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Rising junior Eze Chukwuezi (left) and Parley Hannan '20 (right) earned All-American honors in wrestling and indoor track and field despite their national championships being canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

30 Bombers earn All-American status despite coronavirus cancellations

By Dani Pluchinsky, Senior Writer
July 12, 2020
Freshman Moriah Byrd prepares to compete in the shot put event of the pentathlon.

Multi athletes mix it up across many events

By Dani Pluchinsky
March 5, 2020
From left, senior Kendall Wellauer and sophomore Logan Bruce are both currently qualified for the indoor national championship and will aim to continue their success outdoors.

Women’s track team aiming for the podium at nationals

By Dani Pluchinsky, Staff Writer
February 27, 2020
Junior pole vaulter Julia Nomberg works on technique with the help of pole vault coach Matt Scheffler.

Pole vault coach builds powerhouse program at college

By Dani Pluchinsky
February 6, 2020
Men's soccer falls to Clarkson in league quarterfinal

Men’s soccer falls to Clarkson in league quarterfinal

By Dani Pluchinsky, Staff Writer
November 12, 2019
Senior Sarah Rudge was the Bombers' top finisher at Liberty Leagues last year, and senior Jessica Fritzsch will help lead the team as a captain this season.

Women’s cross-country aims to rebound from last season

By Dani Pluchinsky, Staff Writer
August 29, 2019
Senior runner John Blake developed Achilles tendinitis in spring 2018 and took a leave of absence in the fall to preserve his eligibility. Blake will be competing with the men's cross-country team this season.

Back on Course: Senior runner took leave of absence to stay eligible

By Dani Pluchinsky, Staff Writer
August 28, 2019
Track and field teams compete at Cornell despite weather

Track and field teams compete at Cornell despite weather

By Dani Pluchinsky, Staff Writer
January 20, 2019
Women's basketball earns 4th consecutive victory

Women’s basketball earns 4th consecutive victory

By Dani Pluchinsky, Staff Writer
January 19, 2019
Then-freshman Morgan Hoffman-Smith competes in a race Feb. 24. Hoffman-Smith broke the college's women's swimming record for the 1,650-meter freestyle Dec. 2

Sophomore breaks record for women’s swimming team

By Dani Pluchinsky, Sports Editor
December 12, 2018
Senior runner Hailey Nase participates in the Jannette Bonrouhi-Zakiam Memorial Alumni Run on Sept. 2.

Senior runner returns to women’s track and field team

By Dani Pluchinsky, Sports Editor
December 10, 2018
Women's basketball cruises past Bard College

Women’s basketball cruises past Bard College

By Dani Pluchinsky, Sports Editor
December 2, 2018
Then-junior Annie Giannone drives toward the hoop against William Smith on Feb. 20. Giannone has started both of the Bombers' games this season, averaging 3.5 points.

Senior guard discusses playoff aspirations

By Dani Pluchinsky, Sports Editor
November 26, 2018
Freshman defensive back Michael Roumes returns a punt during the 2018 Cortaca Jug game.

Students react to the 2019 Cortaca Jug moving to MetLife Stadium

By Dani Pluchinsky and Jack Murray
November 14, 2018
Senior outside hitter Katie Evans spikes the ball over the net during the game against Stevenson University.

Volleyball advances to Round of 16 with win over Stevenson

By Dani Pluchinsky, Sports Editor
November 11, 2018
Junior wide receiver Will Gladney dives into the endzone for a touchdown while Max Jean, Cortland senior defensive back, tries to stop him. The Bombers defeated SUNY Cortland 24–21.

Football defeats SUNY Cortland in the 60th annual Cortaca Jug

By Dani Pluchinsky, Sports Editor
November 10, 2018
Volleyball dominates in Round of 64 against Southern Vermont

Volleyball dominates in Round of 64 against Southern Vermont

By Dani Pluchinsky, Sports Editor
November 10, 2018
From left, Mike Urtz, Director of Athletics at SUNY Cortland and Susan Bassett, Associate Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreational Sports, shake hands after the announcement of the 61st annual Cortaca Jug being played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

UPDATE: Next year’s 61st annual Cortaca Jug moved to MetLife Stadium

By Dani Pluchinsky, Sports Editor
November 7, 2018
Junior Lindsay Scott gets her lip tattooed at Medusa Tattoo Studio on Nov. 3. Members of the team get "ICXC" with a stick figure runner on the bottom of their lip.

