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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

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A letter from WSN’s sports editor

As my tenure as the paper’s sports editor wraps up, here are my top five favorite stories we covered over the school year.
Sidney Snider, Sports Editor May 7, 2025

Serving as WSN’s sports editor this past academic year, I was given the opportunity to watch and report on NYU’s sports scene — whether from a front row seat or on a livestream...

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NYU women’s golf team looks for support and success as the season nears its end

With national championships next week, the women’s golf team hopes to end its season strong and receive the recognition it deserves.
Matthew Singh, Deputy Sports Editor May 6, 2025

The NYU women’s golf team is used to success. Led by head coach Brad Johnson, the team has made the NCAA Division III Championship every single season dating back to 2015. Very...

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A dive into NYU’s water polo teams

With the 2024-25 season wrapping up, the men’s and women’s teams look forward to next year.
Chloe Sundstrom, Contributing Writer May 6, 2025

NYU’s men’s and women’s water polo teams are one of the many club sports available on campus, seeking to foster an inclusive yet competitive space for students who share...

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Baseball finishes season, track runners sets personal records and other news

Here’s what you need to know from the past week in NYU athletics. This week: April 28 – May 4.
Sidney Snider and Levi Langley May 5, 2025

Baseball The baseball team ended its 2025 season on Friday, May 2 with a loss to the University of Scranton.  Graduate student Nick Argenziano hit a two-run home run in the...

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Women’s lacrosse off to nationals for the first time in NYU history

Despite limited funding and relatively new status, the team is finding ways to succeed.
Isabella Bickenbach, Staff Writer May 5, 2025

Just a few days after the regional tournament, the NYU women's lacrosse team received the phone call — a call which earned them a wild card bid to the national tournament. This...

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Out of Bounds: Major sports news out of Australia, the UK and Los Angeles

Out of Bounds is a weekly column by WSN covering major athletic developments at and around NYU’s campuses and study away sites.
Levi Langley, Deputy Sports Editor May 2, 2025

Australia In the State of Origin women’s rugby opener, a best-of-three rugby league series, the New South Wales Blues defeated the Queensland Maroons 32-12 at Suncorp Stadium...

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Navigating graduation as a student-athlete

The senior spring semester marks the end of not only an academic career, but an athletic one as well.
Kiran Komanduri, Photo Editor May 1, 2025

The end of the spring semester is hectic for many seniors when it comes to finals, move-out, commencement and career plans. But for senior student-athletes, they also have national...

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NYU men’s and women’s tennis teams finding success and high rankings despite the challenges of New York City

As the season comes to an end, the Violets look to advance to the postseason with a tournament appearance.
Matthew Singh, Deputy Sports Editor April 30, 2025

For the men’s and women’s tennis teams at NYU, success does not come easily. Long commutes, limited court availability and the endless distractions of New York City are just...

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A look inside the NYU Karate Club

The team fosters an inclusive and welcoming environment, combating stereotypes against the “typical” karateka.
Isabella Bickenbach, Staff Writer April 30, 2025

When you think of karate, the first thing that might come to mind is Mr. Miyagi from “The Karate Kid” wisely encouraging, “Wax on, wax off”. Or maybe you just finished...

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NYU Law students take on a different kind of court — the basketball court

NYU’s Dean’s Cup team played their first home match in the Paulson Center for the annual charity game.
Kiran Komanduri, Photo Editor April 29, 2025

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Golf, tennis and track & field teams compete in conference tournaments, baseball plays away games and other news

Here’s what you need to know from the past week in NYU athletics. This week: April 20 - April 27.
Matthew Singh, Deputy Sports Editor April 29, 2025

Baseball After picking up a loss, a win and a tie against No. 19-ranked Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH, the NYU baseball team lost the fourth and final game...

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Out of Bounds: Major sports news out of Germany, Spain and London

Out of Bounds is a weekly column by WSN covering major athletic developments at and around NYU’s campuses and study away sites.
Isabella D’Erasmo, Deputy Managing Editor April 25, 2025

Germany The ATP Tour’s clay season is back in full swing, as 32 singles players and 16 doubles teams competed in Munich this past weekend at the BMW Open by Bitpanda. This was...