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Former All-American safety Derek Slywka '23 goes low to wrap up Springfield College senior running back Blane Hart on Nov. 18, 2023. Slywka has two NFL rookie mini camp opportunities coming up with the Chiefs and the 49ers.

Former Bomber safety steps closer to National Football League

May 2, 2024
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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

March 21, 2024
First-year quarterback Colin Schumm was forced to step into the starting role after graduate student quarterback A.J. Wingfield was injured against Union College. Schumm racked up a 4–2 record through six starts, only losing to ranked opponents.

Q&A: First-year quarterback discusses journey and sudden spotlight

December 6, 2023
Graduate student pole vaulter Dom Mikula is heading into his sixth year competing in college. Because of eligibility loopholes, he will be able to compete in the winter and spring seasons.

Student-athletes navigate COVID eligibility loopholes

December 6, 2023
Springfield junior quarterback Jacob Silvester is stopped by several Ithaca College Bombers defenders during their NCAA tournament game Nov. 18. The Bombers would go on to defeat the Pride, 21–7.

Football advances over Pride with 21–7 win in tournament play

By Nolan Saunders, Photographer
November 19, 2023
Red Dragons' junior quarterback Zac Boyes flexes and yells after a big play in the Red Dragons' 38–28 victory in the 64th annual Cortaca Jug.

From left, Red Dragons' senior defensive back Luke Winslow trails as senior wide receiver Sam Kline holds sophomore defensive back Ryan Isom to prevent Isom from making a play on an overthrown ball.

From left, Red Dragons' first-year defensive back Naz Jean-Lubin looks to get in position to take the outside running graduate student tight end Dan Mason down.

Junior defensive back Jake Connolly runs out onto the field and yells in excitement before the start of the 64th annual Cortaca Jug.

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

November 5, 2023
From left, juniors Lukas Kauffman and Kylie Shultz and senior Kaitlyn Coffey began a new podcast through the Center for Career Exploration and Development.

'Career Corner' podcast hosts industry professionals to give students advice

November 1, 2023
During the 2023 regular season, the Ithaca College field hockey team boasted a perfect, 4–0, record in overtime play. The Bombers earned post-regulation victories over the University of Scranton, Skidmore College, SUNY New Paltz, and the University of Rochester.

Overtime victories prove field hockey is cool under pressure

November 1, 2023
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Football dismantles Buffalo State to earn its second straight Liberty League title

By Daniel King, Senior Writer
October 30, 2023
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From left, junior striker Natalie Descalso rushes upfield and aims to get past Hawks senior midfielder Morgan Woolley in the Bombers' 2–1 overtime victory Oct. 10.

Field hockey shuts down SUNY New Paltz in overtime

October 14, 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

October 7, 2023
Head coach Michael Toerper calls the huddle following the Bombers' 24–14 win over the Hobart College Statesmen.

Football tops Statesmen 24–14 in home opener

By Daniel King, Senior Writer
September 30, 2023
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From left, junior midfielder Meara Bury injects the ball during a penalty corner while junior midfielder Catherine Papa and junior strikers Juliana Valli and Emma Garver prepare to attack.

Field hockey slips past Scranton in overtime victory

September 29, 2023
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The Ithaca College field hockey team improved its record to 4–3 when they defeated the SUNY Brockport Golden Eagles, 2–0, on Sept. 20.

Field hockey makes a statement with 2–0 shutout

September 21, 2023
From left, first-year student striker Emma Rice defends Bombers' junior striker Juliana Valli as she makes an up-field push.

Field hockey falls to Cortland under the lights

September 14, 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

September 19, 2023
Members of Faculty Council met on Sept. 5 for its first meeting of the Fall 2023 semester to discuss faculty searches, grievance policies and future meeting times.

Faculty Council discusses revisions to grievance policy

September 6, 2023
From left, first-year forward Landon Kelly looks on while Bombers' graduate student defender Brendan Lebitsch pushes upfield.

