Young football squad gears up to run new offensive strategy

By Rory Mastine • September 4, 2024

After a 9–3 campaign came to an end in the second round of the NCAA Championships in 2023, the Ithaca College football team is back with a new look and the same hunger as the last two conference championship rosters.

Men’s soccer looks to flip the switch

By Flynn Hynes, Senior Writer • September 2, 2024

Coming off a season where it lost in the Liberty League Championship game, the Ithaca College men’s soccer team has its hopes set high and is looking to redeem itself this year.

Fernandez shines in Bombers’ offensive surge over Elmira

By Jacob Infald, Senior Writer • September 1, 2024

The Ithaca College women’s soccer team dominated from the very first touch at their game Aug. 30 under the lights at Butterfield Stadium. Junior midfielder Kaelyn Fernandez led the way with two of the Bombers’ six first half goals in their commanding 6-0 victory against the Elmira College.

Athletic programs forge relationships across the hill with Cornell University

By Augustine Daudu, Staff Writer • April 24, 2024

Ithaca College and Cornell University are not only united by location but also through sports. Over the decades, the track and field and softball programs of both Ithaca and Cornell have formed interdependent relationships that benefit both schools through facility usage and inter-division competition. 

The 64th Cortaca Jug: Play-by-Play

By Makai Yllanes, Agustina Dozo, and Mei Dennison • November 19, 2023

Makai Yllanes breaks down the highlights from the 64th Cortaca Jug, hosted at Butterfield Stadium.

Bombers look forward to 64th annual Cortaca Jug game returning to Ithaca

By Daniel King, Senior Writer • November 10, 2023

For the first time since 2017, the Cortaca jug game is returning to the South Hill for the 64th edition of the “Biggest Little Game in the Nation” as the Ithaca College football team welcomes SUNY Cortland back to the Ithaca College campus. 

Football takes down RPI in overtime thriller

By Daniel King, Senior Writer • October 7, 2023

On a cloudy and rainy day, the Ithaca College football team did something they had not done in 22 years, defeating the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Engineers in Troy, NY, in a thrilling 20–17 overtime victory.

‘On the Same Page’ – Top Stories of Week 6

October 1, 2023

Co-host seniors Clare Shanahan and Emma Kersting explore the latest stories in news and sports at The Ithacan. This week, Kersting and Shanahan spoke with reporter Noa Ran-Ressler and sports editor Tess Ferguson.

Artificial turf raises concerns about equity and injuries

By Aidan Charde and Elijah de Castro • February 15, 2023

While Ithaca College has positioned planned renovations to Butterfield Stadium as an opportunity for the field to be used by more teams, the artificial surface may increase the risk for injuries.

Planned turf field at IC to contain toxic chemicals

By Aidan Charde and Elijah de Castro • February 8, 2023

According to oceanographers, ecologists and environmental policy experts, the life cycle of an artificial turf field has detrimental effects on human health and the environment.

Historic season comes to a close for football team

By Tommy Mumau, Senior Writer • December 7, 2022

The Ithaca College football team put together a season for the record books this fall, posting a 12–1 overall record and reaching the national quarterfinals.

Ithaca College announces Butterfield Stadium to receive artificial turf

By Daniel King, Senior Writer • November 29, 2022

As the Ithaca College football team continues its NCAA tournament run, Ithaca College announced it has received a donation to upgrade the home playing field for the Bombers.