THE ITHACAN

Bomber Nation: A look into the history of the Bomber name

By Angela Weldon, Assistant Life and Culture Editor • February 25, 2016

The Ithacan examines the complex past of how "the Bomber" came into existence to embody the identity of Ithaca College.

Bend it like Beck: Time for track and field programs to take over

By Jonathan Beck, Columnist • February 24, 2016

Columnist Jonathan Beck stakes his claim for the men's and women's track and field teams as the best athletic programs at Ithaca College.

Swimming and diving squads contend in UNYSCSA Championship

By Adam Brobst and Justin Rouzier • February 22, 2016

The men's and women's swimming and diving teams swam in the New York State Collegiate Swimming Association Championship Feb. 17 to Feb. 20. The women's team took first place while the men's team finished in fourth place.

Women’s basketball soars past Hawks to earn playoff spot

By Matt Hornick, Staff Writer • February 21, 2016

The women's basketball squad clinched a spot in the Empire 8 Tournament with a 78–61 victory over Hartwick College. The Bombers concluded the regular season with an overall record of 15–10 and a record of 11–5 in conference play.

Men’s basketball’s playoff hopes end with loss to Hartwick

By Jonathan Beck, Staff Writer • February 20, 2016

The men's basketball team dropped its final regular season to Hartwick College 101–87. The Bombers finished with an overall record of 13–12 and a record of 7–9 in Empire 8 Conference play.

Wrestling slays Red Dragons in regular season finale

By Cal Dymowski, Staff Writer • February 18, 2016

The No. 9–ranked wrestling squad capped off the regular season by defeating SUNY Cortland 23–12 Feb. 17. The Bombers finished with an overall record of 16–5.

Bend it like Beck: Women’s basketball bounces back from bad start

By Jonathan Beck, Columnist • February 17, 2016

Columnist Jonathan Beck discusses the women's basketball team's rebound from it's struggles in the beginning of the season and looks at what the squad needs to do now in order to earn a NCAA Tournament bid.

Bombers wrestling defeats No. 18 Wilkes University

By Dustin Albino, Staff Writer • February 14, 2016

The wrestling team defeated Wilkes University 32–6 Feb. 12.

Track and field squads capture Empire 8 Championships

By Andrew Sullivan, Sports Editor • February 14, 2016

The men's and women's track and field teams each placed first at the Empire 8 Championships Feb. 14.

Men’s basketball holds on against Highlanders 98–93

By Reed Keller • February 13, 2016

The men's basketball squad elevated their record to 12–10 on the season after staving off the Highlanders by the score of 98–93.

Women’s basketball defeats Empire 8 foe Houghton College

By Reed Keller, Staff Writer • February 13, 2016

The women's basketball team defeated Houghton College 72–42 Feb. 12.

Seven swimmers transition from traveling world to competing

By Justin Rouzier, Staff Writer • February 10, 2016

After returning to campus from studying abroad during the fall semester, seven members of the swimming and diving team had to adjust to swimming competitively for the Bombers.