Lip tattoos bring together women’s cross-country team

By Dani Pluchinsky, Sports Editor
November 5, 2018
Junior running back Kendall Anderson breaks a tackle during the South Hill squad's win against St. Lawrence University on Oct. 27.

Football dominates St. Lawrence on Senior Day

By Dani Pluchinsky, Sports Editor
October 28, 2018
Cross-country teams compete at Liberty League Championship

Cross-country teams compete at Liberty League Championship

By Dani Pluchinsky, Sports Editor
October 27, 2018
Graduate student diver Anna Belson competes at the Ithaca Invitational on Feb. 10.

Continuing to compete: Diver maintains success by overcoming medical complications

By Dani Pluchinsky, Sports Editor
October 24, 2018
The men's soccer team celebrates after sophomore striker Jonathan Kyriakidis scores his fourth goal of the season in a win over the Rochester Institute of Technology on Oct. 24.

Men’s soccer clinches Liberty League playoff birth

By Dani Pluchinsky, Sports Editor
October 24, 2018
Senior runner Amanda StClair runs for the Ithaca College women's cross-country team.

Senior promotes positivity within cross-country team

By Dani Pluchinsky, Sports Editor
October 22, 2018
Field hockey falls to No. 12 Vassar College

Field hockey falls to No. 12 Vassar College

By Dani Pluchinsky, Sports Editor
October 13, 2018
Sophomore Ben Cafaro, president of the Ithaca College Club Fencing team, bouts with freshman Alex Kite at practice Sept. 20.

On Point Practices: Club fencing prepares for first tournament

By Dani Pluchinsky, Sports Editor
September 26, 2018
Members of the Ithaca College athletic training student cabinet stand outside the college’s athletic training facility. The student cabinet helped the program receive a grant to improve diversity within the profession.

Athletic training program aims to improve diversity

By Dani Pluchinsky, Sports Editor
September 25, 2018
Senior runner Jules Rand went hiking in Bozeman, Montana, while doing a work exchange program. Rand spent three months in Montana this summer working and exploring.

Senior runner makes memories by spending summer in Montana

By Dani Pluchinsky, Sports Editor
September 12, 2018
Freshman Kyra Feick shows her insulin pump. Feick was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes when she was 7 years old and is able to constantly check her blood sugar levels while at practice.

Freshman balances playing field hockey and diabetes

By Dani Pluchinsky and Jack Murray
September 12, 2018
Senior Josh Mitnick spends hours shooting and editing videos for the Office of Intercollegiate Athletics.

Senior discusses creating videos for athletics

By Dani Pluchinsky, Sports Editor
September 9, 2018
Ithaca College students enjoying the climbing wall in the Fitness Center. The wall was expanded for the 2018–19 school year.

Fitness Center climbing wall harnesses new equipment

By Dani Pluchinsky
September 5, 2018
The Ithaca College men's and women's cross-country teams hosted the Jannette Bonrouhi-Zakiam Memorial Alumni Run on Sept. 1.

Cross-country teams compete in annual memorial run

By Becky Mehorter and Dani Pluchinsky
September 3, 2018
Sculling aims to win gold at national championship

Sculling aims to win gold at national championship

By Dani Pluchinsky, Sports Editor
August 29, 2018
Graduate student Miranda Wingfield is one of 61 people to swim the English Channel in 2018.

Conquering the Channel: Graduate student swims the English Channel

By Dani Pluchinsky, Sports Editor
August 29, 2018
Erienne Roberts joined the Ithaca College faculty as the new Associate Director of Athletics and Senior Woman Administrator in July.

New Senior Woman Administrator discusses joining IC staff

By Dani Pluchinsky, Sports Editor
August 26, 2018
Softball no-hit in opening game of NCAA championships

Softball no-hit in opening game of NCAA championships

By Dani Pluchinsky, Sports Editor
May 24, 2018
Junior first baseman Andrew Bailey makes the catch to get out Danny Campbell, New Paltz junior utility player, at Freeman Field on May 1.

Baseball secures victory against SUNY New Paltz

By Dani Pluchinsky, Assistant Sports Editor
May 1, 2018
Senior left fielder Domenic Boresta gets ready to hit the ball during the Bombers’ 9–3 win over Elmira College on April 7 at Freeman Field.

Senior baseball player discusses playoff mentality

By Dani Pluchinsky, Assistant Sports Editor
May 1, 2018
Junior Sam McGrath competes in his singles match against Connecticut College on April 29.

