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From left, Brewers' senior midfielder Trina Chou defends against the Bombers' first-year student attacker Leigh Naturale as she fights for the ball with Brewers' first-year student midfielder Tess Billings.

Women’s lacrosse downs Vassar in conference semifinals

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor
May 8, 2023
From left, Skidmore College junior attacker Gabriella Modesti rides Ithaca College junior defender Maggie Mandel in transition during the Bombers' 11–4 win on May 2, 2023. The Bombers advanced to the Liberty League semifinals after.

Bombers thump Thoroughbreds in Liberty League Quarterfinals

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor
May 3, 2023
Erienne Roberts, deputy director of athletics and senior woman administrator at Ithaca College, will be starting a new job as the Deputy Athletic Director for Internal Operations at the University of Chicago on June 1.

Deputy Athletic Director takes on new role at the University of Chicago

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor
May 3, 2023
Senior Aidan Charde talks about the importance of teaching about social equity in sports media major. He belives that it is important to see the discriminatioins and biases in sports.

Commentary: Sports media must educate on equity

By Aidan Charde
May 2, 2023
While there is no official number of how many athletes smoke marijuana, some anecdotal claims from former players suggest that 50%–90% of athletes may use the substance.

Ithaca College athletes get blunt about NCAA marijuana policy

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor
April 19, 2023
From left, Union's sophomore catcher Nahnny Sobetzko attempts to tag sophomore first baseman Cynthia Ehrenfeld, who scored off of the run.

Softball strikes out Union in home doubleheader

By Aidan Charde and Ryan Collins
April 16, 2023
Sophomore shortstop Connor Pedersen dives back into first base after a pickoff attempt.

Baseball goes deep three times in 17–4 rout of Alfred State

April 8, 2023
From left, graduate student Allison Arndt, sophomore Lily Babcock and senior Taylor Volmrich, three members of the Ithaca College women’s rowing team’s varsity eight, race on the Cayuga Inlet.

Rowing teams duel at Cayuga Inlet to start season

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor
April 5, 2023
From left, Ithaca College sophomore midfielder Chase Gulick passes to first-year student midfielder Jace Dockx as Clarkson University junior defender Matt Szwagulinski attempts to intercept.

Bench provides key depth for men’s lacrosse team

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor
March 29, 2023
From left, Wise dodges past Clarkson University first-year student midfielder/defender Ireland Morgia in the Bombers’ 15–10 victory over the Golden Knights on March 25.

Controlling the leaderboards: Junior shatters program record for draw controls

March 29, 2023
Junior attacker Maizy Veitch drives toward the cage in the Bombers' 15–10 win over Clarkson University. Veitch tied her career-high in goals scored with six on the contest.

Women’s lacrosse fends of second-half rally by Golden Knights

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor
March 27, 2023
From left, sophomore first baseman Ryan Laubscher embraces sophomore second baseman Riley Brawdy after the Ithaca College baseball team's victorious home opener. Brawdy notched his third home run of the season to secure the Bombers' win.

Baseball hits Scranton out of the park in home opener

March 25, 2023
From left, senior Grace Isaksen, first-year student Amanda Zweifler, sophomore Peyton Miller and senior Jennifer Pitts celebrate a point for the volleyball team.

Athletics victory song makes dreams come true

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor
March 22, 2023
From left, Ithaca College sophomore midfielder Elizabeth Green defends against SUNY Cortland junior attacker Toni Cashman.

Bombers fall in close matchup with Red Dragons

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor
March 4, 2023
From left, senior Dehron Smith and sophomore Griffin Hunt are hopeful the Ithaca College men's rowing team can make the jump to win the Liberty League Championship this season.

Men’s rowing tries to overtake conference rivals

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor
March 1, 2023
From left, juniors Conor Ryan and Brendan Sheehan are preparing for another successful outdoor season for the Ithaca College men's track and field team.

Men’s track and field chases down outdoor glory

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor
March 1, 2023
Sophomore forward Annabella Yorio drives to the basket while RPI senior forward Heather Converse tries to defend.

Women's basketball cruises to conference championship game

February 25, 2023
Ithaca College Athletics released this mockup of Bertino Field at Butterfield Stadium after it receives its new artificial turf surface. The field, which has historically only been used by the football program, will also be usable by other varsity sports as well as intramurals and club sports, but will no longer include an outdoor track around it.

