Alex Schoemann

University of Notre Dame

Alex Schoemann

I am a sophomore at the University of Notre Dame. I am originally from Calgary, Alberta, but have also lived all over the United States.

Articles by Alex Schoemann

headshot alex schoemann Voting Has a Point April 17, 2012 A recent article on NextGen described the act of voting as pointless, given the statistical insignificance of a single vote. Such an attitude, however, ignores the tumultuous history behind the right to vote, as well as the intrinsic benefit of the act of voting itself .
headshot alex schoemann Fallen Penguin — Sidney Crosby’s Battle April 16, 2012 As the battle between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Philadelphia Flyers heats up, Sidney Crosby is losing composure, and tarnishing his reputation. If Crosby doesn’t step up and dictate the way his team needs to play, his Penguins could suffer a clean sweep.
766px-Eric_Brewer_vs_Marcel_Goc NHL Playoff Preview — College Players Could Make Impact April 11, 2012 For the first time ever in the NHL Playoffs, a number of collegiate players might have the potential to make an immediate impact in the post-season. We look at each of the upcoming series and potential college alums to watch.
800px-SpringTrainingHoHoKamPark Alternative Spring Break — Spring Training March 23, 2012 An increasing number of college students are shying away from the traditional PCB vacation and taking a more relaxing approach to spring break — posting up in a quiet baseball town for the opportunity to witness everything that is Spring Training.
398px-PNS_2707 Peyton In, Tebow on the Move- Denver Students React March 22, 2012 Many Denver fans and local students are excited about the moves that will bring Peyton Manning to Denver and send Tim Tebow off to the NY Jets. But what if Peyton doesn't deliver, and Tebow does? What's next?
800px-Dodger-Stadium-Panorama-052707 The Implications of MLB’s Playoff Reform March 8, 2012 The new wild card playoff format will create a heightened level of commotion that the conclusion of Major League Baseball seasons have often lacked. It calls for an extra wild card team from both the National and American leagues to make the playoffs.
headshot alex schoemann Common Sense Clause: Ryan Braun Should Play January 30, 2012 The 2011 National League Most Valuable Player should be allowed to play without a suspension for two reasons — first, a suspension for Braun would be bad for baseball, and more importantly, the man is innocent.
headshot alex schoemann Skip Bayless Has To Go January 10, 2012 Skip Bayless has made a career of revealing strange nuances and relationships within sports franchises that have earned him recognition across the nation, but his recent activities have not provided any of that type of insight. Bring back the old Skip Bayless or skip Mr. Bayless out.