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In recent years, the track and field and softball programs at Ithaca College have developed partnerships with Cornell University athletics. During the 2023–2024 academic year, both the track and field team and the softball team have competed with Cornell.

Athletic programs forge relationships across the hill with Cornell University

By Augustine Daudu, Staff Writer April 24, 2024
Ithaca College and Cornell University are not only united by location but also through sports. Over the decades, the track and field and softball programs of both Ithaca and Cornell have formed interdependent relationships that benefit both schools through facility usage and inter-division competition. 
Graduate student defensive back Derek Slywka goes down low to wrap up Springfield College senior running back Blane Hart on Nov. 18, 2023. Slywka participated in the University of Buffalo pro day March 14 and Syracuse Universitys on March 18.

Q&A: Bombers’ defensive back makes pro day statement in journey to NFL draft

By Daniel King, Senior Writer March 21, 2024
Since the end of the 2023 Ithaca College Bombers’ football season, All-American graduate student defensive back Derek Slywka has been training to get a shot in the National Football League. 
Ithaca College athletics announced on Feb. 8 that head strength and conditioning coach Vic Brown had resigned. Brown started in 2014 and spent 10 years with the schools athletic department.

Head strength and conditioning coach resigns

By Billy Wood, Sports Editor February 8, 2024
Ithaca College athletics announced on Feb. 6 that long-time strength and conditioning coach Vic Brown has resigned. 
Ellen Staurowsky, professor in the Department of Media Arts, Sciences, and Studies, has hosted three web panels of speakers on topics related to Title IX in sports.

Professor educates community on Title IX in sports

By Hannah Fichter, Staff Writer April 5, 2023
As this year celebrates the 50th anniversary of Title IX legislation, the Women’s Sports Foundation continues to celebrate its efforts toward achieving gender equity in all sports.
Justin Stangel, former associate head coach for Hobart College, was named the sixth head coach in Ithaca College mens crew program history. He replaces Dan Robinson 79, who retired in March after 37 seasons with the college.

Men’s crew announces former Hobart assistant as new head coach

By Daniel King, Assistant Sports Editor June 28, 2022
Justin Stangel, former associate head coach at Hobart College, has been named the new head coach of the Ithaca College men’s crew program, the sixth coach in program history.
The Ithaca College mens and womens crew teams met Thursday, June 23 at the Cayuga Inlet for their weekly cookout. Former mens head coach Dan Robinson 79 said the teams have been hosting the event for over 30 years.

Women’s and men’s crew bond during summer cookouts

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor June 27, 2022
On a small grill by the Cayuga Inlet, former Ithaca College men’s crew coach Dan Robinson ’79 stood over a flame, cooking for the weekly rowing cookout.
During Spring 2022, Ellen Staurowsky, professor in the Department of Media Arts, Sciences and Studies at Ithaca College, is teaching a new course titled Personal Branding for College Athletes.

Professor teaches new course on name, image and likeness

By Daniel King, Staff Writer March 24, 2022
As the country learns about the NCAA’s new Name, Image and Likeness policy, Ithaca College students have the chance to take a special topics class titled Personal Branding for College Athletes.
Costa joined the college in September 2018, and his last day will be Sept. 4. Pringle, who retired in June 2019, preceded Costa in these roles.    

Vice president and general counsel leaves Ithaca College

By Alexis Manore, News Editor August 21, 2020

Guilherme Costa, vice president for legal affairs, general counsel and secretary to the Ithaca College Board of Trustees, is leaving Ithaca College. Costa is leaving the college to take the role of...

The additional recommendations include: Create a streamlined undergraduate application process, increase flexibility of the curriculum, make the faculty workload more equitable, revise and implement the course schedule, establish centralized management of graduate programs and reevaluate course caps. 

Final Park School dean candidates interact with IC community

By Alexis Manore, Cora Payne, and Falyn Stempler May 19, 2020
The final candidates for dean of the Ithaca College Roy H. Park School of Communications, are still considered for the position.
Freshmen Nathan Guay and Allison Hillebrandt work together to build a snowman on the Dec. 2 snow day. Approximately 6–12 inches of snow were expected in Ithaca during this time as the storm blew through the area.

Winter disrupts students’ return to campus

By Emily Hung, Staff Writer December 4, 2019
A storm that swept across the United States caused major travel difficulties for students returning to Ithaca College after Thanksgiving break.
The club swim team posted several strong performance at its first meet of the season held at Kelsey Partridge Bird Natatorium. This was the second time the team has hosted a meet.

Club swim team succeeds at second-ever home invitational

By Emily Adams, Sports Editor October 10, 2019
The Ithaca College Club Swim team hosted its second-ever home meet at Kelsey Partridge Bird Natatorium.
Carlie McClinsey ’19 holds the first place award for Ad Lab’s Wienerschnitzel campaign at the American Advertising Federation’s National Student Advertising Competition on June 7 in Florida.

Ad Lab relishes its first place win in advertising competition

By Maia Noah, Staff Writer August 28, 2019
Ithaca College’s Ad Lab was named the 2019 winner of the American Advertising Federation’s advertising competition for its campaign about hot dogs.
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