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Rising junior Eze Chukwuezi (left) and Parley Hannan '20 (right) earned All-American honors in wrestling and indoor track and field despite their national championships being canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

30 Bombers earn All-American status despite coronavirus cancellations

By Dani Pluchinsky, Senior Writer • July 12, 2020
Several coaches associations have altered their normal All-American criteria to honor all student-athletes whose national championships were canceled.
Freshman Moriah Byrd prepares to compete in the shot put event of the pentathlon.

Multi athletes mix it up across many events

By Dani Pluchinsky • March 5, 2020
Athletes on Ithaca College's men's and women's track and field teams describe what it is like training for the pentathlon and heptathlon events.
From left, senior Kendall Wellauer and sophomore Logan Bruce are both currently qualified for the indoor national championship and will aim to continue their success outdoors.

Women’s track team aiming for the podium at nationals

By Dani Pluchinsky, Staff Writer • February 27, 2020
The women's track and field team is hoping to carry over its success from the indoor track and field season to the outdoor track.
Junior pole vaulter Julia Nomberg works on technique with the help of pole vault coach Matt Scheffler.

Pole vault coach builds powerhouse program at college

By Dani Pluchinsky • February 6, 2020
Matt Scheffler has coached several All-Americans since becoming the pole vaulting coach at Ithaca College.
Men's soccer falls to Clarkson in league quarterfinal

Men’s soccer falls to Clarkson in league quarterfinal

By Dani Pluchinsky, Staff Writer • November 12, 2019
The Ithaca College men's soccer team fell to Clarkson University in the opening round of the Liberty League tournament Nov. 5 in Potsdam, New York.
Senior Sarah Rudge was the Bombers' top finisher at Liberty Leagues last year, and senior Jessica Fritzsch will help lead the team as a captain this season.

Women’s cross-country aims to rebound from last season

By Dani Pluchinsky, Staff Writer • August 29, 2019
The women's cross-country team struggled in 2018 and aims to improve on last season's championship performances.
Senior runner John Blake developed Achilles tendinitis in spring 2018 and took a leave of absence in the fall to preserve his eligibility. Blake will be competing with the men's cross-country team this season.

Back on Course: Senior runner took leave of absence to stay eligible

By Dani Pluchinsky, Staff Writer • August 29, 2019
Senior runner John Blake took a leave of absence last fall to preserve his eligibility after he developed achilles tendinitis.
Track and field teams compete at Cornell despite weather

Track and field teams compete at Cornell despite weather

By Dani Pluchinsky, Staff Writer • January 20, 2019
The men's and women's track and field teams raced at Cornell University's Upstate Challenge Jan. 20 after their home meet was cancelled.
Women's basketball earns 4th consecutive victory

Women’s basketball earns 4th consecutive victory

By Dani Pluchinsky, Staff Writer • January 19, 2019
The Ithaca College women's basketball team defeated Rensselaer Institute of Technology 55–44 on Jan. 18.
Then-freshman Morgan Hoffman-Smith competes in a race Feb. 24. Hoffman-Smith broke the college's women's swimming record for the 1,650-meter freestyle Dec. 2

Sophomore breaks record for women’s swimming team

By Dani Pluchinsky, Sports Editor • December 12, 2018
Sophomore swimmer Morgan Hoffman-Smith discusses breaking the college's 1,650-meter freestyle record, as well as her experiences as a Bomber.
Senior runner Hailey Nase participates in the Jannette Bonrouhi-Zakiam Memorial Alumni Run on Sept. 2.

Senior runner returns to women’s track and field team

By Dani Pluchinsky, Sports Editor • December 10, 2018
Senior runner Hailey Nose missed her junior season in both indoor and outdoor track and field because she went abroad to Iceland.
Women's basketball cruises past Bard College

Women’s basketball cruises past Bard College

By Dani Pluchinsky, Sports Editor • December 2, 2018
The Ithaca College women's basketball team is on a three-game winning streak after its defeat over Bard College on Dec. 1.
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