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Senior Dave Drozjock stands with the men's lacrosse team at practice April 3.

Student switches to sidelines to coach men’s lacrosse team

By Matt Hornick, Sports Editor
May 2, 2018
Charlie* looks at odds on the betting website he uses on his cell phone. Charlie was introduced to the website by Mark*, who served as Charlie’s bookie for the site.

Sports betting sees increase among college students

By Matt Hornick, Sports Editor
April 18, 2018
Freshman defender Drew German cradles the ball during the Bombers' loss against the Rochester Institute of Technology on April 11 at Higgins Stadium.

Men’s lacrosse falls to No. 1 RIT on April 11

By Matt Hornick, Sports Editor
April 11, 2018
Senior midfielder Stephen Morrell looks to score against Connor Chapman, Nazareth College senior attack, during game April 4.

Men’s lacrosse takes down Nazareth College 10–6

By Matt Hornick, Sports Editor
April 4, 2018
The Ithaca College men's club basketball team will travel to Indiana University to compete at the National Club Basketball Association National Championship.

Men’s club basketball advances to National Championships

By Matt Hornick, Sports Editor
April 4, 2018
Junior catcher Adam Gallagher gets ready to hit the ball against Stevens Institute of Technology on March 25.

Baseball splits double header against Stevens

By Matt Hornick, Sports Editor
March 26, 2018
The team gets ready for its match against the University of Montpellier during the trip to Montpellier, France, over spring break.

Women’s soccer travels through Europe for spring break

By Matt Hornick, Sports Editor
March 21, 2018
From left, junior Devin Nunez, professor WonyuL Bae and senior Keon Broadnax participate at the Winter Olympics in South Korea.

Ithaca college students take talents to PyeongChang

By Matt Hornick, Sports Editor
March 7, 2018
Junior Maddy Horowitz serves as both coach and president of the Ithaca College women’s club volleyball team. The team will be competing for a national championship in April in St. Louis.

New coach spikes energy into women’s club volleyball

By Matt Hornick, Sports Editor
February 21, 2018
Atlanta rap trio Migos released its newest album "Culture II." Although the album contains 24 songs in total and 10 features from other artists, its end result is underwhelming.

Review: Rap trio Migos releases a repetitive trap record

By Matt Hornick, Sports Editor
January 31, 2018
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
Head football coach Dan Swanstrom looks at the playbook during the 59th Annual Cortaca Jug Nov. 11 at Butterfield Stadium. The Bombers defeated SUNY Cortland 48–20.

Swanstrom reflects on first season as football coach

By Matt Hornick, Senior Writer
December 6, 2017
Football competes in Scotty Whitelaw Bowl game

Football competes in Scotty Whitelaw Bowl game

By Matt Hornick, Senior Writer
November 20, 2017
Freshman wide receiver Andrew Vito scores a touchdown in the Bombers 48–20 win over SUNY Cortland on Nov. 11.

WATCH: Ithaca College football team wins 59th Cortaca Jug game

By Matt Hornick, Senior Writer
November 11, 2017
The winner of the 59th annual Cortaca Jug game, which is on Nov. 11, 2017 at Butterfield Stadium, will take home all three jugs.

Football prepares for the 59th annual Cortaca Jug game

By Matt Hornick, Senior Writer
November 9, 2017
Freshman quarterback Wahid Nabi drops back from the snap and looks for an open receiver during the Bombers' game against Union College Nov. 4. The Bombers defeated the Dutchmen 20–3 at home.

Football defeats Union College 20–3 at home Nov. 4

By Matt Hornick, Senior Writer
November 5, 2017
Freshman quarterback has starting spot on football team

Freshman quarterback has starting spot on football team

By Matt Hornick, Senior Writer
November 1, 2017
Football shuts out Utica College 14–0 on the road

Football shuts out Utica College 14–0 on the road

By Matt Hornick, Senior Writer
October 29, 2017
Football defeats St. John Fisher College 35–10 at home

Football defeats St. John Fisher College 35–10 at home

By Matt Hornick, Senior Writer
October 23, 2017
From left, Grace Kelly, junior outside hitter for St. Lawrence, prepares to receive the spike from Reagan Stone, Ithaca College freshman middle hitter. The Bombers defeated the Saints. 3–0 Oct. 6 at Ben Light Gymnasium.

