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Ithaca College student-athletes address LGBT issues on campus

Ithaca College student-athletes address LGBT issues on campus

By Christian Araos, Senior Writer
April 8, 2015
Mike Welch in his office after completing his one-year term as AFCA president.

Welch completes prestigious tenure as AFCA president

By Christian Araos, Senior Writer
January 27, 2015

Football season ends in tight loss to Hobart College

By Christian Araos, Senior Writer
November 22, 2014
Junior wide receiver Josh Oliver beats a St. John Fisher defender in the Bombers 19–8 win over the Cardinals on Nov. 8.

Bombers prepare for first round of NCAA tournament

By Christian Araos, Senior Writer
November 19, 2014
Bombers fall in Cortaca Jug on last-second touchdown pass

Bombers fall in Cortaca Jug on last-second touchdown pass

By Christian Araos, Senior Writer
November 15, 2014
From left, junior wide receiver Josh Oliver avoids a St. John Fisher College defenders tackle during the Bombers 19–8 win over the Cardinals on Nov. 8 in Rochester, New York.

Four Downs: Bombers prepare for Cortaca Jug

By Christian Araos, Senior Writer
November 14, 2014
Fred Pierce, SUNY Cortland director of public relations, speaks to members of the media on Nov. 12 in anticipation of the annual Cortaca Jug in Cortland, New York.

City of Cortland begins preparations for Cortaca Jug

By Christian Araos, Senior Writer
November 12, 2014

Football team clinches NCAA berth with win over Fisher

By Christian Araos, Senior Writer
November 8, 2014

Four Downs: Bombers face must-win E8 matchup with Fisher

By Christian Araos, Senior Writer
November 7, 2014
From left, junior wide receiver Connor Drislane catches the ball while junior strong safety Noah Poskanzer covers him during a drill in the football team’s practice on Oct. 30 at Butterfield Stadium. The team is 6–2 on the season.

Bombers secondary gels ahead of biggest test

By Christian Araos, Senior Writer
November 5, 2014

Bombers defeat Brockport to set up important showdown next weekend with Fisher

By Christian Araos, Senior Writer
November 1, 2014
Freshman running back Tristan Brown runs with the ball while a Salisbury University defender tackles him during the football teams 32–7 win over the Sea Gulls on Oct. 25 at Butterfield Stadium.

Four Downs: Bombers begin three-game road trip against Brockport

By Christian Araos, Senior Writer
October 31, 2014
Junior running back John Iannone runs with the ball during the football teams 32–7 win over Salisbury University on Oct. 25 at Butterfield Stadium.

Bombers feast on Salisbury mistakes to keep playoff hopes alive

By Christian Araos, Senior Writer
October 25, 2014
Junior tight end Kyle Hastings makes a catch while two Buffalo State College defenders tackle him during the Bombers 38–27 loss to the Bengals on Oct. 11 at Butterfield Stadium.

Four Downs: Bombers aim to keep playoff hopes alive against Salisbury

By Christian Araos, Senior Writer
October 24, 2014
Students cheer on the football team as it takes on Buffalo State College on Oct. 11 at Butterfield Stadium.

Ithaca College students travel across nation for favorite professional teams

By Christian Araos, Senior Writer
October 22, 2014

Bombers collapse in fourth quarter versus Frostburg State, lose in overtime

By Christian Araos, Senior Writer
October 18, 2014
Junior wide receiver Josh Oliver tries to avoid being tackled by several Buffalo State defenders during the Bombers 38–27 loss to the Bengals Oct. 11 at Butterfield Stadium.

Bombers drop first game of season to Buffalo State

By Christian Araos, Senior Writer
October 11, 2014
From left, freshman cornerback Trevon Perez-Tucker stiff arms Utica College junior safety Mike Sullivan during the football teams 27–10 win over the Pioneers Oct. 4 at Butterfield Stadium.

Four Downs: Bombers seek first 5–0 start since 2005

By Christian Araos, Senior Writer
October 10, 2014
From left, senior wide receiver Vito Boffoli is tackled by Utica College senior linebacker Brandon Burnham during the Bombers 27–10 win over the Pioneers Oct. 4 at Butterfield Stadium.

