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Sophomore outside hitter Naomi Clauhs hypes up her teammates. Clauhs and the other sophomores on the team have been key contributors to the Bombers' success during the 2024 season.

Sophomore trio serves up success for volleyball

By Khari Bolden, Staff Writer • October 9, 2024
They say two’s company and three’s a crowd, but when it comes to volleyball, three is the magic number. It’s the number of times a team can touch the ball during a rally, the number of sets needed to win a match and, if the sophomores of the Ithaca College volleyball team are anything to go by, the ideal number of players for a recruiting class.
From left, Alison Rusher and Meghan Musnicki '05 race together at the 2023 Winter Speed Order in Sarasota, Florida. Musnicki is set to be the oldest American women's rower in Olympic history.

Former Bomber rower races with time in Olympic selection

By Khari Bolden, Staff Writer • May 1, 2024
Dynasty: a word thrown around so often in modern sports that it hardly means anything anymore. Winning a few championships or competitions within a short time frame is impressive, yet that does not fit the definition.
The Ithaca College baseball and softball teams take long road trips each season. Neither team will return to its home field until baseball returns March 22 and softball returns March 23.

Long journey from home: Baseball and softball start first few weeks on the road

By Noa Ran-Ressler, Investigative Editor • March 6, 2024
Members of Ithaca College’s softball and baseball teams will have to wait a few weeks into the season to enjoy home-field advantage, but that will not stop players from making the most of the start of the season. 
From left, first-year student Helena Winterberg and graduate student Cristea Park look to turn around the Bombers' results from last spring as they return to team status with three new first-year students.

Women’s golf returns to team status and has eyes on redemption

By Flynn Hynes, Assistant Sports Editor • February 28, 2024
After finishing the spring of 2023 with only three active members on their roster, the Ithaca College women's golf team is looking to turn around their results after recruiting three new first-year students.
From left, sophomore setter Maddie Cox prepares to defend while senior right side hitter Jamie Koopman spikes during the Bombers' preseason scrimmage against Cornell University.

Volleyball taps talent with nationwide recruiting strategy

By Emma Kersting, Podcast Editor • September 7, 2023
From the Atlantic to Pacific, the Ithaca College women’s volleyball team comes to the Finger Lakes region from across the country. Only two players on the 2023 roster are from New York State, and only four from the Northeast. 
Graduate student Minos Stavrakas is originally from Athens, Greece, and is currently in his sixth year competing with the Ithaca College men's tennis team.

Ithaca College tennis programs find success in recruiting

By Tobiah Zboray, Staff Writer • April 20, 2022
When not playing on the courts, the Ithaca College men’s and women’s tennis teams look for an edge in getting high school athletes to commit to the program.
National Recap: Florida law limits felon voting eligibility

National Recap: Florida law limits felon voting eligibility

By John Turner, Opinion Editor • September 14, 2020
In light of a recent federal appeals court decision, Florida is requiring ex-felons to pay all fines, restitution and legal fees.
National Recap: Hurricane Dorian reaches the east coast

National Recap: Hurricane Dorian reaches the east coast

By Brontë Cook • September 4, 2019
Millions in South Carolina and Florida are under mandatory orders to evacuate as Hurricane Dorian approaches the east coast. 
The Ithaca College men's baseball team's senior class enjoyed the sunny conditions in California after defeating Occidental College on March 13.

Spring sports teams travel south for warmer weather

By Ty Cunnington, Staff Writer • March 20, 2019
Several Ithaca College teams traveled to warmer areas of the country to compete against high-level competition on outdoor fields.
Junior Sam Fried returns the ball during the Blue and Gold's match against St. Lawrence University on March 3.

Men’s tennis comes up just short against St. Lawrence

By Jack Murray, Sports Editor • March 6, 2019
The Ithaca College men's tennis team had their comeback attempt spurned by St. Lawrence University and lost 5–4 to the Saints.
Minos Stavrakas '20

Men’s tennis hopes to improve doubles performances

By Jack Murray, Sports Editor • February 27, 2019
The Ithaca College men's tennis team is hoping to make a run for a Liberty League title. They plan to get there by improving their doubles play.
Senior swimmer Kellen Scanlan adjusts his goggles during a swim meet at the Kelsey Partridge Bird Natatorium. Scanlan is a team captain and one of four seniors on the roster.

Senior discusses growth during final swim season

By Emily Adams, Assistant Sports Editor • January 23, 2019
Kellen Scanlan, a senior captain of the men's swimming and diving team, talked about his personal growth and the team's progress over his four years.
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