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The Student News Site of Ithaca College

The Ithacan

Daniel King, Senior Writer

Graduate student defensive back Derek Slywka goes down low to wrap up Springfield College senior running back Blane Hart on Nov. 18, 2023. Slywka participated in the University of Buffalo pro day March 14 and Syracuse University's on March 18.

Q&A: Bombers’ defensive back makes pro day statement in journey to NFL draft

By Daniel King, Senior Writer
March 21, 2024
Former Ithaca College linebacker Isaac Hadac has built a training brand through his growing social media presence. Hadac founded The 5 Star Football Package, an instructional training package that he promotes to his over 250,000 followers on TikTok.

From player to mentor: Issac Hadac’s journey in football training and social media

By Daniel King, Senior Writer
February 22, 2024
from left, junior defensive back Jake Connolly, graduate student linebacker Ben Stola, and junior defensive lineman Joshua Miles walk off the field as the SUNY Cortland Red Dragons celebrate its 38-28 victory on Bertino Field at Butterfield Stadium.

Bombers drop 64th annual Cortaca Jug in offensive battle

By Daniel King, Senior Writer
November 12, 2023
From left, Buffalo State sophomore defensive end Nicholas Moore looks to get around a block as first-year quarterback Colin Schumm loads up to send a pass to senior running back Jalen Leonard-Osbourne.

Bombers look forward to 64th annual Cortaca Jug game returning to Ithaca

By Daniel King, Senior Writer
November 10, 2023
Bombers first-year quarterback Colin Schumm loads up in the pocket to send the ball downfield in the Bombers 51–14 win over St. Lawrence University Nov. 4.

Football decimates Saints to complete Liberty League sweep

By Daniel King, Senior Writer
November 5, 2023
Bombers' football players celebrate their Liberty League title clinching 62–0 victory over Buffalo State at midfield. The game marks the second straight Liberty League title for the Bombers and broke the school record for total yardage in a game with 686.

Football dismantles Buffalo State to earn its second straight Liberty League title

By Daniel King, Senior Writer
October 30, 2023
From left, senior running back Jalen Leonard-Osbourne celebrates after he trotted for a six yard touchdown run past Garnet Charger senior linebacker Spencer Goldstein in the Bombers' 17–9 victory Oct. 14.

Football earns gritty victory over Garnet Chargers

By Daniel King, Senior Writer
October 15, 2023
Derek Slywka, a graduate student defensive back for the Bombers, leaps above the line of scrimmage to block a field goal attempt by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute graduate student kicker Jared Elstein in overtime. The Bombers kicked a field goal on their next possession, clinching their win over RPI 20—17.

Football takes down RPI in overtime thriller

By Daniel King, Senior Writer
October 7, 2023
Senior running back Jalen Leonard-Osbourne rushes for a 79-yard touchdown in the Bombers 24–14 win over Hobart College. Osbourne is now tied for the 8th longest rush from scrimmage in Bombers football.

Football tops Statesmen 24–14 in home opener

By Daniel King, Senior Writer
September 30, 2023
The Ithaca College football team visited Lycoming College and hosted Susquehanna University for two joint preseason practices in preparation for the 2023 season.

Football takes on fresh faces in joint practice sessions

By Daniel King, Senior Writer
September 19, 2023
Football blitzes past conference competition

Football blitzes past conference competition

By Daniel King, Senior Writer
September 1, 2023
Senior swimmer Emily VanderSleen has been a key part in helping the Ithaca College women's swimming and diving team to a 7–0 start this season.

Q&A: Senior swimmer helps propel team’s strong first half

By Daniel King, Assistant Sports Editor
November 30, 2022
Butterfield Stadium, the home of the Ithaca College football team, will receive an artificial turf playing surface after a donation by an alum. The venue will be renamed to Bertino Field at Butterfield Stadium.

Ithaca College announces Butterfield Stadium to receive artificial turf

By Daniel King, Assistant Sports Editor
November 29, 2022
From left, senior Justin Showstead and senior Andy Frank look to bring their senior leadserhsip to the team and help send multiple members of the team to the NCAA Divison III indoor track and field championship.

