Crimson staff writer
Ariel Smolik-Valles
Latest Content
Confessions of a Female Sports Journalist: Parting Shot
"When the scouting report by the men’s soccer team came out earlier this year, it was a blow not only to the members of the women’s soccer team; I think all women at Harvard connected to the world of sports were impacted by it."
Women's Hockey Edges Out Big Green for Second Victory of Season
The Harvard women’s hockey team’s only win this season before Tuesday night had come on October 23 at Dartmouth. On Tuesday night in Bright-Landry Hockey Arena, the Crimson faced off against the Big Green and were able to garner a similar result, coming through with a 2-1 win.
Amid Adverse Conditions, Women's Ice Hockey Drops Frozen Fenway Game to Boston College
The Crimson's 3-1 loss was played under the lights inside America's favorite ballpark.
BRIEF: Women's Ice Hockey Extends Winless Streak to 10 Games After Weekend Roadtrip
Dropping Friday night contest and tying Saturday afternoon dropped the Crimson even farther down the ECAC ladder.
Women's Ice Hockey Drops Double Header at Home
Facing off against Minnesota-Duluth on Friday and Saturday, the Crimson could not muster up enough offense to with either game.
After Departure of Core Senior Class, Women's Ice Hockey Looks for New Identity
The Harvard women’s hockey team doesn’t believe in rebuilding years. After graduating five seniors last year and recruiting six new freshmen to the ice in Cambridge, the team is prepared to prove wrong those who view the 2016-2017 season as one solely for growth.
BRIEF: Women's Ice Hockey Comes Up Short in Both Weekend Games
The Crimson was held scoreless in the two games it played on the road this weekend.
Rugby Routs Cornell, 91-0
Since its only loss of the season on Oct. 1, the Harvard women’s rugby team has scored 149 points. As a comparison, its opponents in those same two games have mustered up five points against the Crimson defense.
BRIEF: Women's Rugby Puts Away Princeton Early
After falling to Dartmouth last weekend, the Crimson offense dominated the Tigers.
Women's Rugby Drops Game at Dartmouth
After going 3-0 in its first three games, the Harvard women's rugby team stumbled against Ivy League foe Dartmouth.
Women's Rugby Dominates University of New England
For the second game in a row, the Crimson offense stole the show in a road game.
Women's Swimming and Diving Competes at US Olympic Trials
Though its season ended in mid-March, seven members of the Harvard women’s swimming and diving team continued their competitive training and qualified for the U.S. Olympic Trials.
Cheta Emba '15
The first ever opportunity for women’s rugby to be represented on the Olympic stage will include a Harvard graduate.
Olivia Coffey '11
Claiming a seat on the varsity eight boat her freshman year at Harvard, Coffey took the reigns of her athletic career and never looked back.
Brendan Hodge '07
Returning to rowing after an eight-year hiatus in international competition, Hodge will be rowing in the coxless lightweight four boat for Team Canada in the Rio Olympics.