Weekend preview: South Hill squad looks to stay hot

By Matt Hornick, Senior Writer
October 13, 2017
From left, linebackers coach Brody Trahan and his father, defensive line coach Warren “Bull” Trahan, coach together for the Ithaca College football team. Warren brings 35 years of coaching experience to the Bombers.

Father and son tackle coaching football together

By Matt Hornick, Senior Writer
October 11, 2017
Junior midfielder Nathan Schoen has control of the ball while freshman midfielder Drew Cohn blocks senior defenseman Hunter Critchlow of Hobart from getting to Schoen. The Bombers lost to the Statesmen 3–0 Oct. 4.

Weekend preview: Bombers kick off October competition

By Matt Hornick, Senior Writer
October 6, 2017
From left, senior defensive lineman Ryan Moody tackles junior quarterback Bryce Morrison of Alfred University with help from fellow senior defensive lineman Brad Helmkamp. The Bombers lost their home opener Sept. 2 20–17.

Two football players play new positions on the defensive line

By Matt Hornick, Senior Writer
October 4, 2017
Freshman quarterback Wahid Nabi drops back to pass to an open receiver during the Bombers' game against Hobart College. The Blue and Gold defeated the Statesmen 24–21 at Butterfield Stadium.

Football defeats Hobart 24–21 after wild fourth quarter

By Matt Hornick, Senior Writer
October 1, 2017
Junior midfielder and striker Marykate Siegel has the ball while trying to avoid senior midfielder Katie Carroll of Elmira College. The Bombers defeated the Soaring Eagles Sept. 27 5–0 at Higgins Stadium.

Weekend preview: The Blue and Gold face off at home

By Matt Hornick, Senior Writer
September 29, 2017
From left, freshman Wahid Nabi throws the ball at practice on Sept. 13 and senior Adam Fron passes the ball during the Bomber’s 20–17 loss to Alfred University on Sept. 2. Nabi replaced Fron in the South Hill squad’s 31–0 loss to SUNY Brockport on Sept. 9.

Quarterback controversy arises after loss to SUNY Brockport

By Matt Hornick, Senior Writer
September 13, 2017
Senior Jack Yule has battled Type 1 diabetes since his diagnosis the September of his freshman year of high school. Yule uses diabetes to motivate him and teach others about the disease.

Football player discusses battle with diabetes

By Matt Hornick, Senior Writer
September 13, 2017
Football goes down 31–0 against SUNY Brockport

Football goes down 31–0 against SUNY Brockport

By Matt Hornick, Senior Writer
September 10, 2017
Ithaca College starting quarterback Adam Fron makes a cut against the Alfred University Saxons Sept. 2.

Saxons sour Swanstrom’s debut game as Bombers’ coach

By Matt Hornick, Senior Writer
September 3, 2017
Football returns to the field with a new coaching staff

Football returns to the field with a new coaching staff

By Jeb Biggart and Matt Hornick
August 31, 2017
Freshman Emily Altchiler competes against Rensselear Polytechnic Institute on Oct. 29 in the Athletics and Events Center. The women's swimming and diving team will host the Bomber Invitational on Dec. 2–4 .

Weekend preview: IC winter sport teams reach midseason

By Matt Hornick, Staff Writer
December 1, 2016
IC women's basketball team defeats SUNY Cortland

IC women’s basketball team defeats SUNY Cortland

By Matt Hornick, Staff Writer
November 29, 2016
End of an era: Welch retires after 23 years as head coach

End of an era: Welch retires after 23 years as head coach

By Lauren Murray and Matt Hornick
November 16, 2016
Ithaca College football head coach Mike Welch hugs senior offensive lineman Jack Meehan after the game. This was the last game of Welch's career.

Bombers lose Cortaca in emotional last game of Welch’s career

By Matt Hornick, Staff Writer
November 12, 2016
Junior running back Tristan Brown looks for an open path to run past SUNY Cortland's defense in the 57th annual Cortaca Jug on Nov. 14, 2015.

Football aims to take back Cortaca Jug in Welch’s final game

By Matt Hornick, Staff Writer
November 9, 2016
Senior quarterback Wolfgang Shafer will play in the final game of his career Nov. 12. At the time of filming, the football team had two games remaining.