Artificial turf raises concerns about equity and injuries

By Aidan Charde and Elijah de Castro
February 15, 2023
Butterfield Stadium is one of two natural grass football fields in the Liberty League. However, Ithaca College announced in November that the field would be replaced with an artificial turf surface.

Planned turf field at IC to contain toxic chemicals

By Aidan Charde and Elijah de Castro
February 8, 2023
Graduate student pentathlete Logan Bruce competes in the 60-meter hurdles Jan. 21. At the Ithaca Invitational on Feb. 4 and 5, Bruce broke an 11-year-old program record in the pentathlon.

Pentathlete lands atop D-III with program record score

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor
February 7, 2023
From left, senior guard Kendall Degenhardt of the Dutchwomen tries to defend against junior guard Hannah Polce of the Bombers on Feb. 3.

Women’s basketball defeats Union on Cancer Awareness Night

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor
February 4, 2023
From left, senior Nicolas Galka and first-year student Ryan Galka, both part of the Ithaca College wrestling team, say they provide a support system for each other.

Brothers compete together on wrestling team

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor
February 1, 2023
From left, sophomore guard Logan Wendell from the Bombers shoots over senior guard Patrick Walker of the Statesmen.

Men’s basketball drops conference competition against Hobart

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor
January 29, 2023
From left, William Smith sophomore forward Maddie Patrick tries to defend against Ithaca College junior guard Hannah Polce.

Women’s basketball sweeps William Smith with 29-point victory

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor
January 29, 2023
Senior guard Natalie Smith drives the ball up the court against the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Engineers on Jan. 28.

Women's basketball adds another big conference win to its record

January 31, 2023
The Ithaca College Ski Racing Club poses for a photo outside the racing lodge at Greek Peak Mountain Resort in Cortland. The team returned from winter break a week early for practice and team bonding.

Club ski team hits the slopes early for new season

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor
January 25, 2023
From left, senior Danny Jagoe and first-year student Jessica Goode both qualified as individuals to represent the Ithaca College men’s and women’s cross-country teams at the NCAA Division III National Championships on Nov. 19 in Lansing, Michigan. Jagoe finished in 71st place, while Goode came in at 117th place.

Runners represent Ithaca College at cross-country Nationals

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor
November 30, 2022
From left, junior running back Jalen-Leonard Osbourne evades tackles from sophomore linebacker Will McKay and sophomore defensive back Tyler Pohlman of the Springfield Pride en route to a 49-yard touchdown reception.

Football advances to quarterfinals with win over Springfield

November 26, 2022
Junior running back Jalen Leonard-Osbourne runs toward the end zone for a 35-yard touchdown. Leonard-Osbourne led the team with 89 rushing yards.

Football defeats UMass Dartmouth in first round of NCAA Championship

November 19, 2022
From left, senior linebackers Matt DeSimpliciis and Jason Haber celebrate after the Bombers defense stopped the Red Dragons on offense.

Bombers reclaim the Cortaca Jug in front of 40,232 fans

By Aidan Charde and Tommy Mumau
November 16, 2022
From left, first-year student guard Zoraida Icabalceta defends against graduate student guard Julia Siler. Icabalceta had five steals against the Red Dragons.

Q&A: New basketball player earns her minutes

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor
November 15, 2022
Members of the Ithaca College football team pose in front of the Cortaca Jugs on Nov. 9 during a joint press conference with SUNY Cortland.

Bombers and Red Dragons gear up for 63rd Cortaca Jug game

By Aidan Charde and Tommy Mumau
November 12, 2022
Delaware Valley University sophomore wrestler Greg Croce flips IC first-year student wrestler Brian Bienus at the Ithaca Invitational on Nov. 5.

Wrestling welcomes fans back with strong Ithaca Invitational showing

By Aidan Charde and Daniel King
November 9, 2022
Ithaca College announced that Bruce Beck '78, who is an anchor for WNBC in New York City, will be the announcer for the Cortaca Jug game in Yankee Stadium.

NBC sports anchor to announce Cortaca Jug alongside Ithaca College students

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor
November 8, 2022
Sophomore middle blocker Aleka Darko winds up for a spike in the Ithaca College volleyball team's 3–0 win over the Rochester Institute of Technology.

Volleyball advances to conference finals with tight win over RIT

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor
November 4, 2022
Ithaca College and SUNY Cortland will be having a donation competition to celebrate The Cortaca Jug Game.

