By Keith Davis

It’s a right guaranteed to us by the founding fathers in the Declaration of Independence. But is happiness a choice? Can we choose to be happy any more than we can choose to be rich, healthy, or born in a certain country?

We consulted with a number of experts, both faculty and alumni, and the answers were...

We asked our readers to submit images that illustrated their idea of happiness, and we got a great response. We received a wide array of images, many of which included pets, children, and beaches. It was difficult to pick a winner, but “Summer Shake,” by Brian Maley ’13, came out on top.

“Summer Shake,” by Brian Maley ’13, shows his golden retriever,...

Competition in the new Athletics and Events Center kicked off with meets for both the men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams. Both Bomber teams won in a tri-meet against the State University of New York at New Paltz and Fredonia.

In January, the men’s and women’s track teams both saw success at the Empire 8 Indoor Track & Field Championships. Both teams...

A look at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and the alumna who makes it fly

Editors note: Amy Kule '87 delivered the 2012 Ithaca College Commencement address on May 20, 2012. Watch the webcast of the ceremony by visiting ithaca.edu/commencement/cablecast.

By Robin Roger

In a...

By Jen A. Miller

Annemarie Farrell, assistant professor of sport management and media, came to Ithaca College to teach. Her other job on campus is head coach of the men’s rugby club team, a position she’s had since 2008. Last spring the team was undefeated and came in fourth at the national championship for Division III club teams.

Farrell played rugby herself in...