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In the Huddle

In the Huddle: Aurora Aschettino on her fencing career

The sophomore fencer spoke with WSN about how she got into the sport and how it brought her to NYU.
Sidney Snider, Sports Editor April 9, 2025

WSN: Welcome back to In the Huddle, a podcast by the Washington Square News. I'm Sidney Snider, the Sports Editor at WSN, and today I'm joined by Aurora Aschettino, a fencer on...

In the Huddle: A conversation with two-time national swimmer of the year Kaley McIntyre

The junior co-captain spoke to WSN about her recent trip to NCAA D-III Championships and immense collegiate success.
Sidney Snider, Sports Editor April 2, 2025

WSN: Kaley McIntyre is a junior captain on the women's swimming team here at NYU. She's a two-time NCAA Division III Swimmer of the Year with 10 national titles in the 50 freestyle,...

In the Huddle: MK Fahey on the women’s basketball team’s monumental season

The senior co-captain spoke with WSN about the program’s back-to-back record-breaking seasons before heading to the March Madness Final Four round for the second year straight.
Sidney Snider, Sports Editor March 19, 2025

WSN: Welcome back, everyone. I'm Sidney Snider, the sports editor at the Washington Square News. Today, I'm here with Mary Kate Fahey, a senior co-captain point guard on NYU's...

In the Huddle: A sit-down with baseball player Aidan Pawlak

The junior shares his insights on transferring schools and NYU baseball’s future.
Sidney Snider, Sports Editor March 12, 2025

WSN:Welcome back to “In the Huddle.” I'm Sidney Snider, the Washington Square News Sports Editor. I'm joined today with Aidan Pawlak, a junior left-handed pitcher on the NYU...

In the Huddle: Tristan How on his basketball career and this year’s historic season

The graduate student and co-captain sat down with WSN before his team heads into March Madness.
Sidney Snider, Sports Editor March 5, 2025

WSN: Welcome back, everyone. I'm Sidney Snider, the Sports Editor at the Washington Square News. I'm here today with Tristan How, co-captain and graduate student forward on NYU's...

In the Huddle: Yam Yau shares his hockey history

The NYU Hockey first-year just returned from the 2025 Asian Winter Games.
Sidney Snider, Sports Editor February 26, 2025

WSN: Welcome back, everyone. I'm Sidney Snider, the Sports Editor at the Washington Square News. I'm joined here today with Yam Yau, a freshman on the NYU men's ice hockey team....

In the Huddle: A talk with thrower Kai Aravena

Nearing the end of indoor season, the junior spoke with WSN about his shot put and javelin career.
Sidney Snider, Sports Editor February 12, 2025

WSN: Kai Aravena is a junior on the men's track and field team. He throws shot put and javelin, and placed fifth in the javelin throw at the Emory Thrills in the Hills Invitational...

In the Huddle: Janie Cooper on her yearlong racing season

The junior cross country and track and field athlete spoke with WSN about running, racing and reading.
Levi Langley, Deputy Sports Editor February 5, 2025

WSN: Janie Cooper is a member of both NYU's track and field and cross country teams, specializing in the mile, 3,000m, and 5,000m. She earned Second Team All-America honors at...

In the Huddle: Connor Vincent on his collegiate swimming career

The senior swimmer talks about racing mindset and successes this season.
Sidney Snider, Sports Editor January 29, 2025

WSN: Connor Vincent is a four-year team member of NYU's Men's Swimming & Diving team. He's currently ranked fifth in the nation in D-III while studying business with...

In the Huddle: Zach Knudsen on his aspirations and optimism for the upcoming season

The senior captain libero discusses his previous success and how he aims to lead the men's volleyball team.
Sidney Snider, Sports Editor December 11, 2024

[00:00:00] WSN: Zach Knudsen is a senior volleyball captain and business major from Carlsbad, CA. As libero, he played every match last season and helped lead the team to its second...

In the Huddle: Maria Stamos on fencing at NYU and competing at the international level

Fresh off a plane from Tunisia, the fencer discusses what it means to fence internationally and in college.
Jonathan Mak, Sports Editor December 3, 2024

[00:00:09] WSN: Foil fencer Maria Stamos has a 62 percent win rate in her Violets collegiate career and has led NYU in foil victories since her sophomore year. The New York native...

In the Huddle: Trent Furman on his 100th career win and experience as a Violet

The wrestler is in his last year of eligibility and discusses how he earned 100 wins.
Logan Holland, Deputy Sports Editor November 21, 2024

[00:03:00] WSN: Joining a list of 10 NYU wrestlers to reach 100 career wins, graduate student Trent Furman embodies mental toughness and a strong work ethic. In 2023, he suffered...