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Tess Ferguson

Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer

Senior Lily Milkis originally majored in music education in hopes of eventually teaching string instruments but as she immersed herself more into the realm of music, she was drawn not only to perfoamance but to the behind-the-scenes world of management.

Exploring the intersection of management in music

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer
May 4, 2025
Ithaca College athletics poses a new home for local athletes from both Ithaca and Lansing High Schools. First-year student track and field runner Caden Sitts and sophomore transfer Ben Ruth both competed at Lansing and Ithaca High Schools, respectively.

IC athletics presents new home for local athletes

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer
April 16, 2025
Sophomores Ari Klein and Maddie Schnitzlein get together weekly in Schnitzlein's Emerson Hall dorm room to perfect their original beats for their gigs downtown.

Sophomore students dial up the downtown DJ scene

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer
December 4, 2024
On July 29, the college’s athletics department announced the addition of women’s wrestling to the varsity sport agenda. The team will begin competition in the 2025–26 season and will mark the 14th women’s sport offered on campus.

Newest varsity team expands field of women’s sports

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer
November 13, 2024
The Ithaca College field hockey team celebrates its Liberty League Championship win against the University of Rochester Yellowjackets. Pictured, the team holds up first year striker Mia Woodard in an act of joy.

Field hockey team claims its first-ever Liberty League title over the Yellowjackets

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer
November 11, 2024
The No. 22 Ithaca College field hockey team defeated the Skidmore College Thoroughbreds to advance to the Liberty League Championship. Pictured, senior defender Madeleine Goodman plays the ball up the sideline.

Field hockey shuts down Thoroughbreds to advance to Liberty League Championship

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer
November 9, 2024
Senior striker Juliana Valli moves the ball as a defender approaches. The Bombers secured a thrilling shootout victory over the No. 17 Ursinus College Bears, extending their winning streak to seven games.

Field hockey triumphs in nail-biting shootout on senior day

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer
November 2, 2024
The Ithaca College field hockey team shut out the Skidmore College Thoroughbreds 2-0 Oct. 25. Pictured, the Bombers pose for a team picture after the win.

Field Hockey shuts down Thoroughbreds in liberty league showdown

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer
October 26, 2024
Senior striker Juliana Valli battles for possession with Herons' first-year defender Caroline Kogut during the Bombers' 2-1 loss to William Smith College. The Bombers took an early lead, but the Herons rallied for a second-half comeback.

Field hockey’s early lead slips away in tough battle against Herons

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer
October 5, 2024
Senior striker Natalie Descalo charges down the field during the Ithaca College field hockey team's 3-1 victory over the Union College Garnet Chargers. The win improves the Bombers’ record to 6-3 overall and 1-0 in conference play.

Field hockey secures 3-1 victory in Liberty League opener

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer
September 29, 2024
From left, first-year Mia Woodard, sophomore Brady Sullivan, head coach Kaitlyn Wahila, sophomore transfer Abby Hennessy and sophomore Brooke Snider all scored their first career goals for the Bombers this season.

Newfound depth adds strength to field hockey team

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer
September 25, 2024
Joe Fitzgerald '93 was the starting quarterback during his time with Ithaca College. This past summer, Fitzgerald was one of 120 religious chaplains invited to the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris.

Q&A: Former Bomber quarterback and Olympian serves as Olympic chaplain

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer
September 19, 2024
Senior midfielder Emma Garver plays a pass at midfield in the Bombers' 1-0 victory over the Misercordia University Cougars on Sept. 4. The Bombers beat the York College of Pennsylvania Spartans 1-0 on Sept. 14

Field Hockey squeezes by Cougars with 1-0 victory

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer
September 6, 2024
Sophomore midfielder Payton Yahner moves the ball down the field in the Bombers' 3-1 victory. The Bombers took control in the second half, scoring two goals.

Late goal seals 3-1 victory for Bombers in home opener

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer
September 6, 2024
The Ithaca College field hockey team is looking to win their first Liberty League Championship. Pictured, senior striker Juliana Valli led the team with nine goals last season.

Field hockey seeking Championship redemption

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer
September 5, 2024
From left, senior Emma Anderson and sophomore Samantha Gallagher will look to perform this season, as head coach Becky Robinson has her eyes set on the NCAA Division III Championship.

Women’s rowing looks to go on another championship ride

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer
February 28, 2024
Shira Evans '06 joined the Ithaca College athletic department as a sports nutrition consultant. Evans specializes in relative energy deficiency, disordered eating, eating disorder care and is the only sports nutrition consultant in the Liberty League.

