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Pallozzi accepts her national championship ring Sept. 22, 2002, from former Ithaca College President Peggy Ryan Williams.

Leaving a legacy: Pallozzi coaches her 30th season

By Caitie Ihrig, Photo Editor
April 25, 2018
Brown warms up to compete against the Rochester Institute of Technology on April 5 at Glazer Arena.

Overcoming obstacles: tennis player battles autoimmune disease

By Caitie Ihrig, Photo Editor
April 11, 2018
Freshman Sara Steinberg returns the ball against the Rochester Institute of Technology on April 5.

Women’s tennis falls to RIT 6–3 in Glazer Arena

By Caitie Ihrig, Photo Editor
April 6, 2018
Junior pole-vaulter Martin Desmery practices at the Athletics and Events Center. Desmery broke the school pole-vaulting record March 2.

Junior track athlete pole vaults into the record books

By Caitie Ihrig, Photo Editor
March 28, 2018
From left, sophomore Cameron Flamm stands with his twin brother Hunter Flamm, and freshman Evan Ormsby is with his twin Seth Ormsby. All four row for the men’s crew team.

Two-of-a-kind rowers train for men’s crew team

By Caitie Ihrig, Photo Editor
March 7, 2018
WATCH: Lone senior takes charge of men's tennis team

WATCH: Lone senior takes charge of men’s tennis team

By Caitie Ihrig, Photo Editor
February 28, 2018
Men's tennis looks to serve up strong season

Men’s tennis looks to serve up strong season

By Caitie Ihrig, Photo Editor
February 28, 2018
Men's and women's tennis falls to Rochester 7–2

Men’s and women’s tennis falls to Rochester 7–2

By Caitie Ihrig, Senior Writer
February 19, 2018
Chris Hayes ’16 was announced as the new assistant coach of the Ithaca College tennis teams Jan 16. Hayes suited up for the Bombers from 2012–2016 and is third best in program history, with 61 singles wins.

Tennis alumnus returns to South Hill as assistant coach

By Caitie Ihrig, Photo Editor
January 24, 2018
Men's and women's swimming and diving loses to SUNY Geneseo

Men’s and women’s swimming and diving loses to SUNY Geneseo

By Caitie Ihrig, Sports Editor
November 20, 2017
Women's cross-country competes in NCAA championships

Women’s cross-country competes in NCAA championships

By Caitie Ihrig, Sports Editor
November 20, 2017
Men's basketball wins home opener against SUNY Canton

Men’s basketball wins home opener against SUNY Canton

By Caitie Ihrig, Sports Editor
November 18, 2017
Volleyball falls in NCAA Division III semifinals

Volleyball falls in NCAA Division III semifinals

By Caitie Ihrig, Sports Editor
November 18, 2017
Jenna Harner ’16, sports anchor at WENY News in Elmira, New York, talked to Ithaca College’s chapter of the Association for Women in Sports Media at its first meeting Nov. 7.

New club looks to inspire women in sports media

By Caitie Ihrig, Sports Editor
November 8, 2017
Cross-country competes in first Liberty League Championship

Cross-country competes in first Liberty League Championship

By Caitie Ihrig, Sports Editor
October 29, 2017
From left, senior Andrew Bishop, junior Alex Arika, graduate student Hai Lin and senior Tyler Thiele won the 3-on-3 men’s and women’s club basketball tournament "Bomber Bash" Oct. 7.

WATCH: Club basketball hosts 3-on-3 tournament for cancer research

By Caitie Ihrig, Sports Editor
October 11, 2017
Tim Locastro, Ithaca College former student, played on the baseball team as a shortstop from 2011 to 2013.

Former student called up to play for the Los Angeles Dodgers

By Andrew Sullivan and Caitie Ihrig
October 4, 2017
Senior Indiana Jones competed in Scotland from Aug. 2–10 as part of the USA Athlete International golfing program. She had the opportunity to play at the Old Course in St. Andrews which is one of the oldest golf courses in the world.