Men’s track and field team sprinting for the top of the Liberty League

By Daniel King, Assistant Sports Editor
November 9, 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
The Ithaca College field hockey team wrapped up its 2022 regular season with 14 wins, now turning their attention to the upcoming Liberty League playoffs semifinal matchup against the William Smith Herons

Field hockey preparing for postseason push

By Daniel King, Assistant Sports Editor
November 1, 2022
Senior midfielder Jack McCarthy dribbles the ball upfield as the Thoroughbreds senior midfielder Brady Trenchard races after him during the Ithaca men's soccer draw against Skidmore

Men’s soccer plays to hard fought draw against Skidmore

By Daniel King, Assistant Sports Editor
October 15, 2022
From left, sophomore defender Madeline Goodman passes the ball as sophomore midfielder Meara Bury trails the play during Ithaca College field hockey team 1–0 victory over Vassar College.

Last-minute goal propels field hockey to victory

By Daniel King, Assistant Sports Editor
October 2, 2022
From left, sophomore Rheanna DeCrow, senior Cristea Park, first-year student Annika Michel and senior Mary Gersec of the Ithaca College golf team. The team competes at a few tournaments in the fall before taking a few months off during the cold Ithaca winter.

Hot start has golf team chipping away at the fall season

By Daniel King, Assistant Sports Editor
September 28, 2022
From left Chris Griffin, aquatics coordinator and diving coach for the men’s swimming and diving team, and first-year student Robert Mattesky watch the pool for the springboard diving class.

Ithaca College students stay active through PALS classes

By Daniel King, Assistant Sports Editor
September 20, 2022
From left, junior goalkeeper Claire Reader and senior defender Rachel Richards of the Ithaca College women's soccer team. The Bombers are looking to build off a strong 2021 season and bring home championship gold.

Women’s soccer team using championship loss as motivation

By Daniel King, Assistant Sports Editor
August 31, 2022
Junior Andrew Geschickter, guard on the Ithaca College men’s basketball team, rode 112 miles in the Pan-Mass Challenge in August, raising money for cancer research.

Junior basketball player rides in charity bike race

By Daniel King, Assistant Sports Editor
August 24, 2022
Justin Stangel, former associate head coach for Hobart College, was named the sixth head coach in Ithaca College men's crew program history. He replaces Dan Robinson '79, who retired in March after 37 seasons with the college.

Men’s crew announces former Hobart assistant as new head coach

By Daniel King, Assistant Sports Editor
June 28, 2022
Michael Toerper, head coach of the Ithaca College football team, talks with attendees at the Be The Match event April 22 in the Emerson Suites.

Ithaca College football team hosts bone marrow drive

By Daniel King, Staff Writer
April 26, 2022
From left, graduate student attacker Alexa Ritchie from Ithaca College looks to avoid senior midfielder Payton McMahon from William Smith. The Herons snuck by the Bombers to stay undefeated in the conference.

Women’s lacrosse team fall just short in comeback attempt

By Daniel King, Staff Writer
April 17, 2022
During Spring 2022, Ellen Staurowsky, professor in the Department of Media Arts, Sciences and Studies at Ithaca College, is teaching a new course titled Personal Branding for College Athletes.

Professor teaches new course on name, image and likeness

By Daniel King, Staff Writer
March 24, 2022
The Ithaca College women's basketball team lost 73–71 in overtime in the NCAA Tournament Round of 32 against Springfield College on March 5.

IC women’s basketball team falls to Springfield College in NCAA Tournament

By Daniel King, Staff Writer
March 7, 2022
The Ithaca College field hockey team is one of the six squads representing the Bombers in the Liberty League postseason. The team clinched the No. 1 seed in the tournament after its win Oct. 22.

Six Ithaca College teams set to appear in postseason

By Daniel King, Staff Writer
October 28, 2021
Flag football is one of the two Block I intramural sports being currently offered. Games are played Sunday nights at Higgins Stadium.

Ithaca College brings back intramural sports for 2021–22 year

By Daniel King, Staff writer
September 22, 2021
Defensive line coach for the Ithaca College football team, Kerry Grigsby, was hired July 26. Grigsby spent the last three years coaching for Concordia University in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Bombers welcome three new coaches to South Hill

By Daniel King, Staff writer
September 8, 2021
Junior Julia Loffredo swings at a pitch during the Bombers double header against SUNY Cortland on April 14.

Softball player hits junior season out of the park

By Daniel King, Staff Writer
April 22, 2021
From left, sophomore Madison Martinez and senior Ariyahna Bernard are eyeing the top of the leaderboards in their events.

Women’s track and field primed for postseason success

By Daniel King, Contributing writer
March 25, 2021
Sophomore Peter Raider shoots multimedia content at a women’s lacrosse practice for the IC Athletics social media Feb. 10 at Higgins Stadium.

Students team up to create social media content for the college’s sports

By Daniel King, Contributing writer
February 25, 2021
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