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Sports Profiles And Interviews

Chasing excellence: The road to success for Marcus D. Stroud ’16

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Chasing excellence: The road to success for Marcus D. Stroud ’16

Brian Mhando

“I don’t care what I got going on in my life. If any Black student reaches out to me, I’m gonna get on the phone, I’m gonna sit there and talk, and I will do whatever I can to support them.” Despite an upbringing fraught with challenges, Marcus D. Stroud ’16 relentlessly pursued excellence, allowing him to beat the odds and make a name for himself.

“I don’t care what I got going on in my life. If any Black student reaches out to me, I’m gonna get on the phone, I’m gonna sit there and talk, and I will do whatever I can to support them.” Despite an upbringing fraught with challenges, Marcus D. Stroud ’16 relentlessly pursued excellence, allowing him to beat the odds and make a name for himself.

SPORTS | November 8

Living in the moment: Jalen Travis reflects on activism and athletics at Princeton

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Living in the moment: Jalen Travis reflects on activism and athletics at Princeton

Alex Beverton-Smith

For senior captain Jalen Travis, football is just one of his many passions. Travis reflects on his career as an athlete, activist, and academic, and looks towards the future in an interview with the Daily Princetonian.

For senior captain Jalen Travis, football is just one of his many passions. Travis reflects on his career as an athlete, activist, and academic, and looks towards the future in an interview with the Daily Princetonian.

SPORTS | October 31

Halftime: Where Princeton student athletes spend their summer

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Halftime: Where Princeton student athletes spend their summer

Diego Uribe

When athletes spread out for the summer, they go in a variety of directions. Some play their sport in a new setting, while others pursue other opportunities. The Daily Princetonian spoke to two athletes about their summer internships.

When athletes spread out for the summer, they go in a variety of directions. Some play their sport in a new setting, while others pursue other opportunities. The Daily Princetonian spoke to two athletes about their summer internships.

SPORTS | September 14

‘A coaching genius’: Men’s track and field Head Coach Fred Samara announces retirement after 46 years

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‘A coaching genius’: Men’s track and field Head Coach Fred Samara announces retirement after 46 years

Nishka Bahl

“The togetherness of Princeton men’s track and field resembles more of a big family, rather than a track team, and at the center of it all is Coach Samara,” said rising junior thrower Avery Shunneson. “He is a coaching genius and one of the all-time greats in our sport; it is difficult to imagine the program without Coach.”

“The togetherness of Princeton men’s track and field resembles more of a big family, rather than a track team, and at the center of it all is Coach Samara,” said rising junior thrower Avery Shunneson. “He is a coaching genius and one of the all-time greats in our sport; it is difficult to imagine the program without Coach.”

SPORTS | June 30

‘Frustrated and exhausted’: The impact of concussions on Princeton student-athletes

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‘Frustrated and exhausted’: The impact of concussions on Princeton student-athletes

Ava Seigel

“The challenge of enduring a concussion, in and of itself, can alter mental health,” Notterman Lab M.D./Ph.D. student Nicole Katchur explained. “Athletes can feel isolated and frustrated because of lasting symptoms, including memory loss, headaches, and sensitivity to light.” 

“The challenge of enduring a concussion, in and of itself, can alter mental health,” Notterman Lab M.D./Ph.D. student Nicole Katchur explained. “Athletes can feel isolated and frustrated because of lasting symptoms, including memory loss, headaches, and sensitivity to light.” 

SPORTS | April 25
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Carrying on his father’s legacy: Quincy Monday’s journey to the top

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Carrying on his father’s legacy: Quincy Monday’s journey to the top

Brian Mhando and Hayk Yengibaryan

Following in the footsteps of his father Kenny Monday, who became U.S. wrestling’s first Black gold medalist in the 1988 Summer Olympics, Quincy Monday has carved his path to success on the mat.

Following in the footsteps of his father Kenny Monday, who became U.S. wrestling’s first Black gold medalist in the 1988 Summer Olympics, Quincy Monday has carved his path to success on the mat.

SPORTS | 04/23/2023

From Princeton to palm trees: Senior forward Keeshawn Kellman announces transfer to Florida Gulf Coast

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From Princeton to palm trees: Senior forward Keeshawn Kellman announces transfer to Florida Gulf Coast

Diego Uribe

Men’s basketball star senior forward Keeshawn Kellman will be using his final year of college eligibility to play for the Florida Gulf Coast (FGCU) Eagles. 

Men’s basketball star senior forward Keeshawn Kellman will be using his final year of college eligibility to play for the Florida Gulf Coast (FGCU) Eagles. 

SPORTS | 04/20/2023

Tommy Feroce ’26 runs Boston Marathon to raise money for organization supporting victims of terrorism

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Tommy Feroce ’26 runs Boston Marathon to raise money for organization supporting victims of terrorism

Harrison Blank

Tommy Feroce ’26 completed the 127th Boston Marathon in just over three-and-a-half hours while raising nearly $10,000 for a charity devoted to victims of terrorism.

Tommy Feroce ’26 completed the 127th Boston Marathon in just over three-and-a-half hours while raising nearly $10,000 for a charity devoted to victims of terrorism.

SPORTS | 04/19/2023

‘The sequel to a book’: Jenn Cook to lead the next generation of Princeton women’s lacrosse

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‘The sequel to a book’: Jenn Cook to lead the next generation of Princeton women’s lacrosse

Brian Mhando

After leading Princeton to 15 Ivy League titles and three national titles, Hall of Fame women’s lacrosse coach Chris Sailer has left sizable shoes to fill for her successor. But luckily for Tigers, Sailer’s replacement, Jenn Cook, is no stranger to the high standards of Princeton lacrosse.

