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Senior Arla Davis, former sports editor for The Ithacan, was a member of the Ithaca College field hockey team for all four years of college. Following the end of the 2022 season, Davis joined the women’s track and field team as a thrower, a sport she had not competed in since she was a sophomore in high school.

Stepping onto a new field for senior year

By Arla Davis, Former Sports Editor
April 26, 2023
From left, juniors Luke Pohlman, co-captain of the ultimate frisbee club and Kailey Rothenberger, vice president of the club softball team are among participants concerned about reductions to the club sports program.

Club sports have concerns over reduction in resources

By Arla Davis and Tommy Mumau
December 9, 2021
'How IC Sports' - Senior Volleyball Captain Jaelyn Hershberger

‘How IC Sports’ – Senior Volleyball Captain Jaelyn Hershberger

By Arla Davis
October 27, 2021
'How IC Sports' - Fall 2021 Season Sneak Peak

‘How IC Sports’ – Fall 2021 Season Sneak Peak

By Arla Davis
September 22, 2021
Despite the title, “Heart” — Eric Church’s first release from his triple album, “Heart & Soul” — is not an album of stereotypical country love songs.

Review: Country artist breaks genre stereotypes

By Arla Davis, Sports Editor
April 29, 2021
Sean Burton ’09, Ithaca College men’s basketball head coach, has resigned from his position, effective immediately. The college plans to launch a national search for a new head men’s basketball coach immediately.

Men’s basketball head coach resigns after first season

By Arla Davis, Sports editor
April 27, 2021
Freshmen Katie Dawe and Emily Polanish and sophomore Jillian Conlon run in a scavenger hunt with the Ithaca College Running Club on March 17 at the Peggy Ryan Williams Center.

Running club to host remote meet against Syracuse University

By Arla Davis, Sports editor
April 14, 2021
Ithaca College students will be able to attend competitions for baseball, softball, tennis, lacrosse and crew. The outdoor track and field teams do not have a home facility for competition.

Liberty League and Ithaca College update spring sport spectator policy

By Arla Davis, Sports editor
April 5, 2021
Junior thrower Luke Tobia works on his orbit for the hammer throw event at practice March 11 at Butterfield Stadium.

Multisport athlete returns to play after a year away

By Arla Davis, Sports editor
March 17, 2021
From left, senior Julia Nomberg, sophomore Jamie Rossig and junior Meghan Matheny at track practice at the Athletics and Events Center on Feb. 21.

Athletes consider using extra year of competition eligibility

By Arla Davis, Sports editor
March 17, 2021
Sophomore Christea Park works on her drive in the course simulator March 5. The simulator was installed for the Ithaca College golf team in Spring 2016.

Golf team uses simulator to train during winter months

By Arla Davis, Sports editor
March 11, 2021
From left, Mike Blakely-Armitage, assistant swimming and diving coach, and Kevin Markwardt, head swimming and diving coach, oversee practice Feb. 19.

Swimming and diving coaches lead two teams for the first time

By Arla Davis, Sports editor
March 4, 2021
Ithaca College softball team celebrates as senior Alex Wright and sophomore Gabby Laccona run into home plate after sophomore Hailey White hit a grand slam in a 7-0 win against Clarkson University on April 7, 2019.

Liberty League to resume conference competition this spring

By Arla Davis and Connor Glunt
March 1, 2021
The Cornell Big Red softball team competes against Dartmouth University at Niemand-Robison Field in Ithaca, NY on Saturday, April 20, 2019.

Cornell and Ivy League cancel spring athletic conference competition

By Arla Davis, Sports editor
February 19, 2021
Junior Daniel Monchek and sophomore Nathaniel Oczkowski compete in the 55-meter hurdles.

Track and field teams hold their first intrasquad scrimmages

By Arla Davis, Sports editor
February 19, 2021
From left to right, lacrosse players freshman Cate Evanko, senior Alexa Ritchie, freshman Lexi Kellish and junior Mallory Chamberlain practice Feb. 5 at Higgins Stadium.

Bombers are back after almost a year of no competition

By Arla Davis, Sports editor
February 11, 2021
Following the resignation Erienne Roberts and Chris Hayes ’16, Ithaca College announced the hirings of Tyler Heisey and Tom Rishcoff on June 13 and 15, respectively.

NCAA announces cancelation of Division III winter championships

By Arla Davis, Sports editor
February 4, 2021
The Liberty League announced Nov. 9 that it will be canceling winter athletic competition because of the COVID-19 pandemic. All of Ithaca College's winter sports will be affected by this decision, including wrestling and gymnastics, which are not sponsored by the league.

Liberty League cancels 2020 winter athletic competition

By Arla Davis, Sports Editor
November 10, 2020
SUNY Cortland basketball player Justin Cooper runs up the court at a game against SUNY Oswego Feb. 12, 2017 at Cortland's Corey Gymnasium.

SUNY Athletic Conference cancels winter sports competition

By Arla Davis, Sports Editor
November 2, 2020
The Ithaca College Office of Intercollegiate Athletics is planning for winter sports seasons to be condensed to Liberty League competition only, but an official decision will not be made until the end of November.

