The Ithacan

Video: Bridging the Gap

By Jaclyn Cataldi • March 28, 2013

Ithaca College's Project Generations organization holds the first ever Senior Citizen Prom for Tompkins County, to bridge the gap between senior citizens and the younger generation.

Video: Voicestream Takes a Bow

By Erica Moriarty • March 28, 2013

Ithaca College's co-ed a cappella group talks about the strong bond and hard work that led up to its third block concert on March 23 in Emerson Suites.

Video: The Making of Ice Wine

By Kelly Wakelee • March 28, 2013

Managers and makers of ice wine share the secrets of their vineyard, and talk about preparing for the busiest wine season: graduation.

Video: Amy Goodman of Democracy Now! Speaks at Ithaca College

By Deanna Romanoff • March 28, 2013

Amy Goodman, co-host and founder of independent news outlet Democracy Now! makes a speech that inspires young people and journalists Monday night.

Audio Slideshow: Food Frenzy – A Culinary Showcase

By Michelle Boulé • March 28, 2013

Ithaca College holds a culinary showcase to raise money for hunger awareness in Tompkins County. Check out this audio slideshow to see what went on.

Video: Snap Judgement – Is the college’s proposed learning center in China worth the investment?

By Jaclyn CataldiShawn Steiner • March 28, 2013

Students on campus share their opinions on whether they think Ithaca College's proposed learning center in China is worth the investment.

Softball squad faces extended road trip

By Steve Derderian, Staff Writer • March 27, 2013

Though it is officially the spring season, Kostrinsky Field still lies empty, because the Ithaca area winter conditions have done some damage. The weather has left the field with frozen dirt, raw grass and a few scattered patches of snow. Until the weather becomes warmer and the remaining snow melts off the field, the Bombers…

Men’s track and field coach earns prestigious award

By Haley Costello, Staff Writer • March 27, 2013

With 26 seasons in the Ithaca College program, men’s track and field Head Coach Jim Nichols has been awarded his seventh honor and sixth consecutive Empire 8 Coach of the Year Award. This accolade was awarded to Nichols after a successful indoor season, where the Bombers won their first New York State Collegiate Track Conference…

Tennis team showing growth with freshmen players

By Matt Constas, Staff Writer • March 27, 2013

This year, the men’s tennis team is building for the future by serving out a young team with five freshmen and one senior. While the team hasn’t found much success so far this season, it is developing a team that looks to take the Empire 8 conference by storm within the next couple of years.…

Freshman makes transition from catcher to pitcher

By Kristen Gowdy, Staff Writer • March 27, 2013

Zach Pidgeon toes the pitching rubber with the metal tip of his cleat. Inhaling, he checks to make sure the runner on first base is not about to steal. As he turns back to face his current batter, he focuses his attention on the catcher’s mitt, which is centered over home plate. He calmly brings…

Intramural basketball faces competitive imbalance

By Mark Warren, Contributing Writer • March 27, 2013

During intramural basketball season, the basketball courts in Hill Center are always open and games are being played on each of the three courts. On the first court, groups of friends hustle up and down the court in a casual game, while a hard fought contest between two rival teams takes place across the blue,…

FLEFF formulates forthcoming film festivities

By Elizabeth Morris, Contributing Writer • March 27, 2013

The 16th annual Finger Lakes Environmental Film Festival will center on the theme of mobilities.