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Sophomore Gabriela Gonzalez-Abreu sets up for a spike in the Bombers Invitational that took place Sept. 6-7. It was a dominant performance for the Bombers, who won all their matches.

Volleyball finishes undefeated in Bomber Invitational

By Khari Bolden, Staff Writer • September 9, 2024
The No. 21 Ithaca College volleyball team welcomed three teams to the annual Bomber Invitational by sweeping them, defeating the University of Rochester Yellowjackets 29-27, 25-10 and 25-8, as well as the Middlebury College Panthers 25-20, 25-19 and 25-15 before similarly disposing of the St. John Fisher University Cardinals 25-23, 25-10 and 25-14.
Senior Jacob Wachs prepares to hit the ball back to his opponent. The 2024 Ithaca College men's tennis season is under way with promising first-year students and new coaching staff.

Men’s tennis has big hopes this season with new faces

By Ben Hanan, Contributing Writer • February 29, 2024
The Ithaca College men’s tennis team is gearing up for another spring after coming off a rough  2023 season where the Bombers maintained a 1–7 conference record and a 6–10 regular  record. Thankfully, a new face is trying to right the ship.
From left, junior captain Eliana Chelnick, senior captain Isabelle Bennett and new head coach Tom Rishcoff will look to lead the Bombers back to prominence after a 2023 season that saw the team finish with an 8–10 record.

Women’s tennis returns to the court with young squad

By Flynn Hynes, Assistant Sports Editor • February 29, 2024
As the new season approaches, the Ithaca College women's tennis team prepares to embark on another year of competition with a revamped squad. 
Following the 2022–23 academic year, the Ithaca College athletic department initiated a string of new hires including five coaches and two administrators.

Major leadership turnover marks new chapter for athletics

By David Schurter, Staff Writer • August 24, 2023

With a new academic year rolling around, a new athletic year begins. The 2023–24 year will mark a new chapter in Ithaca College athletics, with several new coaches and administrators taking over for...

Following the resignation Erienne Roberts and Chris Hayes ’16, Ithaca College announced the hirings of Tyler Heisey and Tom Rishcoff on June 13 and 15, respectively.

Athletics department initiates string of new hires

By Tess Ferguson, Sports Editor • June 21, 2023
Following the resignation Erienne Roberts and Chris Hayes ’16, Ithaca College announced the hirings of Tyler Heisey and Tom Rishcoff on June 13 and 15, respectively.
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.
Letter to the Editor: Brandeis president expresses support for Collado

Letter to the Editor: Brandeis president expresses support for Collado

By Ronald Leibowitz • January 17, 2018
Ithaca College is lucky to have someone like Shirley as President in these challenging times for higher education.
Auburn University students chant and hold signs in protest of an appearance by white nationalist Richard Spencer, who spoke on campus April 18 in Auburn, Alabama.

Colleges prepare policies for controversial speakers

By Zoë Freer-Hessler, Assistant Proof Reader • September 21, 2017
Colleges around the country have been facing protests and riots when they scheduled right-wing speakers with opinions that differ from those of the college’s students.
Ithaca College president Shirley Collado condemned white supremacy following the weekend events in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Ithaca College names Shirley M. Collado as ninth president

By Kayla Dwyer, Editor in Chief • February 22, 2017
Shirley M. Collado, executive vice chancellor and chief operating officer at Rutgers University–Newark, has been selected as the ninth president of Ithaca College.
Volleyball team falls in second round of NCAA Championships

Volleyball team falls in second round of NCAA Championships

By Colin Tessier and Samantha Cavalli • November 13, 2016
The Ithaca College volleyball team ended its season Nov. 12 after falling to SUNY Brockport in the second round of the NCAA Championships.
Junior captain Joelle Goldstein serves the ball Oct. 18 against SUNY Oneonta in Ben Light Gymnasium.

Volleyball player discusses team’s postseason aspirations

By Danielle Allentuck, Sports Editor • November 11, 2016
The Ithaca College volleyball team will play in the first round of the NCAA Championships against Middlebury College at 5:30 Nov. 11.
Sophomore John Blake runs with two alumni during the Jannette Bonrouhi-Zakiam Memorial Alumni Run on Sept. 3 on Upper Terrace Field. The men's and women's cross country teams will run in the NCAA Atlantic Region Championship at 11 a.m. Nov. 12 in Glassboro, New Jersey

Weekend preview: Fall sports prepare for big competitions

By Danielle Allentuck, Sports Editor • November 10, 2016
The volleyball team will play Middlebury College in the first round of the NCAA Championships and football will play in the Cortaca Jug.
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