Bombers move to 4–0 with 27–10 win over Utica College

By Christian Araos, Senior Writer
October 4, 2014
Freshman running back Tristan Brown fights through a tackle from Hartwick College senior safety Jared Morrow during the Bombers 42–7 win over the Hawks Sept. 20 at Butterfield Stadium.

Four Downs: Bombers set to host Pioneers for third home game

By Christian Araos, Senior Writer
October 3, 2014
Sophomore running back Shawal Abdur-Rahman runs a route as part of a passing drill during the football teams practice on Sept. 25 at Lower Allen Field.

Underclassmen running backs aiding Bomber offense

By Christian Araos, Senior Writer
September 26, 2014
Freshman running back Tristan Brown runs through the Hartwick College defense during the Bombers 42–7 win over the Hawks Sept. 20 at Butterfield Stadium.

Ithaca College Bombers blow out Hartwick in Empire 8 opener

By Christian Araos, Senior Writer
September 20, 2014
Members of the football teams defense bring down Union College senior running back Darnel Thomas during the Bombers 21–16 win over the Dutchmen Sept. 6 at Butterfield Stadium.

Four downs: Bombers set for Empire 8 opener against Hartwick

By Christian Araos, Senior Writer
September 19, 2014
From left, Union College junior defensive back Ricardo Fonseca attempts to tackle sophomore wide receiver Andrew Tabbert in the endzone during the football team’s 21–16 win over the Pioneers on Sept. 6 at Butterfield Stadium.

Empire 8 realignment set to affect Bombers football on and off field

By Christian Araos, Senior Writer
September 10, 2014
Junior Brandon Steff punts the ball during warmups prior to the Blue and Golds 21–16 win over the Dutchmen on Sept. 6 at Butterfield Stadium.

Bombers edge Union College in football home opener

By Christian Araos, Senior Writer
September 6, 2014
From left, senior wide receiver Matt Pinzka blocks a Utica College defender while running back Rakim Jones 14 carries the ball during the Bombers 26–21 win over the Pioneers on Oct 19, 2013, in Utica, New York.

Four Downs: Home opener for football team

By Christian Araos, Senior Writer
September 5, 2014
Assistant football coach Mark McDonough speaks to members of the defense during the Bombers’ practice on Aug. 21 at Lower Allen Field. The team begins its season on Sept. 6 at Butterfield Stadium.

Ithaca College football coach spends summer with national team

By Christian Araos, Senior Writer
September 2, 2014
From left, senior wide receiver Joel Lynch positions himself to catch the ball with SUNY Cortland junior cornerback Ke’shaun Stallworth covering him during Cortaca on Nov. 16, 2013, at Butterfield Stadium.

Football team expects to establish consistency as contender

By Christian Araos, Senior Writer
August 25, 2014
Ithaca College unveils new athletics logo for sports teams

Ithaca College unveils new athletics logo for sports teams

By Christian Araos, Senior Writer
August 21, 2014
From left, junior cornerback Sam Carney runs at Framingham State sophomore linebacker Brian Montambault while sophomore wide receiver Josh Oliver throws a block during the first-round game of the NCAA tournament.

End of season provides new challenges

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer
December 4, 2013
Mike Welch, head coach of the Bombers football squad, addresses his players following the team’s 24–21 win against Framingham State University on Nov. 23 at Butterfield Stadium.

Welch honored for successful season as Bombers head coach

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer
December 3, 2013
Sophomore running back Theo Ekiyor runs with the ball during the game Sep. 7 against Moravian College at Butterfield Stadium.

Four Downs: Bombers back on the road for second round

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer
November 30, 2013
The football team celebrates after clinching its victory against Framingham State on Nov. 23 at Butterfield Stadium.

Bombers come back to win first-round tournament game

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer
November 27, 2013
Junior Sam Carney breaks away from the defenders of a St. John Fisher College during the Empire 8 contest on Oct. 26.

Four Downs: Round One

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer
November 23, 2013
Junior quarterback Tom Dempsey throws the ball during the Cortaca Jug game on Nov. 16 at Butterfield Stadium.

