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Derek Slywka made history as the college’s first alum in nearly 60 years to sign an NFL contract. However on Sept. 24, it was announced that Slywka had signed with the CFL's Toronto Argonauts after being waived by the Indianapolis Colts.

Alum scores deal with the Canadian Football League’s Toronto Argonauts

By Khari Bolden, Staff Writer • October 30, 2024
From Division III football to the big leagues, former All-American safety Derek Slywka’s football journey took a turn, landing him on the radar of the NFL and ultimately signing with the Canadian Football League’s Toronto Argonauts.
Former All-American safety Derek Slywka '23 goes low to wrap up Springfield College senior running back Blane Hart on Nov. 18, 2023. Slywka has two NFL rookie mini camp opportunities coming up with the Chiefs and the 49ers.

Former Bomber safety steps closer to National Football League

By Flynn Hynes, Assistant Sports Editor • May 2, 2024
During the 1967 NFL draft, the Atlanta Falcons chose Sandor Szabo ’67 with the 317th pick. That was 57 years ago and no athlete from Ithaca College has made it close to the NFL since then. Until now.
From left, Cornell history professor Larry Glickman sits next to former NBA player Etan Thomas. Thomas spoke at Cornell University about athletes involved in political activism on Feb. 27.

Former NBA player speaks at Cornell about activism

By Dani Pluchinsky, Assistant Sports Editor • February 28, 2018
Eleven-year NBA veteran Etan Thomas spoke at Cornell University on Feb. 27 about the intersection of athletes and activism.
Sophomore wide receiver Will Gladney does not put his hand over his heart and holds his helmet during the national anthem on Sept. 30.

Football player responds to NFL national anthem protest

By Simon Rosenbluth, Contributing Writer • October 4, 2017
In light of increased NFL protests a member of the football team decided to have his own protest during the Sept. 30 football game.

Baseball’s race problem stems from youth leagues

By Nick Fustor, Columnist • September 26, 2016
Young black athletes are being pushed toward other sports like football and basketball — where the cost to play is much less.

I Don’t Like Football Anymore

By Nick Fustor, Columnist • September 12, 2016
Football is fun, and I like to watch it. But there are a lot of things going on in the sport that are not so fun.

Free speech and football

By Kyle Stewart • September 7, 2016
A free exchange and competition of ideas is what leads to progress in our country, not the suppression of ideas that some people deem offensive.

Sherman’s March

By Nik DeCosta-Klipa • February 1, 2014

Anyone who watched the NFC title game last weekend witnessed Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman spontaneously combust on the field after effectively ending the San Francisco ‘49ers’ season. After...

Kristy’s Corner: Answering why sports matter

By Andrew Kristy, Columnist • January 22, 2014
In his first column, Andrew Kristy tackles the question of why sports matter

Audio Slideshow: Superbowl Sunday at Emerson Suites

By The Ithacan • February 5, 2013
Ithaca College students gather at Emerson Suites to watch the Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers compete in the Superbowl.

Ah well

By Alex Holt • November 26, 2011
I have a confession to make: I missed Thanksgiving football this year. It's not like I wasn't looking forward to Green Bay-Detroit because I was. It's not like I don't have relatives just as into football as I am either because I most certainly do. It's just that it was really kind of nice out…
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