The Ithacan

Sports media students share deep connection with Cornell

By Farrell Hudson, Staff Writer • November 16, 2023

Over the years at the Roy H. Park School of Communications, many sports media students have gained experience in the field by covering the Ithaca College sports teams. However, some have had the opportunity to take their craft to the Division I level.

The center at center stage: Football player shares his passion for performance

By Ray Milburn, Video Editor • September 6, 2023

In 2022, as a junior vocal performance major and offensive lineman for the Ithaca College football team, Nick Capodilupo performed the anthem at the 63rd annual Cortaca Jug in Yankee Stadium.

Q&A: IC senior delves into world of minor league baseball

By Flynn Hynes, Staff Writer • May 3, 2023

As the academic year is coming to an end, senior sports media major Kyle DeSantis is continuing to work on his senior project — a six-part article series that showcases the lives of minor league sport

Football playing for it all under new head coach

By Tommy Mumau, Senior Writer • August 31, 2022

The Ithaca College football team is returning to the gridiron with a veteran group that has high expectations, along with a new head coach on the sidelines.

Cortaca 2022 venue change results in varying reactions

By Aidan Charde, Connor Glunt, and Tommy Mumau • September 29, 2021

The 63rd annual Cortaca Jug game between Ithaca College and SUNY Cortland will be held at Yankee Stadium in November 2022.

Cortaca Jug game to be held at Yankee Stadium in 2022

By Connor Glunt, Sports Editor • September 21, 2021

In a joint press conference between Ithaca College, SUNY Cortland and the New York Yankees, it was announced that the 2022 Cortaca Jug Game would be held at 1 p.m. Nov. 12, 2022 at Yankee Stadium.

How IC Sports: Sophomore goalie Max Lichtenstein

By Kendyl Bennett, Podcast Editor • October 13, 2017

On this week's episode of "How IC Sports," sophomore goalie Max Lichtenstein of the men's soccer team and Charley Novack from VIC Radio's "Triple Threat" joined hosts Samantha Cavalli and Nick Friend...

How IC Sports: Senior running back Tristan Brown

By Kendyl Bennett, Podcast Editor • October 7, 2017

On this week's episode of "How IC Sports", hosts Samantha Cavalli and Nick Friend welcome senior running back Tristan Brown of the football team and J.J. Klein from VIC radio's The Third String. Topics...

How IC Sports: Senior quarterback Adam Fron

By Kendyl Bennett, Podcast Editor • September 13, 2017

On the debut episode of “How IC Sports,” IC quarterback Adam Fron and senior Ithacan sports writer Matt Hornick talked with hosts Samantha Cavalli and Nick Friend about this week’s top sports topics.

Bomber Nation: A look into the history of the Bomber name

By Angela Weldon, Assistant Life and Culture Editor • February 25, 2016

The Ithacan examines the complex past of how "the Bomber" came into existence to embody the identity of Ithaca College.

Bombers’ sophomore third baseman steps up to the plate

By Andrew Sullivan, Staff Writer • March 31, 2015

Sophomore third baseman Trevor Thompson is living up to his potential on the baseball team this season.

The Hot Stove: Moving on after varsity athletics

By Steve Derderian, Columnist • December 2, 2014

Columnist Steve Derderian shares his view on student-athletes inevitably moving on from their respective sports.