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Women's crew aims for nationals as member of a conference

Women’s crew aims for nationals as member of a conference

By Ty Cunnington, Contributing Writer • February 28, 2018

The Ithaca College women’s crew team will look to their senior class for leadership as they venture into their 2018 spring season. Headed by senior captains Libby Burns and Karina Feitner, the Bombers...

Graduate student Katherine Pitman pole-vaults at the Ithaca Bomber Invitational and Multi on Feb. 3 at the Athletics and Events Center.

Graduate student looks back on leadership role

By Matt Maloney, Staff Writer • February 28, 2018
Graduate Student pole vaulter Katherine Pitman reflects on walking on to the women's track and field team after being cut from the gymnastics team.
Sophomore Daniel Harden-Marshall broke the Ithaca College records for the 400-meter dash and the 200-meter dash. Harden-Marshall was also a member of the record-breaking 4x400-meter relay team.

Sophomore sprinter speeds into the record books

By Jack Murray, Staff Writer • February 27, 2018
Sophomore Daniel Harden-Marshall has broken three Ithaca College indoor track and field records so far this season.
Junior 125-pound Ferdinand Mase wrestles against Michael Savello, freshman 125-pounder from SUNY Oneonta, on Feb. 25 in the Athletics and Events Center.

Wrestling secures first in Mideast Regional Tournament

By Will Gaglioti, Staff Writer • February 26, 2018
The Ithaca College wrestling team finished in first place at the NCAA Mideast Regional Tournament on Feb. 25.
Wrestler Jaison White competes for the Bombers in Ben Light Gymnasium.

Wrestling team looks for continued success in new region

By Will Gaglioti, Staff Writer • February 8, 2018
The Ithaca College wrestling team finds itself in a new region this year and has earned the opportunity to host the regional tournament because of it.
Junior back Madeleine Keppel stands next to the field hockey team mentor, Stephen Mosher. The faculty mentor program started in 2015.

Mentor program shows signs of growth after two years

By Lauren Murray, Senior Writer • January 31, 2018
Two years in, the Faculty Athletic Mentor Program has grown to 24 of Ithaca College's 27 athletic teams.
Jim Mullins earned his 308th win as head coach of the ithaca College men’s basketball team in the Blue and Gold’s 82–67 victory over St. Lawrence University on Jan. 12.

WATCH: Mullins becomes winningest coach in program history

By Max O’Neill, Staff Writer • January 24, 2018
Jim Mullins, head coach for the Ithaca Bombers men's basketball team became the winningest coach in program history with 308 wins.
While most winter teams play a large portion of their season over winter break, the Swimming and Diving teams take a long break training in Florida.

Swimming and diving teams train in Florida for winter break

By Dani Pluchinsky, Staff Writer • December 13, 2017
The swimming and diving teams have a longer break than any other winter sport which allows them to have an intense training week during winter break.
From left, Jennifer Potter, women's track and field head coach, and Jim Nichols, men's track and field head coach, helped form the All-Atlantic Conference the past three years.

Track and field coaches create new conference to help athletes

By Jack Murray, Staff Writer • December 6, 2017
After becoming frustrated with the Eastern College Athletic Conference, a group for coaches from 31 colleges created the All-Atlantic Conference.
How IC Sports: Junior volleyball player Tara Stilwell

How IC Sports: Junior volleyball player Tara Stilwell

By Kendyl Bennett, Podcast Editor • November 8, 2017

On this week's episode of "How IC Sports", Samantha Cavalli and Nick Friend sat down with junior libero and defensive specialist Tara Stilwell to talk about the volleyball team's success and their...

Freshman striker Marques Wright looks for where he can kick the ball during the Bombers’ win against Bard College on Oct. 7 with a score of 5–0. Wright was a walk-on to the men’s soccer team in the 2017 season.

Walk-on makes an impact on men’s soccer team

By Jason Hannigan, Staff Writer • November 1, 2017
Freshman Marques Wright walked-on to the men's soccer team after not be recruited by former head coach Patrick Ouckama ’05.
Senior freestyle swimmer Nilza Costa uses weights as part of her circuit during conditioning practice at 6:20 a.m. in the Athletics and Events Center weight room.

Early morning practices can impact sleep and academics

By Alyssa Curtis, Staff Writer • October 25, 2017
Members of varsity and club teams have mixed feelings about having practice between 6 a.m. and 8 a.m.
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