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From left, freshmen Kelly Robichaud and Brooke Powers head for home plate in a 6-5 win against non-conference opponent Kings College.

Softball out of Empire 8 tourney for first time

By Steve Derderian, Staff Writer May 1, 2013
Early on this season, the softball team set a goal to defend its Empire 8 Championship title. Now, that goal has been snuffed before the conference tournament has even begun. For the first time in conference history, the Bombers have not finished with the best record. This will be their first absence from the tournament…
Bombers Assistant Lacrosse Coach Ansley Jemison poses Monday afternoon outside of the Akwe:kon residence hall, a part of the American Indian Program at Cornell University.

Assistant coach teaches game based on lessons of his ancestors

By Mark Warren, Staff Writer May 1, 2013
Ansley Jemison surveys the field from the sidelines of Higgins Stadium with his thick arms crossed and his brown eyes focused. Looking over the Bomber defense he notices a player out of position. He puffs on his whistle and the echo freezes all of the players in place. He calmly walks over to the defender…
From left, seniors Kaitlyn Hoffay, Kim Armbruster, Tracy Rivas, Jess Worthman, Sam Whitney, Michelle Avery and Nikki Dahl pose after practice on Monday afternoon.

Women’s lacrosse seniors share time on and off the field

By Danielle D'Avanzo, Senior Writer April 24, 2013
Echoes of laughter could be heard throughout the front hallway of the Athletics and Events Center on Friday afternoon while the seven seniors of the women’s lacrosse team huddled around one of the small tables lining the windowed wall. Sam Whitney had just shared a story of how two of her teammates — and housemates…
Freshman Chris Hayes hits the ball during a doubles match against Utica College on April 17 at the Wheeler Tennis Courts. The Bombers defeated the Pioneers 9-0 in the Empire 8 matchup.

Men’s tennis team makes late season push

By Matt Constas, Staff Writer April 24, 2013
The regular season is coming to a close, and the Ithaca College men’s tennis team is just beginning to get into the swing of things. After starting the season 1–10 in non-conference play, the Bombers have turned things around in conference with a 4–1 record; two of those wins came this past weekend. The Bombers…

Between the lines: Give us some stars

By Nate Bickell, Columnist March 20, 2013
Columnist Nate Bickell takes a look at the World Baseball Classic's fatal flaw.
Wrestler Ricardo Gomez wrestles at the Invitational on Nov. 3, 2012.

Senior Ricardo Gomez wins national championship in 125-pound bracket

By Steve Derderian, Staff Writer March 20, 2013
The senior won his final bout and took home the gold.
Senior diver Martin Brown takes a dive during a practice in the Athletics and Events Center on Feb. 12. He qualified for nationals on March 2.

Swimming and Diving team send eight competitors to nationals

By Doug Geller, Staff Writer March 7, 2013
Not all great seasons end with a championship. This is the message the Blue and Gold took away this season, as they were unable to defend their state title. The season may have ended on a low note, but the Bombers had plenty of highlights throughout the year. The men’s and women’s teams both came…
Sophomore Valerie Cohen prepares for her balance beam routine during the Feb. 16 Harriet Marranca Memorial Invitational in the Hill Center. Cohen placed third in the vault at the meet.

Gymnast stands out as only sophomore and team leader

By Haley Costello, Staff Writer March 7, 2013
Sophomore Valerie Cohen always walks into the gym complete with a smile on her face and a word of advice for every woman on the team. She tells a nervous freshman to take her time on the balance beam, helps a frustrated junior with a way to improve her vault and lends an ear and…
From left, head coach Rick Suddaby spots freshman Angela DiFrancesco during a meet in Ben Light Gymnasium

Small changes to gymnastics practice make big differences

By Haley Costello, Staff Writer February 28, 2013
Gymnastics team changes up vault setup to maximize potential.

Video: 1 on 1 – Sean Rossi, Ithaca College men’s basketball

By Andrew Casper February 21, 2013
Senior Sean Rossi talks about his great season of basketball at Ithaca College, his goals, his team and more in this one on one interview.

Between The Lines: The biggest sports turkeys of 2012

By Nathan Bickell, Columnist November 27, 2012
With finals and paper deadlines looming, columnist Nathan Bickell spreads a last bit of Thanksgiving cheer by handing out his biggest sports turkeys of 2012.

Bombers athletics welcomes hall of fame class of 2012

By Steve Derderian, Staff Writer October 15, 2012
The Ithaca College Athletic Hall of Fame welcomed its largest induction class since 2006 Friday evening.
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