Local first-year marks latest addition to multi sport legacy

By John Frieders, Staff Writer • October 15, 2025

For first-year student Raya Mount, joining the Ithaca College cross-country team was not part of the plan.

Junior transfer trades cleats for running shoes

By Morgan Spriggs, Contributing Writer • September 24, 2025

Before the Fall 2025 semester, junior Lola Gitlin had never competed in a cross-country race. 

New and old faces fuels women’s track and field goals

By Charles Schaff, Contributing Writer • November 7, 2024

National dreams and a Liberty League title fuel Ithaca College women's track and field season. With powerhouse athletes returning, the team is ready to prove its dominance across every event.

Men’s track and field gears up for rebound season

By Flynn Hynes, Senior Writer • November 7, 2024

Finish times for the Ithaca College men’s track and field team fell hard last season — its lowest results in former head coach Jim Nichols’ history of coaching the team. Looking ahead to the season, senior pole vaulter Shaun Herlihy said the team is out for vengeance.

Junior women’s cross-country runner setting the pace towards nationals

By Flynn Hynes, Senior Writer • October 9, 2024

The significant growth that junior Kyla Eisman demonstrated between her first year and sophomore seasons on the cross-country team was nothing short of remarkable.

Women’s XC seeks to climb championship ranks with new talent and returning stars

By Charles Schaff, Contributing Writer • September 3, 2024

The Ithaca College women’s cross-country team is looking to improve from last year, when they placed 5th at both the Liberty League Championship and the Regional Championship.

Fresh coaching staff brings a new era

By Flynn Hynes, Senior Writer • August 29, 2024

As the academic year kicks off, so does a new athletic season. For the 2024–25 season, six teams — men’s cross-country, men’s track and field, volleyball, sculling, women's rowing and women’s tennis — will have a new head coach. In addition, four teams — men’s basketball, men’s rowing, sculling and women’s rowing — will have new assistant coaches.

Ithaca College puts emphasis on diet with new sports nutrition consultant

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer • February 22, 2024

Although training and competition experience appear to be the most important role in becoming an elite athlete, it is the elements below the surface that truly allow athletes to excel. 

Athletics department issues dress code for student-athletes

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer • December 6, 2023

On Oct. 15, the Ithaca College athletic department released a statement that redefined the way varsity athletes are allowed to present themselves. 

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.

Women’s cross country races toward national podium

By Julia Wallace, Staff Writer • September 1, 2023

After the exciting and emotional conclusion to the 2022 season, the Ithaca College women’s cross country team has continued its training and regrouped in preparation for the upcoming season.

Two runners take on new position for women’s cross country team

By Julia Wallace, Contributing Writer • August 23, 2023

As the Ithaca College women’s cross country team prepares for its racing debut, there are some familiar faces behind the scenes helping the coaches lead their athletes to success. Graduate students Paloma...