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Butterfield Stadium is one of two natural grass football fields in the Liberty League. However, Ithaca College announced in November that the field would be replaced with an artificial turf surface.

Planned turf field at IC to contain toxic chemicals

By Aidan Charde and Elijah de Castro February 8, 2023
According to oceanographers, ecologists and environmental policy experts, the life cycle of an artificial turf field has detrimental effects on human health and the environment.
Senior guard Natalie Smith drives the ball up the court against the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Engineers on Jan. 28.

Women’s basketball adds another big conference win to its record

By Alliey Magistro, Contributing Writer January 31, 2023
The Ithaca College women’s basketball team took on the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Engineers on Jan. 28 in an aggressive battle for the win. The Bombers took the lead by 20 points and won 59–39.
Members of the Ithaca College football team pose in front of the Cortaca Jugs on Nov. 9 during a joint press conference with SUNY Cortland.

Bombers and Red Dragons gear up for 63rd Cortaca Jug game

By Aidan Charde and Tommy Mumau November 12, 2022
The Ithaca College and SUNY Cortland football teams held a joint press conference at noon Nov. 9 in the Emerson Suites to celebrate the quickly approaching Cortaca Jug game.
The Ithaca College football team played under the lights Oct. 21 when it defeated the Buffalo State University Bengals 51–10.

Football takes down Buffalo State under the lights

By Tommy Mumau, Senior Writer October 22, 2022
The No. 12 Ithaca College football team defeated the Buffalo State College Bengals 51–10 Oct. 21 at Coyer Field in Buffalo, New York.
From left, graduate student defensive back Antwan Robinson, graduate student offensive lineman Jake Villanueva and senior quarterback A.J. Wingfield, captains on the Ithaca College football team. The Bombers are gearing up for the first season under a new head coach.

Football playing for it all under new head coach

By Tommy Mumau, Senior Writer August 31, 2022
The Ithaca College football team is returning to the gridiron with a veteran group that has high expectations, along with a new head coach on the sidelines.
Junior infielder Allison DellOrto bunts during the Ithaca College softball teams doubleheader against Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute at Kostrinsky Field on April 24.

Softball team splits doubleheader with RPI

By Dustin Terry, Staff Writer April 27, 2022
The Bombers looked to continue their winning ways as they hosted a doubleheader against Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute at Kostrinsky Field on April 24.
Junior Ryan LaForty, who has started 12 games at goalie for the Ithaca College men’s lacrosse team this season, warms up for a game against Nazareth College on March 23 at Higgins Stadium.

Junior goalkeeper makes the most of starting opportunity

By Aidan Charde, Assistant Sports Editor April 26, 2022
For nearly three years, junior Ryan LaForty, goalie for the Ithaca College men’s lacrosse team, did not start a game in the net, until a mid-game switch March 2.
Senior Jake Hall-Goldman and sophomore Jake Erickson are ready to lead the mens lacrosse team to the top of a competitive conference.

Men’s lacrosse team taking the season day-by-day

By Connor Glunt, Assistant sports editor March 25, 2021
The Ithaca College men's lacrosse team is ready to assert themselves as a threat in the competitive Liberty League conference this season.
Following the resignation Erienne Roberts and Chris Hayes ’16, Ithaca College announced the hirings of Tyler Heisey and Tom Rishcoff on June 13 and 15, respectively.

IC still undecided on fall sports despite Liberty League plan

By Arla Davis July 7, 2020
The Liberty League decided July 7 to resume athletics this fall. The plan stated that fall athletics will begin no earlier than Sept. 26.
Senior Minos Stavrakas and junior George Lomas said the mens tennis team will rely on its strong group of seniors to drive the squads success this season.

Men’s tennis primed for success behind strong seniors

By Willy Wright, Staff Writer February 27, 2020
The men's tennis team has a strong senior class this season that will look to lead the team to success.
Senior Evan Jones and sophomore Dom Mikula will aim to score points for the Bombers at this years outdoor Liberty League championship meet.

Men’s track and field striving for third league title

By Julia DiGeronimo, Staff Writer February 27, 2020
The men's track and field team is aiming to win its third Liberty League championship title in a row this season.
From left, senior wide receiver Will Gladney, senior linebacker Nick Garone, senior defensive end John Hadac and head coach Dan Swanstrom meet with members of the media following their victory in the Cortaca Jug game Nov. 16 at MetLife Stadium.

Coaches and players discuss Cortaca Jug game at postgame press conference

By Emily Adams, Sports Editor November 16, 2019
The Ithaca College and SUNY Cortland football teams held a press conference after the Cortaca Jug game Nov. 16 at MetLife Stadium.
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