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Senior midfielder Amanda Schell looks to protect the ball from freshman midfielder Jenna Croce of SUNY Brockport from reaching in. The Bombers defeated the Golden Eagles 6–2 at Higgins Stadium.

Field hockey defeats SUNY Brockport 6–2 at Higgins Stadium

By Jack Murray, Staff Writer October 29, 2017
In its final game of the 2017 season, the field hockey team defeated SUNY Brockport Oct. 20 by the score of 6–2.
From left, sophomore forward Austin Morley and junior defender Andy Rossler skate down the ice during their game against SUNY Cortland Oct. 1. The Blue and Gold lost 7–4 and have a 1–2 record.

Club ice hockey looks to stand out in its league

By Jack Hamilton, Staff Writer October 4, 2017
The Ithaca College club ice hockey team has a 1–2 record overall, but they are looking to stand out in its division as a team to watch out for.
Senior fullback Tom Garris tries to break a tackle from freshman outside center Cohl Johnston of Hobart College. The mens rugby team defeated the Statesmen Sept. 16.

Rugby welcomes newcomers with or without experience

By Kaitlin Maniscalco, Contributing Writer September 20, 2017
The men's and women's rugby teams welcome students to their teams whether they have experience or not in rugby.
Sophomore forward Ally Christman and junior defenseman Siobhan Swayne of SUNY Cortland competing for possession of the ball. The Bombers lost to Red Dragons Sept. 13 1–0.

Weekend preview: Bombers look to compete on the road

By Matt Maloney, Multimedia Editor September 16, 2017
Many Ithaca College fall teams are traveling on the road including football, field hockey, women's golf and men's tennis.
From left, freshman Wahid Nabi throws the ball at practice on Sept. 13 and senior Adam Fron passes the ball during the Bomber’s 20–17 loss to Alfred University on Sept. 2. Nabi replaced Fron in the South Hill squad’s 31–0 loss to SUNY Brockport on Sept. 9.

Quarterback controversy arises after loss to SUNY Brockport

By Matt Hornick, Senior Writer September 13, 2017
Senior Adam Fron was pulled out of the Blue and Gold's 31–0 loss to SUNY Brockport on Sep 9 and was replaced with freshman Wahid Nabi.
Football goes down 31–0 against SUNY Brockport

Football goes down 31–0 against SUNY Brockport

By Matt Hornick, Senior Writer September 10, 2017
The football team traveled to Brockport, New York to take on SUNY Brockport. The Bombers fell 31–0 on the road to have an 0–2 start to the season.
Sophomore forward Max Barish and sophomore defender Garrett Sweeney of SUNY Cortland battle for the ball during the Bombers home opener against the Red Dragons, losing the game 1–0.

Weekend preview: Bombers look to get back on top

By Matt Maloney, Multimedia Editor September 9, 2017
The Bombers teams look to get back on a winning streak after their opening rounds of play the weekend of Sept. 2–3.
On the left, sophomore Adam Gallagher swings with an Easton bat while David Barton 67, on the right, swings with a wooden bat.

The history of wooden to metal baseball bats

By Andrew Sullivan, Staff Writer April 12, 2017
Louisville Slugger, in 1884, was the first brand to make bats and now there are many companies competing to make the best bat with the current technology.
Senior Trevor Thompson at the contact point in his swing during the Bombers home game against SUNY Oneonta. The team travels to Elmira, New York to play Elmira College in a triple header April 8 and April 9.

Weekend Preview: Seven sports teams prepare for competition

By Matt Maloney, Staff Writer April 6, 2017
The softball team has their first home doubleheader games of the season and golf opens up their spring season at Vassar College.
Baseball goes two-for-three on the weekend against Stevens

Baseball goes two-for-three on the weekend against Stevens

By Jack Hamilton, Staff Writer April 3, 2017
The baseball team traveled to Hoboken, New Jersey and went two-for-three on the weekend against Stevens Institute of Technology.
Senior midfielder Morgan Cadwell looks to throw the ball in the Bombers 16–4 win on March 8 over Hartwick College. Cadwell scored three goals

Women’s lacrosse defeats Hartwick College 16–4

By Max O'Neill, Staff Writer March 8, 2017
The Ithaca College women's lacrosse team defeated Hartwick College 16–4 March 8 in their first Empire 8 game of the season.
Junior Kendra Balcerak competes on the uneven bars Feb. 26 in Ben Light Gymnasium. This season, she is competing on bars, beam and floor.

Ithaca College junior gymnast leaps toward her goals

By Danielle Schear, Staff Writer February 28, 2017
This season, junior Kendra Balcerak is excelling on bars, beam and floor for the Bombers and is the only member of the team competing in three events.
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