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Viv Kane, Grace Richardson and Janie Cooper run on the cross country track at the Connecticut College Invitational in New London, Connecticut, wearing purple N.Y.U jerseys.

NYU cross country teams near the finish line of the season

The runners of both the men’s and women’s cross country teams prepare for their final races before the postseason.
Ethan Rendon, Staff Writer October 18, 2022

No. 20 women’s and No. 28 men’s NYU cross country teams placed sixth and 14th respectively at the Connecticut College Invitational in New London, Connecticut, on Saturday,...

N.Y.U men’s soccer player Arkan Tahsildaroglu wears a white and purple jersey, a pair of purple shorts and neon green shoes as he prepares to kick a soccer ball on the field.

Men’s soccer redeems conference-opening loss with a strong weekend performance

NYU men’s soccer began its weekend with a game-winning goal against Emory University in the last minute.
Kaylyn Sawada-Zinni, Staff Writer October 18, 2022

The NYU men’s soccer team concluded its in-conference road trip with a close win against Emory University on Friday, Oct. 14, followed by a hard-earned draw against the University...

Libero Lindsey Hirano wears a pink jersey while passing a volleyball.

Women’s volleyball sweeps Third UAA Round Robin

Despite a strong comeback by Emory University, the No. 8 Violets were able to win both University Athletic Association matchups.
Pablo Ocariz, Staff Writer October 18, 2022

No. 8 NYU women's volleyball upset No. 6 Emory University in a five-set thriller at the University of Rochester on Sunday, Oct. 16. They came into the game off the back of five...

The N.Y.U women’s soccer team wears white and purple jerseys and purple shorts, huddling on the Fauver Stadium in Rochester.

Women’s soccer takes a hit against Emory and Rochester

NYU women’s soccer lost both of its University Athletic Association matchups over the weekend.
Nicole Ranile, Staff Writer October 18, 2022

Now on a three-game losing streak, NYU women’s soccer dropped its matches against Emory University and the University of Rochester on Friday, Oct. 14, and Sunday, Oct. 16, respectively. The...

An illustration of the Brooklyn Nets basketball team logo with rainbow colors are in the background of the logo.

5 bold predictions for the Brooklyn Nets this season

After a lost season, the Nets hope to make a deep playoff run.
Adam Covey, Staff Writer October 14, 2022

The Brooklyn Nets enter the 2022-23 season coming off a chaotic off-season. The duo of Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant have each stirred up their fair share of trade drama. Irving,...

An illustration of a gravestone with several flowers placed in front of it in orange and blue. The text on the gravestone is “R.I.P. Mets.”

A eulogy to this season’s New York Mets

The Mets’ season is over after only a short cameo in the postseason.
Pablo Ocariz, Staff Writer October 14, 2022

They have done it again. Another New York Mets season has come to an end, and they have nothing to show for it except heartbreak and disappointment. This year's Mets were supposed...

Bryce Lexow, wearing a purple and white striped NYU jersey, kicks a soccer ball. Three opponents wearing black jerseys are moving in the background.

NYU men’s soccer falls in conference home opener

The Violets failed to take advantage of an early 1-0 lead as they conceded two goals in the second half.
Pablo Ocariz, Staff Writer October 13, 2022

The NYU men’s soccer team lost 1-2 in its first conference home game to Case Western Reserve University on Saturday, Oct. 8. The Violets came into this game off the back of two...

Two members of NYU’s women volleyball team pass a volleyball ball through the net to the opposing team dressed in red.

Women’s volleyball defeats two ranked opponents at NYU Showdown

The Violets prepare for the final stretch of the season after they capitalized in a hard-fought tournament this past weekend.
Kyle Yuan, Staff Writer October 12, 2022

The NYU women’s volleyball team faced off in the NYU Showdown, a two-day event this weekend, and competed against No. 8 Calvin University, No. 9 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater,...

NYU's women’s soccer team wearing white jerseys, purple shorts and white socks huddles on the field.

NYU women’s soccer suffers its first loss of the season

In their second UAA matchup of the season, the Violets fell to Case Western Reserve at home 3-0.
Nicole Ranile, Staff Writer October 12, 2022

NYU women’s soccer suffered its first defeat of the season against the Case Western Reserve Spartans on Saturday, Oct. 8, dropping the contest 3-0. It was only the third time...

An illustration of the logo of the New York Rangers N.H.L. team on a hockey puck against a blue and white background.

5 early season predictions for the New York Rangers

The Rangers season kicks off next week with a home opener against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Ahaan Sabherwal, Staff Writer October 7, 2022

1. Igor Shesterkin finishes top three in Vezina Trophy voting This prediction is likely the most accurate of the bunch. Shesterkin looks unstoppable in net most nights, so much...

An illustration of football player Zach Wilson wearing a white headband and a green jersey.

The New York Jets are fun again

After over a decade of mediocrity and lack of imagination, the New York Jets finally have a young core to make fans excited.
Pablo Ocariz, Staff Writer October 7, 2022

Since making back-to-back AFC Championship games in 2009 and 2010, the New York Jets have not made the playoffs. They have not been a top 10 offense a single time, and they have...

An illustration of a blue football helmet of the N.F.L. team New York Giants.

Fluke or for real: The New York Giants eye a potential playoff berth

After a 3-1 start, the New York Giants are one of the biggest surprises in the NFL thus far.
Adam Covey, Staff Writer October 5, 2022

The last time the New York Giants made the playoffs was in 2016, and they haven’t won a playoff game since winning the Super Bowl back in 2012. This season, however, the Giants...