College announces Cortaca fundraising challenge

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor
November 4, 2022
First-year student August Donato, who is on the men’s rugby team, came out as transgender earlier this year, and began hormone treatment in August.

Transgender student finds a community with men’s rugby

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor
November 2, 2022
From left, Mark Gross '88, senior vice president of Production and Remote Events at ESPN, and Amy Falkner, dean of the Park School of Communications, during their Q&A with students Oct. 26.

Park welcomes alum to speak with students

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor
November 1, 2022
From left, junior midfielder Connor Tierney dribbles as midfielder Jack McCarthy '23 watches. The Ithaca College men's soccer team ear

Men’s soccer delivers impressive performance over the Dutchmen

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor
October 19, 2022
First-year student Carter Rothwell, recruited to play track and field at Ithaca College competed in his first race as a member of the men’s cross-country team placing 52nd out of 76 runers in the field.

First-year student returns from injury to new event

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor
October 18, 2022
Ithaca College’s men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams dominated against opponents from SUNY Fredonia, William Smith College and Buffalo State College at their first meet of the season Oct. 15 in the Kelsey Partridge Natatorium.

Swimming and diving teams start the season on a high note

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor
October 17, 2022
The 2022 Cortaca Jug game, held at Yankee Stadium, will be broadcast on YES Network, according to statements by Ithaca College and SUNY Cortland.

2022 Cortaca Jug game to be televised on YES Network

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor
October 6, 2022
From left, junior Vanivy Delaney, first-year student Gemma Colasanti, sixth-year student Lochlyn Hejl and first-year student Elliot House-Kelly learn the tango.

Students dance the night away with Ballroom Dance club

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor
October 5, 2022
From left, sophomore midfielder Julia Cascone of the Bombers tries to get the ball around Saints' senior forward Erin O'Brien.

Women’s soccer earns narrow victory over St. Lawrence

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor
October 3, 2022
Sophomore outside hitter Samantha Klemm prepares to serve during the Ithaca College volleyball team's 3–0 sweep of RIT on Sept. 28.

Volleyball wins seventh straight with 3–0 sweep of RIT

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor
September 30, 2022
From left, first-year student forward Zach Shufelt, graduate student midfielder Kyle Sicke and sophomore midfielder Josh Conklin chase the ball during the matchup Sept. 24 between Ithaca College and Clarkson University.

Men’s soccer ties with No. 24 Clarkson University

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor
September 25, 2022
From left, sophomores Bella Scolaro and Cynthia Ehrenfeld of the Ithaca College softball team take swings during The Hidden Opponent’s fundraiser Sept. 17.

The Hidden Opponent hosts home run derby fundraiser

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor
September 20, 2022
From left, graduate student Jaden Galluzzo, Red Dragon forward, fights first-year student defender Ali Amari of the Bombers for the ball during the matchup between the teams Sept. 14, which the Red Dragons won 2–0.

Women’s soccer drops first game of the season to SUNY Cortland

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor
September 16, 2022
The women’s lacrosse team raised money for suicide prevention and Alzheimers awareness Sept. 10. The team split into two groups to be able to attend both of the walks, which were at the same time.

Women’s lacrosse walks to raise money for charity

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor
September 13, 2022
The Jannette Bonrouhi-Zakaim Memorial Alumni Run is the only home meet of the season for the Ithaca College men’s and women’s cross-country teams. At this year’s race, senior Danny Jagoe won the five kilometer race for the men with a time of 16:42.60, while Parley Hannan ‘20 won it for the women with a time of 18:03.00.

Runners reconnect at annual cross-country alumni run

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor
September 7, 2022
First-year setter Maddie Cox sets up a shot for sophomore middle blocker Aleka Darko during the Ithaca College volleyball team's 3–2 win over SUNY Geneseo on Sept. 3 in the Ben Light Gymnasium.

Volleyball splits Saturday series at Bomber Invitational

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor
September 5, 2022
From left, Sophomore Alexa Darko and Faith Sabatier both led the team in kills, with 23 and 5 respectively, in the team's contest against Swarthmore College on Sept. 2

Bombers win close season opener against Swarthmore

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor
September 4, 2022
From left, Dylan Shane '19 and Sam Factor '19, the founders of WalterPicks, an AI-powered fantasy football tool. The pair made the algorithm in a machine learning class in 2019, but have since expanded it to a popular app and TikTok brand.

