THE ITHACAN

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.

Q&A: Junior guard reflects on leadership and basketball journey after reaching 1,000 career points

By Flynn Hynes, Assistant Sports Editor • February 20, 2024

This was a historic season for junior guard Logan Wendell, who scored his 1,000th career point in a matchup against the Clarkson University Golden Knights on Feb. 10 to become the 30th player in program history to accomplish this feat.

Q&A: First-year quarterback discusses journey and sudden spotlight

By Flynn Hynes, Staff Writer • December 6, 2023

During the 2023 Ithaca College football season, the spotlight shifted to first-year quarterback Colin Schumm, who stepped onto the field following graduate student quarterback A.J. Wingfield's injury against Union College.

Q&A: Former rower racks in national accolades

By Tess Ferguson, Sports Editor • August 29, 2023

In 2017, Allison Arndt ’23 walked on to the Ithaca College rowing team having never tried the sport before. Six years later, she is a three-time team captain, two-time Pocock All-American and a two-time...

Q&A: First-year phenom makes big impact for baseball

By Michael Vecellio, Contributing Writer • May 9, 2023

Matt Curtis is a first-year student on the Ithaca College baseball team who has been starting as designated hitter since the end of March.

Q&A: IC senior delves into world of minor league baseball

By Flynn Hynes, Staff Writer • May 3, 2023

As the academic year is coming to an end, senior sports media major Kyle DeSantis is continuing to work on his senior project — a six-part article series that showcases the lives of minor league sport

Q&A: Lone senior on golf team leads small roster

By Tess Ferguson, Assistant Sports Editor • April 11, 2023

As spring sports are nearing postseason play, the Ithaca College golf team is using its small roster to chip away at some high ambitions.

Q&A: Interim head coach hopes to be a hit for softball team

By Noelle Cook, Contributing Writer • March 28, 2023

As the Ithaca College softball team runs headfirst into its new season, it is doing so under the guidance of a new interim head coach, former Bomber standout Kelly Robichaud ’16.

Q&A: Athlete discusses end of season and conference accolades

By Eleanor Kay, Managing Editor • March 8, 2023

As the Ithaca College women’s basketball team wrapped up a successful 2022–23 regular season, senior forward Emily Dorn was named Liberty League Player of the Year.

Q&A: Senior thrower sets new program record

By Tess Ferguson, Assistant Sports Editor • February 8, 2023

As the Ithaca College winter sports teams have resumed their seasons, many of them have seen stellar performances from stand-out athletes. Notably on that list is senior thrower Justin Showstead.

Q&A: Senior swimmer helps propel team’s strong first half

By Daniel King, Assistant Sports Editor • November 30, 2022

As Ithaca College winter teams start to wind down the first half of their seasons the women’s swimming and diving team is looking to end their first half with an undefeated record.

Q&A: New basketball player earns her minutes

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor • November 15, 2022

Just two games into the new Ithaca College women’s basketball season, the Bombers are 2–0 and have seen contributions from most members of the team.