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Rowers Zoe Foster, Taylor Volmrich and Wesley Hoglin have taken their talents from the Utah Crew program to the Bombers.

Three Utah Crew members travel across the coast to row for Bombers

By Jack Murray, Senior writer
May 5, 2021
Freshman Jacob Wachs hits a return shot during practice on April 20.

Men’s tennis team serving up new style on the court

By Jack Murray, Senior writer
April 21, 2021
Sposito and Stefanski are back together on the same team after achieving new heights for the women's tennis team at North Pocono High School.

Trojans take over South Hill: High school teammates reunite on college court

By Jack Murray, Senior writer
April 7, 2021
First-year graduate student Minos Stavrakas and Senior George Lomas are ready to help the Bombers bounce back against the Liberty League.

Men’s tennis ready to step up against Liberty League

By Jack Murray, Senior Writer
March 24, 2021
The women's tennis team will lean on Senior Sara Steinberg and sophomore Sara Sposito this spring season.

Women’s tennis vying NCAA bid with a bounce back year

By Jack Murray, Senior writer
March 24, 2021
Junior Warren Watson tackles an opponent during a game against Alfred University Sept. 21, 2019 at Butterfield Stadium.

Football player named to national student-athlete council

By Jack Murray, Senior writer
February 11, 2021
Head men's and women tennis coach Bill Austin has announced his retirement after 20 seasons. Assistant coach Chris Hayes will step up as head.

Tennis teams see new leadership for first time in 20 years

By Jack Murray, Staff Writer
June 6, 2020
From left, senior Brianna Ruback and graduate student Jane Alkhazov will lead the women's tennis team for the 2020 spring sesaon.

Women’s tennis focused on building team chemistry

By Jack Murray, Staff Writer
February 27, 2020
Former quarterback Joe Germinerio looks to make a pass during a game Nov. 2 against Union College at Butterfield Stadium.

Former quarterback signs with German football team

By Jack Murray, Staff Writer
February 26, 2020
Sophomore Bailey Stappenbeck competes in the giant slalom Jan. 12 at Labrador Mountain in Truxton, New York.

Club ski racing team represents the Bombers on the slopes

By Jack Murray, Staff Writer
January 29, 2020
Sophomore offensive lineman Andrew Testani jumps into the crowd after a 32-20 Cortaca win, defending the title for a third year in a row.

UPDATED: IC brings home third consecutive Cortaca Jug with win at MetLife Stadium

By Emily Adams and Jack Murray
November 16, 2019
The Ithaca College football team takes on SUNY Cortland in the 62nd Cortaca Jug game in Cortland, New York.

Bombers prepare for 61st annual Cortaca Jug Game

By Jack Murray, Staff Writer
November 14, 2019
Freshman kicker Nick Bahamonde winds up for a kickoff during the Bombers' game Oct. 12 in Butterfield Stadium. Bahamonde has missed zero field goals and only one extra point this season.

Freshman kicker soars above expectations with football team

By Jack Murray, Staff Writer
October 31, 2019
Sophomore wide receiver Michael Anderson powers through linebacker Vince Dimonte. Anderson totaled 198 yards against St John's Fisher College on Sept. 28 at Butterfield Stadium.

Football comes out on top against St. John Fisher College

By Jack Murray, Staff Writer
October 2, 2019
Senior quarterback Joe Germinerio hands the ball off to senior running back Isaiah D'Haiti during the Bombers' home opener against Alfred University on Sept. 21 in Butterfield Stadium.

Football dominates Alfred University in home opener

By Jack Murray, Staff Writer
September 23, 2019
Senior Pearl Outlaw and her partner, Joshua Boissoneau, celebrate their bronze-medal finish at the World Rowing Championships on Aug. 30 in Linz, Austria.

Bomber rowers compete at World Rowing Championships

By Jack Murray, Staff Writer
September 12, 2019
Erienne Roberts, deputy director of athletics and senior woman administrator at Ithaca College, will be starting a new job as the Deputy Athletic Director for Internal Operations at the University of Chicago on June 1.

Database provides resources for athletic community

By Jack Murray, Staff Writer
September 4, 2019
Junior outside hitter Reagan Stone and freshman Monet People make a block during the Bomber's game against Ohio Wesleyan on Aug. 30.

Volleyball defeats Wisconsin-La Crosse at Bomber Invitational

By Jack Murray, Staff Writer
September 2, 2019
Senior running back Isaiah D'Haiti scored eight touchdowns and had 253 rushing yards last season. The Bombers will look to him to finish in the red zone.

Football team strives to go further into the postseason

By Jack Murray, Staff Writer
August 29, 2019
The Ithaca College baseball team has Empire 8 tournament games during finals week, and the track and field teams compete at last-chance qualifier meets out of state.

