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Freshman Alexia Michitti, who plays for the Ithaca College womens soccer team, was born without her right hand. She has played soccer since the age of three, but was only introduced to adaptive sports in 2021.

Freshman athlete works to be a force for change in adaptive sports

By Dustin Terry, Staff Writer April 28, 2022
When Alexia Michitti, who was born with no right hand, was cut from a middle school basketball team, it was the first time she was told she could not do something because of her upper limb difference.
From left, junior midfielder Brianna Lennon, senior Julia OSullivan and sophomore attacker Maizy Veitch compete in their respective sports. The Ithaca College field hockey, gymnastics and womens lacrosse teams were among the 10 programs that received funding from this donation.

IC alumna donates over $600,000 to women’s sports

By Tommy Mumau, Sports Editor April 18, 2022
All Ithaca College women’s athletics programs are now endowed, after an anonymous alum donated over $600,000 to 10 women’s teams.
From left, Michael Toerper, recently hired Ithaca College head football coach, and junior Khiry Brown celebrate at the 61st annual Cortaca Jug game Nov. 16, 2019.

Ithaca College football program names next head coach

By Aidan Charde and Tommy Mumau February 24, 2022
Michael Toerper has been selected as the next head coach of the Ithaca College football program.
From left, graduate students Kelsey Espenhorst and Kate Kohler and junior Jessica Bredin advance the ball against Nazareth College on Sept. 18.

Women’s soccer team’s graduate students set the tone

By Rocco Di Maiolo, Contributing writer September 29, 2021
From starting their collegiate careers as part of a large freshman group, living with each other and playing through a pandemic, the graduate students on this year's Ithaca College women's soccer team
Senior Megan OReilly and junior Delaney Rutan are eager to get back out on the pitch and contend for a Liberty League title.

Women’s soccer team preparing for each day of the season

By Connor Glunt, Sports editor August 26, 2021
With its 2021 regular season approaching, the Ithaca College women’s soccer team is looking to hit the ground running right out of the gate. 
Carli Lloyd walks on stage to discuss the path to her successful soccer career and leadership on and off the field Dec. 6 at Cornell University’s Bailey Hall.

Soccer star Carli Lloyd speaks about career and equality

By Emily Adams, Sports Editor December 11, 2019
U.S. Women's National Team soccer play Carli Llyod spoke at Cornell University Dec. 6 about her career, gender inequality and retirement.
Members of the field hockey team celebrate scoring their second goal during their senior day game against the University of Rochester on Oct. 27 at Higgins Stadium. The Bombers won the game 2–1.

Varsity squads celebrate seniors at home competitions

By Emily Adams, Sports Editor October 31, 2019
As the regular season comes to an end for the fall varsity sports, teams are celebrating their seniors during home games.
Members of the Ithaca College chapter of Unite for HER table at the womens soccer teams Pink game to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer Oct. 12 at Carp Wood Field

Unite for HER and varsity teams fundraise for breast cancer

By Lauren White, Assistant Sports Editor October 23, 2019
Ithaca College Unites for HER hosts Pink games alongside varsity teams throughout the season to raise money and awareness for breast cancer.
Athletes from the Ithaca College mens and womens track and field teams participate in a yoga session with instructor Melissa Weiner on Sept. 10.

Athletes namaste in shape with yoga cross-training

By Lauren White, Assistant Sports Editor September 12, 2019
Several Ithaca College varsity athletic teams utilize yoga-based cross-training programs to strengthen both their minds and bodies.
Junior midfielder Gabriella Mihale was named to the United Soccer Coaches All-East Region Third Team in 2018, and she will be a key contributor for the Bombers this season.

Women’s soccer aims to continue last season’s momentum

By Ariel Dowdy and Emily Adams August 29, 2019
The women's soccer team had one of its best seasons in years in 2018, and the squad will aim to build on that momentum this year.
Womens soccer defeats St. Lawerence to stay undefeated

Women’s soccer defeats St. Lawerence to stay undefeated

By Emily Adams, Staff Writer September 30, 2018
The Ithaca College women's soccer team defeated St. Lawrence University 2–0 to remain undefeated on the season at 8–0–2.
Senior midfielder Shoshana Bedrosian dribbles the ball down the field against Wilkes University on Sept. 5.

Senior soccer player starts the season off strong

By Emily Adams, Contributing Writer September 10, 2018
Shoshana Bedrosian, senior midfielder for the Ithaca College women's soccer team, has scored every goal in every game she's played in for the team.
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