Faculty athletic mentor program shines light on relationship between athletics and academics

By Flynn Hynes and Billy Wood • April 3, 2024

The faculty athletic representative program has been active at Ithaca College for nine years and has quickly developed into a mainstay in the school’s relationship between athletics and academics.  

First-year athlete rides tide into unique dual sport combination

By Billy Wood, Senior Writer • March 7, 2024

Swimming and rowing could be seen as incompatible sports from the surface level. But when looked at closely, the connection may be deeper than just the water level. 

Ithaca College swimming and diving highlights team culture with new coaching staff

By Jacob Infald, Senior Writer • February 21, 2024

The Ithaca College men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams have recently moved on from two longtime coaches. This season, with new voices in leadership, the Bombers have continued to have success in the pool while also placing an emphasis on success outside the pool.

Record breaking diver reconnects with sport through community

By Flynn Hynes, Senior Writer • February 7, 2024

This season junior diver Kailee Payne has been dominating on the diving board, breaking the pool record at the Henry Kumpf Invitational on Jan. 20 with a score of 306.55 points in the 1-meter dive. 

Ivy League football players culminate conference careers in Dream Japan Bowl

By Billy Wood, Senior Writer • February 7, 2024

A cultural experience and a culmination of collegiate football careers occurred in Tokyo, Japan, on Jan. 21, 6,752 miles away from Schoellkopf Field in Ithaca. This was not an average Ivy League football game — this was the Dream Japan Bowl.

Streak of dominance highlights wrestling’s rivalry with Cortland

By Jacob Infald, Senior Writer • January 30, 2024

Every Ithaca College and SUNY Cortland student and alum knows about the historic Cortaca Jug football game that takes place every fall. However, the intense spectacle of the rivalry extends into other sports, including wrestling.

Distance runners battle with three-season strain

By Flynn Hynes, Senior Writer • November 15, 2023

Unlike most athletes, long-distance runners often participate in three separate competition seasons throughout the academic year: cross country in the fall, indoor track in the winter and outdoor track in the spring. This rigorous schedule — usually with no more than a week off between racing periods — comes with a great responsibility to manage not only time and academics, but also stress and injury prevention.

West coast standout touts Division l experience for the Bombers

By John Baker, Staff Writer • November 15, 2023

A promising D-I athlete ending up at Ithaca College is not something one would expect, but in the case of graduate student Junie Dickson, that is exactly what happened. After playing three seasons for Cal Poly, a Division I school out in San Luis Obispo, California, Dickson will be suiting up for the Bombers. 

Volleyball thwarts Eastern University in four sets

By Farrell Hudson, Staff Writer • September 30, 2023

The Ithaca College volleyball team extended their winning streak to six games, emerging victorious over a reputable Eastern University Eagles squad in four sets (21–25), (25–22), (25– 17) and (25–15), improving their record to 11–3 prior to their first conference matchup. 

Volleyball digs for second conference crown

By Emma Kersting, Podcast Editor • September 1, 2023

Following last year’s success, the Ithaca College volleyball team has big plans for the fall 2023 season. 

Sculling braves competitive waters following a decorated spring

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer • August 31, 2023

After closing out the sculling season with strong performances at the Head of the Fish Regatta in October 2022, the Ithaca College women’s rowing team went on to nail down its fifth consecutive Liberty League title May 2023. This fall, the team is looking to build the same momentum that will propel it to success once again.

Men’s soccer shoots for improved 2023 season

By Flynn Hynes, Senior Writer • August 31, 2023

Coming off a 3–9–5 season that placed them eighth in the Liberty League, the Ithaca College men's soccer team is looking for a turnaround this upcoming year.