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All-American gymnast aims for third trip to NCGA finals

All-American gymnast aims for third trip to NCGA finals

By Anna Harris, Staff Writer • February 28, 2019
Senior Carolyn Nichols has been participating in gymnastics since she was three years old. Now in her final season, she hopes to go out strong.
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
Ithaca College has a strong alumni presence within the athletic department, including having five alumni who are current varsity coaches.
Senior wrestler Jake Ashcroft battles with freshman Elijah Rodriguez in practice. Ashcraft is looking to avenge his NCAA Tournament defeat in last seasons championships.

Taking down the competition: Senior aims to win title

By Will Gaglioti, Staff Writer • December 12, 2018
Senior wrestler Jake Ashcraft came up just short in the 2018 NCAA Championships. He entered this year at No.1 in his weight class.
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
The Athletics and Events Center Aquatics Pavilion was endowed by Lee '86 and Linda '86 Bird on Dec. 1.
From left, Victoria Grey '19 and Carolyn Nichols '19

Vaulting to first place: gymnastics hopes to find success.

By Anna Harris, Staff Writer • November 9, 2018
The Ithaca College gymnastics team hopes to have a strong season, and looks to win first national title since 1998.
Women's cross-country competes in NCAA championships

Women’s cross-country competes in NCAA championships

By Caitie Ihrig, Sports Editor • November 20, 2017
The women's cross country team placed ninth in the 2017 NCAA Division III Cross-Country Championships.
Freshman Beth Cripps competes in the pole vault April 8 at the Coach P Invitational in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Cripps came in second place with a mark of 3.5 meters.

Freshman athlete tackles pole-vaulting and music

By Annette Hogan, Staff Writer • April 19, 2017
Freshman pole-vaulter and music major Beth Cripps talks about how she tackles both school work and sports.
Junior Carolyn Nichols, second from left, competed in the NCGA National Event Finals April 1 in Stout, Wisconsin, tying for third with 9.65 points.

Gymnast ties for third in NCGA Individual Event Finals

By Casey Koenig, Staff Writer • April 5, 2017
Sophomore Carolyn Nichols competed on the vault in the NCGA Individual Event Finals April 1. Nichols tied for third with 9.650 points.
Graduate student Ally Runyon practices Feb. 18 at Higgins Stadium. She suffered an ACL injury during her junior season and took last year off to recover.

Women’s lacrosse player returns to field after ACL injury

By Samantha Cavalli, Staff Writer • February 21, 2017
Graduate student Ally Runyon has been an integral part of the women’s lacrosse team since her freshman year and will be back on the field this season.
Ithaca College junior pins down success on wrestling mat

Ithaca College junior pins down success on wrestling mat

By Zach Gregg, Staff Writer • November 29, 2016
Junior Nick Velez is ranked third in the nation on InterMat Wrestling among all 165-pound, Division III wrestlers.
Senior Nickie Griesemer practices Nov. 7 in the Athletics and Events Center. She qualified for the NCAA Championships in the 1-meter and 3-meter diving events in the first meet of the year.

Senior returns to diving boards after studying abroad

By Lauren Murray, Assistant Sports Editor • November 11, 2016
Senior Nickie Griesemer is back on the Ithaca College women's swimming and diving team after taking last season off.
Gymnastics sets bar high following injury-plagued season

Gymnastics sets bar high following injury-plagued season

By Madison Bess, Staff Writer • November 9, 2016
The Ithaca College gymnastics team hopes to remain injury-free this season despite last years turn of events.
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