesday evening.

Active Minds launches new magazine

By Lucy Walker, Staff Writer • November 29, 2012
Active Minds, a student organization at Ithaca College dedicated to raising awareness about mental health, will publish The Mirror magazine to reduce mental health stigma.
Load More Stories

THE ITHACAN

The Student News Site of Ithaca College
© 2024 • Advertise • FLEX Pro WordPress Theme by SNO • Log in
Donate to THE ITHACAN
$1495
$2000
Contributed
Our Goal