Park School classrooms affected by drastic increase in heat

By Sydney Martin, Assistant News Editor • November 26, 2025

Over the last month, several classes in Roy H. Park Hall have been affected by a drastic increase in heat, with some classrooms displaying temperatures as high as 90 degrees.

Q&A: Sports media professor contributes to Olympics gender equality publication

By Jacob Infald, Senior Writer • November 19, 2024

Ellen J Staurowsky, professor in the Department of Sports Media at Ithaca College is helping to change the sporting landscape worldwide through her advocacy work in Title IX, pay equity in sports and representation of women in sports media.

Campus community celebrates life and shares memories of sophomore Kit Kelly

By Prakriti Panwar, News Editor • October 16, 2024

Ithaca College sophomore Kit Kelly died by suicide Oct. 15. Kelly was a television and digital media production major in the Roy H. Park School of Communications.

Park students earn valuable experiences covering Olympics

By Jacob Infald, Senior Writer • September 29, 2024

Ithaca College was well-represented this past summer during the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics as Bombers both past and present worked with NBC Sports during its coverage of the summer games. 

IC admits to have had grounds to believe that former associate dean violated sexual harassment policy

By Prakriti Panwar, News Editor • September 25, 2024

Ithaca College admitted through its attorneys Sept. 24 to have found reasonable grounds to believe that Bryan Roberts, former associate dean of the Roy. H Park School of Communications, had violated the college’s intimate relationship and sexual harassment policy. The college admitted this in an answer to a complaint filed against it by a former student.

Return of Blue Crew program looks to encourage student involvement

By Jess Moskowitz, Staff Writer • March 22, 2024

Ithaca College Athletics announced the return of the Blue Crew student rewards program on Jan. 31. This program brings together Ithaca College students, giving them an incentive to attend sporting events in return for points toward special prizes. 

Alumni of color return to teach students about cultural entrepreneurship through mini-course

By Taylor Borash, Assistant News Editor • February 15, 2024

Ithaca College is offering Cultural Entrepreneurship, a one-credit mini-course from Feb. 16 to 18 to teach students about the resources and tools available to help begin their entrepreneurial journey while still in college. The course will feature five guest speakers, all of whom are alumni of color who attended the college.

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.

Commentary: Park is not a safe haven for students of color

By Janaissy Pineda Alvarez • November 15, 2023

Ranked 19th out of 50 for top film schools, Park's standing bolsters its appeal to incoming students who often base their decision to attend the college on the Park School itself and the myriad of opportunities it promises. However, what remains conspicuously unaddressed is the school's striking lack of diversity, particularly among students of color, and its pronounced presence within specific majors.

Athletes talk impact of new dining options

By Matthew Givone, Contributing Writer • September 15, 2023

Following a history of notoriously long lines and limited hours of operation, student-athletes at Ithaca College have an innovative new option for dining this fall as the first semester with the meal exchange program goes into effect. 

Volleyball taps talent with nationwide recruiting strategy

By Emma Kersting, Podcast Editor • September 7, 2023

From the Atlantic to Pacific, the Ithaca College women’s volleyball team comes to the Finger Lakes region from across the country. Only two players on the 2023 roster are from New York State, and only four from the Northeast. 

Editorial: Hiring processes must be transparent to ensure student success

By The Ithacan • August 23, 2023

At a college, the bottom line role of every faculty and staff member is to provide students with a successful educational experience. This may be through obvious paths, like ensuring a smooth transition...