Ithaca College puts emphasis on diet with new sports nutrition consultant

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer
February 22, 2024
Fabian was selected to receive the NYSATA memorial scholarship, a $2,000 stipend awarded by the New York State Athletic Trainer’s Association. The scholarship is gifted to an athletic training student annually for excellence in the field.

Baseball player earns award for academic efforts

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer
February 1, 2024
On Oct. 15 the Ithaca College athletic department issued a new dress code that impacts practice attire for varsity athletes in the Athletic and Events and Hill Centers.

Athletics department issues dress code for student-athletes

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer
December 6, 2023
From left, Hobart sophomore defensive back Mekhi Rogers rushes senior wide receiver Ben Marinnacio as he drives downfield.

Bombers show up big in fall sports season

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer
December 2, 2023
Senior midfielder Kiley Sullivan defends against an attack from Herons' senior midfielder Sydney Foster during the Liberty League championship game against William Smith College on Nov. 5.

Field hockey falls to William Smith in Liberty League final

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer
November 6, 2023
Graduate student midfielder Nicole Fortunato works to advance the ball upfield during the Bombers' 3–0 win over Vassar College in the Liberty League semifinal game Nov. 3.

Field hockey advances to conference championship with win over Vassar

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer
November 4, 2023
During the 2023 regular season, the Ithaca College field hockey team boasted a perfect, 4–0, record in overtime play. The Bombers earned post-regulation victories over the University of Scranton, Skidmore College, SUNY New Paltz, and the University of Rochester.

Overtime victories prove field hockey is cool under pressure

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer
November 1, 2023
The Rolling Stones' most recent album, "Hackney Diamonds," has other trendy voices other than their own, from Paul McCartney, Elton John, Lady Gaga to Stevie Wonder.

Almost 60 years later and the Rolling Stones are still rocking

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer
October 24, 2023
First-year student midfielder Audrey McMahon runs down the starting lineup wearing an orange ribbon in honor of the team’s multiple sclerosis awareness game against St. Lawrence University on Oct. 7.

Field hockey raises awareness through dedication game tradition

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer
October 18, 2023
From left, junior striker Emma Garver transitions the ball downfield as sophomore striker Caroline Hamilton defends toward the sideline.

Field hockey boasts second half comeback against Saints

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer
October 8, 2023
From left, junior midfielder Meara Bury transitions the ball upfield as Knights junior midfielder Hanna Pochobradsky defends along the sideline.

Field hockey extends winning streak with victory over Knights

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer
October 5, 2023
In June 2023, Chenango Contracting began the construction of Bertino Field at Butterfield Stadium, a donor-funded artificial turf field. Ithaca College was granted a temporary certificate of occupancy Sept. 15, deeming the field usable.

Bombers anticipate football’s home opener on new turf field

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer
September 29, 2023
From left, junior midfielder Meara Bury injects the ball during a penalty corner while junior midfielder Catherine Papa and junior strikers Juliana Valli and Emma Garver prepare to attack.

Field hockey slips past Scranton in overtime victory

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer
September 29, 2023
The Ithaca College field hockey team improved its record to 4–3 when they defeated the SUNY Brockport Golden Eagles, 2–0, on Sept. 20.

Field hockey makes a statement with 2–0 shutout

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer
September 21, 2023
From left, first-year student striker Emma Rice defends Bombers' junior striker Juliana Valli as she makes an up-field push.

Field hockey falls to Cortland under the lights

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer
September 14, 2023
From left, senior striker Sarah DeVito calls for the ball upfield while Lakers' junior midfielder Bryleigh Beauchat trails her.

Field hockey bounces back with a 6–0 victory over Oswego

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer
September 10, 2023
Senior Patrick Bierach nears the finish line while spectators look on and cheer. Bierach earned a first-place finish on the men's side of the race with a 5k time of 16:51.98.

Runners’ reunion: Cross country teams host annual alumni run

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer
September 6, 2023
From left, senior midfielder Jorja Hibschman transitions upfield while Bombers' first-year student midfielder Payton Yahner defends.

Field hockey drops first game against Kean University

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer
September 2, 2023
Sculling braves competitive waters following a decorated spring

Sculling braves competitive waters following a decorated spring

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer
August 31, 2023
From left, Devi de Olivera '23 and Allison Arndt '23 carry a boat by the Cayuga Inlet. Arndt, a decorated graduate of the program, was recently named a finalist for the CRCA Athlete of the Year award.

Q&A: Former rower racks in national accolades

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer
August 29, 2023
Following Jeff Long's 36-year tenure is the Ithaca College men's lacrosse head coach, the program announced his position will be filled by Allegheny College's Tommy Pearce.