Senior quarterback prepares for last game in Bombers uniform

By Matt Hornick, Staff Writer
November 8, 2016
The Ithaca College football team carries head coach Mike Welch off of the field after its 7–0 win over Buffalo State on Nov. 5. This was Welch's final home game of his career.

IC football defeats Buffalo State in final home game of season

By Matt Hornick, Staff Writer
November 5, 2016
Junior setter Kayla Groman passes the ball to a teammate against Houghton College Oct. 22 in Ben Light Gymnasium. The volleyball team will play against Nazareth College on Nov. 5 in the Empire 8 Championships.

Weekend preview: Three teams prepare for playoff games

By Matt Hornick, Staff Writer
November 3, 2016
Ithaca College football drops road game to St. John Fisher

Ithaca College football drops road game to St. John Fisher

By Matt Hornick, Staff Writer
October 29, 2016
Junior running back Tristan Brown runs through the Morrisville State defense Oct. 22 at Butterfield Stadium. He rushed for 38 yards on 12 attempts.

Ithaca College football records first shutout in three years

By Matt Hornick, Staff Writer
October 22, 2016
Junior cornerback Jordan Schemm receives the ball from senior quarterback Wolfgang Schafer and runs in an open lane in the Bombers game against Utica College on Oct. 1 at Butterfield Stadium.

Football player continues to excel despite position switches

By Matt Hornick, Staff Writer
October 21, 2016
Junior midfielder Amanda Schell plays Oct. 18 against Susquehanna University in Higgins Stadium. She scored one goal and had four shots on goal.

Weekend preview: winter and fall sports both in action

By Matt Hornick, Staff Writer
October 20, 2016
Junior running back Tristan Brown avoids a tackle from Hartwick College junior Eugene Allen III Oct. 8 at Butterfield Stadium. Brown scored two touchdowns to help the Bombers defeat the Hawks 50–27.

IC football scores 50 points to secure victory over Hartwick

By Matt Hornick, Staff Writer
October 8, 2016
Sophomore Savannah Brija and junior Karina Feitner placed first in its class at the Cayuga Sculling Sprints on Sept. 25 on the Cayuga Inlet.

Weekend preview: Fall sports reach midpoint of seasons

By Matt Hornick, Staff Writer
October 6, 2016
Junior running back Tristan Brown lunges toward the end zone in Ithaca College's win over Utica College.

IC football team defeats previously unbeaten Utica College

By Matt Hornick, Staff Writer
October 1, 2016
Sophomore forward Sam Robinson dribbles away from a SUNY Farmingdale defender Sept. 11. The women's soccer team will host the Upstate Collegiate Cup Sept. 17–18 at Carp Wood Field.

Weekend preview: Teams prepare for third weekend of competition

By Matt Hornick, Staff Writer
September 15, 2016
Junior wide receiver JR Zazzara is tackeled at the 1-yard line after a 40-yard reception from senior quarterback Wolfgang Shafer Sept. 3 in Butterfield Stadium. The Bombers went on to win 14–9 in their first game of the season.

Football player transfers to IC from Division I University

By Matt Hornick, Staff Writer
September 7, 2016
Junior running back Evan Skea avoids a Union College defender Sept. 4 in Butterfield Stadium. The Bombers defeated Union 14–9.

Ithaca College football team defeats Union in season opener

By Matt Hornick, Staff Writer
September 3, 2016
Senior Shawahl Abdur-Rahman runs through the Union College defense Sept. 6, 2015 in Butterfield Stadium. The football team will play Union College at 1 p.m. Sept. 3 in Butterfield Stadium.

Weekend preview: Bombers set to kick off fall seasons

By Matt Hornick, Staff Writer
September 1, 2016
Sophomore Marc Barbieri lunges while carrying a barbell with two 45-pound weights across the field. His brother Rob Barbieri is a senior on the football team and a captain.

Ithaca College sports work with Applied Performance Sciences

By Matt Hornick, Staff Writer
August 31, 2016
Sophomore Marc Barbieri prepares for a play on the defensive line against Hobart College on Sept. 19, 2015.

Football team sets high standards for Welch’s last season

By Matt Hornick, Staff Writer
August 24, 2016

Men’s lacrosse season ends in NCAA Championship quarterfinals

By Matt Hornick, Staff Writer
May 19, 2016

Men’s lacrosse team advances to quarterfinals

By Matt Hornick, Staff Writer
May 15, 2016
Senior defensemen Eli Gobrecht scored his ninth goal of the season in the Bombers 24–7 victory over Morrisville State College May 11.

