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From left, Utica College junior defender Patricia Kane tries to steal the ball from sophomore midfielder  Riley Marion during the Bombers’ 15–0 win against the Pioneers on April 24 at Higgins Stadium.

Bomber Roundup 4/23 — 4/28

April 29, 2014
A wrap-up of the latest games from the past week.
Go in-depth to find out what motivates track athlete Harmony Graves to break records, inspire her team and stay true to herself.

Hitting her stride: Junior sprinter has become the Bombers’ No. 1 motivator

By Nick Marcatelli, Staff Writer April 23, 2014
Staff writer Nick Marcatelli takes a look inside the life of Harmony Graves and how she become a record-breaking sprinter.
Sophomore Aaron Matthias prepares to throw the javelin during the Ithaca Tuesday Meet on April 22 at Butterfield Stadium. Matthias finished fifth overall in the event, as his best toss was 141.42 feet.

Bomber Roundup 4/16 – 4/22

April 23, 2014
The Ithacan Sports staff recaps the past week in Bombers sports.

The NCAA Yet to Break, Bends

By Nik DeCosta-Klipa April 18, 2014

According to Newton’s first law of motion, an object at rest stays at rest until acted upon by an external force.  In the case of the NCAA, an institution known for its immobility, the external pressure...

The Black Hat of the NCAA Joins the Rising Criticism

By Nik DeCosta-Klipa April 11, 2014

The individual who has perhaps benefited the most from the NCAA’s exploitation of amateurism is now calling out the institution for instability and inflexibility. Kentucky men’s basketball coach...

Junior Jason Klem left the track team when he became overcommitted to the sport.

Hanging it up: Former student-athletes share their past athletic experiences

By Kristen Gowdy, Staff Writer April 9, 2014
Walking away is never easy, as three former varsity athletes explain life in college without their teams.
From left, Barbara Belyea, the newly appointed faculty athletics representative, stands with her son, junior Cooper Belyea, on Freeman Field. Cooper Belyea is a member of the baseball team.

Physical therapy professor appointed faculty athletics representative

By Steve Derderian, Sports Editor April 9, 2014
Professor Barbara Belyea has been named the new faculty athletics representative, replacing Professor Wenmouth Williams.

NCAA labor unions will shift big-time athletic programs

By Andrew Kristy, Columnist April 2, 2014
Columnist Andrew Kristy provides his opinion concerning the first NCAA player union.

Another Note on NCAA Amateurism; Northwestern Football Unionizes

By Nik DeCosta-Klipa April 1, 2014

Shortly after Kentucky freshman guard Aaron Harrison hit a three-pointer to put his Wildcats into the Final Four, beating Michigan, USA Today sports writer Steve Berkowitz tweeted this: [acf field="code1"] For...

Senior infielder Sydney Folk catches the ball in her mitt during the softball team’s practice March 26 at Glazer Arena. Folk has recorded at least one hit in nine of 10 games played. The Bombers are 8–2 to begin the season.

Softball team sizzles in opening games of the season

By Alexis Forde, Staff Writer March 26, 2014
The softball team has opened the season in historic fashion.
Freshman all-around gymnast Alexis Mena soars through the air as she competes in the vault event at the National Collegiate Gymnastics Association Championships on March 21 in Ben Light Gymnasium.

Bomber Roundup 3/19 – 3/25

March 26, 2014
Check out all the Bombers' action from the past week.

Don’t waste your time with NCAA brackets

By Andrew Kristy, Columnist March 25, 2014
Columnist Andrew Kristy believes brackets are taking away from the fun of March Madness.
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