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Sophomore Abby Uczen is a pool manager for the swimming and diving meets. Her responsibilites include setting up the pool and cleaning up.

Students run show at Ithaca College athletic events

By Casey Koenig, Staff Writer • February 14, 2017
About 150-200 students work different athletic events, which includes set up, assisting during the event and then taking everything down afterwards.
Swimmers get ready to start a race Jan. 21 agaisnt Alfred University in the Athletics and Events Center. The men’s and women’s swimming teams are currently in taper in preparation for their championship meet Feb. 15–18.

Ithaca College swim teams maximize performance through tapering

By Zoë Freer-Hessler, Contributing Writer • February 13, 2017
The men's and women's swimming and diving team uses taper, a technique that involves reducing yardage and practice time, to prepare for big meets.
Freshman Maura Beuttel finished second in the 100-yard backstroke with a time of 1:05.10 at the Ithaca Invitational in the Athletic and Events Center Feb. 11. The Bombers compete next in the UNYSCSA Championships Feb. 15-18 in the Athletics and Events Center.

Swimming and diving competes in Ithaca Invitational

By Max Prestwich, Contributing Writer • February 11, 2017
The Ithaca College swimming and diving teams competed in its last meet of the year at the Ithaca Invitational before competing in states.
Ithaca College junior pins down success on wrestling mat

Ithaca College junior pins down success on wrestling mat

By Zach Gregg, Staff Writer • November 29, 2016
Junior Nick Velez is ranked third in the nation on InterMat Wrestling among all 165-pound, Division III wrestlers.
Wrestling looks to pin down competition in upcoming season

Wrestling looks to pin down competition in upcoming season

By Andrew Sullivan and Zach Gregg • November 9, 2016
After much success last season, the Ithaca College wrestling team looks to tackle the Division III competition.
Senior Nick Wahba wrestles Johnson & Wales sophomore Watna Cunha during the Ithaca Invitational on Nov. 5 in the Athletics and Events Center.

Six wrestlers capture titles to help team win Ithaca Invite

By Andrew Sullivan, Staff Writer • November 6, 2016
The No. 3 nationally ranked Ithaca College wrestling won the 33rd annual Ithaca Invitational on Nov. 4–5 in the Athletics & Center.
Junior setter Kayla Groman passes the ball to a teammate against Houghton College Oct. 22 in Ben Light Gymnasium. The volleyball team will play against Nazareth College on Nov. 5 in the Empire 8 Championships.

Weekend preview: Three teams prepare for playoff games

By Matt Hornick, Staff Writer • November 3, 2016
Men's soccer, women's soccer and volleyball prepare for the Empire 8 Championships, while football gets ready for its last home game of the season.
Senior Colleen Vaughn competes at the Ithaca Invitational on April 24 at the Country Club of Ithaca.

Long-time track runner takes on golf during senior year

By Reed Keller, Staff Writer • May 3, 2016
Senior Collean Vaughn ran track and field for her first three years at the college. Now, she is a member of the golf team.

Swimming and Diving cruises through last meet before States

By Justin Rouzier, Staff Writer • February 13, 2016
The Bombers picked up 10 first-place finishes at the Ithaca Invitational Feb. 13.
Freshman Rachel Smertz swims the 200-yard backstroke against Union College Jan. 30. She finished in fifth place with a time of 2:26.27.

Swimming and Diving concludes dual meet season with victory

By Diana Huberty, Contributing Writer • January 31, 2016
The men's and women's swimming and diving teams defeated Union College 186–107 and 168.5–131.5 respectively Jan. 30.

Women’s basketball picks up pair of wins in Ithaca Invitational

By Matt Hornick, Staff Writer • November 23, 2015
The women's basketball squad took first place in the Ithaca Invitational held on Nov. 20 and 21 with wins against Bard College and the United States Coast Guard Academy.
Junior co-captian Jimmy Kaishian tussles with a Stevens Institute of Technology wrestler during the Ithaca Invitational Nov. 7, 2015 in Glazer Arena. Kaishain captured the 125 lbs. individual title at the ECWC championships.

Influx of young wrestlers boosts Bombers’ 2015-16 roster

By Cal Dymowski and Luke D’Onofrio • November 11, 2015
The wrestling squad will depend on young talent this year to continue its previous success.
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