Men's soccer rebounds for win over Wilkes

September 4, 2023
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From left, Cornell junior Camryn Carlo and sophomore Doga Ozalp block while Ithaca sophomore Naomi Clauhs spikes and senior Julia Costa and junior Ellie Benedict get ready to defend at the scrimmage between Cornell and Ithaca on Aug. 26.

College Briefs Aug. 30

August 30, 2023
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Community members honor the life and memory of Professor Patricia Zimmermann

By Lorien Tyne and Dominick Petrucci
August 19, 2023
Senior offensive lineman Nick Capodilupo sang the national anthem at the 63rd annual Cortana Jug in front of 40,232 spectators.

The center at center stage: Football player shares his passion for performance

By Ray Milburn, Video Editor
September 6, 2023
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Senior Carli McConnell presents her campaign platform at the April 18 SGC meeting. McConnell was elected SGC president for the 2023–24 academic year.

Q&A: New SGC president puts focus on student engagement

August 28, 2023
From left, Katrina Pohlman '23 strokes while graduate student Taylor Volmrich bows during a doubles race. Volmrich is entering their fifth year with the rowing program.

Rower aims for national glory with elite training program

August 23, 2023
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May 3, 2023
From left, Junior Carli McConnell was elected as the president of the student body and first-year student Rishabh Sen was re-elected as the vice president of campus affairs.

SGC announces 2023–24 executive board and senate members

April 26, 2023
Mame Ndiaye, assistant director in the Office of New Student and Transition Programs, is also the founder of a diversity recruitment and student success company.

Q&A: New student program leader talks orientation and diversity

April 26, 2023
Senior goalkeeper Ryan LaForty drops for a save during the Ithaca College men's lacrosse team's 10–9 overtime loss against Union College on April 22, 2023. LaForty tallied a season-high 19 saves during the game.

Men's lacrosse falls short against Union on Senior Day

April 24, 2023
The Student Governance Council had its annual spring platform presentations April 18 for candidates in the Spring 2023 election. All current seats have expired for the upcoming semester, so if a council member wants to maintain their seat, they must run for re-election.

SGC holds annual spring platform presentations for upcoming election

April 19, 2023
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Ithaca pizza on a budget

April 19, 2023
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Junior Syd Pierre was interviewed for the role of editor in chief of The Ithacan by the Board of Publications on April 7 and was appointed shortly after with recommendation from the Board of Publications and approval from the dean of the Roy H. Park School of Communications.

Syd Pierre named next editor in chief of The Ithacan

April 8, 2023
Ithaca College first-year student Clare Jordan runs through Clarkson University senior Kelly Boutin as Ithaca first-year student Taylor Piergrossi waits for a pass. Ithaca College Women’s Club Rugby placed second in the tournament April 1.

College Briefs April 6

April 6, 2023
From left, Luca Maurer, the new executive director for Student Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, and Belisa González, the new dean of Faculty Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, will be leading the new center in addition to a director for staff equity, inclusion and belonging who has not yet been hired.

New Center for Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging established

March 29, 2023
From left, Ellie (Bella Ramsey) and Joel (Pedro Pascal) find themselves fighting for their survival after a deadly fungal outbreak.

Review: Video game adaptation lives up to the hype

By Nolan Saunders, Photo Editor
March 22, 2023
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From left, Devi de Olivera '23 and Allison Arndt '23 carry a boat by the Cayuga Inlet. Arndt, a decorated graduate of the program, was recently named a finalist for the CRCA Athlete of the Year award.

Q&A: Former rower racks in national accolades

August 29, 2023
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The Ithaca College Speech and Debate Team has been struggling to find a new adviser after their coach was forced to retire.

Debate team non-operational without adviser amidst hiring concerns

March 1, 2023
From left, senior distance runner Ava Fowler and graduate student pentathlete Logan Bruce of the Ithaca College women's track and field team are gearing up for the outdoor spring season.

Women's track and field team hurdles expectations

March 1, 2023
From left, sophomore Taylor Crain and senior Caroline Herz of the Ithaca College women's tennis team aim to compete for their first conference title in program history.

Women's tennis team has big expectations with small roster

March 1, 2023
From left, senior goalkeeper Kayla Howley and junior midfielder Sydney Phillips of the Ithaca College women's lacrosse team aim to continue climbing the national ranks.