Blue and Gold fall to Red Dragons in Cortaca Jug once again

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer
November 21, 2013
Junior quarterback Tom Dempsey throws the ball during the 55th annual Cortaca Jug on Nov. 16 at Butterfield Stadium.

Football and women’s soccer prepare for national competition

By Christian Araos and Kristen Gowdy
November 21, 2013
Clay Ardoin 13 runs as SUNY Cortland then-freshman Andre Green tries to tackle him during the Cortaca Jug game on Nov. 10, 2012.

Four Downs: The 55th annual Cortaca Jug

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer
November 15, 2013
Clay Ardoin 13 runs the ball as SUNY Cortland then freshman Andre Green tries to tackle during the Cortaca Jug game on Nov. 10, 2012.

Ramping up security and excitement for Cortaca

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer
November 14, 2013
Cousins and teammates sophomore defensive lineman Tijah Henderson and senior running back Rakim Jones pose after a game.

Hometown players take pride being role models

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer
November 14, 2013
Members of the football team pose with the Empire 8 banner at the conclusion of the Nov. 9 game against Salisbury University.

Blue and Gold earn conference title and spot in NCAA tournament

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer
November 14, 2013
Senior tight end Steve DelMoro runs with the ball during the Bombers conference game against St. John Fisher on Oct. 26 at Butterfield Stadium.

Four Downs: Road to the playoffs

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer
November 7, 2013
Senior quarterback Tom Dempsey drops back to throw the ball during the football teams 23–0 win against Frostburg State University.

Dempsey to keep starting quarterback position

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer
November 7, 2013
The football teams wide receivers break a team huddle during warmups before playing Utica College on Oct. 19 in Utica, N.Y.

Four Downs: Showdown with Fisher

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer
October 31, 2013
Bombers junior cornerback Sam Carney returns a second-half kickof 88 yards to set up a touchdown during a game against St. John Fisher College on Oct. 26 at Butterfield Stadium.

Newcomers propel Bombers into playoff contention

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer
October 31, 2013
Junior corner back Sam Carney runs with the ball as senior safety Joe Armeli moves to make the tackle during the game against Moravian College on Sept. 7 at Butterfield Stadium.

Offense looking for consistency as crucial stretch begins

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer
October 22, 2013
Forward Travis Warech ‘13 dribbles past Utica College senior forward Chris Jeffers during an Empire 8 conference game on Feb. 15, 2013. Warech is currently pursuing a professional basketball career in Germany.

Former Bomber attempts to launch professional career in Germany

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer
October 10, 2013

Four Downs: The homecoming

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer
October 10, 2013
Senior running back Rakim Jones rushes toward the end zone against Alfred University.

Four Downs: Staying in the Empire 8 hunt

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer
October 3, 2013
Clay Ardoin 13 runs through a crowd of Hartwick defenders in last seasons matchup with the Hawks. The Bombers won the game 28–7.

Four Downs: The battle of the 3–0 teams

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer
September 27, 2013
Sophomore kicker Max Rottenecker kicks the ball Monday afternoon at Butterfield Stadium.

German kicker’s strong foot adds yardage to football squad

By Christian Araos
September 19, 2013
Senior captain Phil Neumann readies to throw the ball during a game against Union College on Sept. 15, 2012 at Butterfield Stadium.

Football looks to build off defense powerhouse this season

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer
September 2, 2013
Junior midfielder Jake Long runs with the ball in a game against Cabrini College attacker Damian Sobieski on March 29 in Higgins Stadium.

Inconsistent play defining men’s lacrosse season

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer
April 10, 2013
The team gathers around Head Coach Jim Mullins during a huddle in the second half.

Heartbreaking loss ends Bombers’ Sweet 16 run

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer
March 20, 2013
Junior guard Mary Kate Tierney attempts to put a shot past Nazareth College sophomore center Maria Allocco during the Bomber’s final regular season game Feb. 16 in Ben Light Gymnasium.

Hill Center renovations impact athletic teams

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer
March 7, 2013
Senior guard Eli Maravich looks for a pass against Nazareth College’s freshman forward Maurice Mills on Feb. 16 in Ben Light Gymnasium. The Bombers will progress to the second round of the NCAA tournament this weekend.

