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Senior’s serve is Bombers’ ace in the hold

By Kristen Gowdy, Staff Writer • October 11, 2012
Ithaca College senior Allison Young is able to control many of her matches with her dominant serve.
From left, Head Coach Dan Wood looks on while junior Amanda Failla chips from the fairway during practice Tuesday at the Country Club of Ithaca.

NCAA dreams motivate Blue and Gold during offseason workouts

By Alex Holt, Senior Writer • October 10, 2012
The Ithaca College women's golf team is taking the winter layoff seriously as it sits on the verge of its first NCAA Tournament berth in program history.
From left, junior Henry Weiner listens as new club volleyball coach Christopher Harris speaks to the team during a practice Oct. 1 in Ben Light Gymnasium.

New coach tightens focus for club volleyball team

By Emily Hull, Staff Writer • October 10, 2012
New Ithaca men's club volleyball coach Christopher Harris is expected to set a more serious tone for the team this fall.
From left, Nazareth senior back Amanda Sudore challenges Ithaca junior forward Ellyn Grant-Keane along the sideline during the Bombers' 3-1 victory Saturday on Carp Wood Field.

Women’s Soccer: Bombers preserve their perfect record

By Steve Derderian, Staff Writer • October 8, 2012
After a scoreless first half, the women's soccer team pulled away from Nazareth College to win 3-1 Saturday and maintain its perfect 12-0 start to the season.
Freshman wide receiver Josh Oliver scored two touchdowns in the Bombers' 40-22 win against Utica College on Sept. 29 at Butterfield Stadium.

Bombers’ small receiver has big goals

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer • October 8, 2012
After scoring two touchdowns from the "Wildcat" formation, freshman wide receiver Josh Oliver is looking to establish himself as a weapon in the Bombers offense this fall.

Between the Lines: Breaking down the AL MVP race

By Nathan Bickell, Columnist • October 4, 2012
Columnist Nathan Bickell breaks down the opposing arguments for Mike Trout and Miguel Cabrera and casts his vote for the 2012 AL MVP.
From left, SUNY-Potsdam junior midfielder Ashley Thayer gives chase while junior back Alex Liese clears the ball during the Bombers' 5-0 win Sept. 15 on Carp Wood Field.

Blue and Gold’s shutdown defense shuts out opponents

By Steve Derderian, Staff Writer • October 3, 2012
The goalies and defensive backs for the Ithaca College women's soccer team have bolstered the Bombers to seven straight shutouts.
Assistant goalkeepers coach Mike Meskill also works the “graveyard shift” as a Cornell University police officer from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Goalie coach Meskill moonlights as campus cop

By Danielle D’Avanzo, Senior Writer • October 3, 2012
Ithaca College assistant goalkeepers coach Mike Meskill also works as a Cornell University police officer during the "graveyard shift."
Senior outside hitter Marissa Weil loads up for a kill during the Bomber Invitational on Sept. 8 in Ben Light Gymnasium. Weil leads the Bombers with 189 kills this season.

Bombers’ lone senior Weil takes charge

By Alex Holt, Senior Writer • October 2, 2012
Outside hitter Marissa Weil has stepped up to lead the Bombers volleyball team both statistically and emotionally as the team's lone senior.
From left, senior defensive back Dan Shirley is tackled by Alfred junior midfielder Jeff Thomas during the Bombers’ 2-1 victory Saturday on Carp Wood Field.

Men’s Soccer: Squad pushes unbeaten streak to eight games in win against Alfred University

By Danielle D’Avanzo, Senior Writer • October 1, 2012
The Ithaca College men's soccer team has now gone eight straight games without a loss after a 2-1 home win against Alfred on Saturday.
From left, Washington and Jefferson sophomore midfielder Catherine Beaudoin challenges senior forward Julia Conroy for possession during the Presidents’ 4-2 victory against the Bombers on Saturday at Higgins Stadium.

Field Hockey: Fast start gives Washington and Jefferson win against Blue and Gold

By Stephanie Khoury, Staff Writer • October 1, 2012
The Ithaca College fell in an early 2-0 hole and couldn't recover in a 4-2 loss to Washington and Jefferson College on Saturday at Higgins Stadium.
From left, senior Mark Vorensky, Bill Way ’10 and seniors Billy Savage, David Geary and Nate Bickell run on the Ithaca College Cross Country Course during a team practice Aug. 24.

Taking a lap through the Ithaca College Cross Country Course

By Haley Costello, Staff Writer • October 1, 2012
Staff Writer Haley Costello takes us through the Ithaca College Cross Country Course and explores why the course isn't used for races.
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