The Ithacan

Women’s Track and Field: Junior takes state title in heptathlon

By Haley Costello, Staff Writer • April 30, 2012

Four members of the women's track and field team competed in the New York State Collegiate Track Conference Heptathlon on Sunday and Monday, hoping to register a first place finisher for the fourth consecutive season.

Heptathletes endure events’ physical demands

By Haley Costello, Staff Writer • April 25, 2012

During this spring season, the multi-event athletes on the women’s track and field team have relied on their camaraderie and athletic versatility to overcome the strenuous challenges of the heptathlon.

Women’s Track and Field: Blue and Gold take Empire 8 Conference crown

By Haley Costello, Staff Writer • April 21, 2012

The women's track and field team took first place out of six teams at the Empire 8 Conference Outdoor Championships yesterday in Butterfield Stadium with a score of 317.5 points.

A bond beyond labels

By Kyle Robertson, Staff Writer • December 15, 2011

Junior Amanda Rissmeyer was apprehensive when she first came to Ithaca College. As a lesbian athlete who would be competing on the field hockey and women’s indoor track teams, she worried about facing stereotypical reactions from her new coaches and teammates.

Women’s Indoor Track: Hoeffner snaps school record in season opener

By Rebecca Alpert, Staff Writer • December 5, 2011

Senior Jessica Hoeffner snapped an 11-year-old school record yesterday to lead the women’s indoor track team in its season opening performance at the Cornell Relays.