THE ITHACAN

Bend it like Beck: Liberty League offers promise

By Jonathan Beck, Columnist • March 2, 2016

Columnist Jonathan Beck discusses the positives behind the Bombers' athletic team's shift from the Empire 8 Conference to the Liberty League for the 2018-2019 academic year.

Swimming and Diving sends two divers to NCAA Championships

By Adam Brobst, Staff Writer • February 29, 2016

Sophomore divers Anna Belson and Katie Helly earned a trip to the NCAA Division III Swimming and Diving Championships with their performances at the NCAA Region Four Diving Championships Feb. 26 and 27.

Track and field continues stellar season at NYSCTC Championships

By Jeb Biggart, Contributing Writer • February 29, 2016

The men's and women's track and field squad's competed at the New York State Collegiate Track Conference Championships and finished in second and first place, respectively.

Women’s basketball downed by Ducks in Empire 8 Championship

By Matt Hornick, Staff Writer • February 28, 2016

The women's basketball team lost to the Stevens Institute of Technology Ducks 70–44 in the Empire 8 Championship game. The Bombers concluded the season with an overall record of 16–11.

Women’s basketball moves on to conference championship final

By Nick Fustor, Staff Writer • February 27, 2016

The women's basketball team earned a spot in the Empire 8 Conference Championship game after holding off St. John Fisher College 69–65.

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.

Ithaca College senior tennis player serves up inspiration

By Danielle Schear, Contributing Writer • February 24, 2016

Senior Chris Hayes is the only senior on the men's tennis team this season.

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.