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Butterfield Stadium is one of two natural grass football fields in the Liberty League. However, Ithaca College announced in November that the field would be replaced with an artificial turf surface.

Planned turf field at IC to contain toxic chemicals

By Aidan Charde and Elijah de Castro • February 8, 2023
According to oceanographers, ecologists and environmental policy experts, the life cycle of an artificial turf field has detrimental effects on human health and the environment.
Junior defender Madeleine Goodman brings the ball downfield during the Ithaca College field hockey team's 4–0 defeat of Nazareth College on Oct. 26, 2022.

Field hockey ends regular season with emphatic 4–0 shutout

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer • October 30, 2022
The Ithaca College field hockey team capped off its regular season with a dominant 4–0 shutout over the Nazareth College Golden Flyers on Oct. 26.
Sophomore Natalie Descalso contributed two assists and two shots on goal, with one crossing the goal line during the team's 5–1 win over Hartwick College on Sept. 10.

Field Hockey continues strong start with win over Hawks

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer • September 13, 2022
The Ithaca College field hockey team registered their fourth win in a 5–1 victory over the Hartwick College Hawks on Sept. 10 at Higgins Stadium, bringing the team record to 4–0. 
Senior striker Morgan Mullen shoots during the Ithaca College field hockey team's game against Misericordia on Sept. 7.

Field hockey stays undefeated with non-conference win

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer • September 10, 2022
The Ithaca College field hockey team lengthened their winning streak to 3–0 following a 3–0 victory against the Cougars of Misericordia University under the lights Sept. 7.
Senior midfielder Willy Wright advances the ball by going past junior defender Luke Pilcher in the Ithaca College men's lacrosse teams 19–6 loss to Rochester Institute of Technology on April 13.

Ithaca College men’s lacrosse falls to No. 3 RIT

By Liam Shields, Staff Writer • April 17, 2022
The Ithaca College men’s lacrosse team fell 19–6 to Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), on April 13 at Higgins Stadium. With the loss, the Bombers dropped to 9–3 on the season.
The Ithaca College men's lacrosse team suffered its second defeat of the year, snapping a seven-game win streak, after falling to St. Lawrence University 14–10 April 2.

Men’s lacrosse’s seven-game win streak comes to an end

By Liam Shields, Staff Writer • April 3, 2022
The Ithaca College men’s lacrosse team’s seven-game win streak came to an end with a 14–10 loss to the St. Lawrence University Saints on April 2 at Higgins Stadium.
The Ithaca College women's lacrosse team took down Union College 18–7 April 2 at Higgins Stadium to improve to 4–1 in conference play.

Women’s lacrosse glides to victory over Union College

By Aidan Charde, Assistant Sports Editor • April 3, 2022
The Ithaca College women’s lacrosse team took a lead 47 seconds into the first quarter and held on to defeat the Union College Dutchwomen 18–7.
From left, juniors Luke Pohlman, co-captain of the ultimate frisbee club and Kailey Rothenberger, vice president of the club softball team are among participants concerned about reductions to the club sports program.

Club sports have concerns over reduction in resources

By Arla Davis and Tommy Mumau • December 9, 2021
Many club-sports members have concerns that the Office of Campus Recreation is unable to properly meet the needs of these clubs because of a lack of resources, funding and staff members.
Ithaca College released its new spectator policy Aug. 31, setting guidelines for games on campus. The policy requires masks at indoor events but encourages them outdoors.

New spectator policy puts IC fans back in the stands

By Kyle DeSantis, Staff Writer • September 8, 2021
Following a spring season of sporting events with no fans in the stands, Ithaca College has announced that full capacity crowds will be back in place this fall for all venues that host athletic events
Senior Victoria Sestito, sophomore Kiley Sullivan and the field hockey team prepare for a long awaited fall season

Field hockey team heads into fall season prepared for big year

By Emma Kersting, Podcast Editor • August 26, 2021
With the canceled 2020 season behind them, the Ithaca College field hockey team is looking ahead in preparation for the 2021 season. 
The Ithaca College football team continued its preparation for the 2021 season with its spring game April 30. The team has not played since going 8-3 in 2019.

Football team returns to action in spring game

By Tommy Mumau, Assistant sports editor • May 6, 2021
The Ithaca College football team returned to action in front of a crowd of Bombers fans in an intrasquad spring game April 30 under the lights at Higgins Stadium.
Ithaca College students will be able to attend competitions for baseball, softball, tennis, lacrosse and crew. The outdoor track and field teams do not have a home facility for competition.

Liberty League and Ithaca College update spring sport spectator policy

By Arla Davis, Sports editor • April 5, 2021
Ithaca College will permit students to attend home athletic contests in person starting April 9. 
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