Men’s wrestling aims to pin down a national championship

By Jacob Infald, Senior Writer • November 7, 2024

After sending five athletes to the NCAA National Championship meet in the 2023–24 season, the Ithaca College wrestling team is locked in this year as it strives to put enough individuals on the podium to win the long-eluded NCAA Division III Wrestling Team Championship — something the team has not secured since 1994. 

Former national champion vaults into coaching role

By Sierra Gabriel, Contributing Writer • October 23, 2024

Once a dominant force in pole vault for Ithaca College, national champion Dominic Mikula ’24 has returned to campus to begin his coaching journey, mentoring the student-athletes following in his footsteps.

Gymnastics wraps up season at NCGA Championships

By Billy Wood, Senior Writer • March 24, 2024

The Ithaca College gymnastics team qualified seven gymnasts to compete at this year’s National Collegiate Gymnastics Association championships in Collegeville, Pennsylvania on March 23. 

Wrestling caps off season with endings and new beginnings at nationals

By Jacob Infald, Senior Writer • March 21, 2024

The Ithaca College wrestling team sent five competitors to the NCAA Division lll wrestling championships at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse on March 15. The tournament capped off what was another successful season for the Bombers as they continued their tradition of excellence in the Division lll wrestling scene.

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

By Daniel King, Senior Writer • March 21, 2024

Since the end of the 2023 Ithaca College Bombers’ football season, All-American graduate student defensive back Derek Slywka has been training to get a shot in the National Football League. 

Sophomore gymnasts fight through adversity to achieve national success

By Billy Wood, Senior Writer • March 6, 2024

The Ithaca College gymnastics team has been heavily reliant on its underclassmen this year. Thankfully for the team, trust and confidence within the program have propelled two sophomores to national and historic success.

Wrestling sees fresh faces in conference competition

By Jacob Infald, Senior Writer • November 9, 2023

The Ithaca College wrestling team is looking to build upon a second-place finish at the NCAA Mideast Regional Championships and fight for another chance at a national title.

Women’s swim and dive sets the tone under new leadership

By David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor • November 8, 2023

Since 2017, Ithaca College athletics has competed as a member of the Liberty League. During this time, the college has won several Liberty League Championships across every sport in every season. The women’s swimming and diving program is one of those perennial championship teams and this season, they are looking to win their fifth straight Liberty League title.

Ithaca College announces Cortaca Jug co-founder passes away at 89

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor • June 15, 2022

Richard N. Carmean ’60, co-founder of the Cortaca Jug, passed away May 23 at the age of 89, according to a statement from the college June 3.

Two Bombers bring home national titles for swim and dive teams

By Ori Grady, Staff Writer • March 31, 2022

In a season to remember for the Ithaca College men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams, the programs capped-off the campaign with a pair of national titles.

Three IC student-athletes named All-Americans for Fall 2021

By Tommy Mumau, Sports Editor • February 3, 2022

Three Ithaca College standouts received All-American honors for the Fall 2021 season, gaining recognition for the college’s football and field hockey programs.

Sophomore sprinter rises to the top in breakthrough season

By Emily Adams, Sports Editor • February 27, 2020

Sophomore sprinter Katelyn Hutchison is currently ranked No. 1 in the country in the 400-meter dash after failing to break the top 50 last season.