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Freshman swimmer Nilza Costa swims freestyle during the women’s swimming and diving team’s practice in the Athletics and Events Center. Originally from Brazil, Costa is having an outstanding freshman season on the team.

Brazilian swimmer excels for Bombers after cultural change

By Corey Fuller, Contributing Writer • February 11, 2015
Originally from Brazil, freshman Nilza Costa has had an outstanding first year on the swim team.
Brianne Jenner looks on after passing the puck to a Cornell University teammate during the women’s hockey team’s 8–2 win over Union College.

Cornell hockey forward returns after gold medal in Sochi

By Karly Redpath, Senior Writer • February 4, 2015
Cornell hockey forward Brianne Jenner helped Team Canada to a gold medal in the Sochi Olympics.
On the first day of the 14-day trip, the students visited Allianz Arena, which is home to FC Bayern, one of Germany’s premier soccer teams, in Munich, Germany.

Students experience winter sports culture in Europe

By Miles Surrey, Senior Writer • January 28, 2015
Fourteen students traveled to Germany and Austria to immerse themselves in winter sporting culture.
Members of the Ithaca College Women's Basketball team pose in front of their hotel in San Juan, Puerto Rice. The Bombers travelled there for five days, playing in two games.

Women’s basketball travels to Puerto Rico over break

By Jonathan Beck, Assistant Sports Editor • January 21, 2015
The women's basketball team travelled to Puerto Rico over winter break to play in the San Juan Shootout.
A jar of silica sand used for hydraulic fracturing

Risky Business

By Faith Meckley, Staff Writer • November 16, 2014
My heart was pounding as I brushed the excess sand off the jar, and it wasn't because I was risking trespass charges. It was because I knew there was a chance I was risking my life. Once I screwed the lid on, I frantically brushed my gloves off on my pant leg, and then did the best I could to shake the stuff off my pants. A little voice in my head told me that trying to decontaminate myself was futile, that if I had been smart I would have come here equipped with a mask. It could already be in my lungs.
After 3,000, the Climate Marchers arrive at their destination in the nation's capitol

Obama, did you hear us knocking?

By Faith Meckley, Staff Writer • November 7, 2014
I looked around the crowd and saw mostly familiar faces. Our words were not falling on any new ears, let alone any ears belonging to a person who had the authority to create immediate action and change.
Tea culture of Europe and Asia permeates United States

Tea culture of Europe and Asia permeates United States

By Mary Ford, Staff Writer • October 29, 2014
In recent years, Americans have embraced tea drinking. Caravan Serai Tea, a new tea shop in Ithaca on The Commons, has expanded Ithaca's tea market.
My Mom is a Bartender

My Mom is a Bartender

By Faith Meckley, Staff Writer • October 21, 2014
Amidst a swirl of budget cuts and an ever-increasing workload, Mom resigned from her job as a school psychologist at the Watkins Glen School District in 2012. After resigning, she took up a profession she had been doing on and off since she was 18 and in college: bartending.
Guest commentary: Cuba myths keep Americans trapped in past

Guest commentary: Cuba myths keep Americans trapped in past

By Candace King • April 2, 2014

The noise of an engine of a vintage Chevy sounds like popcorn popping uncontrollably in a kettle. Marc Anthony’s “Vivir Mi Vida” blasts from scratchy speakers inside many homes. Vivacious boys sword-fight...

Guest Commentary: Environmental reform must follow United Nations report

By Joshua Kelly • April 2, 2014

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, overseen by the United Nations, released a truly horrific report this week on humanity’s future in relation to global climate change. The report states...

Single-Minded Sochi Criticism Falls Short of the Olympic Spirit

By Nik DeCosta-Klipa • February 20, 2014

In lieu of last week’s Michael Sam announcement and the public outcry against Russia’s anti-gay propaganda laws amidst the Sochi Olympics, it might be best to make sure we don’t completely blind...

Sophomore Eamonn Gaffney sizes up his opponent from SUNY Cortland during the wrestling team’s meet with the Red Dragons and Wabash College on Jan. 25 in Glazer Arena. The Blue and Gold are 7–3 this season.

Individual wrestlers emphasize the team dynamic

By Meghan Graham, Contributing Writer • January 29, 2014
Bombers wrestling team employs a team-oriented mentality.
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