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‘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.
The Polar Plunge, an annual event that fundraises for Special Olympic New York, was hosted on March 23 by the Student-Athlete Advisory Council. Volunteers that raised over $25 line up to take the plunge in freezing conditions.

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. 
Fans cheer on the Ithaca College football team at the 2023 Cortaca Jug. The Blue Crew program will look to encourage student attendance through a points system that allows students to earns prizes for attending different sporting events.

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. 
On Oct. 15 the Ithaca College athletic department issued a new dress code that impacts practice attire for varsity athletes in the Athletic and Events and Hill Centers.

Athletics department issues dress code for student-athletes

By Tess Ferguson, Sports Editor • December 6, 2023
On Oct. 15, the Ithaca College athletic department released a statement that redefined the way varsity athletes are allowed to present themselves. 
Following the 2022–23 academic year, the Ithaca College athletic department initiated a string of new hires including five coaches and two administrators.

Major leadership turnover marks new chapter for athletics

By David Schurter, Staff Writer • August 24, 2023

With a new academic year rolling around, a new athletic year begins. The 2023–24 year will mark a new chapter in Ithaca College athletics, with several new coaches and administrators taking over for...

From left, sophomores Bella Scolaro and Cynthia Ehrenfeld of the Ithaca College softball team take swings during The Hidden Opponent’s fundraiser Sept. 17.

The Hidden Opponent hosts home run derby fundraiser

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor • September 20, 2022
The Ithaca College softball team might not be in action until Spring 2023, but it is already getting some practice in — and letting members of the campus community take some swings, too.
From left, Matthew Smith and Mary Mazzella, the new assistant coaches for the Ithaca College men’s and women’s basketball teams, are getting ready for the season.

Basketball teams announce hiring of new assistant coaches

By Inbaayini Anbarasan, Staff Writer • August 24, 2022
Over the summer, the Ithaca College women’s and men’s basketball teams both recruited new assistant coaches, Mary Mazzella and Matthew Smith.
Members of the Ithaca College community gathered at Towers Marketplace on April 10 for the third annual BomberTHON. Student-athletes from several teams around the college helped raise money through the dance marathon that benefited Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital, a Miracle Network Hospital in Syracuse, New York.

IC student-athletes help raise money for BomberTHON

By Nicolas Rosado, Staff Writer • April 13, 2022
As Ithaca College students from all over the college gathered in Towers Marketplace on April 10, BomberTHON began its third annual dance marathon.
Scott McWilliams, director of dining services; Reginald Briggs, associate director of dining services; and Dave Prunty, executive director of auxiliary services, met with the SGC to discuss several aspects of the dining services.

SGC discusses dining hall services and appoints new members

By Mel Andia, Staff Writer • October 27, 2021
The Ithaca College Student Governance Council (SGC) met with representatives from dining services to discuss reopening plans for the spring  semester at its Oct. 25 meeting.  
Following the resignation Erienne Roberts and Chris Hayes ’16, Ithaca College announced the hirings of Tyler Heisey and Tom Rishcoff on June 13 and 15, respectively.

IC still undecided on fall sports despite Liberty League plan

By Arla Davis • July 7, 2020
The Liberty League decided July 7 to resume athletics this fall. The plan stated that fall athletics will begin no earlier than Sept. 26.
Erienne Roberts, deputy director of athletics and senior woman administrator at Ithaca College, will be starting a new job as the Deputy Athletic Director for Internal Operations at the University of Chicago on June 1.

Database provides resources for athletic community

By Jack Murray, Staff Writer • September 4, 2019
The Ithaca College athletic administration released the Optimum Performance Strategy webpage, a new database offering helpful resources for athletes.
Members of the softball team celebrate freshman Vanesssa Brown’s walkoff home-run March 30 against the University of Rochester at Kostrinsky field. The Bombers won 10–4.

Ithaca College athletes celebrate Division III week

By Danielle Allentuck, Sports Editor • April 6, 2016
Ithaca College athletes are partnering with schools across the country to celebrate Division III week April 4–10.
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