Men’s lacrosse names new head coach after long tenure

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer
July 11, 2023
Following the resignation Erienne Roberts and Chris Hayes ’16, Ithaca College announced the hirings of Tyler Heisey and Tom Rishcoff on June 13 and 15, respectively.

Athletics department initiates string of new hires

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer
June 21, 2023
Jeff Long, head coach of the men's lacrosse team and former assistant coach for the women's soccer team, announced his retirement June 1 after serving the program for 36 seasons.

Longtime men’s lacrosse head coach announces retirement

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer
June 2, 2023
After serving as the Ithaca College softball team's interim head coach for the 2023 season, Kelly Robichaud '16 as been promoted to the full time position.

Softball team names newest head coach

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer
May 28, 2023
Chris Hayes '16, head coach of the men's and women's tennis programs, stepped down from his position May 12 after serving the teams for three seasons.

Tennis head coach steps down after three seasons

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer
May 13, 2023
The Ithaca College women's rowing team will attend the Liberty League Championships May 5 in Saratoga Springs.

Women’s rowing vies for national championship

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer
May 3, 2023
From left, senior Leo Baumbach looks on as sophomore Conrad West advances through the stone ladder during the “Stoned by the Creek” strongman competition on April 22.

Students test their limits at local strongman competition

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer
April 26, 2023
Senior Cristea Park is the only senior on the Ithaca College golf team’s three-woman roster. Park finished fourth overall at the Vassar College Invitational on April 1.

Q&A: Lone senior on golf team leads small roster

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer
April 11, 2023
Six current members of the Ithaca College men's lacrosse team, along with three former members, live together off-campus in addition to being teammates. According to a 2015 study by the NCAA, 43% of men and 36% of women who are student-athletes choose to live exclusively with other student-athletes.

Teammates build chemistry in off-campus housing

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer
March 21, 2023
From left, La Roche University senior guard Danajah Sanders looks to pass the ball over the Bombers' senior guard Camryn Coffey. Coffey put up 11 points off the bench in the Bomber victory.

Women’s basketball advances over La Roche in 58–42 win

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer
March 4, 2023
From left, senior coxswain Carlie Wohlfahrt and graduate student Allison Arndt of the Ithaca College women's rowing team look to pursue their first national title since 2005.

Women’s rowing team makes waves at the national level

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer
March 1, 2023
From left, Connor Buczek, Cornell University men's lacrosse head coach, Blaze Riorden, Premier Lacrosse League goalkeeper, Katie Lever, former Division I runner and Greg Shelley, senior director of sports leadership and mental conditioning at Cornell University, participated in a panel Feb. 21 on mental heath for student-athletes.

Strong bodies and minds: Students organize athlete mental health panel

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer
February 22, 2023
Senior thrower Justin Showstead broke a 40-year-old program record in shot put Jan. 28, which lasted one week until he broke it again by nearly a full foot.

Q&A: Senior thrower sets new program record

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer
February 8, 2023
From left, seniors Anthony D'Addetta and Daniel Hutchinson are both wide receivers on the football team. Since December 2021, D'Addetta has been a sprinter for the track and field team while Hutchinson is a long and high jumper.

Senior football players take their talents to the track

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer
February 1, 2023
The Ithacan Life & Culture staff highlighted some of the hit films and albums released during the winter of 2022-2023.

Review: Winter 2022–23 movie and album releases

By Evan Miller, Giancarlo Messina, Jess Williams, Joshua Pantano, Lily Lipka, Matt Minton, Patrick Mazzella, and Tess Ferguson
January 24, 2023
As studies toward athlete mental health are on the rise, the college works to bring in trained mental performance consultants to support varsity teams.

College invests in sport psychology programs for athletes

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer
December 6, 2022
From right, junior guard Graycen Dubin dodges pressure from Raptors' junior guard Jade Dinkins during the Ithaca College women's basketball team's game on Dec. 3, 2022.

Women’s basketball topple Raptors in 66–46 victory

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer
December 4, 2022
From left, senior midfielder Brianna Lennon, graduate student goalkeeper Macy Brandwein and graduate student midfielder Jacqueline Mirabile, were all selected to represent Ithaca College at the NFHCA senior game.

Field hockey sends three to national senior game

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer
November 10, 2022
From left, seniors Zoe Kyriakopoulos and Nya Pauldon on the Ithaca College gymnastics team said the team is looking forward to the season after a strong performance last year from the first-year student class.

Gymnastics team vaults toward national success

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer
November 9, 2022
The Ithaca College volleyball team celebrates on the court after winning its first conference championship since 2016 with a five-set victory over Clarkson University on Nov. 5.

