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First-year student Claudia Homiski, a member of Ithaca Hex Quidditch, holds the quaffle while teammates and opponents surround her. Her goal is to throw it through one of the three hoops, while her opponents, called beaters, try to block it.

Quidditch team flying high to start new year

By Tobiah Zboray, Staff Writer • September 21, 2022
Many club teams returned to practice and play at the start of the new academic year. Among these teams was the Ithaca Hex Quidditch team, who returned to South Hill flying high with excitement.
From left, juniors Luke Pohlman, co-captain of the ultimate frisbee club and Kailey Rothenberger, vice president of the club softball team are among participants concerned about reductions to the club sports program.

Club sports have concerns over reduction in resources

By Arla Davis and Tommy Mumau • December 9, 2021
Many club-sports members have concerns that the Office of Campus Recreation is unable to properly meet the needs of these clubs because of a lack of resources, funding and staff members.
From left to right, senior Will Blum, sophomore Jay Tagliani and sophomore Samuel Plvan take part in a two-hand touch scrimmage during a practice.

Club rugby practices adapts to unconventional season

By Connor Glunt, Assistant sports editor • April 28, 2021
The Ithaca College men’s club rugby team has resumed practices this spring in preparation for resuming competition in the fall.
Junior Aaron Jay, senior Jack Fagan and sophomore Mike Moritz are members of the club baseball team and struggle to find practice times for the team. Moritz, along with sophomore Kirby Wilhelm, proposed a bill to the Student Governance Council on April 24 to turf Yavits Field by N-Lot.

Club sports fight to be able to use field space

By Casey Koenig, Staff Writer • May 3, 2017
Club sports have begun to fight for field space, so that practices and games can run on their own schedules.
Senior Zane Coffey sprints with the ball during the team’s practice Jan. 30 in the Athletics and Events Center. The men’s team is headed to Las Vegas from Feb. 12–14.

Men’s club rubgy downsizes squad for trip to Las Vegas

By Vinica Weiss, Staff Writer • February 3, 2015
The men's club rugby squad adjusts to its roster changes as they prepare for their trip to Las Vegas.
Senior forward Matthew Clum takes part in a scrum during the club rugby team’s practice on Sept. 19 at Yavits Field.

Ithaca College senior rugby player balances passion for sport with angling

By Vinica Weiss, Staff Writer • September 24, 2014
Senior Matthew Clum exhibits a passion for both rugby and fishing.
Freshman Stephen Altieri runs up to kick the ball during the #Pray4Coop kickball tournament Oct. 26 on Yavits Field.

Floor bans together to throw kickball tournament for student with leukemia

By Vinica Weiss, Contributing Writer • October 31, 2013
Ithaca College freshman Cooper Levine was diagnosed with leukemia shortly after coming to school, now students are trying to raise money to help offset his medical costs.
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