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The NCAA released this statement March 12 canceling all remaining NCAA championships for the winter and spring seasons as a precautionary measure during the COVID-19 outbreak.

BREAKING: NCAA cancels all winter and spring championships

By Arla Davis and Emily Adams • March 12, 2020
The NCAA decided to cancel all remaining winter and spring sport championships as a precautionary measure amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
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.
Sophomore Eze Chuckwuezi wrestles a Western New England University competitor at the 35th Ithaca College Invitational Nov. 2. in Glazer Arena.

Wrestling team proves strength against high-ranked opponents

By Connor Wood, Staff Writer • January 30, 2020
The Ithaca College wrestling team has beaten several high-ranked opponents this year and hopes to maintain its legacy of national success.
Junior golfer Alex Perry and junior swimmer Cody Conte are openly transgender athletes competing for varsity teams at Ithaca College. They met approximately a year ago and are now close friends.

Playing with Pride: Transgender student-athletes reconcile sport and identity

By Emily Adams, Sports Editor • October 24, 2019
Junior golfer Alex Perry and junior swimmer Cody Conte identify as transgender and use masculine names and pronouns while competing for women's varsity teams.
Editorial: Transgender athletes face added barriers to acceptance

Editorial: Transgender athletes face added barriers to acceptance

October 24, 2019
We must remember that, at the center of these controversies, there are people who are going through a complicated, emotional time in their lives.
Letter to the Editor: College responds to Ithacan article

Letter to the Editor: College responds to Ithacan article

By Susan Bassett • September 12, 2019
The Office of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreational Sports takes issues of enrollment and eligibility very seriously.
Senior Seán Dullea writes about how Division III student-athletes are also deserving of scholarships and how Ithaca College should compensate them like Division I and II schools.

Commentary: Division III athletes deserve compensation

By Seán Dullea • April 3, 2019
If Division I and Division II student-athletes can receive athletic scholarships, then so should Division III student-athletes.
Former field hockey player Meg Dowd '19 has been hired full time to work with Women Leaders in College Sports as the coordinator of marketing and digital media.

Commentary: Student athletes face misconceptions

By Meg Dowd • March 20, 2019
Many misconceptions surrounding athletics on our campus often have little to do with student-athletes themselves.
Gabby Laccona '21

Softball hopes to have balanced success throughout season

By Matt Vander Plaat, Staff Writer • February 28, 2019
The Ithaca College softball team is aiming towards another deep playoff run this season after a national semi-finals appearance last season.
Jane Alkhazov '20

Women’s tennis aims to stay healthy and improve play

By Jack Murray, Sports Editor • February 27, 2019
The Ithaca College women's tennis team is hoping to improve their record within the Liberty League, despite having only six players on the roster.
Sophomore diver Justin Moczynski plunges toward the water in a meet Nov. 30. The swimming and diving teams returned to campus Jan. 2, along with the other winter sports teams, as they all trained over the break.

Winter athletes bond during winter break training

By Jack Murray, Sports Editor • January 22, 2019
Winter athletes returned to South Hill early from winter break to train while growing closer to their teammates.
From left, Ben Brisman '20 and Jake Ashcraft '19

Building on last year’s momentum to improve team performance

By Mikayla Rovenolt, Staff Writer • November 9, 2018
The Ithaca College wrestling team hopes to build off of last years third-place finish at the NCAA Championships and bring home a national title.
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