Changemakers | A conversation with Lindsay Schnell

Lindsay Schnell shares how she’s navigated the male-dominated world of sports reporting

From maintaining the daily OSU sports beat for The Oregonian to contributing to the conversation on Comcast Sports Northwest, Lindsay Schnell, ’09, has spent over ten years using her unique perspective to bring a feminist lens to athletic journalism.

Today, Lindsay serves as a sports enterprise reporter at USA TODAY. Focusing on women and their impact on college and professional athletics, she has written pieces on everything from female athletes’ impact on pro sports ownership to an investigation on Title IX’s failures 50 years after it passed.

Hear Lindsay's candid conversation on how she’s navigated the male-dominated world of sports reporting and where she thinks the future of female athletics is headed.

About the speaker:

Lindsay Schnell, ’09, is a sports enterprise reporter at USA TODAY. Naturally curious from an early age, Lindsay knew she wanted to become a journalist at ten years old. Schnell attended Oregon State University, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in liberal studies. Post-graduation, she was hired by The Oregonian to cover Oregon and Oregon State Football. After four seasons, she left to become a college sports reporter for Sports Illustrated, and since 2017, Schnell has been a sports enterprise reporter at USA TODAY. A native Nebraskan and adopted Oregonian, Schnell considers herself a football fanatic and hoops addict.

Changemakers | A Conversation with Amber Coyne

Changemakers | Turning Adversity into Advantage

Changemakers | Paying it forward

Changemakers | A conversation with Coach Smith

Changemakers | A conversation with Lindsay Schnell

Changemakers | A conversation with Tonga Hopoi

Ask Alumni: Deep Dive into Careers with Whales, Sharks and Ocean Ecology - College of Agricultural Sciences

Apr 10, 2024

Sitefinity_Thumbnail_260x170_Holiday24 (1)

Travel Talk tour preview: Holiday Markets with Julie Lambert, '85

Apr 09, 2024

Experience the magic of centuries-old traditions in festive holiday markets aglow with twinkling lights and good cheer and overflowing with handmade decorations and treasures.

Travel Talks - Taking your best travel photos with Julia Bradshaw

Mar 12, 2024

Go on an adventure with artist, photographer and Associate Professor Julia Bradshaw, who will share simple tips and tricks for taking great travel photos.