Tennis player battles arm injuries to dominate junior season

By Dani Pluchinsky, Assistant Sports Editor
April 30, 2018
Junior Garrett Boleslav and sophomore Liam Spiegel compete during their doubles match against Connecticut College on April 29.

Men’s tennis falls to Connecticut College 5–4

By Dani Pluchinsky, Assistant Sports Editor
April 29, 2018
The men's varsity crew teams competed at the 50-Year Celebration at Cayuga Inlet on April 28.

Crew competes at 50-Year Celebration on April 28

By Dani Pluchinsky, Assistant Sports Editor
April 28, 2018
Softball beats RIT twice in doubleheader on Senior Day

Softball beats RIT twice in doubleheader on Senior Day

By Dani Pluchinsky, Assistant Sports Editor
April 28, 2018
Junior first baseman Andrew Bailey gets the out against senior outfielder Drew Delasiis on April 28 at Freeman Field.

Baseball splits doubleheader on Senior Day

By Dani Pluchinsky, Assistant Sports Editor
April 28, 2018
Men's Lacrosse beats Clarkson in quarterfinal matchup

Men’s Lacrosse beats Clarkson in quarterfinal matchup

By Dani Pluchinsky, Assistant Sports Editor
April 28, 2018
Baseball scores 11 runs in eighth inning to beat Rochester

Baseball scores 11 runs in eighth inning to beat Rochester

By Dani Pluchinsky, Assistant Sports Editor
April 27, 2018
Women's tennis falls to Hamilton College

Women’s tennis falls to Hamilton College

By Dani Pluchinsky, Assistant Sports Editor
April 26, 2018
Baseball holds on to upset No. 24 Oswego State

Baseball holds on to upset No. 24 Oswego State

By Dani Pluchinsky, Assistant Sports Editor
April 24, 2018
Baseball splits doubleheader against Houghton College

Baseball splits doubleheader against Houghton College

By Dani Pluchinsky, Assistant Sports Editor
April 23, 2018
Softball dominates in doubleheader against Union College

Softball dominates in doubleheader against Union College

By Dani Pluchinsky, Assistant Sports Editor
April 22, 2018
Junior Kathryn Shaffer returns the ball during the match against Bard College on April 21.

Women’s tennis earns second conference win over Bard College

By Dani Pluchinsky, Assistant Sports Editor
April 22, 2018
Men's tennis secures Liberty League win against Bard College

Men’s tennis secures Liberty League win against Bard College

By Dani Pluchinsky, Assistant Sports Editor
April 22, 2018
Softball splits doubleheader against Rochester

Softball splits doubleheader against Rochester

By Dani Pluchinsky, Assistant Sports Editor
April 21, 2018
Junior infielder Alex Wright attempts to get Ericka Sadowski, SUNY Cortland sophomore utility player, out at first base during the Bombers' 8–1 win April 18.

Softball sweeps SUNY Cortland in doubleheader

By Dani Pluchinsky, Assistant Sports Editor
April 18, 2018
Freshman utility player Gabby Laccona swings the bat in the Bombers’ 9–1 win against Utica College at Kostrinsky Field on March 28.

Freshman softball player uses versatility to improve team

By Dani Pluchinsky, Assistant Sports Editor
April 18, 2018
Baseball scores ten in extra innings to defeat Utica College

Baseball scores ten in extra innings to defeat Utica College

By Dani Pluchinsky, Assistant Sports Editor
April 15, 2018
Junior attack Allie Panara cradles the ball against freshman midfielder Leeanne Jones during the Bombers 12–7 win over the Engineers.

Women’s lacrosse secures sixth conference win

By Dani Pluchinsky, Assistant Sports Editor
April 15, 2018
Josiah Swiller, 5, plays on the bouncy house slide at the Family Carnival on April 6. The Family Carnival was hosted by the Ithaca College Student United Way to raise money for local nonprofits in the Fitness Center.

Club hosts annual carnival for local families

By Dani Pluchinsky, Assistant Sports Editor
April 11, 2018
Sophomore pitcher Tom Cosentino warms up to pitch against SUNY Cortland on April 10 at Freeman Field.

Baseball struggles against No. 10 SUNY Cortland

By Dani Pluchinsky, Assistant Sports Editor
April 11, 2018
Freshman shortstop Jack Lynch tags Dennis Rudolph, Elmira College senior outfielder, out at second during the Bombers' 5–3 victory April 8.

