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From left, graduate student pole vaulter Meghan Matheny and senior pole vaulter Dom Mikula both finished in second place at the NCAA Division III Indoor Championships on March 10 and 11 in Birmingham, Alabama.

Local pole vaulters leap to the podium at Nationals

By Billy Wood, Staff Writer • March 21, 2023
At the NCAA Division III Indoor Track and Field Championships on March 10, two Bomber pole vaulters won as more than just teammates — their connection stems back to a local group.
Junior pole vaulter Julia Nomberg works on technique with the help of pole vault coach Matt Scheffler.

Pole vault coach builds powerhouse program at college

By Dani Pluchinsky • February 6, 2020
Matt Scheffler has coached several All-Americans since becoming the pole vaulting coach at Ithaca College.
Freshman wide receiver Will Gladney talks with wide receivers coach Reece Petty between drills during football practice April 23 at Higgins Stadium. Petty was hired by head coach Dan Swanstrom on April 13.

New wide receivers coach switches up his game

By Caitie Ihrig, Sports Editor • April 26, 2017
Wide receivers coach Reece Petty changes up his game as he transitions from coach Division I to coaching Division III football.
Senior Nicole Razzano competes in the pole vault Jan. 21 during the Ithaca Quad in Glazer Arena. Razzano, who was previously a gymnast, began pole vaulting as a junior.

Ithaca College senior tackles transition to pole-vaulting

By Sarah Resman, Staff Writer • February 1, 2017
Senior Nicole Razzano, who was previously a member of the gymnastics team, began pole vaulting last year.
Sophomore outfielder Christian Brown sets to throw during a game against SUNY Oswego on March 29, 2013, on Freeman Field. Brown is one of three Bombers from Columbia High School.

Trio of high school teammates expands Blue and Gold tradition

By Kristen Gowdy, Staff Writer • April 2, 2014
The Bombers continue their tradition of recruiting from Columbia High School in East Greenbush, N.Y.
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 2, 2012
Ithaca College assistant goalkeepers coach Mike Meskill also works as a Cornell University police officer during the "graveyard shift."

Forward approaches milestones with humility

By George Sitaras, Staff Writer • October 25, 2011
Junior Rachael Palladino’s passion for soccer has been challenged throughout her two and a half seasons as a forward on the women’s soccer team. But she has responded to each obstacle with diligence and humility to become one of the program’s most prolific players.
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