Fantasy football tool started by alumni finds big audience

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor
August 31, 2022
From left, seniors Meredith Garrity and Julia Tomanovich of the Ithaca College women's cross-country team. The Bombers are looking to get back to Nationals after just missing them in 2021.

Women’s cross-country set hopes high after coming up short in 2021

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor
August 31, 2022
Members of the Ithaca College men’s and women’s rowing teams playing volleyball outside the Ward Romer Boathouse on the Cayuga Inlet on Aug. 18, where the members met weekly for cookouts.

Ithaca College rowing teams bond at summer cookouts

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor
August 24, 2022
A flag flies in front of the U.S. Supreme Court that reads "No Justice, No Peace," after the decision of Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization was released which also overturned Roe v. Wade.

Ithaca community responds to Roe v. Wade overturning

By Aidan Charde and Caitlin Holtzman
June 28, 2022
The Ithaca College men's and women's crew teams met Thursday, June 23 at the Cayuga Inlet for their weekly cookout. Former men's 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
From left, former SUNY Cortland football captain Tom Decker and former Ithaca College football captain Richard Carmean '60, co-founders of the Cortaca Jug tradition, hold the original jug. Carmean passed away May 23 at the age of 89.

Ithaca College announces Cortaca Jug co-founder passes away at 89

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor
June 15, 2022
From left, freshman infielder Connor Pedersen watches junior infielder Mike Nauta field a pop-up during the team's May 12 contest against Clarkson University

Baseball earns first regional title in eight years

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor
May 26, 2022
The Ithaca College baseball team dismantled the University of Rochester 18–5 in the Liberty League Championship game to earn its first Liberty League title in program history May 14.

Baseball throttles Rochester for first Liberty League title

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor
May 15, 2022
Junior Ryan LaForty, who has started 12 games at goalie for the Ithaca College men’s lacrosse team this season, warms up for a game against Nazareth College on March 23 at Higgins Stadium.

Junior goalkeeper makes the most of starting opportunity

By Aidan Charde, Assistant Sports Editor
April 26, 2022
Matt Scheffler helped coach three pole vaulters on the Ithaca College women's track and field team to top-10 finishes nationally during the indoor season. He also coaches for the men's team, which saw an athlete finish in fifth place in the country.

Track and field assistant coach earns national recognition

By Aidan Charde, Assistant Sports Editor
April 4, 2022
The Ithaca College women's lacrosse team took down Union College 18–7 April 2 at Higgins Stadium to improve to 4–1 in conference play.

Women’s lacrosse glides to victory over Union College

By Aidan Charde, Assistant Sports Editor
April 3, 2022
Despite the growth of the sports media program at Ithaca College since 2017, the number of women currently enrolled in the major has stagnated.

IC sports media major struggling to fix its widening gender gap

By Aidan Charde, Assistant Sports Editor
March 23, 2022
From left, senior Meghan Matheny and graduate student Ava Lowell. Matheny and Lowell were two of four Ithaca College athletes to win individual national titles for the swimming and diving team and track and field teams this season.

Four Ithaca College student-athletes win national titles

By Aidan Charde, Assistant Sports Editor
March 22, 2022
Susan Bassett released a statement Feb. 25 following a video showing her and head football coach Michael Toerper maskless. The video was taken Feb. 18 when Toerper's hiring was announced to the football team.

Director of athletics releases statement on maskless video

By Aidan Charde, Assistant Sports Editor
March 2, 2022
The Ithaca College women's basketball team defeated Union College 69–48 on Feb. 26. With the win, the Bombers advanced to the Liberty League championship.

IC women’s basketball defeats Union College to advance to conference title game

By Aidan Charde, Assistant Sports Editor
February 28, 2022
From left, Michael Toerper, recently hired Ithaca College head football coach, and junior Khiry Brown celebrate at the 61st annual Cortaca Jug game Nov. 16, 2019.

Ithaca College football program names next head coach

By Aidan Charde and Tommy Mumau
February 24, 2022
The Ithaca College Creative Media Team was recently named a new co-curricular and moved into an office in Roy H. Park Hall Jan. 27.

Creative Media Team becomes newest co-curricular for the college

By Aidan Charde, Assistant Sports Editor
February 23, 2022
Michael Toerper, new head coach and former defensive coordinator, celebrates an interception with junior defensive back Khiry Brown at the 61st annual Cortaca Jug game on Nov. 16, 2019.

