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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.
Senior Paris Van Loon looks to score during an Ithaca College club basketball game against Cornell University. The Bombers are now 15–4 on the season.

Women’s club basketball team aims for nationals

By Matt Vander Plaat, Staff Writer February 14, 2018
The Ithaca College women's club basketball team is looking to earn its first automatic bid to the national tournament in six years.
From left, seniors Lucas Nicholas and Nigel Nelson compete in Smash Clubs “Super Smash Bros.” tournament on Oct. 8. “Super Smash Bros.” is a fighting game series developed by Japanese game developer Nintendo.

WATCH: New club dedicates itself to ‘Super Smash Bros.’

By Kara Bowen, Staff Writer October 10, 2017
As Mario shot a fireball at Princess Peach, knocking her offscreen, the crowd emitted a loud combination of cheers, groans and laughter.
Junior Christian Brand manages the Ithaca College Traditions Committee of Students Today Alumni Tomorrow, which updates and monitors the app. The app was programmed by former Ithaca professor Adam Peruta.

App challenges students to complete community traditions

By Silas White, Assistant Life & Culture Editor September 28, 2017
"It was really fun to go through my camera roll and look back on the past two years, and reflect on all the cool things I’ve done in Ithaca so far.”
Jeremy Menard, the new manager of TV and Radio Operations, sits in the VIC radio booth. Menard is lifelong lover of radio and has passionately pursued a career in audio since he was young.

Q&A: New TV and Radio Operations Manager lays out goals

By Jake Leary, Life and Culture Editor August 28, 2017
"Whether it’s the specialty shows or the modern rock, the students do a really great job of keeping it sounding good."
The Ithaca College football team celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Hartwick College on Oct. 8 in Butterfield Stadium.

Ithaca College athletics hires new football head coach

By Danielle Allentuck, Sports Editor December 12, 2016
Dan Swanstrom has been hired as the new Ithaca College head football coach. He is the tenth coach in program history.
Junior wide receiver JR Zazzara is tackeled at the 1-yard line after a 40-yard reception from senior quarterback Wolfgang Shafer Sept. 3 in Butterfield Stadium. The Bombers went on to win 14–9 in their first game of the season.

Football player transfers to IC from Division I University

By Matt Hornick, Staff Writer September 7, 2016
Junior JR Zazzara transferred from the University at Buffalo this year. When looking for schools, he said Ithaca College was the only place he wanted to go,=.
New additions to Ithaca College’s “Residential Life Rules and Regulations” prohibit the possession of alcohol containers for students under the legal drinking age of 21.

IC Residential Life approves increased alcohol restrictions

By Justin Henry, Staff Writer August 31, 2016
Ithaca College administrators approved additions to the college’s “Residential Life Rules and Regulations” that prohibit the presence of empty alcohol containers and other alcohol paraphernalia, and are now in effect for the 2016–17 academic year.
The Ithaca College mens club rugby sevens team celebrates after winning the National Small College Rugby Organization National Qualifier on April 16.

Rugby sevens team qualifies for nationals for the first time

By Casey Koenig, Staff Writer April 27, 2016
The men's rugby sevens team qualified for the Sevens Nationals after winning the National Small College Rugby Organization National Qualifier on April 16.
Junior Winston Wenham, who transferred to Ithaca College from Syracuse University for the spring semester, plays in the men’s lacrosse game March 1 in Higgins Stadium.

Junior transfer takes on Division III men’s lacrosse

By Matt Hornick, Staff Writer March 8, 2016
Junior Winston Wenham transferred from Syracuse University where he played Division I lacrosse for the Orange to Ithaca College where he is now a starting defenseman for the Bombers.
Sophomore Samantha Brown skates along the ice during a practice Feb. 29 at The Rink in Lansing, New York. Brown will be competing at the 2016 Geneseo Intercollegiate Competition this spring.

Ithaca College Figure Skating Club continues to evolve

By Nick Fustor, Staff Writer March 1, 2016
The Ithaca College Figure Skating Club's membership has tripled in size since its establishment in 2012.
Thomas Dennison, a public health expert from Syracuse University, spoke to approximately 75 Ithaca College students and Ithaca community members Feb. 23 about the history and future of long-term health care.

Gerontology speaker discusses future of long-term health care

By Annika Kushner, Staff Writer February 26, 2016
Students and community members learned about the complex history, evolution and future of long-term health care in a talk by a public health expert from Syracuse University.
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