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The Student News Site of Ithaca College

THE ITHACAN

The Student News Site of Ithaca College

THE ITHACAN

New football head coach Dan Swanstrom, center, coaches the quarterbacks at the University of Pennsylvania. He began his duties as head coach at Ithaca College on Jan. 1.

New football head coach prepares to lead team into new era

By Danielle Allentuck, Sports Editor January 25, 2017
For the first time in 23 years, Ithaca College has a new football head coach leading them.
Second-year graduate students Meghan Cass and Alexa Rick coach at the Ithaca College womens cross-country practice Oct. 29 in the Athletics and Events Center.

Former runners jump at chance to coach cross-country team

By Becky Mehorter, Staff Writer November 2, 2016
Alexa Rick, Ally Bartkowiak and Meghan Cass stepped up to fill the place of cross-country head coach Erin Dinan, who left this summer on maternity leave.
Junior Amanda Schell gets past a defender in the Bombers game against Nazareth College on Sept. 24 at Higgins Stadium. The Bombers defeated the Golden Flyers 7–0.

Field hockey team soars past the Golden Flyers in 7–0 win

By Reed Keller, Staff Writer September 24, 2016
The field hockey team won its second consecutive game 7–0 against Nazareth College Sept. 24 at Higgins Stadium.
Junior wide receiver JR Zazzara is tackeled at the 1-yard line after a 40-yard reception from senior quarterback Wolfgang Shafer Sept. 3 in Butterfield Stadium. The Bombers went on to win 14–9 in their first game of the season.

Football player transfers to IC from Division I University

By Matt Hornick, Staff Writer September 7, 2016
Junior JR Zazzara transferred from the University at Buffalo this year. When looking for schools, he said Ithaca College was the only place he wanted to go,=.
Senior Shawahl Abdur-Rahman runs through the Union College defense Sept. 6, 2015 in Butterfield Stadium. The football team will play Union College at 1 p.m. Sept. 3 in Butterfield Stadium.

Weekend preview: Bombers set to kick off fall seasons

By Matt Hornick, Staff Writer September 1, 2016
Eight of the ten Ithaca College fall varsity sports teams will begin their fall seasons this weekend.
The development corporation Unchained Properties LLC (UP) is currently finalizing agreements with the City of Ithaca to build a complex with housing, entertainment and restaurants in the former Emerson Transmission Power Plant property near the Ithaca College campus.

New development project could add retail near Ithaca College

By Justin Henry, Staff Writer August 29, 2016
A new development project in progress with the City of Ithaca could add housing, entertainment and restaurants to the former Emerson Transmission Power Plant property, a 95-acre plot on South Hill near the Ithaca College campus.
Junior attackman Jack Shumway plays in the Empire 8 semifinal game May 4 in Higgins Stadium.

Men’s lacrosse team moves on to Empire 8 Championship

By Cal Dymowski and Matt Hornick May 4, 2016
The men's lacrosse team defeated St. John Fisher College 17–6 in the Empire 8 semifinal on May 4 in Higgins Stadium.

Bend it like Beck: Does home-field advantage exist?

By Jonathan Beck, Columnist May 4, 2016
Columnist Jonathan Beck discusses the impact of home-field advantage in Division III athletics.
In an email sent to the campus community April 25, Rosanna Ferro, former vice president for Student Affairs and Campus Life, reminded students to act with caution and care when celebrating to ensure the health and safety of the community. One celebration, Kendall Day, is a tradition started in 2008 by students.

Kendall Day: A tradition for Ithaca College students continues

By Ana Borruto, Staff Writer May 3, 2016
In the backyard of 164 Kendall Ave., crowds of Ithaca College students gathered from neighboring houses in May 2008. There was an endless number of kegs and people — a perfect way to celebrate the semester’s close. Kendall Day was born.
Senior Colleen Vaughn competes at the Ithaca Invitational on April 24 at the Country Club of Ithaca.

Long-time track runner takes on golf during senior year

By Reed Keller, Staff Writer May 3, 2016
Senior Collean Vaughn ran track and field for her first three years at the college. Now, she is a member of the golf team.
Senior sprinter Eliza Dewart is currently recovering from what doctors believe is a torn labrum.

Staying on track: Sprinter overcomes injury in last season

By Danielle Allentuck, Sports Editor April 27, 2016
Senior sprinter Eliza Dewart, who is following in her sisters footsteps, is currently recovering from what doctors believe is a torn labrum.

Baseball avoids a series sweep against Utica College

By Alyssa Curtis, Staff Writer April 18, 2016
Baseball wins one out of three in a series against Utica College April 16–17.
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