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THE ITHACAN

The Student News Site of Ithaca College

THE ITHACAN

From left, senior Alex Whatley and sophomore James Hughes of the Ithaca College mens cross-country team. The team sent two runners to Nationals in 2021, but are looking to send more in 2022.

Men’s cross-country striving for Nationals appearance

By Dean Gutic, Senior Writer August 31, 2022
With the summer ending and new school year approaching, the Ithaca College men’s cross-country team makes its return to the field with big ambitions.
From left, seniors Elizabeth Pillow and Amberly Christiansen of the Ithaca College field hockey team. The team is looking to compete at the National level after falling in overtime in the Liberty League Championship in 2021.

Field hockey sets sights on conference and national titles

By Tobiah Zboray, Staff Writer August 31, 2022
After a trip to the Liberty League Championship game in 2021, the Ithaca College field hockey team is looking to improve its success going into the 2022 season. 
From left, sophomore Faith Sabatier and senior Grace Isaksen of the Ithaca College volleyball team. Despite a good Liberty League performance in 2021, the Bombers are looking to improve on their record.

Volleyball expecting big season with young roster

By Nicolas Rosado, Staff Writer August 31, 2022
The Ithaca College volleyball team is ready to begin its second season back since the COVID-19 pandemic with the upcoming season quickly approaching.
From left, graduate student Kyle Sicke and senior Brendan Lebitsch of the Ithaca College mens soccer team. The team is expecting big things this season with some new faces and key returners.

Men’s soccer pushing for championship after semifinal loss

By David Schurter, Staff Writer August 31, 2022
After falling one game short of the Liberty League championship in 2021, the Ithaca College men’s soccer team is back in action and ready to make another push.
From left, RIT junior catcher Alexis Smith and Ithaca College senior outfielder Daniella Mulvey in the Bombers sweep of the Tigers on April 29.

Softball sweeps RIT in last home series of regular season

By Dustin Terry, Staff Writer May 3, 2022
The Ithaca College softball team played its final home series of the season against the Rochester Institute of Technology for a doubleheader Friday afternoon.
Junior Ryan LaForty, who has started 12 games at goalie for the Ithaca College men’s lacrosse team this season, warms up for a game against Nazareth College on March 23 at Higgins Stadium.

Junior goalkeeper makes the most of starting opportunity

By Aidan Charde, Assistant Sports Editor April 26, 2022
For nearly three years, junior Ryan LaForty, goalie for the Ithaca College men’s lacrosse team, did not start a game in the net, until a mid-game switch March 2.
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, graduate student attacker Alexa Ritchie from Ithaca College looks to avoid senior midfielder Payton McMahon from William Smith. The Herons snuck by the Bombers to stay undefeated in the conference.

Women’s lacrosse team fall just short in comeback attempt

By Daniel King, Staff Writer April 17, 2022
The No. 9 Ranked Ithaca College women’s lacrosse team fell to the No. 8 ranked William Smith Herons by a score of 14–13 at Higgins Field on April 14.
Senior Katelyn Hutchison, sprinter for the Ithaca College womens track and field team, announced she is transferring to the University of Kentucky next season.

Senior sprinter announces decision to transfer to Division I

By Connor Glunt, Senior Writer April 13, 2022
Senior Katelyn Hutchison will don the Bombers’ blue and white one last time before transferring to the Division I level with the University of Kentucky.
Sophomore attacker Maizy Veitch drives past senior defender Emma Heffron and prepares to pass the ball during the Ithaca College womens lacrosse teams 23–3 victory over Bard College on April 8.

Sophomore class impacts IC women’s lacrosse team

By Rocco Di Maiolo, Staff Writer April 12, 2022
As the Ithaca College women's lacrosse team navigates this season after graduating a large senior class last year, the depth of young players on the roster has shined bright to start the season. 
The Ithaca College mens lacrosse team suffered its second defeat of the year, snapping a seven-game win streak, after falling to St. Lawrence University 14–10 April 2.

Men’s lacrosse’s seven-game win streak comes to an end

By Liam Shields, Staff Writer April 3, 2022
The Ithaca College men’s lacrosse team’s seven-game win streak came to an end with a 14–10 loss to the St. Lawrence University Saints on April 2 at Higgins Stadium.
From left, freshman swimmer Jack Wadsworth and graduate student diver Ava Lowell, won NCAA titles at the Division III National Championships in Indianapolis, Indiana, on March 16–19.

Two Bombers bring home national titles for swim and dive teams

By Ori Grady, Staff Writer March 31, 2022
In a season to remember for the Ithaca College men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams, the programs capped-off the campaign with a pair of national titles.
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