Nationally ranked men’s lacrosse defeats Morrisville State

By Matt Hornick, Staff Writer
May 12, 2016
Freshman Josh Della Puca had one goal and one assist in the Bombers win against Stevens Institute of Technology May 7.

Nationally ranked men’s lacrosse wins the Empire 8 title

By Matt Hornick, Staff Writer
May 8, 2016
Junior attackman Jack Shumway plays in the Empire 8 semifinal game May 4 in Higgins Stadium.

Men’s lacrosse team moves on to Empire 8 Championship

By Cal Dymowski and Matt Hornick
May 4, 2016
Senior Mike Walker plays in the men's lacrosse team's game April 2 in Higgins Stadium against Stevens Institute of Technology.

Men’s lacrosse senior discusses team’s success

By Matt Hornick, Staff Writer
May 1, 2016

Men’s lacrosse concludes regular season with a win

By Matt Hornick, Staff Writer
April 30, 2016

Men’s lacrosse team upsets No. 2 RIT in thriller

By Matt Hornick, Staff Writer
April 19, 2016
Freshman Brendon Lao avoids a Houghton College defender April 16 in Higgins Stadium. The Bombers are now 12–1 at home.

Men’s lacrosse team extends win streak to 10

By Matt Hornick, Staff Writer
April 17, 2016

Nationally ranked men’s lacrosse fly past the Cardinals

By Matt Hornick, Staff Writer
April 14, 2016
Sophomore Kaelan Fitzpatrick craddles and runs with the ball, beating a Nazareth defender April 9 at Higgins Stadium.

Men’s lacrosse wins second straight nationally ranked matchup

By Matt Hornick, Staff Writer
April 11, 2016
Sophomore Steven Landspurg is in position for a faceoff against rival SUNY Cortland on March 30 under the lights at Higgins Stadium.

Faceoff men jump into action for men’s lacrosse team

By Matt Hornick, Staff Writer
April 6, 2016
Sophomore midfielder David Drozjock runs down the field during the team's game April 2 against Stevens Institute of Technology in Higgins Stadium.

Men’s lacrosse takes down No. 16 Stevens

By Matt Hornick, Staff Writer
April 3, 2016

Men’s lacrosse team slays Oneonta Red Dragons

By Matt Hornick, Staff Writer
March 24, 2016

Men’s lacrosse team dominates Colorado College

By Matt Hornick, Staff Writer
March 17, 2016

Men’s lacrosse team dominates SUNY Oswego

By Matt Hornick, Staff Writer
March 10, 2016
Junior Winston Wenham, who transferred to Ithaca College from Syracuse University for the spring semester, plays in the men’s lacrosse game March 1 in Higgins Stadium.

Junior transfer takes on Division III men’s lacrosse

By Matt Hornick, Staff Writer
March 8, 2016

Men’s lacrosse team opens season with dominant win

By Matt Hornick, Staff Writer
February 28, 2016

Women’s basketball downed by Ducks in Empire 8 Championship

By Matt Hornick, Staff Writer
February 28, 2016
Sophomore guard Erin Woop drives past a defender Feb. 20 against Hartwick College. The Bombers clinched a spot in the Empire 8 Tournament with a 78–61 victory over the Hawks.

Women’s basketball soars past Hawks to earn playoff spot

By Matt Hornick, Staff Writer
February 21, 2016
Review: Moving performances and story produce impactful film

Review: Moving performances and story produce impactful film

By Matt Hornick, Staff Writer
February 11, 2016

Women’s basketball sunk by buzzer beater against Cardinals

By Matt Hornick, Staff Writer
February 6, 2016

Women’s basketball team grounded by Golden Flyers 63–54

By Matt Hornick
February 1, 2016

Weekly Recap: Women’s basketball picks up three road wins

By Matt Hornick, Staff Writer
January 24, 2016

Weekly Recap: Women’s basketball’s record stays at .500

By Matt Hornick, Staff Writer
January 17, 2016
Junior guard Ali Ricchiuti dribbles the ball during the women's basketball game on Dec. 5 against St. Lawrence at Ben Light Gymnasium. She scored eight points for the Bombers.

