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Fall Sports All-Ithacan Team

By Ithacan Sports Staff November 19, 2015
The Ithacan Sports Staff selects the standout player on each of the fall sports teams.
Senior back Joseph Dobbins takes a shot during the mens soccer game against St. John Fisher College on Sept. 26 at Carp Wood Field.

Men’s soccer team set to host Empire 8 Tournament

By Alex Wong, Staff Writer November 6, 2015
Staff Writer Alex Wong breaks down the key matchups for each Empire 8 Tournament game.
Ithaca College Sophomore Conor Friend does sit-ups as a part of his ROTC training. Friend has an intense schedule, balancing both ROTC training and a full course load.

Ithaca College sophomore takes command as ROTC squad leader

By Annika Kushner, Contributing Writer November 4, 2015
Each Monday, sophomore Conor Friend gets out of bed at 5:30 a.m., throws on a T-shirt and gym shorts and gets in the car to drive to Cornell University. There, he meets the roughly 30 other members of the Ithaca College and Cornell University Reserve Officers’ Training Corps for their workout.
Junior defender Aimee Chimera passes the ball up the field during the womens soccer game Oct. 17 at Carp Wood Field.

Women’s soccer squad extends winning streak to six games

By Maddison Murnane, Staff Writer October 20, 2015

After a big win over Empire 8 competitor St. John Fisher College on Oct. 17, the women’s soccer team extended its winning streak to six games with a 4–0 win over the Elmira College Eagles on Oct. 20...

The pros and cons of using grass fields against turf fields in the sport of soccer.

Grass versus turf fields takes root for women’s soccer team

By Maddison Murnane, Staff Writer October 20, 2015
The women’s soccer team continues to play on Carp Wood Field, a grass field, while many rival schools have transitioned to turf over the past few years.

Men’s soccer earns a 0–0 draw against 22nd-ranked Skidmore

By Matt Rottler, Staff Writer October 19, 2015

After a 3–0 win against last place Empire 8 opponent Nazareth College on Oct. 17, the men’s soccer team traveled to Saratoga Springs, New York, on Oct. 18 to face 22nd-ranked Skidmore College. The...

IC Planned Parenthood Generation Action is a student organization on campus working to advocate for Planned Parenthood and to get the student body more politically involved.

Student club advocates for Planned Parenthood amid controversy

By Jenna Mortenson, Staff Writer October 18, 2015
Debate over Planned Parenthood was renewed in recent months with the release of videos that allegedly showed leaders of the organization negotiating the sale of aborted fetal tissue. Supporters of Planned Parenthood argued that the videos were fraudulent and manipulated, while others called for the government to defund Planned Parenthood over the reports. Junior Christina Tudor, president of IC Planned Parenthood Generation Action, said this is not the first time a group has released videos intended to cause controversy about the organization, and IC Generation Action works to raise awareness around the issue.
Junior midfielder Taylor Baranowsky kicks the ball during the women’s soccer game against St. John Fisher College on Oct. 17 at Carp Wood Field. The Bombers won the game 2–0 over the Cardinals.

Women’s soccer defeats Cardinals to pick up fifth straight win

By Adam Brobst, Staff Writer October 18, 2015
The women’s soccer team defeated St. John Fisher College by a final score of 2–0 on Oct. 17 at Carp Wood Field.
Senior midfielder and captain Olivia Salindong moves the ball past a Stevens Institute of Techonology defender in the field hockey teams match against the Ducks on Oct. 11 at Higgins Stadium.

Field hockey records 3–2 win against conference foe Stevens

By Hannah Reed, Contributing Writer October 11, 2015

After a 4–0 shutout against Empire 8 conference opponent Elmira College on Oct. 10, the Bombers came out ready in their following conference match-up against Stevens Institute of Technology on Oct. 11....

Junior forward Lauren Delia starts play in the field hockey teams game against Elmira College on Oct. 10 at Higgins Stadium.

Field hockey soars over Elmira with 4–0 shutout victory

By Akili Dorsey Bell, Contributing Writer October 10, 2015

It was big day for the field hockey team as it faced its fifth Empire 8 Conference opponent of the season. The Bombers defeated Elmira College 4–0 on Oct. 10 at Higgins Stadium to give the Blue and Gold...

Junior forward Colleen Keegan-Twombly moves the ball up the field during the field hockey teams 7–0 shutout victory over Wells College on Oct. 7 at HIggins Stadium.

Field hockey tops Wells College with 7–0 shutout victory

By Akili Dorsey Bell, Contributing Writer October 9, 2015

Following a 2–1 loss to William Smith College on Sept. 30, the Bombers came back with a driving force to dominate Wells College with a 7–0 win on Oct. 7 at Higgins Stadium. The victory also broke the...

Women’s tennis team compete in ITA Regional Championship

By Matt Hornick, Staff Writer September 29, 2015
Members of the women’s tennis team traveled to William Smith College in Geneva, New York, to compete in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Regional Championship on Sept. 26.
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