Finals Frenzy: Student-athletes compete during exam week

By Jack Murray, Sports Editor
May 1, 2019
Graduate student Melissa Patnella works as a personal trainer for the Fitness Center. She also teaches a ZUMBA class on Sunday nights in the Aerobics Room.

Graduate students keep IC in shape with personal training

By Jack Murray, Sports Editor
May 1, 2019
The women's Novice 8 boat placed first April 7 against SUNY Geneseo and St. John Fisher College at the Cayuga Lake Inlet. The women's team has a total of 13 novice athletes.

Starting from Scratch: Crew programs support novice rowers

By Jack Murray, Sports Editor
April 16, 2019
Junior Ryan Buchanan returns a volley during the club tennis team's practice March 31 in Glazer Arena. The team has more than twice as many freshmen as the varsity squads.

Club tennis team provides low-pressure competition

By Jack Murray, Sports Editor
April 15, 2019
From left, women's lacrosse assistant coach Kayla Minner and head coach Karrie Moore look on as the Blue and Gold face The College at Brockport on March 20.

New assistant coach discusses offensive strategy

By Jack Murray, Sports Editor
March 31, 2019
Junior captain Colten Lavery returns the ball during practice March 21. Lavery has started in both singles and doubles in every game this season.

Men’s tennis participates with mostly upperclassmen

By Jack Murray, Sports Editor
March 27, 2019
Senior midfielder Conner Crossen winds up for a shot against Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute on March 23.

Men’s lacrosse falls to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

By Jack Murray, Sports Editor
March 26, 2019
Alkhazov has torn her labrum and rotator cuff during her tennis career.

Overcoming obstacles: Junior returns from shoulder injury

By Jack Murray, Sports Editor
March 20, 2019
Junior Sam Fried returns the ball during the Blue and Gold's match against St. Lawrence University on March 3.

Men’s tennis comes up just short against St. Lawrence

By Jack Murray, Sports Editor
March 6, 2019
Senior attacker commands offense with elite field awareness

Senior attacker commands offense with elite field awareness

By Jack Murray, Sports Editor
March 6, 2019
Jane Alkhazov '20

Women’s tennis aims to stay healthy and improve play

By Jack Murray, Sports Editor
February 27, 2019
Minos Stavrakas '20

Men’s tennis hopes to improve doubles performances

By Jack Murray, Sports Editor
February 27, 2019
Wrestling head coach Marty Nichols observes his team during a match against Wilkes University on Feb. 8. Nichols was a three-time All-American at Ithaca College and graduated in 1990.

Former Bombers develop new generation of athletes

By Jack Murray, Sports Editor
February 27, 2019
The seniors and captains of the Ithaca College women's track and field team hold the Liberty League first-place plaque after winning the Liberty League Championships with 241.5 points.

Track and field teams sweep Liberty League Championships

By Jack Murray, Sports Editor
February 24, 2019
Junior swimmer Kaitlyn Scott competes in breaststroke, freestyle, butterfly and individual medley for the Bombers and will compete in the Liberty League Championships Feb. 20–23 in Kelsey Partridge Bird Natatorium.

Swimmer discusses Liberty League Championship preparations

By Jack Murray, Sports Editor
February 18, 2019
Senior track captain Jordan Beckley has competed in sprint events and the long jump for the Blue and Gold over her four years and is excited about what is to come for the team.

Senior captain discusses journey on track and field team

By Jack Murray, Sports Editor
February 12, 2019
Men's basketball defeats Clarkson University 97–67

Men’s basketball defeats Clarkson University 97–67

By Jack Murray, Sports Editor
February 10, 2019
Women's basketball defeats Clarkson University 69–44

Women’s basketball defeats Clarkson University 69–44

By Jack Murray, Sports Editor
February 9, 2019
Senior swimmer Anna D'Arrigo is a four-year member of the women's swimming and diving team.

Swimmer discusses Senior Day experience and college career

By Jack Murray, Sports Editor
February 6, 2019
Leading by Example: High jumper thrives with training group

Leading by Example: High jumper thrives with training group

By Jack Murray, Sports Editor
February 5, 2019
From left, sophomore Lauren Hansen and freshman Julia O'Sullivan apply chalk to their hands during practice Jan. 16.

Competing off-sequence: gymnastics begins competing in January

By Jack Murray, Sports Editor
January 23, 2019
Sophomore diver Justin Moczynski plunges toward the water in a meet Nov. 30. The swimming and diving teams returned to campus Jan. 2, along with the other winter sports teams, as they all trained over the break.