Women's lacrosse shoots for first Liberty League title

March 1, 2023
From left, senior infielder Allison Dell'Orto and sophomore pitcher Anna Cornell of the Ithaca College softball team are looking to reclaim their Liberty League title this season.

Softball team swings for the fences under new head coach

March 1, 2023
From left, juniors Conor Ryan and Brendan Sheehan are preparing for another successful outdoor season for the Ithaca College men's track and field team.

Men's track and field chases down outdoor glory

March 1, 2023
From left, senior Max Sobel and junior Nicolas Luis are looking to rebound on a difficult end of the 2022 spring season for the Ithaca College men's tennis team.

Men's tennis looks to bounce back from late-season faults

March 1, 2023
From left, sophomore Chase Gulick and senior Jake Erickson are looking to make an impact in a stacked Liberty League conference this season.

Men's lacrosse takes aim at Liberty League Goliaths

March 1, 2023
From left, senior Dehron Smith and sophomore Griffin Hunt are hopeful the Ithaca College men's rowing team can make the jump to win the Liberty League Championship this season.

Men's rowing tries to overtake conference rivals

March 1, 2023
From left, first-year student Annika Michel and sophomore Rheanna DeCrow of the Ithaca College golf team are looking to reclaim the Liberty League title.

Golf team drives for success with young roster

March 1, 2023
From left, the Bombers' former offensive coordinator Sean Reeder and defensive coordinator Trevor Warner both left the program for Division I opportunities.

Football coordinators pursue new positions in Division I

February 22, 2023
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Graduate student pentathlete Logan Bruce competes in the 60-meter hurdles Jan. 21. At the Ithaca Invitational on Feb. 4 and 5, Bruce broke an 11-year-old program record in the pentathlon.

Pentathlete lands atop D-III with program record score

February 7, 2023
From left, Bombers senior guard Camryn Coffey drives past Thoroughbreds sophomore guard Sarah Chambers.

Women's basketball slips past Skidmore in Senior Day win

February 7, 2023
Junior Jess Moskowitz breaks down the problems and solutions with gun violence in the United States. They believe that humanity must be above any statistics out there.

Commentary: Gun violence epidemic — The stories behind the statistics

January 31, 2023
From left, seniors Anthony D'Addetta and Daniel Hutchinson are both wide receivers on the football team. Since December 2021, D'Addetta has been a sprinter for the track and field team while Hutchinson is a long and high jumper.

Senior football players take their talents to the track

February 1, 2023
From left, senior Nicolas Galka and first-year student Ryan Galka, both part of the Ithaca College wrestling team, say they provide a support system for each other.

Brothers compete together on wrestling team

February 1, 2023
senior offensive lineman Jake Villanueva, No. 79, prepares for the snap in the Ithaca College football team's victory over SUNY Brockport on Sept. 10 2022.

Offensive lineman earns back-to-back All-America honors

January 25, 2023
Ithaca College students have turned to Facebook to post and find listings for off-campus housing in Ithaca. Some Facebook groups look specifically for students looking to sublease.

Students find housing and communities on Facebook

January 31, 2023
Sophomore Richard Martin feels unsettled with the community’s ignorance toward the distruction of Palestine. He shares the effects this ignorance has on his identity.

Commentary: Avoiding the truth about Palestine only causes harm

January 24, 2023
From left, senior Alexa Chalnick, junior Amanda Lewis and first-year student Taz Foreman wait to start their dance performance. NOLAN SAUNDERS/THE ITHACAN

Dance organizations emerge with unbound talent

By Patrick Mazzella, Staff Writer
December 7, 2022
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From left, sophomore Sarena Geadah listens as Mike Foster, community manager for Second Wind Cottages, discusses the organization's efforts at the Sleepout for Second Wind on Dec. 2.

Students organize sleepout to raise money for local non-profit

December 7, 2022
Students across campus receive an alert once a day from the app BeReal on their phones, where they are prompted to post a photo for campus members to see.

Photo sharing app BeReal takes off at Ithaca College

November 30, 2022
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