December 16th, 2020

Women in Sports Media Are Facing More Abuse Than Ever, and We’ve Had Enough

In a hyper-polarized technology-driven society, women in sports media are far more susceptible than ever to verbal and sexual abuse, especially online, that is partially responsible for gatekeeping the patriarchal hegemony that has maintained its vice grip on sports media.

October 4th, 2020

How the Politicization of Birth Control Disproportionately Affects Women with Endometriosis

A paper I wrote for my Gender and Reproductive Justice course on the legal and social repercussions that restricting birth control has one women who suffer from endometriosis.

Head Of The Charles® Regatta • October 20th, 2018

In Memoriam: Bill Cummings

The story of the legend who manned the HOCR scales for 29 years.

Boston.com • February 7th, 2019

Tom Brady revealed his post-Super Bowl indulgence, and addressed whether he’ll run for president

After a trip to Disney World and a ride on the duck boats, Brady wrapped up his week by shaving his playoff beard at Gillette World Shaving Headquarters on Thursday.

The Huntington News • February 13th, 2018

Northeastern wins first Beanpot since 1988

TD Garden was electric all night, with chants from both fan sections raining down from the rafters even before the 7:40 p.m. puck drop.

January 17th, 2020

Being Gay & Greek

Going through Greek recruitment, or “rush,” as it’s more commonly known, is taxing enough as it is. But to experience all of that while trying to conceal part of who you are is a different experience entirely.

The Huntington News • October 19th, 2017

Cayden Primeau: From a family of forwards to a life between the pipes

As the son of former Philadelphia Flyers captain Keith Primeau and nephew of 15-year NHL player Wayne Primeau, it was no surprise when Cayden Primeau expressed his love for the game at a young age. With two NHL centers in the family and two older brothers, Chayse and Corey also playing forward, it was atypical when the youngest Primeau opted to tend the net rather than shoot on it.

The Huntington News • February 11th, 2018

BU stands between Northeastern and ending Beanpot drought

The 66th Beanpot final is set to be a dogfight between the Northeastern Huskies, who will attempt to vanquish a 30-year championship drought, and the Boston University Terriers.

Boston.com • November 1st, 2018

Steve Pearce carried on the tradition of shaving his playoff beard for charity

World Series MVP Steve Pearce shaved off his playoff beard Thursday morning at Gillette Shaving Headquarters in South Boston, carrying on a championship tradition that many other Boston athletes– including Zdeno Chara, David Ortiz, Tim Thomas and Julian Edelman– have done before him.

The Huntington News • February 27th, 2018

Kendall Coyne, an NU alumna, wins Olympic gold

“It’s obviously something that you work your whole life for,” said Kendall Coyne, a 2016 NU graduate. “You just want to be the best that you can every day for your team and for your country, so you want to excel on the biggest stage.”

Boston.com • December 18th, 2018

Patriots rookie Sony Michel described his path to the NFL

This time last year Michel was with the Georgia Bulldogs preparing for the Rose Bowl, which they later won 54-48 over the Oklahoma Sooners. This year, the running back is getting ready to wrap up his first season in the NFL.

Storybench • November 4th, 2019

How The Pudding visualized the prevalence of hyphenated names in sports

How common are hyphenated names in sports? Jan Diehm, a journalist-engineer at The Pudding, wanted to find the answer. Diehm spoke with Storybench about the inspiration behind her data visualization essay and the work that went on behind the scenes.

September 30th, 2019

'They had to get out of that headache': Experts weigh in on the Patriots and Antonio Brown

“There were just too many things going on. I know people are innocent until proven guilty, but when you're a football team like the Patriots you can't have all these distractions, and you can't keep having to defend somebody week after week after week.”

October 22nd, 2019

Pulling the ‘Emergency Brake’ on Massachusetts’ Vaping Crisis

A recent uptick in the mysterious vaping-related lung illnesses pushed Baker to declare a public health emergency in the state of Massachusetts in late September, banning the sale of any and all e-cigarette and vaping products.

December 6th, 2019

C I T Y O F W A T E R

Boston’s Fish Pier is less aptly named now than ever. Soon, it may need a new name altogether.