Winter athletes bond during winter break training

By Jack Murray, Sports Editor
January 22, 2019
Women's basketball drops OT thriller to William Smith

Women’s basketball drops OT thriller to William Smith

By Jack Murray, Sports Editor
January 7, 2019
Ezema breaks steal record but men's basketball loses

Ezema breaks steal record but men’s basketball loses

By Jack Murray, Sports Editor
January 6, 2019
Women's basketball defeats Union College 56–38

Women’s basketball defeats Union College 56–38

By Jack Murray, Sports Editor
January 5, 2019
Men's basketball picks up Liberty League victory

Men’s basketball picks up Liberty League victory

By Jack Murray, Sports Editor
January 5, 2019
Men's Basketball goes 1–1 at Land of Magic Tournament

Men’s Basketball goes 1–1 at Land of Magic Tournament

By Jack Murray, Sports Editor
December 31, 2018
Men's basketball upsets No. 13 University of Rochester

Men’s basketball upsets No. 13 University of Rochester

By Jack Murray, Assistant Sports Editor
December 12, 2018
The Athletics and Events Center Aquatics Pavilion was renamed as the Kelsey Partridge Bird Natatorium on Dec. 1 as a result of an endowment from Lee '86 and Linda '86 Bird.

Alum endows aquatics pavilion in honor on late daughter

By Jack Murray, Assistant Sports Editor
December 12, 2018
From left, graduate students Robert Allen and Andrew Ward conduct a workshop for the Ithaca College men's club volleyball team Nov. 27.

Educating all athletes: Physical therapy students work with club athletes

By Jack Murray, Assistant Sports Editor
December 5, 2018
Over 20,000 tickets sold for Cortaca '19

Over 20,000 tickets sold for Cortaca ’19

By Jack Murray, Assistant Sports Editor
December 5, 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
Andrew Marsh, graduate student assistant coach, helps run the men’s swimming team practice. Marsh was a Big 12 champion at West Virginia University during his senior year.

Division I swimmer becomes assistant coach

By Jack Murray, Assistant Sports Editor
November 13, 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.

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

By Jack Murray, Assistant Sports Editor
November 7, 2018
Senior striker Nate Mansfield looks to steal the ball from Mike Park, Skidmore College senior midfielder, during the Blue and Gold's 1–0 win at Higgins Stadium on Oct. 30

Senior striker reflects on conference tournament

By Jack Murray, Assistant Sports Editor
November 6, 2018
Brija is planning on competing for a high-performance club team when her collegiate career is over. She is looking at clubs that are located in various parts of the Northeast.

Sculling to success: athlete aspires to reach professional level

By Jack Murray, Assistant Sports Editor
October 31, 2018
Senior defender Reid Garner looks to clear the ball down the field during the 2–0 win against Bard College on Oct. 6.

Senior soccer player discusses career as a Bomber

By Jack Murray, Assistant Sports Editor
October 9, 2018
Junior midfielder Kendall Keil rushes towards the Dutchwomen goal

Field Hockey continues win streak against Union College

By Jack Murray, Assistant Sports Editor
September 24, 2018
Freshman Paloma De Monte runs cross-country for Ithaca College and is from Canada.

International freshmen student athletes adjust to South Hill

By Jack Murray, Assistant Sports Editor
September 19, 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
Assistant field hockey coach Caitlin O'Brien '16 demonstrates during practice. The Alumna is now in her third position with the team, going from player to trainer to coach.

New field hockey assistant coach discusses upcoming season

By Jack Murray, Assistant Sports Editor
September 4, 2018
Field Hockey looks to breakout with large senior class

Field Hockey looks to breakout with large senior class

By Jack Murray, Assistant Sports Editor
August 29, 2018
Sophomore Ariyahna Bernard gets ready to block a shot during her practice for the Ithaca College field hockey team August 22. Bernard also competes for the track and field team and participates in the fall, winter and spring sports seasons at the college.

IC athlete balances competing in all three sports seasons

By Jack Murray, Assistant Sports Editor
August 28, 2018
Softball avoids elimination in extra-inning thriller

Softball avoids elimination in extra-inning thriller

By Jack Murray, Assistant Sports Editor
May 26, 2018
Junior Caroline Dunn returns the ball back over the net during the Bombers' 8–1 loss against Connecticut College on April 29.

Women’s tennis falls to Connecticut College in last match

By Jack Murray, Staff Writer
April 29, 2018
Softball cruises to two victories against Alfred University

Softball cruises to two victories against Alfred University

By Jack Murray, Staff Writer
April 27, 2018
Senior Lorenzo Viguie-Ramos and junior Sam McGrath compete in a doubles match against Hamilton College on April 24.

Men’s tennis makes comeback to defeat Hamilton College

By Jack Murray, Staff Writer
April 25, 2018
Members of the Ithaca College Chapter of PRSSA stand with Make-A-Wish receipient AnaMaria Ahmed and her mother, Darlene Arnold who were in attendance at the basketball tournament.

