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Derek Slywka, a graduate student defensive back for the Bombers, leaps above the line of scrimmage to block a field goal attempt by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute graduate student kicker Jared Elstein in overtime. The Bombers kicked a field goal on their next possession, clinching their win over RPI 20—17.

Football takes down RPI in overtime thriller

By Daniel King, Senior Writer • October 7, 2023
On a cloudy and rainy day, the Ithaca College football team did something they had not done in 22 years, defeating the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Engineers in Troy, NY, in a thrilling 20–17 overtime victory.
Sophomore infielder Riley Brawdy fields a ball during the Ithaca College baseball team's 8–5 comeback win over the SUNY Brockport Golden Eagles on May 2.

Baseball secures comeback win over Brockport

By Billy Wood, Sports Editor • May 4, 2023
The Ithaca College baseball team defeated the SUNY Brockport Golden Eagles 8–5 on the Valesente Diamond at Freeman Field on May 2.
Men's basketball falls to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Men’s basketball falls to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

By Sam Weinstein, Staff Writer • January 20, 2019
The Ithaca College men's basketball team fell to the Rensselaer Institute of Technology 82–79 on Jan. 19 in Troy, New York.
Women's basketball continues winning streak over Clarkson

Women’s basketball continues winning streak over Clarkson

By Audrey Gamble, Staff Writer • January 16, 2019
The Ithaca College women's basketball team defeated Clarkson University 67–53 on Jan. 12 in Ben Light Gymnasium.
"Fences," adapted from August Wilson's play of the same name, follows a dysfunctional black family living in Pittsburgh as they attempt to reconcile their dreams with the harsh realities of life in the 1950s.

Review: Washington directs a home run with his latest film

By Colette Piasecki-Masters, Staff Writer • February 21, 2017
The viewer watches "Fences" with mingled horror and pity as Troy (Denzel Washington) destroys his relationship with his son and, eventually, wife.
Senior Brenna Dowd raced in the 1,650-meter freestyle at the Bomber Invitational on Dec. 4 in the Athletics and Events Center. She placed fourth with a time of 18:04.70.

Swimming and diving places second at Bomber Invitational

By Max Prestwich, Contributing Writer • December 4, 2016
The Ithaca College men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams competed in the Bomber Invitational on Dec. 2–4 at the Athletics and Events Center.
IC wrestling team competes in Journeyman Collegiate Classic

IC wrestling team competes in Journeyman Collegiate Classic

By Max O’Neill, Staff Writer • November 14, 2016
Two individuals placed first in their pool at the Journeyman Collegiate Classic on Nov. 13 in Troy, New York.
Senior Nick Wahba wrestles Johnson & Wales sophomore Watna Cunha during the Ithaca Invitational on Nov. 5 in the Athletics and Events Center.

Six wrestlers capture titles to help team win Ithaca Invite

By Andrew Sullivan, Staff Writer • November 6, 2016
The No. 3 nationally ranked Ithaca College wrestling won the 33rd annual Ithaca Invitational on Nov. 4–5 in the Athletics & Center.

Track and Field teams compete at multiple invitationals

By Jeb Biggart, Contributing Writer • May 2, 2016
The track and field teams competed at Penn Relays and the Big Red Invitational.
Freshman midfielder Brandon Lao works around a defender in a game against Lycoming College March 1 at Higgins Stadium. The Bombers defeated the Warriors 20–1.

Men’s lacrosse team conquers Lycoming Warriors 20–1

By Matthew Hornick, Staff Writer • March 2, 2016
The men's lacrosse team improved its overall record to 2–0 on the season after defeating Lycoming College 20–1 in the squad's home opener.
Emily Morley ’16 competes in sculling Sept. 27, 2015 on the Cayuga Inlet. She represented the Bahamas in the single sculling event at the Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games.

Chasing History: Rower begins Olympic qualification quest

By Danielle Allentuck, Assistant Sports Editor • February 17, 2016
Senior Emily Morley is attempting to become the first citizen of the Bahamas to qualify for rowing in the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Seven swimmers compete in the Bomber Invitational on Dec. 5 at the Athletics and Events Center. The men's swimming and diving team placed seventh out of 11 teams overall.

Swimming and diving hosts eleven teams for Bomber Invitational

By Adam Brobst and Danielle Allentuck • December 8, 2015
The men's and women's swimming and diving teams placed seventh and fourth respectively at the Bomber Invitational.
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