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Daily Grind: A Day in the Life of Stonehill College Ice Hockey Goalie John Day
Grind Don't Stop!
Daily Grind: A Day in the Life of Stonehill College Ice Hockey Goalie John Day

By Owen Roche|March 22, 2023

Even at smaller schools, athletes who are playing sports at the NCAA Division I level can have days that are jam packed with practice, training and school. John Day is...

Athlete Feature: Maddy Siegrist
March Madness Excellence
Athlete Feature: Maddy Siegrist

By Nicholas Nathanson|March 17, 2023

Coming out of Poughkeepsie, New York, forward Maddy Siegrist was quite the recruit. Her senior year of high school, Siegrist verbally committed to Villanova University, and five years later, the...

Daily Grind: Skidmore Equestrian Athlete Ali Vassiliou
Not Horsing Around!
Daily Grind: Skidmore Equestrian Athlete Ali Vassiliou

By Bella Nevin|March 15, 2023

Equestrian is an extremely underrated sport. The average person doesn’t know much about what equestrian entails, myself included…until I got the chance to see a day in the life of...

Strong Bodies, Strong Minds: The Importance of College Athlete Mental Health
Mental Health Matters!
Strong Bodies, Strong Minds: The Importance of College Athlete Mental Health

By Brady Lynch|March 13, 2023

Athletes are always taught physical skills from an early age…but it is so rare that we are given the mental skills that would benefit us in the many aspects of...

March Madness Athlete Feature
A True Underdog Story
March Madness Athlete Feature

By Nicholas Nathanson|March 10, 2023

Antoine Davis wasn’t always a huge fan of basketball. In fact, growing up he loved video games. However, his older brother and his dad were both obsessed with Basketball and...

Need to Make a Switch? The Transfer Portal Explained
Transferring Doesn't Have to be Hard!
Need to Make a Switch? The Transfer Portal Explained

By Owen Roche|March 9, 2023

In today’s world of college athletics, it is difficult to imagine a time when athletes could not seamlessly transfer from one school to another. But by implementing the transfer portal...

I Am Speed: Top 5 Running Shoes for New Runners
Gotta Go Fast!
I Am Speed: Top 5 Running Shoes for New Runners

By Bella Nevin|March 9, 2023

Starting anything new can be intimidating and running is no exception. Aside from possible injuries, Nothing makes this process worse than an old pair of sneakers with no cushion (and...

A Healthy Relationship?  7 Signs You Need to Break Up With Your Nutritionist
Breaking up is hard!
A Healthy Relationship?  7 Signs You Need to Break Up With Your Nutritionist

By Bella Nevin|March 8, 2023

It seems like everyone harps on your nutrition when you’re a collegiate athlete. People are constantly telling you what you should and shouldn’t eat, how much you should be eating,...

The 3 Cornerstones of Recovery for Athletes
Recovery is Key!
The 3 Cornerstones of Recovery for Athletes

By Rhys Davies|March 8, 2023

There are hundreds of new and different ways that are said to be able to enhance recovery after performance. Online gurus, professors, trainers, coaches, and whoever else it may be...

Post-Performance Nutrition For Athletes: Follow the 4 R’s of Refueling
Re-fuel with confidence!
Post-Performance Nutrition For Athletes: Follow the 4 R’s of Refueling

By Rhys Davies|March 7, 2023

Having trouble figuring out what’s best to eat after exercise? Luckily for athletes, it’s fairly simple to figure out a good refueling routine.  Following the 4 R’s of rehydration, refuel,...

Monday Motivation: Love and Dedication
Love Your Sport!
Monday Motivation: Love and Dedication

By Rhys Davies|March 6, 2023

“You can overcome anything, if and only if you love something enough.” – Lionel Messi Recent World Cup champion Lionel Messi, who is regarded as one of the best soccer...

Rhabdo Repeat: Why Do Athletes Keep Getting Hurt?
Rhabd-oh no!
Rhabdo Repeat: Why Do Athletes Keep Getting Hurt?

By Ben Gleason|March 6, 2023

This spring semester started off with a bang–and not in a good way when it comes to preventable injuries like exertional rhabdomyolysis.  Commonly known as “rhabdo,” exertional rhabdomyolysis is a...

Ask an Athlete: Do College Athletes in Sports Outside of Football and Basketball Get Scholarship Money?
Better Have My Money!
Ask an Athlete: Do College Athletes in Sports Outside of Football and Basketball Get Scholarship Money?

By Kyle Brady|March 3, 2023

When it comes to college sports, football and basketball capture the most attention from the media and the public. Successful high school football and basketball players also receive attention revolving...

The Top Five Locker Rooms in Division 3 Sports
D3 Has its Perks!
The Top Five Locker Rooms in Division 3 Sports

By Emily Goff|March 3, 2023

When looking at schools, it is essential to pay attention to the athletic facilities that they have to offer. This is a key piece of the recruitment process because this...

Athlete Feature: Back-To-Back Success With IWU Hoop Star Lauren Huber
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Athlete Feature: Back-To-Back Success With IWU Hoop Star Lauren Huber

By Scott Abramson|March 3, 2023

Lauren Huber is a sophomore at Illinois Wesleyan University. On the Women’s Basketball Team, she made a name for herself last year as a freshman when she played a big...

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