Women’s basketball suffers third loss of season to St. Lawrence

By Matt Hornick, Staff Writer
December 6, 2015
Head coach Dan Raymond of the women’s basketball squad poses with former players and current coaches for Coast Guard and Dickinson College on Nov. 21 in Ben Light Gymnasium.

The Big Reunion: Basketball alumnae return to IC as coaches

By Matt Hornick, Staff Writer
December 2, 2015
Sophomore guard Allison Spaschak passes the ball to a teammate during the women's basketball game Dec. 1 against SUNY Cortland at Ben Light Gymnasium. Spaschak scored a career-high 9 points for the Bombers in their 62–48 win.

Women’s basketball team roughs up Red Dragons in 62–48 win

By Matt Hornick, Staff Writer
December 2, 2015

Women’s basketball picks up pair of wins in Ithaca Invitational

By Matt Hornick, Staff Writer
November 23, 2015

Women’s basketball drops to 0–2 in loss to SUNY New Paltz

By Matt Hornick, Staff Writer
November 19, 2015

Women’s basketball drops first game of the season to Montclair

By Matt Hornick, Staff Writer
November 16, 2015
Senior Sonya Joshi, president of the women’s club soccer team, dribbles the ball against a SUNY Oneonta women’s club soccer opponent Oct. 4 at Higgins Stadium.

Women’s club soccer scored a trip to Regionals in record season

By Matt Hornick, Staff Writer
November 4, 2015
Review: Retelling of iconic event ropes in viewers

Review: Retelling of iconic event ropes in viewers

By Matt Hornick, Staff Writer
October 27, 2015
Junior Haley Kusak hits the ball over the net during the women's tennis match Oct. 4 against Hartwick College at Wheeler Tennis Courts.

Women’s tennis captures 11th straight Empire 8 championship

By Matt Hornick, Staff Writer
October 20, 2015
Freshman Caroline Dunn goes to hit the ball in the women's tennis team's match against Hartwick College on Oct. 4 at the Wheeler Tennis Courts. The Bombers now own a 9–0 overall record on the season.

Women’s tennis earns pair of wins over Hartwick and Cortland

By Matt Hornick, Staff Writer
October 7, 2015

Women’s tennis team compete in ITA Regional Championship

By Matt Hornick, Staff Writer
September 29, 2015
Freshman Caroline Dunn rallies the ball over the net during the women's tennis team's 9–0 win over Elmira College Soaring Eagles to keep the Bombers perfect 2015 season alive.

Women’s tennis team moves to 5–0 after Elmira sweep

By Matt Hornick, Staff Writer
September 23, 2015
Assistant coach Jordon Smith was recently hired to help coach both the women’s and men’s tennis programs.

Assistant coach serves as a helping hand for both tennis teams

By Matt Hornick, Staff Writer
September 16, 2015
Review: "The End of the Tour" driven by beauty of conversation

Review: “The End of the Tour” driven by beauty of conversation

By Matt Hornick, Staff Writer
September 2, 2015
Forward and midfielder Cassie Schuttrumpf, left, makes an effort to move the ball down the field during a match against Nazareth College on Sept. 27, 2014, at Higgins Stadium.

Upperclassmen try to serve up their best game this season

By Matt Hornick, Staff Writer
August 27, 2015
Junior Andrew Brandt leaps over the high jump bar in the Cornell Relays on Dec. 6 at Barton Hall. Brandt quit the men’s basketball team after his sophomore year to join the men’s track and field team. He has jumped a career-best 2.03 meters.

Track and field athlete transitions from dunking to jumping

By Matt Hornick, Contributing Writer
March 24, 2015
From left, sophomore Sam Piraneo, junior Dane Eckweiler and sophomore Tyler Denn-Thiele compete in the 400-meter hurdles at the Ithaca Tuesday Meet on April 22, 2014, at Butterfield Stadium. Eckweiler finished first.

Mulit-events athletes reach new heights in transition

By Matt Hornick, Contributing Writer
February 25, 2015
Sophomore Haley Kusak prepares to return a serve in the Bombers' match against St. John Fisher College on Oct. 5.

Sophomore tennis player leading squad to success

By Matt Hornick, Contributing Writer
October 7, 2014
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