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Freshman rower Dania Bogdanovic is one of two freshman on women's varsity crew, and competed as a member of the team's second Varsity 8 boat March 30 at Cayuga Inlet.

Born to Row: Freshman rower makes impact for women’s crew

By Anna Harris, Staff Writer • April 3, 2019
Freshman Dania Bogdanovic has been around the sport of rowing since she was young, and now is a star for the women's crew team at Ithaca College.
Rocío Núñez Shea gave a brief presentation March 31 during an event for the Roy H. Park School of Communications’ final event in a series of events for Women in Media Month. At the same event, Lisbeth Perez presented her short documentary about a Puerto Rican youth living in New York City.

Women in Media event highlights dual identities

By Hannah Fitzpatrick, Staff Writer • April 3, 2019

The Ithaca College Roy H. Park School of Communications wrapped up a series of programs for Women in Media Month, held in conjunction with Women’s History Month, with an event March 31 that featured...

Sophomore midfielder Dillon Fitzpatrick cradles the ball while Saints sophomore midfielder Alex Mapstone looks to steal the ball. The Bombers would win 12–11 in overtime.

Ithaca College defeats St. Lawrence in overtime

By Lauren White, Staff Writer • April 2, 2019
The Ithaca College men's lacrosse team defeated No. 18 St. Lawrence University 12–11 in double overtime March 27 in Higgins stadium
From left, women's lacrosse assistant coach Kayla Minner and head coach Karrie Moore look on as the Blue and Gold face The College at Brockport on March 20.

New assistant coach discusses offensive strategy

By Jack Murray, Sports Editor • March 31, 2019
The Ithaca College women's lacrosse team has scored 124 goals through nine games the season, which has been aided by new assistant coach Kayla Minner.
Rev. Naomi Washington-Leapheart spoke about the struggle many LGBTQ people face reconciling their religious identities with their sexual identities, and that integrating them creates “wholeness.”

Reverend and LGBTQ activist gives talks on faith and identity

By Olivia Riggio • March 28, 2019

An image of the Virgin Mary as an undocumented, Latina teenager may conjure up confusion — and even vehement rejection — from conservative religious followers. Recognizing and accepting LGBTQ identities...

From left, second-place winner Drew Slattery, sophomore Fiona Okumu, managing director of the festival, first-place winner Jeremy Coyle and third-place winner Jill Austin pose at the 2017 “Silents Roar!” festival.

Sophomore creates youth silent film festival

By James Baratta • March 27, 2019

Wharton Studio Museum’s “Silents Roar!” Film Festival is giving Southern Tier youth the opportunity to produce silent film projects about topics of their choice and compete for prizes. The Wharton...

From left, Abel McSurely-Bradshaw plays Katurian and Dan Kiely plays Michal in “The Pillowman” by Martin McDonagh. They are performing the play at the Risley Theatre at Cornell University through the end of March.

New multimedia production house creates home for creativity

By Avery Alexander • March 19, 2019

The artistic city of Ithaca has a new multimedia production house, House of Ithaqua (HOI). The company stands out for its creepy storytelling, and it dabbles in film as well as theater. HOI introduced...

Ithaca Murals is a group that connects muralists with workspaces around Ithaca. The organizer of the organization, Caleb Thomas founded Justice Walls, a contest to promote more artist recognition through the painting of murals.

Justice Walls supports social justice street art

By Sean Murphy • March 5, 2019

One of Ithaca’s most defining characteristics is its commitment to public art. It’s difficult to drive around the city without seeing something painted, designed or sketched on the side of a building...

The Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities of New York recently appointed President Collado to its board of trustees.

President Collado appointed to higher ed board

By Ryan King, Assistant News Editor • March 4, 2019
The Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities of New York recently named IC President Shirley M. Collado to its board of trustees.
Savannah Brija '19

Women’s crew aims to reach podium at national championships

By Anna Harris, Staff Writer • February 28, 2019
The Ithaca College women's crew team is hoping to win a national championship this season after falling to Bates College in 2018.
Allie Panara '19

Women’s lacrosse hopes to end league championship struggle

By Emily Adams, Assistant Sports Editor • February 28, 2019
The Ithaca College women's lacrosse team hopes to replace last years graduates with depth from all grade levels and finally win a league championship.
Wrestling head coach Marty Nichols observes his team during a match against Wilkes University on Feb. 8. Nichols was a three-time All-American at Ithaca College and graduated in 1990.

Former Bombers develop new generation of athletes

By Jack Murray, Sports Editor • February 27, 2019
Ithaca College has a strong alumni presence within the athletic department, including having five alumni who are current varsity coaches.
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