It’s below freezing on the lake at seven o’clock in the morning, but sweat still streams down my face and into my eyes. My breath is short and labored. My legs and arms are screaming for me to stop, and my brain agrees. Still, I push on backward through the mist and cold, heart in overdrive. Why do I do this sport again?

Rowing is a backward sport. Predawn...

Four Bomber teams made appearances at the NCAA Division III playoffs this spring. 

Women’s crew made its 10th overall appearance in the NCAA Rowing Championship, finishing third. 

Women’s softball finished fourth in their tournament, earning Ithaca’s seventh top-five national finish since...