Senior golfer gets opportunity to play golf in Scotland

By Caitie Ihrig, Sports Editor
September 6, 2017
The Office of Intercollegiate Athletics hires golf coach

The Office of Intercollegiate Athletics hires golf coach

By Caitie Ihrig, Sports Editor
May 25, 2017
Senior third baseman Ryan Henchey is ready for the throw at third base to try to tag out freshman outfielder Jake Hertz of the University of Rochester in the Bombers' 12–11 win April 23. The Yellowjackets are apart of the Liberty League Conference.

Bombers will face new challenge in Liberty League Conference

By Caitie Ihrig, Sports Editor
May 3, 2017
Freshman wide receiver Will Gladney talks with wide receivers coach Reece Petty between drills during football practice April 23 at Higgins Stadium. Petty was hired by head coach Dan Swanstrom on April 13.

New wide receivers coach switches up his game

By Caitie Ihrig, Sports Editor
April 26, 2017
Junior Lauren Saylor hitting the ball on the green of the Country Club of Ithaca at the Ithaca College Invitational April 22–23. The Bombers placed second in the tournament behind Methodist College.

Women’s golf concludes season at Ithaca College Invitational

By Caitie Ihrig, Sports Editor
April 25, 2017
IC announces new field hockey coach for 2017 season

IC announces new field hockey coach for 2017 season

By Caitie Ihrig, Sports Editor
April 23, 2017
Men's soccer head coach Patrick Ouckama '05 coaches the team November 6, 2015 at Carp Wood Field in the Empire 8 Semifinal game against Elmira College, finishing the game in a 0–0 tie. He resigned after two years as head coach.

Men’s soccer head coach Patrick Ouckama resigns

By Caitie Ihrig, Sports Editor
April 20, 2017
Gary Bucci '76, second from the left on the bottom row stands with the 1982 football coach staff and along side head coach Jim Butterfield. He became the assistant coach in 1977.

Q&A: New football assistant coach returns to his alma mater

By Caitie Ihrig, Sports Editor
April 19, 2017
Women's golf places fourth at the Jack Leaman Invitational

Women’s golf places fourth at the Jack Leaman Invitational

By Caitie Ihrig, Sports Editor
April 17, 2017
Golf spring season opener at the Vassar College Invitational

Golf spring season opener at the Vassar College Invitational

By Caitie Ihrig, Sports Editor
April 10, 2017
Bomber athletes take dip for Special Olympics

Bomber athletes take dip for Special Olympics

By Caitie Ihrig, Assistant Sports Writer
March 30, 2017
Head coach Molly Braid practices with the team at the Country of Ithaca. Braid will be resigning at the end of the season.

Golf head coach Molly Braid to resign at end of season

By Caitie Ihrig, Assistant Sports Editor
March 7, 2017
Head coach Tracey Houk walks off the field after the Bombers 2–0 win in the first round of the Empire 8 Championships on November, 6, 2015. She was the head coach for 21 years.

Ithaca College field hockey head coach announces retirement

By Caitie Ihrig, Assistant Sports Editor
March 1, 2017
Men's tennis seeks revenge against Stevens Institute

Men’s tennis seeks revenge against Stevens Institute

By Caitie Ihrig, Assistant Sports Editor
March 1, 2017
Mike Toerper, the new defensive coordinator for the Ithaca College football team, coaches during a game at Johns Hopkins University. He worked at Johns Hopkins University for seven years.

New defensive coordinator set to begin working with football team

By Caitie Ihrig, Assistant Sports Editor
February 27, 2017
From left, freshman Colten Lavery from Alberta, Canada; sophomore Stefan Lazarevic from Belgrade, Serbia ;freshman Minos Stavrakas from Greece; and sophomore Mihir Siddartha from Dubai.

IC men’s tennis team sees spike in international players

By Caitie Ihrig, Assistant Sports Editor
February 22, 2017
Twelve sport managment students and two professors had the opportunity to volunteer at the 2017 Super Bowl in Houston. They volunteered at the Super Bowl Live event, a fan festival outside of the stadium, where they ran different games.

Twelve Ithaca College students volunteer at Super Bowl in Houston

By Caitie Ihrig, Assistant Sports Editor
February 7, 2017
Junior divers Katie Helly dives on the one-meter diving board Jan. 21 against Union College in the Athletics and Events Center.

