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Marissa Moschella

Marissa Moschella, Assistant Photo Editor

The Bombers celebrate a play during the game

Liberty League leaves baseball and softball on roller coaster of emotions

By Isabella McSweeney, Co-Sports Editor
May 13, 2025
Proctor Bros Celebrating after Goal from 4/19

The Hunger Games return with long-awaited Haymitch prequel, 'Sunrise on the Reaping'

The Hunger Games return with long-awaited Haymitch prequel, ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’

By Marissa Moschella, Assistant Photo Editor
April 16, 2025
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The Ithaca College women's lacrosse team picked up its second consecutive Liberty League win against the St. Lawrence University Saints April 5.

Women’s lacrosse sneaks past Saints

By Alliey Magistro, Staff Writer
April 8, 2025
The Ithaca College women's lacrosse team defeated Clarkson University April 4 at Higgins Stadium. The team bounced back after a loss at Union College on March 29.

Women's lacrosse picks up a bounceback victory against Clarkson

April 5, 2025
Graduate student midfielder Kyle Savery scores one of his two goals against Widener University March 1. He leads all midfielders on the team this season in goals with 16 after coming back from a torn ACL.

Graduate student's return from ACL surgery ignites men's lacrosse offense

March 26, 2025
The Ithaca College men's lacrosse team opened its Liberty League schedule with a win over the Vassar College Brewers at Higgins Stadium. The team comes together after scoring a goal.

Men’s lacrosse begins Liberty League play on top

By Jonathan Falco, Staff Writer
March 24, 2025
The Ithaca College men's lacrosse team defeated the SUNY Brockport Golden Eagles at Higgins Stadium March 19. Sophomore midfield Ethan Adrid prepares to pass the ball.

Men's lacrosse dismantles Golden Eagles in evening bout

March 21, 2025
Star senior running back Jalen Leonard-Osbourne makes a move during a game against Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute on Oct. 19. Now, Leonard-Osbourne has his sights set on the professional level

First-year strength and conditioning coach prepares his former teammates for the NFL

March 5, 2025
The Ithaca College women's basektball team advanced to the Liberty League Championship with a win over the Rochester Institute of Technology Tigers Feb. 28. Junior guard Zoraida Icabalceta calls the play from center court.

The Ithaca College women's basektball team fell to the Vassar College Brewers in the Liberty League championship game. Two Bomber defenders try to strip the ball away from the RIT player.

Women's basketball falls to Brewers in Liberty League championship

March 6, 2025
The student section cheers as the Bombers take on the Tigers.

Women’s basketball sweeps past RIT to advance

By Khari Bolden
March 3, 2025
The Ithaca College men's lacrosse team won its second consecutive game at Higgins Stadium March 1. The team comes together after scoring a goal.

Men's lacrosse handles business against Widener

March 6, 2025
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The Ithaca College men's basketball team came from behind to defeat the Rochester Institute of Technology Tigers Feb. 11. Pictured, sophomore guard Jaylon O'Neal drives past a Tigers' defender.

Men's basketball mounts comeback to defeat Tigers

February 13, 2025
Rev. Kirianne Weaver, senior pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Ithaca, led the group in song and chant. She encouraged protestors to shout the phrases that were written on their signs and chanted “No justice, no peace.”

Photo Essay: Ithaca community members organize three rallies against ICE and in support of sanctuary status

By Lucia Iandolo, Photo Editor
February 13, 2025
The Ithaca College women's basektball team continued its winning streak over the William Smith Herons Jan. 31. Pictured, first-year guard Simone Pintinalli pushes past the defense into the paint.

Bombers continue Liberty League dominance in win over Herons

By Khari Bolden
February 3, 2025
The Ithaca College men's basketball team defeated the Hobart College Statesmen at Ben Light Gymnasium Jan. 31. Pictured, senior guard Aidan Holmes pushes past the defender to reach the basket.

Men's basketball controls the clock against Statesmen

February 4, 2025
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Following an ICE arrest of an undocumented immigrant in Ithaca on Jan. 30, more than 100 members of the community gathered on The Commons on Feb. 2 in support of the county’s sanctuary status.

Local ICE presence prompts community action

February 6, 2025
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About 100 Ithaca community members have begun to gather on The Commons to protest ICE’s presence in Ithaca.

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First-year standout Chris Leysath faces up against a defender against Saint Lawarence University during the Bomber's most recent conference victory on Jan. 18

First-year standout helps Bombers navigate through early season injuries

January 22, 2025
Ithaca showcases arts vibrancy through a multitude of murals. "Youth Farm Mural" on Aurora St. is one of many murals facilitated by Ithaca Murals.

Ithaca garners national praise on U.S. Arts Vibrancy Index

January 22, 2025
Ithaca showcases arts vibrancy through a multitude of murals. "Youth Farm Mural" on Aurora St. is one of many murals facilitated by Ithaca Murals.

Ithaca garners national praise on U.S. Arts Vibrancy Index

By Sheelagh Doe, Life and Culture Editor
January 22, 2025
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Senior guard Logan Wendell pull up for a jump shot over a Continentals defender.

Comeback falls short for men’s basketball against Continentals

By Ryan Nieskens, Staff Writer
December 15, 2024
Womens Basketball Coaching staff 12/6/2024

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The Ithaca College men's basketball defeated the Bard College Raptors at Ben Light Gymnasium Dec. 7. Pictured, a Bombers player pushes toward the basket for a shot.

