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Peer support is necessary for success in liberal arts education

Peer support is necessary for success in liberal arts education

By The Ithacan • August 28, 2024
Despite what your social media feed may tell you, a liberal arts education is still a good investment.
Through the teach-out program, Ithaca College is offering support to students transferring from Wells College, one of several New York colleges that have recently closed.

IC welcomes Wells’ students amid wave of college closures

By Jacquelyn Reaves, Newsletter Editor • August 28, 2024
Wells College — located in Aurora, New York — announced its closure in May. It was one of the many institutions that did so in a recent wave of college closures across the U.S. Amid this uncertain phase in higher education, Ithaca College is providing support to Wells students.
From left, junior Jack Lynch and senior Buzz Shirley will be key players for the baseball team this year.

Baseball team faces new challenges in 2020 season

By Noah Schwartz • February 26, 2020
With the loss of several seniors and the addition of a brand-new head coach, the Ithaca College baseball program will face a number of new challenges.
Dave Valesente and his father, George '66, after Ithaca College's annual game against Wells College on May 5, 2018.

New softball and baseball coaches have history on South Hill

By Lauren White, Assistant Sports Edtior • August 28, 2019
Softball head coach Hannah Shalett Quintana played for Ithaca College, and head baseball coach Dave Valesente takes over from his father, George '66.
Junior guard Riley Thompson looks to pass during the Bombers' 82–73 win over Wells College on Dec. 4.

Men’s basketball gets out of conference win against Wells

By Jackson Lawrence, Staff Writer • December 5, 2018
The Ithaca College basketball team bounced back with a win over the Wells College Express on Dec. 5 in Ben Light Gymnasium.
From left, Aden Nasarat '18 takes out a book from the library. Senior Ryan Kuahhas works at the Ithaca College library and helped Nasarat and other community members check out books.

Library checks out new partnership

By Elizabeth Henning, Contributing Writer • October 3, 2018
The Ithaca College Library has implemented a partnership with Wells College that allows students to directly borrow materials from either institution.
Freshman midfielder Alex Leahy cuts between two Wells College defenders on Sept. 7. The Bombers won the match 2–1 in overtime, and have played five overtime games so far this season, with a record of 2–0–3

Men’s soccer shows superiority in extra frame

By Emily Adams, Staff Writer • October 2, 2018
The Ithaca College men's soccer team is 2–0–3 in overtime games this season. They attribute the success to a strong midfield and immense depth.
Women's soccer aims to improve in Liberty League

Women’s soccer aims to improve in Liberty League

By Sevrin Lavenstein, Staff Writer • August 29, 2018
The Ithaca College Women's soccer team hopes to have a winning season in 2018, as the 2017 installment led to the programs first losing season ever
Men's basketball continues four-game winning streak

Men’s basketball continues four-game winning streak

By Ryan Lemay, Staff Writer • December 6, 2017
The men's basketball team defeated Wells College Dec. 5 by the score of 75–62. With this win, the Bombers continue their four-game winning streak.
Overtime thriller allows men's basketball to win 87–79

Overtime thriller allows men’s basketball to win 87–79

By Thad Hayford, Contributing Writer • December 3, 2017
The men's basketball team defeated Bard College 87–79 in a dramatic overtime victory to go 2–0 in the Liberty League Conference.
Senior defensive back Shannon McMillan and freshman defender and midfielder Ashley Abel of the Golden Nights run to get possession of the ball. The Bombers lost to the Golden Knights Sept. 23 2–1 at Carp Wood Field.

Women’s soccer loses to Clarkson University at home 2–1

By Matt Clement, Staff Writer • September 24, 2017
In their first Liberty League conference game, the women's soccer team lost to Clarkson University 2–1 at Carp Wood Field Sept. 23.
Junior forward Sarah Pirnie looks to get the ball before freshman midfielder Alisa Hines of Wells College comes up and gets the ball. The Bombers beat the Express 8–0 at Carp Wood Field.

Women’s soccer dominates the field winning 8–0 at home

By Matt Clement, Contributing Writer • September 17, 2017
The women's soccer team defeated Wells College at Carp Wood Field Sept. 16 winning by the score of 8–0.
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