Winter sports seasons to be officially determined in November

By Arla Davis
October 19, 2020
Stephen Mosher, coordinator of the Sport Studies minor program, teaches his Social Aspects of Sport class in 2014.

Sport studies minor on hiatus after professor announces retirement

By Arla Davis, Sports Editor
October 14, 2020
Former field hockey player Meg Dowd '19 has been hired full time to work with Women Leaders in College Sports as the coordinator of marketing and digital media.

Q&A: Former field hockey player works to advance women in sports

By Arla Davis, Sports Editor
September 28, 2020
Following the resignation Erienne Roberts and Chris Hayes ’16, Ithaca College announced the hirings of Tyler Heisey and Tom Rishcoff on June 13 and 15, respectively.

IC still undecided on fall sports despite Liberty League plan

By Arla Davis
July 7, 2020
Following the resignation Erienne Roberts and Chris Hayes ’16, Ithaca College announced the hirings of Tyler Heisey and Tom Rishcoff on June 13 and 15, respectively.

Division III announces start date for 2020 fall practices

By Arla Davis, Sports Editor
June 11, 2020
NCAA Division III reduces minimum required contests

NCAA Division III reduces minimum required contests

By Arla Davis, Sports Editor
May 29, 2020
Garret Eldridge, center, overseeing practice August 18, 2019 as assistant coach. He will now fulfill the role as head coach for men's soccer.

Men’s soccer assistant coach gets promoted to head coach

By Arla Davis, Sports Editor
May 17, 2020
The NCAA released this statement March 12 canceling all remaining NCAA championships for the winter and spring seasons as a precautionary measure during the COVID-19 outbreak.

BREAKING: NCAA cancels all winter and spring championships

By Arla Davis and Emily Adams
March 12, 2020
Sophomore Eze Chukwuezi works to take down his opponent in the NCAA Mideast Regionals on March 1.

Sophomore wrestler discusses road to national championship

By Arla Davis
March 4, 2020
Junior wrestler Ben Brisman competes on the mat as a gymnast performs on the beam behind him.

Gymnasts and wrestlers compete side by side at Rumble and Tumble meet

By Arla Davis and Emily Adams
February 27, 2020
From left, seniors Kelly Csernica and Libby Ryan will be leaders on a young women's crew team this spring.

Women’s crew aims for gold at national race

By Arla Davis
February 26, 2020
Senior rower Kelly Csernica rows along side teammates during Row for Humanity, which benefits Ithaca College Habitat for Humanity

Crew teams row 1 million meters for Habitat for Humanity

By Arla Davis
February 5, 2020
Junior guard Juliana Gamboa seeks to pass during the game against Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute on Jan. 25 in Ben Light Gymnasium.

Junior guard transfers from Liberty League competitor

By Arla Davis
January 29, 2020
Sophomore high jumper Kasim Cisse clears the bar during the Ithaca College Tri-Meet on Jan. 18 in Glazer Arena. Cisse won the meet with a season-best height of 2.01 meters.

Basketball player becomes high jump star for men’s track and field

By Arla Davis, Assistant Sports Editor
January 23, 2020
Senior guard Sebastian Alderete protects the ball from a RIT defender in a Liberty League match up Jan. 14

Men’s basketball defeats RIT in Liberty League matchup

By Arla Davis
January 16, 2020
Junior guard Grace Cannon leaps to make a layup during the Bombers' game against Rochester Institute of Technology on Jan. 14. Cannon posted 14 points in the contest.

Women’s basketball beats RPI in close league contest

By Arla Davis, Assistant Sports Editor
January 16, 2020
Senior cross-country runner Sarah Rudge has been running for both the cross-country and track teams at Ithaca College since her freshman year. After a nationals run this fall, Rudge prepares for her indoor track season this winter.

Senior runner discusses transition to indoor track

By Arla Davis, Staff Writer
December 3, 2019
Senior Angelina Domena swims freestyle during practice at Kelsey Partridge Bird Natatorium. Domena is one of ten seniors on this year's squad.

Women’s swimming and diving plans to dominate Liberty League

By Arla Davis, Staff Writer
November 14, 2019
Freshman swimmers Anna and Olivia Rubino are identical twins and compete in the same events for the Ithaca College women's swimming and diving team.

Women’s swim team sees double with identical backstrokers

By Arla Davis, Staff Writer
November 7, 2019
Junior Erin Copozzi, and seniors Shannon Grage and Justinian Michaels started Barrack's Bracelets to remember their friend Jase Barrack, who unexpectedly died last spring. They sell keychains and bracelets to raise money in his honor.

Barrack’s Bracelets organization honors deceased athlete

By Arla Davis, Staff Writer
October 23, 2019
Senior goalkeeper Max Lichtenstein takes a goal kick during the Bombers' game against SUNY Oswego on Sept. 17. Lichtenstein has posted eight shutouts so far this season.

Soccer goalkeeper discusses challenges and leadership role

By Arla Davis, Contributing Writer
October 4, 2019
Freshman forward Delaney Rutan plays the ball away from defenders during the Bombers' game against SUNY Cortland on Sept. 11.

Freshman forward discusses transition to collegiate soccer

By Arla Davis, Contributing Writer
September 17, 2019
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