Men’s basketball prepares itself for round two of NCAA Tournament

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer
March 7, 2013
Senior forward Devin Shea and junior forward Frank Mitchell pose with their respective teams Empire 8 championship plaque.

Men’s basketball looks ahead to Springfield for NCAA tournament

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer
February 28, 2013
Travis Warech takes a jumpshot during a game against Utica College in Ben Light Gymnasium

Men’s basketball Empire 8 preview

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer
February 22, 2013
Senior guard Sean Rossi dribbles into Bomber territory during a game against Nazareth College in Ben Light Gymnasium on February 16th.

Winter sports update: Men’s basketball

By Christian Araos
February 21, 2013
From left, Houghton College senior forward Chris Confair defends senior guard Eli Maravich during a game in Ben Light Gymnasium on Tuesday night. The Bombers beat the Highlanders 85-72.

Bombers retain slim hopes of E8 top seed

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer
February 14, 2013
From left, senior forwards Travis Warech and Andrei Oztemel look on during a basketball practice in Ben Light Gymnasium on Tuesday. Both have injuries that have kept them sidelined for the past three games.

Injured forwards look to make their return before the end of the season

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer
February 6, 2013
From left, Hartwick senior Aaron Laing and junior Victor Angeline attempt to block Ithaca senior Travis Warech from scoring Saturday afternoon in Ben Light Gymnasium. The Bombers defeated the Hawks 75-54 improving their record to 13-4, leading the Empire 8.

Men’s basketball team shirks history and dominates the Hartwick Hawks

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer
January 28, 2013
Ithaca senior Eli Maravich is fouled by Stevens Institute of Technology senior Russ Thompson in the closing minutes of Ithacas 80-69 victory Friday night in Ben Light Gymnasium.

Offense shines as men’s basketball team upsets ranked Stevens team

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer
January 27, 2013
Senior guard Sean Rossi dribbles by a Wells College defender in a game in Ben Light Gymnasium.

Men’s basketball team prepares for vital homestand that could determine NCAA seeding

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer
January 24, 2013
Senior forwards Andrei Oztemel and Travis Warech defend a SUNY-Oswego player in Ben Light Gymnasium

Unexpected offensive struggles cancel out defensive success

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer
December 13, 2012

Comeback falls short as Bombers men’s basketball team loses to Oswego State

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer
December 11, 2012

Men’s Basketball: Second half surge gives Bombers first E8 win

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer
December 7, 2012
Hometown connection brings Travis Warech to South Hill

Hometown connection brings Travis Warech to South Hill

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer
December 6, 2012
Senior forward Travis Warech, center, drives to the basket against Wells College in the Bombers 87-55 win against the Express on Friday night. Warech scored 11 points in the South Hill squads victory.

Men’s Basketball: New look offense impresses in Bombers win

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer
December 4, 2012
Senior guard Eli Maravich is returning to the mens basketball team after a two-year absence that included jobs in the basketball offense and as a janitor.

Senior guard Maravich returns from two-year hiatus

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer
November 29, 2012

Shootaround: Recapping Bombers basketball matchups vs. Clarkson and Wells

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer
November 27, 2012

Winter sports preview: Men’s Basketball

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer
November 26, 2012
Ithaca Bombers senior running back Clay Ardoin (No. 27 in white) is stopped at the goal line by the SUNY-Cortland defense to end the Bombers final possession during Cortlands 16-10 victory in the 54th annual Cortaca Jug football game Saturday in Cortland, N.Y.

The story behind the Bombers’ Cortaca Jug loss

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer
November 14, 2012
Members of the Ithaca Bombers football team console each after losing the 54th annual Cortaca Jug football game 16-10 to SUNY-Cortland on Saturday in Cortland, N.Y.

Four Downs: Recapping the Ithaca Bombers loss at Cortaca

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer
November 11, 2012
Zeroing In: Previewing the 54th annual Cortaca Jug game

Zeroing In: Previewing the 54th annual Cortaca Jug game

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer
November 9, 2012

Bombers’ JV players prepare for their time to shine

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer
November 7, 2012
From left, junior linebacker Josh Duggan squares his shoulders to tackle Hartwick sophomore quarterback Andrew Bashford while Ithaca senior defensive end Skyler Schlenker drags Bashford down from behind during the Bombers 28-7 win Saturday.

