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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

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. 
Charlie* looks at odds on the betting website he uses on his cell phone. Charlie was introduced to the website by Mark*, who served as Charlie’s bookie for the site.

Sports betting sees increase among college students

By Matt Hornick, Sports Editor • April 18, 2018
Sports betting has seen a large increase in the United States in recent years and it is growing especially with college students.
Sophomore Pat Minogue tackles a Union College Dutchmen offensive lineman In Butterfield Stadium on Sept. 3. The Bombers beat the Dutchmen 14–9.

IC sophomore tackles new positions on football field

By TJ Horgan, Contributing Writer • September 17, 2016

Sophomore Pat Minogue played football in high school as a defensive end and wide receiver. Now, he starts for the Bombers in two entirely different positions on the field. In 2015, Minogue became a...

I Don’t Like Football Anymore

By Nick Fustor, Columnist • September 12, 2016
Football is fun, and I like to watch it. But there are a lot of things going on in the sport that are not so fun.
Members of the volleyball team high five during the Bombers’ practice on Aug. 20 in Ben Light Gymnasium. The Blue and Gold are 7–3 to begin the season and 2–2 in home games.

Bombers volleyball team reads book to encourage positivity

By Jonathan Beck, Staff Writer • September 16, 2014
This offseason, the volleyball team read a motivational book to encourage positivity, which has led to strong team play.

Between The Lines: Is the NFL preseason really worth it?

By Nathan Bickell, Columnist • September 5, 2012
Columnist Nathan Bickell argues that the injury risks posed by NFL's preseason games might not be worth the potential financial gains.

Media extols sports figures

By Harlan Green-Taub, Staff Writer • April 10, 2012
To say that we hold well-known athletes and coaches to a different set of moral and ethical standards in this country is an understatement. We often consider an individual’s pursuits in athletic endeavors separate from what goes on in their everyday lives and turn a blind eye to who these people are off the field.…
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