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Senior hurdler Rachel Larson has made big strides from her junior to senior season. For Larson, the underlying factor for success has been her confidence.

Q&A: Senior hurdler discusses journey of her success

By Meaghan Baggoo, Contributing Writer • February 19, 2026
The Ithaca College women’s track and field team has asserted its dominance in several indoor events this season, with senior Rachel Larson continuing to make her mark on the hurdles. In the past year, the 2025 two-time First Team All-American has cut over a full second in the 200-meter and worked her 60-meter hurdles time down from 8.94 seconds at the Greg Page Relays and Multi Meet to 8.58 at the same competition this year. Larson has improved several of her other times, continuing to compete in many events, including the 100-meter hurdles and the 4x400-meter relay. 
First-year wrestler Delaney Bisaillon eyes down an opponent. Bisaillon hasn't had to change much about her game at the collegiate level, with an 18-2 record through Jan. 26.

Q&A: Women’s wrestler discusses prolific success

By Graham Goodman, Sports Editor • January 26, 2026
The first season of Ithaca College women’s wrestling is in full swing and first-year wrestler Delaney Bisaillon has been the first star to emerge from the program. Her 18-2 record through Jan. 25 only reveals a part of her dominance this season.
Emma Waite '25 transferred to Ithaca College in 2024 to use her final year of eligibility with the women's basketball team. Now, Waite is challenged with coaching her former teammates.

Q&A: Former Bomber embraces new coaching role

By John Frieders, Staff Writer • December 11, 2025
For four years, Emma Waite tried her best to beat the Ithaca College women’s basketball team. Following her graduation from Rochester Institute of Technology in 2024, that changed when she decided to use her last year of eligibility to become one of the Bombers, being a key part of a 19-8 season. On top of being a student-athlete, Waite became a teaching assistant and is now a graduate assistant coach of the women’s basketball team.
Head coach Mike McSloy stands in front of past Bomber championship banners. McSloy is entering his first season at Ithaca after coaching at Drew.

Q&A: Men’s basketball starts over with new head coach

By Tate Mosher, Staff Writer • November 20, 2025
The Ithaca College men’s basketball team hired its new head coach Mike McSloy on June 17, replacing Waleed Farid. McSloy is inheriting a program which just won its second-ever Liberty League Championship Tournament in February, their first being in February 2020. 
Brian McCullough '06 brings together sports and sustainability to advance the industry.

Q&A: Alum promotes ongoing sustainability efforts in sports

By Isabella McSweeney, Staff Writer • October 6, 2025
Since his time on South Hill, Brian McCullough ’06, has entrenched himself in the intersection of sustainability and sports. Currently an associate professor and program chair of sport management at the University of Michigan, McCullough has worked with other experts in the field and organizations such as the International Olympic Committee.
Joe Fitzgerald '93 was the starting quarterback during his time with Ithaca College. This past summer, Fitzgerald was one of 120 religious chaplains invited to the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris.

Q&A: Former Bomber quarterback and Olympian serves as Olympic chaplain

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer • September 19, 2024
During his time at Ithaca College, Joe Fitzgerald ’93 led his football team to its third and most recent national title in 1991 as quarterback. Since then, he was a member of the 1996 United States Olympic handball team and was inducted to the college’s Hall of Fame in 2017, all while serving the Catholic seminary since 2001. 
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