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Ithaca College Sophomore Conor Friend does sit-ups as a part of his ROTC training. Friend has an intense schedule, balancing both ROTC training and a full course load.

Ithaca College sophomore takes command as ROTC squad leader

By Annika Kushner, Contributing Writer • November 4, 2015
Each Monday, sophomore Conor Friend gets out of bed at 5:30 a.m., throws on a T-shirt and gym shorts and gets in the car to drive to Cornell University. There, he meets the roughly 30 other members of the Ithaca College and Cornell University Reserve Officers’ Training Corps for their workout.
Senior midfielder Olivia Salindong dribbles past two SUNY Brockport defenders during the field hockey game Oct. 31 at Higgins Stadium. Salindong tallied an assist in the 5–0 win against the Golden Eagles.

Field hockey team sticks around for Empire 8 playoffs this year

By Reed Keller, Contributing Writer • November 4, 2015
The field hockey team prepares to host the Empire 8 Tournament on Nov. 6–7 at Higgins Stadium amid a 12–4 record that saw them return to the postseason for the first time since 2013.
Senior designated batter Zach Pidgeon charges to first base after a hit during the baseball team's game March 31 against SUNY Oneonta at Hoy Field.

Senior linebacker springs into action for Bombers football team

By Andrew Sullivan, Staff Writer • November 4, 2015
Senior Zach Pidgeon has not only played on the varsity baseball team for the past four years, but also is a part of the Bombers football team this fall.

Swimming and diving squads suffer losses to Rensselaer

By Adam Brobst, Staff Writer • November 1, 2015
The men and women’s swimming and diving teams both suffered losses Oct. 31 against Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Sophomore running back Tristan Brown stiff arms a St. John Fisher College defense during the football game Oct. 31 at Butterfield Stadium. Brown had nine carries for 23 yards, but the rushing attack totaled just two yards on the day.

Cardinals soar past Bombers with first shutout since 2002

By Andrew Sullivan, Staff Writer • October 31, 2015
The football team dropped to 4–4 on the season after a 34–0 loss to St. John Fisher College on Oct. 31 at Butterfield Stadium.
Senior Ryan Whiteley rushes the SUNY Brockport offense during the football game Oct. 17 at Butterfield Stadium.

Four Downs: Bombers football hopes to get back on the right track

By Dustin Albino, Contributing Writer • October 30, 2015
Football beat writer Dustin Albino lists four keys to the football team's game against St. John Fisher College on Oct. 31 at Butterfield Stadium.
Junior back Lindsey Parkins kicks the ball upfield during the women's soccer game on Oct. 17 against St. John Fisher College at Carp Wood Field.

Women’s soccer keeps streak alive with 0–0 tie against Nazareth

By Adam Brobst, Staff Writer • October 24, 2015
The women's soccer team drew a 0–0 tie against Nazareth College on Oct. 24.
Sophomore linebacker Brad Helmkamp runs with the ball against the SUNY Brockport Golden Eagles during the football team’s 27–17 loss Oct. 17 at Butterfield Stadium.

Four Downs: Bombers football looks to steer reins versus Mustangs

By Andrew Sullivan, Staff Writer • October 23, 2015
Football beat writer Andrew Sullivan outlines four insides into the game against Morrisville State College at 1 p.m. Oct. 24 in Morrisville, New York.

Golf team wraps up its fall season with 8th place finish

By Connor Weingarten, Contributing Writer • October 12, 2015

The golf team wrapped up its fall slate of the 2015 season with an eighth place finish at the Wittenberg Pat Clouse Invitational on Oct. 10 and 11. The tournament was hosted by Wittenberg University at...

Freshman Katie Evans spikes the ball in the volleyball team's contest against rival SUNY Cortland on Oct. 7 at Ben Light Gymnasium.

Volleyball outlasts rival SUNY Cortland 3–2 in five sets

By Madison Bess, Staff Writer • October 9, 2015

The volleyball team is now 19–1 after defeating rival SUNY Cortland 3–2 on Oct. 7, even with the absence of head coach Janet Donovan, who was out for medical reasons on Oct. 6. The victory was also...

Sophomore defensive back Jordan Schemm runs back an 83-yard kick return during the football team's 38–18 win Sept. 26 at Butterfield Stadium.

Four Downs: Football team looks to be predators versus Hawks

By Dustin Albino, Contributing Writer • October 9, 2015
The football team will face off against the Hartwick College Hawks at 2 p.m. Oct. 10 in Oneonta, New York.
Freshman Caroline Dunn goes to hit the ball in the women's tennis team's match against Hartwick College on Oct. 4 at the Wheeler Tennis Courts. The Bombers now own a 9–0 overall record on the season.

Women’s tennis earns pair of wins over Hartwick and Cortland

By Matt Hornick, Staff Writer • October 7, 2015

The women’s tennis team improved its record to 9–0 overall and 8–0 in the Empire 8 Conference with sweeps against Hartwick College and SUNY Cortland on Oct. 4 at the Wheeler Tennis Courts. In...

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