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Mingled with an in-depth look at addiction in all of its forms, Cole peppers advice and warnings to his listeners throughout "KOD."

Review: J. Cole crafts a killer cultural critique

By Matt Maloney, Staff Writer • April 30, 2018
While his message is admirable, his corny lyrics turn a powerful song into something that belongs in an after-school special.
Senior hurdler Amber Edwards finishes in first place in the 60-meter hurdles at the Ithaca Quad in the Athletics and Events Center on Jan. 21, 2017. Edwards ran to a time of 9.36 seconds.

WATCH: Senior hurdler hopes to make a return at nationals

By Matt Maloney, Staff Writer • April 11, 2018
Senior hurdler Amber Edwards is looking to finish up her collegiate career by qualifying for nationals.
Graduate student Katherine Pitman pole-vaults at the Ithaca Bomber Invitational and Multi on Feb. 3 at the Athletics and Events Center.

Graduate student looks back on leadership role

By Matt Maloney, Staff Writer • February 28, 2018
Graduate Student pole vaulter Katherine Pitman reflects on walking on to the women's track and field team after being cut from the gymnastics team.
Luca Maurer, Program Director for the Center for LGBT Education, Outreach and Services on campus, speaks with graduate student Steve Ganett during the second annual PRIDE night.

PRIDE Night promotes positivity during basketball games

By Matt Maloney, Staff Writer • February 13, 2018
The second annual PRIDE night occurred during the Bombers' double-header against Clarkson University on Feb. 9.
Freshman guard Cooper Macklin brings the ball up during the Bombers’ 100–72 victory over SUNY Canton on Nov. 17 at Ben Light Gymnasium. Macklin is averaging five points per game.

Freshman discusses recovering from knee injury

By Matt Maloney, Staff Writer • January 31, 2018
Freshman guard Cooper Macklin discusses his first season playing for the men's basketball team and recovering from a torn ACL.
Sophomore Matt Maloney writes that music reviews should not raise artists to a godlike status, because musicians are simply people.

Commentary: Music journalism should not be worship culture

By Matt Maloney • November 15, 2017
Sorry, Mike from Westchester, I really doubt that Young Thug and Jay-Z really would enjoy hanging out with you.
Damian Lillard is a basketball player for the Portland Trail Blazers and is coming to prominence in the world of music. His first album, “The Letter O,” was released in 2016. One year later, “Confirmed” was released Oct. 6.

Review: Dame D.O.L.L.A drops the ball on latest rap release

By Matt Maloney, Multi Media Editor • November 7, 2017
While he demonstrates some songwriting skill, on this album it’s pretty clear that music is just his side hustle.
Rhapsody blends her personal life with cultural drama on her latest album "Laila's Wisdom." Based on advice from her grandmother, "Laila's Wisdom" is an opportunity for Rhapsody to give back to her fans.

Review: Rapsody spreads wisdom on latest rap release

By Matt Maloney, Multimedia Editor • October 2, 2017
It would be a cultural injustice to ignore the phenomenal lyrical stylings of Rapsody’s work on “Laila’s Wisdom.”
Sophomore forward Ally Christman and junior defenseman Siobhan Swayne of SUNY Cortland competing for possession of the ball. The Bombers lost to Red Dragons Sept. 13 1–0.

Weekend preview: Bombers look to compete on the road

By Matt Maloney, Multimedia Editor • September 16, 2017
Many Ithaca College fall teams are traveling on the road including football, field hockey, women's golf and men's tennis.
Sophomore forward Max Barish and sophomore defender Garrett Sweeney of SUNY Cortland battle for the ball during the Bombers' home opener against the Red Dragons, losing the game 1–0.

Weekend preview: Bombers look to get back on top

By Matt Maloney, Multimedia Editor • September 9, 2017
The Bombers teams look to get back on a winning streak after their opening rounds of play the weekend of Sept. 2–3.
"SATURATION" II is the middle album in a trilogy by Brockhampton, a progressive rap group that stylizes itself as a boyband.

L&C Review: Rap group infuses novelty into saturated genre

By Matt Maloney, Multimedia Editor • August 31, 2017
BROCKHAMPTON’S ability to focus on the present while also acknowledging its past differentiates it from other notable rap groups.
Sophomore attacker Will Witter with the ball and looking to pass the ball to a teammate before freshman defender Spencer Carter comes in to defend. The Bombers defeated Elmira College 19–4 April 26.

Weekend Preview: three teams celebrate Senior Day

By Matt Maloney, Assistant Multimedia Editor • April 27, 2017
The Ithaca College men's lacrosse, women's lacrosse, and baseball are celebrating their Senior Days on April 29.
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