Previous Issues

Submit a tip

Subscribe Donate
Follow us on Instagram
Try our free mini crossword
Listen to our podcast
Download the app

Sports Profiles And Interviews

As college sports boom, Princeton’s athletics director says ‘our model is far from broken’

Man in a dark suit and orange tie, smiling, standing in front of a black media backdrop patterned with orange Princeton University logos and white Nike logos.

As college sports boom, Princeton’s athletics director says ‘our model is far from broken’

Hayk Yengibaryan

Two years after saying collectives would “never” be Princeton’s philosophy, Ford Family Director of Athletics John Mack ’00 told the ‘Prince’ that the University’s model remains strong, even as the economics of college sports move further away from it.

Two years after saying collectives would “never” be Princeton’s philosophy, Ford Family Director of Athletics John Mack ’00 told the ‘Prince’ that the University’s model remains strong, even as the economics of college sports move further away from it.

SPORTS | May 16

‘Excited for this new adventure’: Carla Berube transitions to Northwestern team amid program rebuild

A woman in formal attire stands with a man in a suit, who holds a purple No. 7 jersey with the last name “Berube” during an introductory press event, with balloons in the background.

‘Excited for this new adventure’: Carla Berube transitions to Northwestern team amid program rebuild

Hayk Yengibaryan

Berube will succeed outgoing head coach Joe McKeown, inheriting a program with limited recent conference success and no NCAA Tournament appearances since the 2020–21 season. Members of her Princeton staff, including assistant head coach Lauren Dillon and director of basketball operations Lily Paro, will also head to Evanston to join Berube’s staff.

Berube will succeed outgoing head coach Joe McKeown, inheriting a program with limited recent conference success and no NCAA Tournament appearances since the 2020–21 season. Members of her Princeton staff, including assistant head coach Lauren Dillon and director of basketball operations Lily Paro, will also head to Evanston to join Berube’s staff.

SPORTS | April 15

The Carla Berube era at Princeton

A coach in a white t-shirt lifts a gold trophy and wooden plaque overhead, smiling as a crowd celebrates behind her on a gym court.

The Carla Berube era at Princeton

Hayk Yengibaryan

Following the conclusion of the 2025–26 season, former Tigers head coach Carla Berube departed for Northwestern after six seasons at the helm of Princeton women’s basketball. The six seasons included a 147–29 record, five Ivy League championships, five NCAA tournament appearances, and two marquee tournament wins. 

Following the conclusion of the 2025–26 season, former Tigers head coach Carla Berube departed for Northwestern after six seasons at the helm of Princeton women’s basketball. The six seasons included a 147–29 record, five Ivy League championships, five NCAA tournament appearances, and two marquee tournament wins. 

SPORTS | April 10

The long journey back: Madison St. Rose and her return to the court for women’s basketball

Princeton woman basketball player in black jersey shooting a basketball.

The long journey back: Madison St. Rose and her return to the court for women’s basketball

Julian Benkin Danoff

Following an ACL injury that sidelined her for her junior season, senior guard Madison St. Rose is back and better the ever. The women’s basketball star talked about her recovery, playoffs, and season goals with the ‘Prince.’

Following an ACL injury that sidelined her for her junior season, senior guard Madison St. Rose is back and better the ever. The women’s basketball star talked about her recovery, playoffs, and season goals with the ‘Prince.’

SPORTS | March 6

A record broken twice at BU Valentine: a closer look at Princeton’s two top women distance runners

Princeton runner in black track singlet sprints on a track.

A record broken twice at BU Valentine: a closer look at Princeton’s two top women distance runners

Cadigan Perriello

Women’s track and field set back-to-back school records in the 5000m. The team, however, has its eyes set on the Ivy League Championships this upcoming weekend.

Women's track and field set back-to-back school records in the 5k. The team, however, has its eyes set on the Ivy League Championships this upcoming weekend.

SPORTS | February 26
ADVERTISEMENT

Switching sides: Talia Schenck to play for Rutgers as a graduate student

Princeton field hockey player wearing number twenty is carrying a field hockey stick with a pink handle.

Switching sides: Talia Schenck to play for Rutgers as a graduate student

Emilia Reay

Senior forward Talia Schenck committed to play field hockey at Rutgers using her final year of eligibility after suffering an injury just seven games into her last season with Princeton.

Senior forward Talia Schenck committed to play field hockey at Rutgers using her final year of eligibility after suffering an injury just seven games into her last season with Princeton.

SPORTS | January 28

The Yeager years: Princeton’s prized player earns her last post-season accolades

Field hockey player celebrating on pitch.

The Yeager years: Princeton’s prized player earns her last post-season accolades

Emilia Reay

Senior midfielder Beth Yeager became the first player in Ivy League history to win four POTY awards and four first-team All-American honors. She became the first Princeton player to earn two Mid-Atlantic Regional POTY awards as well.

Senior midfielder Beth Yeager became the first player in Ivy League history to win four POTY awards and four first-team All-American honors. She became the first Princeton player to earn two Mid-Atlantic Regional POTY awards as well.