Baseball earns two victories against Elmira College

By Dani Pluchinsky, Assistant Sports Editor
April 8, 2018
Griesemer stands with her trophy after winning a national championship. She took home the 1- and 3-meter titles at the NCAA Divison III Diving Championships.

Champion of the board: diver wins two national championships

By Dani Pluchinsky, Assistant Sports Editor
April 4, 2018
Sophomore Parley Hannan competes at the Bombers’ 9–0 loss against Skidmore College on March 24 at the Athletics and Events Center.

Sophomore uses squash to transition to collegiate tennis

By Dani Pluchinsky, Assistant Sports Editor
April 4, 2018
Junior attack Allie Panara goes up against Megan Fitzgerald, Union College junior defender, during the Blue and Gold's win March 31.

Women’s lacrosse defeated Union College 17–10

By Dani Pluchinsky, Assistant Sports Editor
April 1, 2018
Chris Griffin, diving coach and assistant aquatics coordinator, coached five divers to the NCAA Division III Swimming and Diving Championships this season in Indianapolis.

Diving coach looks to continue success in future seasons

By Dani Pluchinsky, Assistant Sports Editor
March 27, 2018
Baseball loses final game in series against Stevens

Baseball loses final game in series against Stevens

By Dani Pluchinsky, Assistant Sports Editor
March 26, 2018
Men's tennis falls to No. 26 Skidmore College

Men’s tennis falls to No. 26 Skidmore College

By Dani Pluchinsky, Assistant Sports Editor
March 25, 2018
Griesemer wins two national titles at DIII championships

Griesemer wins two national titles at DIII championships

By Dani Pluchinsky, Assistant Sports Editor
March 25, 2018
Junior Caroline Dunn hits the ball during the match against Skidmore College on March 24.

Women’s tennis loses against Skidmore College 9–0

By Dani Pluchinsky, Assistant Sports Editor
March 25, 2018
Senior mid-distance runner Sierra Grazia competes at the All-Atlantic Region Track and Field Conference Championships at the Athletics and Events Center.

Track and field trains using multiple distances

By Dani Pluchinsky, Assistant Sports Editor
March 21, 2018
Women's track and field earns seventh at Indoor Championships

Women’s track and field earns seventh at Indoor Championships

By Dani Pluchinsky, Assistant Sports Editor
March 13, 2018
From left, Cornell history professor Larry Glickman sits next to former NBA player Etan Thomas. Thomas spoke at Cornell University about athletes involved in political activism on Feb. 27.

Former NBA player speaks at Cornell about activism

By Dani Pluchinsky, Assistant Sports Editor
February 28, 2018
Senior diver Katie Helly competes in the 1-meter dive during the Liberty League Conference Championships on Feb. 25.

Swimming and diving completes Liberty League Championships

By Dani Pluchinsky, Assistant Sports Editor
February 25, 2018
Track and field teams win Liberty League Championships

Track and field teams win Liberty League Championships

By Dani Pluchinsky, Assistant Sports Editor
February 25, 2018
Junior attacker Allie Panara goes up against Kyra Kempney, junior defender from Nazareth College, during the Bombers 14–8 win Feb. 24.

Women’s lacrosse opens season with win over Nazareth College

By Dani Pluchinsky, Assistant Sports Editor
February 24, 2018
Senior Denise Ibarra runs the 3000-meter race at the Marc Deneault Invitation on Feb. 17 at Cornell University.

WATCH: Senior makes strides with less intense training

By Dani Pluchinsky, Assistant Sports Editor
February 21, 2018
Julie Yacovoni, senior forward and guard for the Ithaca College women’s basketball team, goes up for a layup against Ariella Rosenthal, senior guard from Vassar College on Feb.17.

Senior basketball player reflects on last season as a Bomber

By Dani Pluchinsky, Assistant Sports Editor
February 21, 2018
Freshman guard Megan Yawman dribbles down the court against Bard senior guard Kim Romanoff during the Bombers' 70–31 win Feb. 16.

Women’s basketball defeats Vassar College 64–63

By Dani Pluchinsky, Assistant Sports Editor
February 18, 2018
Freshman thrower Samantha Healy competes in the 20-lbs weight throw during the Home Tri with SUNY Cortland and Utica College on Feb. 16.

Track and Field competes at the Home Tri on Feb. 16

By Dani Pluchinsky, Assistant Sports Editor
February 18, 2018
Senior forward and guard Julie Yacovoni goes to score against Rochester Institute of Technology junior forward Tara Lynch.