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Huron Consulting Group will help identify some services that are not critical to Ithaca College. The college may choose to cut these services and their associated staff positions.

IC facilitates study to reduce deficit, eliciting concerns over possible cuts

December 5, 2024
Senior Giovanni Machado, president of the Leftist Study Club, discusses international concerns surrounding the recent U.S. elections and how the working class can build a new system.

Commentary: Election fears highlight need for working class unity

December 4, 2024
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Bombers' fans pose for a group photo.

Bombers' fans cheer on the team.

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November 15 vs. RIT

Pictured, sophomore outside hitter Gabriela Gonzalez-Abreu goes up for a spike against the Rochester Institute of Technology Tigers on Nov. 15. Gonzalez-Abreu delivered a standout performance, leading the team with 11 kills.

Semifinal statement as volleyball overwhelm RIT

November 18, 2024
Pictured, sophomore outside hitter Gabriela Gonzalez-Abreu goes up for a spike against the Rochester Institute of Technology Tigers on Nov. 15. Gonzalez-Abreu delivered a standout performance, leading the team with 11 kills.

Semifinal statement as volleyball overwhelm RIT

By Khari Bolden
November 18, 2024
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The Ithaca College men and women's swimming and diving teams defeated the SUNY Cortland Red Dragons at the Kelsey Partridge Bird Natatorium Nov. 9. Pictured, the Bombers' men's team competes against the Red Dragons' men's team.

Swimming & diving teams take down Red Dragons in Cortaca Tub

By David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor
November 12, 2024
Senior kicker Derek Baldin kicks off against the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Engineers on Oct. 19. Against the St. Lawrence University Saints on Nov. 9, the Bombers won 41-0.

The Ithaca College field hockey team celebrates its Liberty League Championship win against the University of Rochester Yellowjackets. Pictured, the team holds up first year striker Mia Woodard in an act of joy.

Field hockey team claims its first-ever Liberty League title over the Yellowjackets

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer
November 11, 2024
Led by sophomore setter Wesley Slavin, the Ithaca College volleyball team get ready for their match against the Nazareth University Golden Flyers on Nov. 10.

Volleyball bounces back in a tale of two matches

November 11, 2024
Led by sophomore setter Wesley Slavin, the Ithaca College volleyball team get ready for their match against the Nazareth University Golden Flyers on Nov. 10.

Volleyball bounces back in a tale of two matches

By Khari Bolden
November 11, 2024
The Ithaca College wrestling team hosted its annual Bomber Invitational Nov. 1-2 to kick off the 2024-25 season. Pictured, the team warms up before competition begins.

Wrestling takes home bronze at its annual Bomber Invitational

November 4, 2024
The Ithaca College wrestling team hosted its annual Bomber Invitational Nov. 1-2 to kick off the 2024-25 season. Pictured, the team warms up before competition begins.

Wrestling takes home bronze at its annual Bomber Invitational

By David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor
November 4, 2024
The Ithaca College volleyball team defeated the Bard College Raptors in three sets. Pictured, graduate-student defensive specialist/libero Julia Costa sets up to serve.

Clauhs shines in three-set victory against Raptors

By Khari Bolden
November 3, 2024
Senior middle blocker Josie Hampton attempts to spike the ball over the net against Vassar College on Oct. 12. The Bombers defeated the Rochester Institute of Technology in three sets on Nov. 1.

First-year Logan Kursweg, defensive lineman for the Ithaca College junior varsity football team, celebrated with his teammates. The team won against Cortland's JV team at their game on Oct. 27. This game is known as the "Cortaca Mug."

College Briefs

October 30, 2024
Senior running back Jalen Leonard-Osbourne carries the ball as two Engineers defenders close in on him.

Senior kicker Derek Baldin kicks the ball.

The Ithaca College men's soccer team faced back-to-back losses, while women's soccer, field hockey, football, volleyball, cross-country, and swimming and diving excelled with strong performances over the academic break. Pictured, junior tight end runs with the ball.

Football leads winning charge for Bombers' academic break

October 25, 2024
Senior defender Madeleine Goodman dribbles the ball against the Brewers.

Sophomore midfielder/defender Abby Hennessy runs with the ball.

Junior defender Myles Ryan clears the ball

Sophomore midfielder Cameron Wooten tries to win the ball.

Sophomore forward Jack Carney battles for the ball.

Junior defender Jack Walker tries to win the ball against junior midfielder Grant Della Rocca

Senior middle blocker Josie Hampton attempts to spikes the ball over the net against Vassar College on Oct. 12. The Bombers won 3–1, despite dropping the third set.

Vassar gives No. 20 volleyball a battle

By Khari Bolden
October 13, 2024
Sophomore team captain Michael Morales advances the ball upfield against the Geneseo Warthogs Rugby Club. The Ithaca College men’s rugby club finished the Fall 2024 regular season with a 2-3 record.

Farrell's departure prompts new era for men's rugby club

October 30, 2024
Sophomore midfielder/defender Zara Nourie runs to high-five her teammates in the Bombers' 2–0 victory over the Red Dragons. Graduate student midfielder Sarah Sinnott led the South Hill squad with both goals.

Sinnott sends the Bombers past the Red Dragons

September 12, 2024
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