SPORTS | December 18

From La Masia to Princeton: how the Kelley brothers built a lifetime of soccer together

Three soccer players celebrating with trophy.

From La Masia to Princeton: how the Kelley brothers built a lifetime of soccer together

Leela Hensler

The Kelley brothers have been teammates since childhood, rising through some of the world’s most prestigious academies before choosing Princeton. Now they’re helping drive the Tigers’ best season in decades.

The Kelley brothers have been teammates since childhood, rising through some of the world’s most prestigious academies before choosing Princeton. Now they’re helping drive the Tigers’ best season in decades.

SPORTS | November 23

‘We keep getting better’: the recipe behind men’s soccer’s unprecedented season

Big team and coaches celebrating win on soccer field, posing for photo.

‘We keep getting better’: the recipe behind men’s soccer’s unprecedented season

James Li

Princeton men’s soccer three years ago won just a singular Ivy League game. This season they went undefeated and didn’t concede a goal. This is how they did it.

Princeton men’s soccer three years ago won just a singular Ivy League game. This season they went undefeated and didn’t concede a goal. This is how they did it.

SPORTS | November 22

Caden Pierce ’26 is now a NARP

Man in black and orange jersey with an orange number three dribbles a basketball.

Caden Pierce ’26 is now a NARP

Hayk Yengibaryan

Pierce, the Ivy League Player of the Year in 2023–24, is taking a year away from basketball to finish his economics degree and preserve a final season of eligibility, a decision that reflects the broader shift in college sports, where limited NIL opportunities in the Ivy League are forcing its top players to pause and reassess their options.

Pierce, the Ivy League Player of the Year in 2023–24, is taking a year away from basketball to finish his economics degree and preserve a final season of eligibility, a decision that reflects the broader shift in college sports, where limited NIL opportunities in the Ivy League are forcing its top players to pause and reassess their options.

SPORTS | October 30

Mark Shapiro ’89 guides the Blue Jays’ improbable run to the World Series

A man wearing a blue quarter zip featuring the logo of the Toronto Blue Jays and the Nike logo, posing on a cushioned seat.

Mark Shapiro ’89 guides the Blue Jays’ improbable run to the World Series

Hayk Yengibaryan

Mark Shapiro ’89 arrived in Toronto as an outsider, scrutinized by a fan base that represents an entire nation. Guided by a philosophy shaped at Princeton, he stayed the course. Nearly a decade later, the Blue Jays are back in the World Series for the first time since 1993.

Mark Shapiro ’89 arrived in Toronto as an outsider, scrutinized by a fan base that represents an entire nation. Guided by a philosophy shaped at Princeton, he stayed the course. Nearly a decade later, the Blue Jays are back in the World Series for the first time since 1993.

SPORTS | October 28

Two-way treats: Shenefelt and Kram do it all for Princeton baseball team

Man in white and orange jersey pitches from a baseball mound.

Two-way treats: Shenefelt and Kram do it all for Princeton baseball team

Joseph Uglialoro

The baseball team features two players who hit and pitch, a rarity at the college level. Nick Shenefelt and Kaden Kram each took unique paths to playing both ways this season.

The baseball team features two players who hit and pitch, a rarity at the college level. Nick Shenefelt and Kaden Kram each took unique paths to playing both ways this season.

SPORTS | 05/15/2025

What’s an offseason? Jackson Green and Jay Mentink on being multi-sport athletes at Princeton

On the left, a man in a white Princeton lacrosse uniform runs with his stick. On the right, a Princeton baseball player with a black jersey swings his bat.

What’s an offseason? Jackson Green and Jay Mentink on being multi-sport athletes at Princeton

Doug Schwartz

Princeton sophomores Jackson Green and Jay Mentink embrace the challenge of playing two Division I sports while tackling Ivy League academics head-on.

Princeton sophomores Jackson Green and Jay Mentink embrace the challenge of playing two Division I sports while tackling Ivy League academics head-on.

SPORTS | 05/11/2025

Across courts and continents — an unlikely road to Princeton tennis and collegiate success

A man in black swinging his tennis racket, hitting a ball.

Across courts and continents — an unlikely road to Princeton tennis and collegiate success

Lily Pampolina

French-born tennis standout Paul Inchauspe reflects on his journey from junior tournaments in Europe to earning All-American honors at Princeton.

French-born tennis standout Paul Inchauspe reflects on his journey from junior tournaments in Europe to earning All-American honors at Princeton.

SPORTS | 04/17/2025

Burns & Kabiri: the sophomore duo driving the Tigers’ attack

Lacrosse players in white jerseys celebrate

Burns & Kabiri: the sophomore duo driving the Tigers’ attack

Alex Beverton-Smith

Heading into their sophomore season, Princeton men’s lacrosse duo Colin Burns and Nate Kabiri have excelled. With a partnership starting at the club lacrosse level and heading into high school, the duo still has so much more they are looking to achieve.

Heading into their sophomore season, Princeton men’s lacrosse duo Colin Burns and Nate Kabiri have excelled. With a partnership starting at the club lacrosse level and heading into high school, the duo still has so much more they are looking to achieve.

SPORTS | 04/10/2025

Most Popular