THE ITHACAN

‘On the Same Page’ – Afro-Latin Society Commemoration, Fairy Fest, Polar Plunge

April 1, 2024

Host senior Emma Kersting dives into last week’s top stories in News, Sports, and Life and Culture by interviewing the Ithacan’s reporters to get a closer look at Ithaca College and beyond campus. This week, Kersting spoke with senior writer Alyssa Beebe, senior Jess Moskowitz, and sophomore Taylor Borash.

Ithaca College athletes dive into Special Olympics support

By Jess Moskowitz, Staff Writer • March 27, 2024

The Ithaca College Student-Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC) organized a team for the annual Polar Plunge on March 23, an event aimed at raising money and awareness for athletes competing in the Special Olympics.

Athletes participate in various community service events

By Tyler Evans, Contributing Writer • September 27, 2017

Athletes have worked with organizations locally and nationally to give back to the Ithaca community and have done a lot with cancer organizations.

Bomber athletes take dip for Special Olympics

By Caitie Ihrig, Assistant Sports Writer • March 30, 2017

Ithaca College athletes raised money for the fourth annual Ithaca Polar Plunge. Senior Scott Halpern sat down for a Q&A about this years plunge.

Ithaca College athletes raise money for Special Olympics

By Jaysha Patel, Contributing Writer • March 22, 2016

The Student Athlete Advisory Committee at Ithaca College raised $686 for the Polar Plunge with the help of the athletic community.

Ithaca College students take the plunge for Special Olympics

By Faith Meckley, Staff Writer • March 24, 2015

This is Ithaca’s second-annual Polar Plunge fundraising event benefiting local Special Olympics athletes, using the slogan “Freezin’ for a Reason.” Individuals and teams raised funds to participate, and this year the event brought in about $34,000, according to the event website.

Freezin’ for a Reason

By Brendan Davis • March 26, 2014

The Polar Plunge fundraiser raised more than $23,000 for the Special Olympics on March 22.