IC junior diver discusses record-breaking performance

By Caitie Ihrig, Assistant Sports Editor
February 5, 2017
Clockwise from left: senior captains Nathan Wolf, Wesley Davis, Haley Kusak, Jodi Grosberg and Brandon Buksbaum huddle up before practice Jan. 27. From October to Febuary the five captains lead the practices.

Tennis captains pair together to lead off-season training

By Caitie Ihrig, Assistant Sports Editor
January 31, 2017
Swimming and diving defeats Union College in last duel meet

Swimming and diving defeats Union College in last duel meet

By Caitie Ihrig, Assistant Sports Editor
January 29, 2017
Ithaca College women's basketball holds dodgeball tournament

Ithaca College women’s basketball holds dodgeball tournament

By Caitie Ihrig, Staff Writer
December 6, 2016
David Kornreich, assistant professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, and Toby March ’14 are referees for the Ithaca League of Women Rollers.

IC alumni and professor skate together in roller derby

By Caitie Ihrig, Staff Writer
November 16, 2016
Junior Jordan Beers plays in a women's basketball game last season in Ben Light Gymnasium. Last season she averaged 10.8 points per game.

Multisport background helps junior excel on basketball court

By Caitie Ihrig, Staff Writer
November 4, 2016
Graduate student Victoria Blakeslee coaches the Ithaca College women's swimming and diving team Oct. 24 in the Athletics and Events Center.

Graduate students continue to coach despite limited funding

By Caitie Ihrig, Staff Writer
October 26, 2016
Junior Kyra Denish competes at the Empire 8 Championships Oct. 2 at the Country Club of Ithaca. She tied for sixth place with first-year graduate student Mary Rooker.

Ithaca College golf wins seventh consecutive Empire 8 title

By Caitie Ihrig, Staff Writer
October 2, 2016
Junior Lauren Saylor tees off at the Ithaca Invitational on April 26 at the Country Club of Ithaca. The Bombers are hosting the Empire 8 Championship for the first time Oct. 1–2.

Bomber golf team prepares to host Empire 8 Championship

By Caitie Ihrig, Staff Writer
September 30, 2016
Ithaca College freshman Peyton Greco practices Aug. 31 at the Country Club of Ithaca. Before coming to Ithaca, Greco competed on the Metropolitan Junior PGA Tour in New York.

International experience gives IC freshman golfer a boost

By Caitie Ihrig, Staff Writer
September 12, 2016

Golf ties for third at first invitational of the season

By Caitie Ihrig, Staff Writer
September 4, 2016
Ithaca College freshman Molly Walsh tees of Aug. 31 during the golf team's practice at Ithaca Country Club. Walsh grew up playing multiple different sports, but now is focusing just on golf in college.

IC freshman golfer ready to excel for Bombers this season

By Caitie Ihrig, Staff Writer
September 4, 2016
Junior Lauren Saylor tees off at the Ithaca Invitational on April 26 at the Country Club of Ithaca. The Bombers are hosting the Empire 8 Championship for the first time Oct. 1–2.

Golf hopes addition of new members will increase performance

By Caitie Ihrig, Staff Writer
August 24, 2016
Junior Indiana Jones tees off at the Ravenwood Country Club in Victor, New York. She began golf at the age of 13.

Bomber junior balances varsity golf team and club ski team

By Caitie Ihrig, Staff Wrier
August 23, 2016

Women’s tennis falls short in first round of NCAA Championship

By Caitie Ihrig, Staff Writer
May 13, 2016

Men’s tennis team falls to Stevens in Empire 8 Championship

By Caitie Ihrig and Justin Rouzier
May 9, 2016
The softball team celebrates after defeating St. John Fisher College to win the Empire 8 Championship on May 8.

Softball team wins Empire 8 Championship

By Adam Brobst and Caitie Ihrig
May 8, 2016
Senior Chris Hayes plays in the men's tennis team's match April 30 against Elmira College at the Wheeler Tennis Courts.

Men’s tennis team prepares for Empire 8 tournament

By Caitie Ihrig, Staff Writer
May 6, 2016
Senior Chris Hayes plays April 30 against Elmira College on the Wheeler Tennis Courts.

