THE ITHACAN

Student athletes cash in on new name, image and likeness laws

By Connor Glunt, Sports editor • August 26, 2021

When junior defensive back Daniel Hutchinson first heard about the passing of new name, image and likeness (NIL) laws in July of this year, his reaction was short and simple. "Finally."

NCAA uses amateurism to exploit athletes’ likeness

By Emily Adams, Senior writer • April 29, 2021

Amid the backlash surrounding the Division I basketball tournaments weeks ago, the NCAA was fighting another battle in the Supreme Court regarding athletes receiving benefits and compensation.

Men’s basketball head coach resigns after first season

By Arla Davis, Sports editor • April 27, 2021

Sean Burton ’09, Ithaca College men’s basketball head coach, has resigned from his position, effective immediately.

The NCAA must protect the athletes it claims to support

By Emily Adams, Senior writer • April 14, 2021

In a time when social justice has become inextricable from sports and when more people are coming out as LGBTQ+ than ever before, the NCAA must protect the athletes who it claims to support.

NCAA knows gender inequity exists but does not care

By Emily Adams, Senior writer • March 24, 2021

The inequities between the men’s and women’s sports in the NCAA run deep, and the unique circumstances of the pandemic are only exacerbating the problems.

Athletes consider using extra year of competition eligibility

By Arla Davis, Sports editor • March 17, 2021

In October 2020, the NCAA approved a blanket waiver for Division III that stated athletes may compete during the 2020–21 academic year without losing participation or academic eligibility.

Cornell and Ivy League cancel spring athletic conference competition

By Arla Davis, Sports editor • February 19, 2021

Cornell University will not be participating in spring sports competition following the Ivy League’s decision to cancel competition due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

New platforms give athletes place to share their stories

By Michael Memis, Staff Writer • February 18, 2021

Student-athletes have been given new platforms to speak their minds and opportunities to participate in activities they may not have before

Bombers are back after almost a year of no competition

By Arla Davis, Sports editor • February 11, 2021

With sports finally returning after almost a year away, athletes are adding new elements to their routines: masks, practice pods and COVID-19 tests.

NCAA announces cancelation of Division III winter championships

By Arla Davis, Sports editor • February 4, 2021

NCAA announced that it will cancel all winter athletic championships for the 2020–21 school year due to lack of participation from member institutions.

Let women in sport be successful and leave it at that

By Emily Adams, Senior Writer • December 4, 2020

We need to talk about the deeply absurd double standards in American society for women who break down barriers, especially in sports.

Winter sports seasons to be officially determined in November

By Arla Davis • October 19, 2020

IC is planning for winter sports seasons to be condensed to Liberty League competition only. Official announcement will be made in November.