Charity basketball tournament is nothing but net

By Jack Murray, Staff Writer
April 25, 2018
Women's tennis struggles against Vassar College

Women’s tennis struggles against Vassar College

By Jack Murray, Staff Writer
April 2, 2018
Junior Caroline Dunn looks to hit the ball back during the match against Skidmore College on March 25 at the Athletics and Events Center. The Bombers only have eight players on the women’s tennis team this season.

Women’s tennis works around small roster this season

By Jack Murray, Staff Writer
March 28, 2018
Senior Taryn Cordani races against Mary Visca, junior from Stevens Institute of Technology, during the distance medley on March 2.

Track and Field competes at AARTFCC championships

By Jack Murray, Staff Writer
March 5, 2018
Women's tennis clinches win against Union College 6–3

Women’s tennis clinches win against Union College 6–3

By Jack Murray, Staff Writer
March 5, 2018
Women's tennis starts transition to spring sport

Women’s tennis starts transition to spring sport

By Jack Murray, Staff Writer
February 28, 2018
Sophomore Daniel Harden-Marshall broke the Ithaca College records for the 400-meter dash and the 200-meter dash. Harden-Marshall was also a member of the record-breaking 4x400-meter relay team.

Sophomore sprinter speeds into the record books

By Jack Murray, Staff Writer
February 27, 2018
Track and Field finishes out regular season at Cornell

Track and Field finishes out regular season at Cornell

By Jack Murray, Staff Writer
February 18, 2018
Track and field breaks five school records in Boston

Track and field breaks five school records in Boston

By Jack Murray, Staff Writer
February 12, 2018
During the academic year, senior Taryn Cordani and other members of the cross country and track and field teams balance their schedules between a year-round schedule consisting of academics and athletics.

Track and field athletes manage year-round season

By Jack Murray, Staff Writer
January 24, 2018
Track and Field competes at Towson Invitational

Track and Field competes at Towson Invitational

By Jack Murray, Staff Writer
January 15, 2018
From left, Jennifer Potter, women's track and field head coach, and Jim Nichols, men's track and field head coach, helped form the All-Atlantic Conference the past three years.

Track and field coaches create new conference to help athletes

By Jack Murray, Staff Writer
December 6, 2017
Senior midfielder Amanda Schell looks to protect the ball from freshman midfielder Jenna Croce of SUNY Brockport from reaching in. The Bombers defeated the Golden Eagles 6–2 at Higgins Stadium.

Field hockey defeats SUNY Brockport 6–2 at Higgins Stadium

By Jack Murray, Staff Writer
October 29, 2017
Prior to a game, members of the field hockey team wrote “hard work” on their wrists because head coach Kaitlyn Wahila pushes them to work as hard as they can. Prior to all games, the team writes a different phrase.

Field hockey writes words of wisdom for inspiration

By Jack Murray, Staff Writer
October 25, 2017
Freshman striker Arleigh Rodgers prepares to hit the ball during the Bombers' game Sept. 13 against Hartwick College at Higgins Stadium. The Bombers defeated the Hawks 3–1.

Underclassmen look to strive for field hockey team

By Jack Murray, Staff Writer
October 11, 2017
Junior strikers Meg Dowd corrals the ball as senior defender Molly Wood of St. Lawrence tries to cut Dowd off. The Bombers defeated the Saints 2–1 at Higgins Stadium.

Field hockey wins at home against St. Lawrence 2–1

By Jack Murray, Staff Writer
October 1, 2017
Sophomore striker Brooke Novello looks to take control of the ball from sophomore midfielder Emily Selbert of Elmira College. The Bombers shut out the Soaring Eagles 5–0.

Field hockey shuts out Elmira College 5–0 at home

By Jack Murray, Staff Writer
September 28, 2017
Junior midfielder and back Kaylou Stoddard looks to pass the ball in the field hockey team's game against Hartwick College Sept. 13. The Bombers defeated the Hawks 3–1. When she's not at field hockey, she's playing lacrosse.

IC junior balances both field hockey and women’s lacrosse

By Jack Murray, Contributing Writer
September 20, 2017
Freshman midfielder Kristen Rafferty looks to take the ball away from sophomore midfielder Maria Stalder of Hartwick College. The Bombers defeated the Hawks 3–1 at Higgins Stadium.

Field hockey wins second game in a row against Hartwick

By Jack Murray, Contributing Writer
September 16, 2017
Senior midfielder Amanda Schell looks to pass the ball to a teammate while trying to get passed sophomore defender Kortney McEwen of Misericordia University. The Bombers won the game in overtime 3–2.

Field hockey defeats Misericordia 3–2 in overtime at home

By Jack Murray, Contributing Writer
September 11, 2017
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