Football: Stifling defense gives Bombers win against Hawks

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer
November 7, 2012

Zeroing In: Previewing Bombers football vs. Hartwick

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer
November 3, 2012
From left, Salisbury junior linebacker James White and junior defensive back Greg Stanton try to bring down Ithaca senior wide receiver Joe Ingrao while he dives for the endzone during the Bombers 21-14 victory on Saturday.

Football: Bombers shock seventh-ranked Salisbury Sea Gulls

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer
October 29, 2012
Senior running back Clay Ardoin breaks free from the line of scrimmage during the Bombers 21-14 upset of Salisbury University on Saturday afternoon.

Bombers’ offensive line begins transition in the trenches

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer
October 29, 2012

Zeroing In: Previewing Bombers football vs. Salisbury University

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer
October 26, 2012

Four Downs: Reaction from the Bombers’ loss at St. John Fisher

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer
October 22, 2012

Zeroing In: Previewing Bombers football at St. John Fisher

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer
October 19, 2012
Ithaca College football Head Coach Mike Welch addresses his players after the Bombers 21-14 loss to Buffalo State on Saturday. Welch will be taking an indefinite leave of absence to undergo heart bypass surgery this week.

Bombers football Head Coach Mike Welch takes leave of absence

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer
October 15, 2012
Senior running back Jarrett Naiden, center, is bottled up by member of the Buffalo State defense during the Bengals 21-14 win against the Bombers on Saturday at Butterfield Stadium.

Football: Bombers miss opportunities, fall to Bengals

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer
October 14, 2012

Zeroing In: Previewing Bombers football vs. Buffalo State

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer
October 13, 2012
Freshman wide receiver Josh Oliver scored two touchdowns in the Bombers 40-22 win against Utica College on Sept. 29 at Butterfield Stadium.

Bombers’ small receiver has big goals

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer
October 8, 2012

Zeroing In: Previewing Bombers football vs. Alfred University

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer
October 6, 2012
Junior quarterback Phil Neumann delivers a pass during the Bombers 40-22 win against Utica College on Saturday at Butterfield Stadium.

Quarterback-receiver combination powers passing attack

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer
September 30, 2012
From left, senior wide receiver Joe Ingrao escapes the grasp of Utica College sophomore cornerback Shawn Mitchell during the Bombers’ 40-22 victory Saturday at Butterfield Stadium.

Football: Fast start against Utica keeps Bombers undefeated

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer
September 30, 2012

Zeroing In: Previewing Bombers football vs. Utica College

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer
September 28, 2012
Union College senior fullback Tim Hersey, center, is bottled up by the Bombers defensive line during the Blue and Golds 27-24 victory Sept. 15 at Butterfield Stadium.

Newcomers fill holes for Bombers defense

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer
September 23, 2012

Zeroing In: Previewing Ithaca College football vs. Frostburg State

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer
September 21, 2012
Junior tight end Steve DelMoro, center, celebrates with senior fullback Michael Moon and junior tight end Jared Prugar after catching the game-tying touchdown in the fourth quarter of the Bombers dramatic 27-24 overtime victory against Union College on Saturday.

Football: Bombers rally to defeat Union College

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer
September 16, 2012

Four Downs: Rapid reaction for Bombers football win vs. Union College

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer
September 16, 2012
Senior running back Jarrett Naiden looks for a hole during the football teams 27-24 overtime win against Union College on Saturday.

Senior duo revitalizes Bombers’ running game

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer
September 15, 2012

Zeroing In: Bombers football home opener vs. Union College

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer
September 14, 2012
Senior Captain Nate Hemingway, pictured in front of seniors Joe Ingrao, Clay Ardoin and Will Carter and junior Steve DelMoro, is returning to the football field after a dangerous car accident.

Football captain inspires teammates with sideline leadership

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer
September 13, 2012

Four Downs: Bye Week Edition

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer
September 12, 2012

Football: Bombers take victory against Moravian College in season opener

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer
September 2, 2012

Bombers’ Liemer adds twist to preseason workouts

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer
September 1, 2012
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