Emily Paratore

Who Will Win the World Series? Providence College Investigates: MLB

Yankees The New York Yankees hold the record for the most World Series championships with 27, which is nowhere near the second place St. Louis Cardinals’ 11 titles, and they look to gain  their 28th championship win this fall. The Bronx Bombers have been in the postseason every season for the past nine years, except […]

Connor Whalen ‘28 and Emilia Farrell ’28

Sports Shorts

Women’s Ice Hockey:The women’s ice hockey team had a solid weekend, going 2–0. On Friday night, Feb. 13, the team defeated rival Boston College 2–1 in overtime at Chestnut Hill. Goaltender Hope Walinski ’26G recorded 35 saves while allowing only one goal against. Sami Snyder ’29 scored in regulation, while Reichen Kirchmair ’26 had the […]

Greg Lahr ’26

An Interview with Luke Shoonmaker

Being a student-athlete in college is challenging, between juggling academics, social life, athletics, and faith. I had the chance to talk with Luke Schoonmaker, tight-end for the Dallas Cowboys and a devout Catholic. Schoonmaker gave me insight on what it’s like to balance a life of faith with a professional athletic career and how having […]

Pippa Jones ‘28

The Seahawks Win the SuperBowl

As a Providence College student with lots of hometown Pacific North West pride, the Seattle Seahawks’ 29–13 defeat of the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium was personal. The Seahawks delivered a composed and physical performance on the biggest stage in football, proving that I wasn’t the only one who was […]

Sarah Wolff ’28

Athlete of the Week: Jason Edwards

The athlete of the week is Jason Edwards ’G26, who made his return against DePaul University on Saturday, Feb. 8. The Friars desperately needed a true point guard to run the offense and struggled without Edwards’ presence. It was unclear whether he would return at all for the rest of the Friars’ season, but fortunately, […]

Chris Sama ’27

Lindsey Vonn’s Olympic Comeback

It’s no doubt that the biggest storyline of the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics is Lindsey Vonn’s return. Vonn has been an iconic name in skiing for years. Born in St. Paul, MN, Vonn began skiing when she was three, when her father, a former competitive skier, began coaching her. Vonn began competing at seven […]

Elsie Husted ’28

An Interview with PC Alum Mikey O’Brien

Most people may know Mikey O’Brien through his social media presence, where he has created the persona “Mikey O’ver.” O’Brien, a Providence College graduate from the class of  2020, had to endure the difficult job market that most 2020 graduates face. A finance major here at PC, he had a few options after graduation, but […]

Greg Lahr ’26

Who was the Biggest NBA ALL-Star Snub? Providence College Investigates: NBA

Kawhi Leonard There were more than just a few snubs in the initial 2026 National Basketball Association All-Star Game roster. However, Kawhi Leonard’s absence was one that gained the most attention, so much so that he was later added to the roster as a corrective measure for the new format. I do recognize this reform, […]

Sarah Wolff ’28 and Dorothée Durivage ’28

Baseball’s Most Exciting Tournament is Back: Preview and Predictions

The 2023 World Baseball Classic wrote all-time, classic moments into the history books of baseball: Trea Turner’s grand slam against Venezuela, a Czech electrician striking out Shohei Ohtani—the world’s best baseball player, Mexico’s run led by Randy Arozarena, and the unforgettable at-bat in which Ohtani struck out his Los Angeles Angels teammate Mike Trout to […]

Connor Whalen ‘28

Sports Shorts

Men’s Basketball The men’s basketball team hosted two Big East opponents this week: Butler University and DePaul University. On Wednesday night, Feb. 4, the Friars hosted Butler in a close game. Butler’s Finley Bizjack sent the game to overtime with two missed free throws. Nilavan Daniels ’28 hit a big three that helped push the game […]

Andrew Vines ’29