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Sophomore linebacker Brad Helmkamp runs with the ball against the SUNY Brockport Golden Eagles during the football team’s 27–17 loss Oct. 17 at Butterfield Stadium.

Four Downs: Bombers football looks to steer reins versus Mustangs

By Andrew Sullivan, Staff Writer October 23, 2015
Football beat writer Andrew Sullivan outlines four insides into the game against Morrisville State College at 1 p.m. Oct. 24 in Morrisville, New York.
Senior wide receiver Josh Oliver takes off his helmet during the football team’s practice Oct. 20 at the college. Oliver currently leads the Empire 8 conference in return yards for the Bombers.

Senior wide receiver an integral part of IC football team

By Dustin Albino, Contributing Writer October 21, 2015
Josh Oliver has been a force to be reckoned with since his freshman year on the Bombers football team.
From left to right, senior Mary Rooker, sophomore Kyra Denish, senior Colleen Vaughn and sophomores Indiana Jones and Lauren Saylor practice hitting balls on the practice fields.

Each stroke counts for small women’s golf squad this season

By Caitie Ihrig, Staff Writer October 21, 2015
The women's golf squad has five players, seniors Mary Rooker and Colleen Vaughn, and sophomores Indiana Jones, Kyra Denish and Lauren Saylor, for the 2015 campaign.
Senior linebacker Noah Poskanzer races for a 19-yard pickup against the SUNY Brockport Golden Eagles during the football team’s 27–17 loss on Oct. 17 at Butterfield Stadium.

Bombers football drop second game of season to Golden Eagles

By Dustin Albino, Contributing Writer October 20, 2015
On Oct. 17, the football team fell to 4–2 on the season after its 27–17 loss to SUNY Brockport at Butterfield Stadium.
Sophomore defensive back Jordan Schemm runs back an 83-yard kick return during the football teams 38–18 win Sept. 26 at Butterfield Stadium.

Four Downs: Football team looks to be predators versus Hawks

By Dustin Albino, Contributing Writer October 9, 2015
The football team will face off against the Hartwick College Hawks at 2 p.m. Oct. 10 in Oneonta, New York.
Junior football player Christopher Durr tends to a patient, left, and junior wrestler Thomas Anania wraps a football player’s ankle, right, while in the athletic training room in the Athletics and Events Center on Oct. 7.

Student-athletes take on demands of athletic training program

By Lauren Murray, Contributing Writer October 7, 2015
Students majoring in athletic training learn how to balance participating in a varsity sport, while keeping up with the requirements of the major.
Nick Symmonds talks with fans during a Q&A session on Sept. 29 at the Finger Lakes Running & Triathlon Company. Many Ithaca College student-athletes from the womens cross-country and track and field teams were in attendance.

Olympic runner visits Ithaca to promote health and fitness

By Jonathan Beck, Sports Editor September 30, 2015
Nick Symmonds, a two-time Olympic track and field runner, visited Ithaca on Sept. 29 for a meet-and-greet session with fans, including Ithaca College student-athletes.

Women’s soccer ends losing streak with 6–0 win over Alfred

By Adam Brobst, Staff Writer September 25, 2015
The women’s soccer team won 6–0 against the Alfred University Saxons on Sept. 23.
Head coaches Mike Welch, football, and Rick Suddaby, gymnastics, stand side-by-side in front of the trophy case inside the Athletics and Events Center. They are both going to be inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame during the 2015 ceremony on Sept. 25 along with six other alumni and two teams.

Two current coaches honored by the place they call home

By Kristen Gowdy, Senior Writer September 23, 2015
Mike Welch and Rick Suddaby along with six other alumni and two teams are going to be inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame during the 2015 ceremony on Sept. 25.
John Boccacino poses in his new office with the 2015 football team media guides as he was recently hired as the new associate director of athletic communications in August.

Boccacino brings diverse sport industry background to college

By Jonathan Beck, Sports Editor September 21, 2015
John Boccacino was recently hired as the new associate director of athletic communications in August.

Cross-country competes at the Rochester Yellowjacket Invitational

By Lauren Murray, Contributing Writer September 20, 2015
The men's team placed fourth, while the women's team finished in fifth place in their second scoring meet of the season.
Junior quarterback Wolfgang Shafer sits on a bench Sept. 16 at Butterfield Stadium. After spending the 2014 season as a backup, he has now filled in as the starter for the Bombers football team and looks to lead the squad in 2015.

Quarterback Wolfgang Shafer leads the pack on and off the field

By Andrew Sullivan, Staff Writer September 16, 2015
After spending the 2014 season as a backup, the junior has now filled in as the starter for the Bombers football team and looks to lead the pack in 2015.
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