After leading Princeton to 15 Ivy League titles and three national titles, Hall of Fame women’s lacrosse coach Chris Sailer has left sizable shoes to fill for her successor. But luckily for Tigers, Sailer’s replacement, Jenn Cook, is no stranger to the high standards of Princeton lacrosse. “Our whole staff is super competitive, and our players are equally as competitive. And that's what's so fun about it. For us, it really is about being the best version that we can be of ourselves and as a team,“ Cook told the Daily Princetonian.

SPORTS | 04/11/2023

First-year guard Xaivian Lee participates in Canada Basketball Assessment camp

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First-year guard Xaivian Lee participates in Canada Basketball Assessment camp

Diego Uribe

“It definitely means a lot,” Lee said about his invite to Canada Basketball National Team Assessment Camp. “Putting Canada on your chest, that’s something I’ve dreamt about since I was a little kid.”

“It definitely means a lot,” Lee said about his invite to Canada Basketball National Team Assessment Camp. “Putting Canada on your chest, that’s something I’ve dreamt about since I was a little kid.”

SPORTS | 04/11/2023

Ryan Langborg: from state champion to Cinderella story

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Ryan Langborg: from state champion to Cinderella story

Hayk Yengibaryan

“This school has given me so much. It’s made me grow up in such a short period of time,” Langborg said about Princeton. “It’s not only about athletics, it’s about academics as well, and this is a place where I can get the best of both worlds.”

“This school has given me so much. It’s made me grow up in such a short period of time,” Langborg said about Princeton. “It’s not only about athletics, it’s about academics as well, and this is a place where I can get the best of both worlds.”

SPORTS | 03/22/2023

From the pool to the podium: the rise of Raunak Khosla

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From the pool to the podium: the rise of Raunak Khosla

Hayk Yengibaryan

“Swimming has taken me to places I never could have imagined, so I am really just trying to enjoy these last couple weeks,” Khosla said, ahead of competing in NCAAs this week.”

“Swimming has taken me to places I never could have imagined, so I am really just trying to enjoy these last couple weeks,” Khosla said, ahead of competing in NCAAs this week.”

SPORTS | 03/22/2023

‘Bittersweet’: Former men’s basketball player Craig Robinson ’83 speaks about Pete Carril ahead of new documentary

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‘Bittersweet’: Former men’s basketball player Craig Robinson ’83 speaks about Pete Carril ahead of new documentary

Yousif Mohamed

“Everybody knows you have to work hard, but Coach Carril really focused on the precision of what you were doing,” Robinson said. “And he used the term that I use to this day: everything is important. Everything you do is important to being successful. Not just part of it — everything you do.”

“Everybody knows you have to work hard, but Coach Carril really focused on the precision of what you were doing,” Robinson said. “And he used the term that I use to this day: everything is important. Everything you do is important to being successful. Not just part of it — everything you do.”

SPORTS | 03/21/2023

Julia Cunningham joins Princeton’s women’s basketball 1000-point club

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Julia Cunningham joins Princeton’s women’s basketball 1000-point club

Brian Mhando

“It's really exciting and special to join that group of 26 alums that have also reached the 1000-point mark in their career,“ Cunningham told The Daily Princetonian. “I think looking back on it, it's going to be really special to share that [achievement] with that alumni group.” 

“It's really exciting and special to join that group of 26 alums that have also reached the 1000-point mark in their career,“ Cunningham told The Daily Princetonian. “I think looking back on it, it's going to be really special to share that [achievement] with that alumni group.” 

SPORTS | 02/28/2023

Senior outfielder Serena Starks: A winner on and off the softball field

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Senior outfielder Serena Starks: A winner on and off the softball field

Evelyn Walsh

“I just really love how Princeton has such an emphasis on service: there’s a whole building and center and staff dedicated to community service, and I have really enjoyed finding that community,” Stark told the Daily Princetonian. 

“I just really love how Princeton has such an emphasis on service: there’s a whole building and center and staff dedicated to community service, and I have really enjoyed finding that community,” Stark told the Daily Princetonian.

SPORTS | 02/16/2023

Seven football seniors represent Princeton at Japan-U.S. Dream Bowl in Tokyo

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Seven football seniors represent Princeton at Japan-U.S. Dream Bowl in Tokyo

Brian Mhando

Seven Princeton seniors traveled to Japan to practice and play alongside other Ivy League players in the game, including defensive linemen Michael Azevedo and James Stagg, defensive backs Dawson De Iuliis and CJ Wall, linebacker Ike Hall, punter Will Powers, and offensive lineman Connor Scaglione.

Seven Princeton seniors traveled to Japan to practice and play alongside other Ivy League players in the game, including defensive linemen Michael Azevedo and James Stagg, defensive backs Dawson De Iuliis and CJ Wall, linebacker Ike Hall, punter Will Powers, and offensive lineman Connor Scaglione.

SPORTS | 01/25/2023

‘Academic rigor at Princeton and our athletic success go hand-in-hand’: Q&A with Athletics Director John Mack ’00

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‘Academic rigor at Princeton and our athletic success go hand-in-hand’: Q&A with Athletics Director John Mack ’00

Brian Mhando

“When I do interviews for coaching positions, the first thing I say is a successful coach here has to understand the academic life that our students have and that sometimes they may miss practice,” Ford Family Director of Athletics John Mack ’00 said in an interview with The Daily Princetonian. 

“When I do interviews for coaching positions, the first thing I say is a successful coach here has to understand the academic life that our students have and that sometimes they may miss practice,” Ford Family Director of Athletics John Mack ’00 said in an interview with The Daily Princetonian. 

SPORTS | 12/06/2022

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