For a large majority of college athletes, intercollegiate athletics is their final foray into the world of competitive sports before they enter the workforce. But for three of Ithaca College’s student-athletes, the workforce and professional sports became the same over the summer.

Athletes are constantly told that they are examples and role models for the communities around them, and that is never more true than in cases of athlete activism.

Sophomore guard Ali Ricchiuti is hoping to put last season's Elite 8 defeat to Tufts behind her and lead the Bomber offense this year.