Women’s basketball beats RIT 71–67 on the road

By Dani Pluchinsky, Assistant Sports Editor
February 8, 2018
Ithaca College alum Dee Relph stands with the women's basketball team. Relph introduced herself after the team's 71–67 win against the Rochester Institute of Technology.

Alum gives endowment to women’s basketball program

By Dani Pluchinsky, Assistant Sports Editor
February 8, 2018
Frehsman Jack Culhane races in the 500-meter dash at the Ithaca Bomber Invitational and Multi on Feb. 3 at the Athletics and Events Center. Culhane finished tenth in the race, the highest place of any Ithaca athlete.

Track and field benefits from strong freshman class

By Dani Pluchinsky, Assistant Sports Editor
February 7, 2018
Freshman Morgan Hoffman-Smith swims against Union College on Feb. 3 at the Athletics and Events Center.

Both swimming and diving teams secure wins against Union

By Dani Pluchinsky, Assistant Sports Editor
February 4, 2018
Senior Sierra Grazia races Cornell sophomore Audrey Huelskamp at the Cornell Robert J. Kane Invitational

Track and field contends against Division I schools

By Dani Pluchinsky, Assistant Sports Editor
January 31, 2018
Sophomore sprinter Alexandria Rheaume races at the Cornell Robert J. Kane Invitational on Jan. 27.

Track and field splits up to take on two meets

By Dani Pluchinsky, Assistant Sports Editor
January 29, 2018
Women's basketball defeats Union College 53–38

Women’s basketball defeats Union College 53–38

By Dani Pluchinsky, Assistant Sports Editor
January 28, 2018
No. 3 wrestling dominates against Nassau Community College

No. 3 wrestling dominates against Nassau Community College

By Dani Pluchinsky
January 28, 2018
Sue Jackson, mother of junior guard Sara Jackson, takes pictures at all of the Bombers' games.

Parents provide positivity for women’s basketball

By Dani Pluchinsky and Matt Vander Plaat
January 23, 2018
Junior Nina Bustamante performs her balance beam routine against SUNY Brockport on Jan. 21.

Gymnastics falls to Brockport in home opener

By Dani Pluchinsky, Assistant Sports Editor
January 22, 2018
Senior thrower Caitlin Noonan shot puts during the Bombers' victory in the Ithaca College Quad Jan. 20 at the Athletics and Events Center

Track and Field Dominates Ithaca Home Quad

By Dani Pluchinsky, Assistant Sports Editor
January 21, 2018
While most winter teams play a large portion of their season over winter break, the Swimming and Diving teams take a long break training in Florida.

Swimming and diving teams train in Florida for winter break

By Dani Pluchinsky, Staff Writer
December 13, 2017
Track and field hosts SUNY Cortland on Dec. 8

Track and field hosts SUNY Cortland on Dec. 8

By Dani Pluchinsky and Matt Hornick
December 8, 2017
Track and field competes at Cornell University Dec. 2

Track and field competes at Cornell University Dec. 2

By Dani Pluchinsky, Staff Writer
December 3, 2017
Athlete changes sport due to hamstring injury

Athlete changes sport due to hamstring injury

By Dani Pluchinsky, Staff Writer
November 20, 2017
Men's track and field wants to conquer its new league

Men’s track and field wants to conquer its new league

By Dani Pluchinsky, Staff Writer
November 9, 2017
Men's and women's swimming and diving loses to RPI

Men’s and women’s swimming and diving loses to RPI

By Dani Pluchinsky, Staff Writer
October 29, 2017
Seniors Payton Cutting, Allie Colleran, Hannah Peters, and Emily Bloom of the softball team participated in the 23rd Annual Cancer Resource Center Walkathon and 5K Run on Oct. 21.

Softball team participates in the 23rd Annual CRC Walkathon

By Dani Pluchinsky, Staff Writer
October 25, 2017
Senior tennis player Taylor Ginestro was able to graduate a year early by bringing in 24 college credits from high school. Athletes are taking extra classes to fulfill their course load and graduate earlier than expected.

Athletes look to get ahead in course loads to graduate early

By Dani Pluchinsky, Contributing Writer
October 11, 2017
Men's tennis competes in northeast regional competition

Men’s tennis competes in northeast regional competition

By Dani Pluchinsky, Contributing Writer
October 2, 2017
Men's tennis competes at the Bloomsburg Invitational

Men’s tennis competes at the Bloomsburg Invitational

By Dani Pluchinsky, Contributing Writer
September 19, 2017
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