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Pictured, former pole-vaulting national champion Dominic Mikula ’24 has begun his new role as an assistant coach for the Ithaca College men’s and women’s track and field teams.

Former national champion vaults into coaching role

By Sierra Gabriel, Contributing Writer • October 23, 2024
Once a dominant force in pole vault for Ithaca College, national champion Dominic Mikula ’24 has returned to campus to begin his coaching journey, mentoring the student-athletes following in his footsteps.
From left, junior sprinter Natalie MacArthur and sophomore hurdler Rachel Larson aim for success this season, as head coach Jennifer Potter encourages her roster to "trust the process."

Women’s track and field looks to run towards championship glory

By Jess Moskowitz, Staff Writer • February 28, 2024
The Ithaca College women's track and field team is “trusting the process,” a motto head coach Jennifer Potter believes is core to the program. With 26 first-year students joining the Bombers’ squad, there is a new wave of excitement and energy heading into the Spring 2024 outdoor season. 
On Oct. 15 the Ithaca College athletic department issued a new dress code that impacts practice attire for varsity athletes in the Athletic and Events and Hill Centers.

Athletics department issues dress code for student-athletes

By Tess Ferguson, Sports Editor • 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. 
From left, sophomore distance runner Kyla Eisman and junior thrower Lily Seyfert aim to lead the Ithaca College women's track and field team to another Liberty League championship.

Women’s track and field strives to reclaim conference glory

By Julia Wallace, Staff Writer • November 7, 2023
As fall sports have started to come to an end, the Bombers have been getting a kick-start on their training for the 2023–24 indoor track and field season. After losing key athletes such as pentathlete Logan Bruce ’23 and pole vaulter Megan Matheny ’23, the team must adjust to the new team dynamic. 
From left, sophomore producers Carolina Cedraschi and Lindsey Peters, junior host Summar Lowe and sophomore producer Dylan Delaney pose on the ICTV set.

Students create ICTV show highlighting athletes of color

By David Schurter, Staff Writer • April 19, 2023
This spring, Ithaca College Television is producing a new show, “Change in the Game,” which is focused on giving women in sports and athletes of color the spotlight they deserve.
From left, senior distance runner Ava Fowler and graduate student pentathlete Logan Bruce of the Ithaca College women's track and field team are gearing up for the outdoor spring season.

Women’s track and field team hurdles expectations

By Himadri Seth, Contributing Writer • March 1, 2023
The Ithaca College women's track and field team is gearing up for another exciting season of competition this spring.
Graduate student pentathlete Logan Bruce competes in the 60-meter hurdles Jan. 21. At the Ithaca Invitational on Feb. 4 and 5, Bruce broke an 11-year-old program record in the pentathlon.

Pentathlete lands atop D-III with program record score

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor • February 7, 2023
At the Bomber Invitational on Feb. 4 and 5, graduate student Logan Bruce highlighted the second day of competition after setting a new school record in the pentathlon. 
From left, senior pole vaulter Sara Altonen and senior long jumper Sara Brown, members of the Ithaca College women's track and field team. The team is looking for a 15th consecutive conference title.

Women’s track and field team launching toward another conference title

By Lucas Jafet, Staff Writer • November 9, 2022
Following a triumphant Spring 2022 outdoor season where the Ithaca College women’s track and field team finished 28th in the country, the Bombers are ready to resume competition.
From left, senior Cara Volpe and graduate student Megan Yawman from Ithaca College drive against junior Olivia Middleton and senior Ava McCann from St. Lawrence University on Feb. 27.

IC jumps 30 spots in Learfield Directors’ Cup standings

By Dean Gutic, Staff Writer • April 20, 2022
Ithaca College sat at 44th in Division III after Fall 2021 in the Learfield Directors' Cup, but vaulted to the 14th spot thanks to strong winter performances.
From left, juniors Karalyn Pawcio and Martha Kemp-Neilson compete in the women's swimming and diving and women's track and field Liberty League Championships, respectively.

Ithaca College programs reach top of the Liberty League

By Tobiah Zboray • March 10, 2022
Two Ithaca College athletics programs reached the top of the conference, posting Liberty League Championships for the college’s women’s swimming and diving and women’s track and field teams.
From left, freshman softball player Dylan Delaney and Katelyn Hutchison, senior track and field runner, are the first Ithaca College student-athletes to go to the NCAA Division III Student Immersion Program.

Two Ithaca College student-athletes attend NCAA convention

By Tobiah Zboray • February 9, 2022
Two Ithaca College students attended the 2022 NCAA convention in Indianapolis, Indiana, and participated in the NCAA Division III Student Immersion Program.
Senior sprinter Katelyn Hutchison is one of the top returning upperclassmen for the women's indoor track and field team, and is looking to build off of a strong spring 2021 season.

Senior sprinter prepares for upcoming season

By Rocco Di Maiolo, Staff Writer • November 11, 2021
Staff writer Rocco Di Maiolo sat down with senior sprinter Katelyn Hutchison to discuss her goals and expectations for herself and the team this season.
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