Volleyball comes out victorious over Clarkson for conference title

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer
November 6, 2022
The Ithaca College field hockey team will finish their 2022 season with a 14–4 record following a 1–0 loss to the Herons. The team still has a chance to earn an at-large bid in the NCAA DIII field hockey tournament.

Field Hockey falls to William Smith 1–0 in the Liberty League semifinal

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer
November 4, 2022
Arctic Monkeys manages to redefine their sound with the release of "The Car," their seventh studio album to date.

Review: Arctic Monkeys drives to success with new album

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer
November 2, 2022
Junior defender Madeleine Goodman brings the ball downfield during the Ithaca College field hockey team's 4–0 defeat of Nazareth College on Oct. 26, 2022.

Field hockey ends regular season with emphatic 4–0 shutout

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer
October 30, 2022
BomberTHON is a student run organization that hosts dance marathons to benefit children’s hospitals local to the community each year. In the lead-up to the big dance marathon set to take place in April 2023, the organization hosted a dodgeball tournament to raise awareness for its cause, the Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital.

Students celebrate Halloween early with BomberTHON

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer
October 26, 2022
The Ithaca College field hockey team held the William Smith College Herons to no goals in a 2–0 victory Oct. 23.

Field hockey blanks William Smith College on senior day

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer
October 23, 2022
From left, sophomore setter Peyton Miller and first-year student defensive specialist Amanda Zweifler prepare for a shot during the Ithaca College volleyball team's 3–0 win over Vassar College.

Volleyball keeps conference win streak alive with win over Vassar

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer
October 23, 2022
Graduate student Jacqueline Mirabile takes the ball up field into Thoroughbreds territory during the Bombers 5–0 win against Skidmore. Mirabile recorded one goal on three shots during the Oct. 16 contest at Higgins field

Field hockey defeats Skidmore for the first time with a 5–0 victory

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer
October 18, 2022
Ithaca College Field Hockey is off to a 5-2 start on the fall 2022 season. Through those 7 contests, they have outscored their opponents 19–7 in part to the strong defensive showing from the Bombers

Field hockey team bolstered by stifling defense

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer
September 28, 2022
From left, sophomore striker Natalie Descalo and junior striker Sarah Devito of the Bombers, and junior defender Ali Barrett of the Dutchwomen fight for a ball during the Ithaca College field hockey team's 3–0 victory over Union College Sept. 24.

Field hockey bounces back with win against Dutchwomen

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer
September 25, 2022
Djo's sophomore album "DECIDE" reveals that he is a true two-way performer with some serious star quality in the studio.

Review: Djo’s sophomore album makes wise decisions

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer
September 25, 2022
Ozzy Osbourne, most popularly known as the "Prince of Darkness," released an inspired, ambitious piece of heavy metal art with "Patient Number 9."

Review: Prince of Darkness solidifies himself as a legend

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer
September 20, 2022
From left, first-year students Leila Chipepo and Maddie Cox of the Bombers, junior Linda Rossi of SUNY Geneseo, and senior Bomber Grace Isaksen during the teams' matchup Sept. 3.

First-year athletes make big impact for volleyball

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer
September 13, 2022
Sophomore Natalie Descalso contributed two assists and two shots on goal, with one crossing the goal line during the team's 5–1 win over Hartwick College on Sept. 10.

Field Hockey continues strong start with win over Hawks

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer
September 13, 2022
Senior striker Morgan Mullen shoots during the Ithaca College field hockey team's game against Misericordia on Sept. 7.

Field hockey stays undefeated with non-conference win

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer
September 10, 2022
Senior striker Elizabeth Pillow tallied her second goal of the season, helping lead the team to a 4-1 victory against St. John Fisher on Sept. 4 to start their season 2—0.

Field Hockey defeats St. John Fisher University in home opener

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer
September 5, 2022
Junior Giana Haubrich prepares for the ropes course with her teammates Aug. 28 at Greek Peak Mountain Resort. The women’s cross-country team spent time bonding before the season.

Women’s cross-country builds chemistry at Greek Peak

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer
August 30, 2022
The Ithacan Life & Culture staff highlighted some of the music released during the summer 2022 music season.

Review: Summer 2022 album releases

By Eleanor Kay, Jadyn Davis, and Tess Ferguson
August 23, 2022
Freshman Tess Ferguson discusses the lifted mask mandate campus-wide and urges the Ithaca College community to continue wearing masks as a proactive measure.

Commentary: IC needs proactive mask mandate

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer
March 24, 2022
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