THE ITHACAN

Accuracy • Independence • Integrity
The Student News Site of Ithaca College

THE ITHACAN

The Student News Site of Ithaca College

THE ITHACAN

Junior golfer Alex Perry and junior swimmer Cody Conte are openly transgender athletes competing for varsity teams at Ithaca College. They met approximately a year ago and are now close friends.

Playing with Pride: Transgender student-athletes reconcile sport and identity

By Emily Adams, Sports Editor October 24, 2019
Junior golfer Alex Perry and junior swimmer Cody Conte identify as transgender and use masculine names and pronouns while competing for women's varsity teams.
Editorial: Transgender athletes face added barriers to acceptance

Editorial: Transgender athletes face added barriers to acceptance

October 24, 2019
We must remember that, at the center of these controversies, there are people who are going through a complicated, emotional time in their lives.
Letter to the Editor: College responds to Ithacan article

Letter to the Editor: College responds to Ithacan article

By Susan Bassett September 12, 2019
The Office of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreational Sports takes issues of enrollment and eligibility very seriously.
Senior Seán Dullea writes about how Division III student-athletes are also deserving of scholarships and how Ithaca College should compensate them like Division I and II schools.

Commentary: Division III athletes deserve compensation

By Seán Dullea April 3, 2019
If Division I and Division II student-athletes can receive athletic scholarships, then so should Division III student-athletes.
Former field hockey player Meg Dowd 19 has been hired full time to work with Women Leaders in College Sports as the coordinator of marketing and digital media.

Commentary: Student athletes face misconceptions

By Meg Dowd March 20, 2019
Many misconceptions surrounding athletics on our campus often have little to do with student-athletes themselves.
Gabby Laccona 21

Softball hopes to have balanced success throughout season

By Matt Vander Plaat, Staff Writer February 28, 2019
The Ithaca College softball team is aiming towards another deep playoff run this season after a national semi-finals appearance last season.
Jane Alkhazov 20

Women’s tennis aims to stay healthy and improve play

By Jack Murray, Sports Editor February 27, 2019
The Ithaca College women's tennis team is hoping to improve their record within the Liberty League, despite having only six players on the roster.
Sophomore diver Justin Moczynski plunges toward the water in a meet Nov. 30. The swimming and diving teams returned to campus Jan. 2, along with the other winter sports teams, as they all trained over the break.

Winter athletes bond during winter break training

By Jack Murray, Sports Editor January 22, 2019
Winter athletes returned to South Hill early from winter break to train while growing closer to their teammates.
From left, Ben Brisman 20 and Jake Ashcraft 19

Building on last year’s momentum to improve team performance

By Mikayla Rovenolt, Staff Writer November 9, 2018
The Ithaca College wrestling team hopes to build off of last years third-place finish at the NCAA Championships and bring home a national title.
Senior middle hitter Katie Evans spikes the ball over the net during the Bombers 3–1 loss against Clarkson University on Nov. 2.

Volleyball falls in Liberty League playoffs to Clarkson

By Ryan Lemay, Staff Writer November 3, 2018
The Ithaca College Women's volleyball team fell to Clarkson University 3–1 in the Liberty League Tournament semi-finals.
Freshman Paloma De Monte runs cross-country for Ithaca College and is from Canada.

International freshmen student athletes adjust to South Hill

By Jack Murray, Assistant Sports Editor September 19, 2018
While most Ithaca College athletes hail from the United States, there's always a few who come from another country. Three freshman share their journey
Volleyball aims to build off of historical year

Volleyball aims to build off of historical year

By Matt Vander Plaat, Staff Writer August 29, 2018
The Ithaca College Volleyball team hopes to improve upon a fantastic season in which the Bombers advanced to the Final Four.
Load More Stories
Donate to THE ITHACAN
$1375
$2000
Contributed
Our Goal