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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
At this point, professional basketball has become just as much about business as it is about athletic excellence. However, few ventures display that better than the empire of player-started basketball shoe lines. Among the most successful are Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant, and Stephen Curry. While each line differently depicts each player’s […]
This year’s Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games will see National Hockey League players return to the Olympics for the first time since Sochi 2014, after skipping the past two Games. With 12 countries sending a maximum of 25 players to the games, the coaches have had to carefully craft a team strong enough to come […]