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In the Huddle: Jimena Menendez — first consecutive ITA Singles Champion

The women’s tennis captain on her time at NYU and how she improved her game mentally.
Isabella Bickenbach, Contributing Writer October 9, 2024

Senior Jimena Menendez has been playing on the NYU women’s tennis team for four years and as captain for two. She recently became the first Violet to win the Intercollegiate...

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Soccer and volleyball begin UAA conference play, top finishes for both cross country teams and other news

Here’s what you need to know from the past week in NYU athletics. This week: Sept. 30-Oct. 6.
Levi Langley, Staff Writer October 8, 2024

Cross Country Both the men’s and women’s cross country teams headed to Bethlehem, PA on Saturday, Oct. 5 to compete in the Paul Short Run hosted by Lehigh University. The...

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More than a video game: NYU’s esports players on community, representation and the challenges of competing in an emerging sport

Esports is bringing athletic competition to the virtual world. As it tries to find its footing among traditional college sports, women and minority players are fighting to make sure they’re represented.
Isabella Bickenbach, Contributing Writer October 7, 2024

When you think of esports, you might imagine students sitting on a couch playing “Rocket League” until the early hours of the morning, or holding their game controllers in...

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NYU Athletics announces new softball interim head coach

Nicole Bellini, the recently appointed interim head, has been assistant coach to the Violets since October 2022.
Jonathan Mak and Sidney Snider October 4, 2024

The NYU softball team has a new interim head coach, Nicole Bellini, who takes over from Now-Allah James — the only head coach the team has known since its inception during the...

An illustration of a purple-colored person on the right shouting “OUT OF BOUNDS" while holding a big whistle. Behind the person are the silhouettes of Big Ben, the Berlin T.V. Tower and the Canalejas Center.

Out of Bounds: Major sports news out of Berlin, London and Madrid

Out of Bounds is a weekly column by WSN covering major athletic developments at and around NYU’s campuses and study away sites.
Jonathan Mak, Sports Editor October 4, 2024

Berlin The 50th Berlin Marathon broke the world record for most finishers last Sunday, Sept. 29, with 54,280 runners completing the race. It surpassed the previous record held...

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Staff Predictions: Men’s and women’s soccer start conference play

Both teams will travel to Cleveland to face their first UAA opponents.

It’s a big weekend for Violets soccer. Both the men’s and women’s teams play Case Western Reserve University on Saturday, Oct. 5 in Cleveland, Ohio. The women’s game kicks...

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NYU men’s soccer team heads into conference play

The Violets are going into the UAA looking to reclaim an NCAA tournament spot.
Josh Furman, Contributing Writer October 3, 2024

The NYU men’s soccer team will officially start UAA conference play this Saturday against Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio — after missing out on the NCAA...

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NYU women’s soccer undefeated going into conference season

With early success, the Violets are striving for greatness in the UAA.
Amelia Raymond, Contributing Writer October 3, 2024

The NYU women's soccer team is unbeaten this season with a current record of seven wins, three ties and no defeats. Looking ahead to their conference season, the Violets hope to...

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In the Huddle: Bryce Chan’s senior soccer season

The four-year women’s soccer player reflects on her time at NYU and shares her hopes for the upcoming season.
Sidney Snider, Deputy Sports Editor October 2, 2024

It has not yet hit senior midfielder Bryce Chan that this is her last year on the NYU women’s soccer team. She hopes to make it as far as possible this season, win more games...

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The magic and controversies of NYU’s Quidditch team

The NYU Pigeons are back this fall to assemble a team to overcome their curses — COVID-19 and J.K. Rowling.
Levi Langley, Staff Writer October 1, 2024

Quidditch was once solely played in the world of Harry Potter at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. As of 2005, the game — now referred to as Quadball — has been...

A marathon is happening in the rain with a runner in the foreground. In the background is a group of people in rain ponchos cheering and holding American flags.

Tunnel to Towers: More than just a run

Tens of thousands of participants honored 9/11 victims in this year’s annual Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk.
Sidney Snider, Deputy Sports Editor October 1, 2024

Around 40,000 people attended the Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk on Sept. 29 to honor 9/11 victims. The race was the foundation’s 23rd annual event, and despite heavy rain...

Women’s tennis player wins championship, men’s soccer score double digits and other news

Women’s tennis player wins championship, men’s soccer score double digits and other news

Here’s what you need to know from the past week in NYU athletics. This week: Sept. 23 - Sept. 29.
Thomas Hunter, Contributing Writer September 30, 2024

Golf The men’s golf team placed 15th in the Flower City Preview at the Cobblestone Creek Country Club in Victor, NY. They finished the three-round tournament on Monday, September...