Men’s tennis defeats Elmira for seventh straight win

By Caitie Ihrig, Staff Writer
May 1, 2016
Student and professor participate in Mixed Martial Arts

Student and professor participate in Mixed Martial Arts

By Caitie Ihrig, Staff Writer
April 20, 2016

Men’s tennis team picks up two more dominate wins

By Caitie Ihrig and Jaysha Patel
April 17, 2016

Tennis teams suffer tough loss to College of New Jersey

By Caitie Ihrig, Staff Writer
April 11, 2016
Senior Chris Hayes goes to return the ball during a match February 24 against the University of Rochester.

Tennis teams approach doubles and singles differently

By Caitie Ihrig, Staff Writer
April 10, 2016
Sophomore Lorenzo Viguie-Ramos gets ready to hit a high ball April 9 in a match against Stevens Institute of Technology.

Men’s tennis falls to Stevens Institute of Technology

By Caitie Ihrig, Staff Writer
April 10, 2016

Women’s tennis falls to the University of Rochester

By Caitie Ihrig, Staff Writer
April 3, 2016

Men’s tennis team fell short to Hobart College

By Caitie Ihrig, Staff Writer
March 25, 2016
Senior Chris Hayes plays in one of his tennis matches last season in Glazer Arena. This year, he is the only senior on the men's tennis team.

Men’s tennis eyes strong season

By Caitie Ihrig, Staff Writer
March 2, 2016

Men’s and women’s tennis competes against St. Lawrence

By Caitie Ihrig, Staff Writer
February 28, 2016
Senior Chris Hayes hits the ball during his match Feb. 14. He won both his singles and doubles matches.

Tennis starts season with a 5–4 victory over Rochester

By Caitie Ihrig, Contributing Writer
February 15, 2016
From left to right, senior Mary Rooker, sophomore Kyra Denish, senior Colleen Vaughn and sophomores Indiana Jones and Lauren Saylor practice hitting balls on the practice fields.

Each stroke counts for small women’s golf squad this season

By Caitie Ihrig, Staff Writer
October 21, 2015
Members of the Ithaca College men's and women's cross-country teams compete in the annual Jannette Bonrouhi-Zakaim Alumni Race on Sept. 5 hosted by the college.

Weekend Bomber Recap: 9/4 – 9/6

By Adam Brobst, Alex Wong, Caitie Ihrig, Danielle Allentuck, and Jake Ascoli
September 7, 2015
Sophomore Kyra Denish keeps her eye on the ball as she makes her backswing during a team practice Sept. 19, 2014, at the Country Club of Ithaca.

New faces to bring a fresh era for the women’s golf squad

By Caitie Ihrig, Contributing Writer
August 27, 2015
Head coach Molly Braid practices with the team at the Country of Ithaca. Braid will be resigning at the end of the season.

Braid looks to weave pieces together for golf team this year

By Caitie Ihrig, Contributing Writer
August 26, 2015
Ithaca College students toss a frisbee while enjoying the warm spring weather.

Spring time in Ithaca

By Amanda den Hartog and Caitie Ihrig
April 22, 2015
Freshman tennis player Jack Melhorn returns a serve in the men’s tennis team’s 9–0 victory over Alfred University on March 22. Melhorn has earned the Bombers’ No. 1 singles spot as a first year.

Tennis squad helps freshman adjust to new country

By Caitie Ihrig, Contributing Writer
April 13, 2015
Freshman Carroll Rich goes for a layup during the Bombers' basketball game against Nazareth College on Jan. 31.

Men’s Basketball v. Nazareth College

By Caitie Ihrig, Staff Photographer
February 5, 2015
Cold Weather Hits Ithaca College

Cold Weather Hits Ithaca College

By Caitie Ihrig, Jillian Flint, Kaitlyn Kelly, Max Gillilan, and Yana Mazurkevich
November 19, 2014
The Ladies Auxiliary Veterans of Foreign Wars unit 961 shows its support during the parade.

City of Ithaca holds Veterans Day Parade

By Caitie Ihrig and Yana Mazurkevich
November 12, 2014
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