Former IC defensive coordinator named new head coach of football program

By Aidan Charde and Tommy Mumau
February 20, 2022
From left, juniors Drew Hyland, Luke Pohlman, Mike Bueti and sophomore Jack Forrestel at the club ice hockey team's practice Feb. 8.

Club ice hockey provides competitive and inclusive atmosphere

By Aidan Charde, Assistant Sports Editor
February 17, 2022
Dan Swanstrom, former Ithaca College head football coach, has left to become the offensive coordinator at the University of Pennsylvania. He posted a 32-11 record during his four seasons with the Bombers.

Ithaca College head football coach announces departure from team

By Aidan Charde and Tommy Mumau
February 2, 2022
From left, Paula Miller and Susan Bassett were named to the College Swimming and Diving Association of America's top 100 coaches in the past 100 years

Two IC members named to all-time swim & dive coaches list

By Aidan Charde, Assistant Sports Editor
February 1, 2022
In blue from left, junior James Dimeo, freshmen Sara Hunter and Tim Cheeseboro and junior Lucas Jafet work as student managers for the Ithaca College men's basketball team. The four work with the team during home games and practices.

Student managers make an impact on men’s basketball team

By Aidan Charde, Staff Writer
December 2, 2021
From left, junior Cameryn Nichols and senior Julia O'Sullivan are two of the leaders that the Ithaca College gymnastics team will turn to this winter.

Gymnastics team primed to start season strong with new-look squad

By Aidan Charde, Staff Writer
November 10, 2021
Students bought tickets at the Athletics and Events Center Oct. 25 through Oct. 27. Remaining tickets will go on sale online Oct. 31.

Ithaca College students buy tickets for 2021 Cortaca Jug

By Aidan Charde, Staff Writer
October 27, 2021
Ithaca College and SUNY Cortland held a joint press conference along with a representative from the New York Yankees on Sept. 21 when the game was announced.

Cortaca 2022 venue change results in varying reactions

By Aidan Charde, Connor Glunt, and Tommy Mumau
September 29, 2021
Bahamonde started his junior season with a strong performance Sept. 4 versus Bridgewater State University. Bahamonde scored 10 of the Bombers 52 points and kicked six touchbacks.

Football kicker travels country in semester away from field

By Aidan Charde, Staff writer
September 8, 2021
Senior Danny Jagoe and sophomore Patrick Bierach have their eyes set on competing at the NCAA Tournament in Kentucky.

Men’s cross country team returns to chase a championship

By Aidan Charde, Staff writer
August 25, 2021
Senior women's pole vaulter Meghan Matheny took home the Division III pole vaulting title in the 2021 Outdoor Track and Field Championships in May.

Senior pole vaulter wins Division III national title

By Aidan Charde, Staff writer
August 25, 2021
Junior Katelyn Hutchison is eighth in the nation in the 400 meter event.

Women’s track and field team reaches second in national rankings

By Aidan Charde, Staff writer
April 27, 2021
Former Ithaca College swimmer Lucas Radouch ‘19 competes in Kelsey Partridge Bird Natatorium. He competed for the Bombers during his freshmen year.

Alum receives support from former swimming and diving teammates

By Aidan Charde, Staff writer
March 9, 2021
MaryKate Siegel '19 created a social media brand to provide opportunities aspiring women in sports media

Q&A: Former athlete creates platform for women in sports

By Aidan Charde, Staff Writer
February 17, 2021
Members of the Ithaca College Esports Club gather to watch and compete in Friends Hall in April 2019.

Esports Club continues to compete despite COVID-19 shutdowns

By Aidan Charde, Staff Writer
October 26, 2020
Ellen Staurowsky, professor in the Department of Media Arts, Sciences and Studies, highlights research from her report with Ramogi Huma, executive director of National College Players Association, titled “How the NCAA Robs Predominantly Black Athletes of Billions in Generational Wealth.”

Professor earns national recognition for college sport research

By Aidan Charde, Staff Writer
September 18, 2020
Senior Gabby Laccona and sophomore Daniella Mulvey will contribute to the Bombers' high goals this season under new head coach Hannah Shalett Quintana.

Softball team chasing World Series victory with new coach

By Aidan Charde, Staff Writer
February 27, 2020
Junior Ioan Dascalu prepares to return the ping pong ball during a club practice Nov. 20. in the Fitness Center.

Pingpong club provides stress-free athletic environment

By Aidan Charde, Contributing Writer
December 5, 2019
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