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A student athlete goalkeeper in a red uniform prepares to kick a soccer ball.

Women’s soccer reflects on the 2024 season

This tight-knit team celebrates a season defined by deep bonds and growth.
Levi Langley and Sidney Snider December 6, 2024

The NYU women’s soccer team had a successful season on the field — topped off with a trip to the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA tournament — but the connections and memories...

(Courtesy of NYU Athletics)

Carrying the torch: NYU athletes-turned-coaches

Mikaylah Du, Under the Arch Editor December 6, 2024

A student athlete is midair preparing to spike an incoming volleyball.

The future of NYU women’s volleyball shines bright

Despite falling out of the NCAA tournament early, the Violets have a lot to look forward to.
Jonathan Mak and Logan Holland December 6, 2024

Playing against the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the NYU women’s volleyball team were ahead 16-14 with the match tied 1-1 in the second round NCAA Division III tournament...

(Julia Smerling for WSN)

A tale of two Bryces

Jonathan Mak, Sports Editor December 6, 2024

A purple illustration of a referee yelling “OUT OF BOUNDS” in a speech bubble with the Big Ben tower, a tower from Madrid and the United States Capitol building behind him. The referee holds a purple whistle.

Out of Bounds: Major sports news out of London, D.C. 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.
Constantine Moore, Contributing Writer December 6, 2024

London Two rival Premier League teams from London clashed on Saturday, Nov. 30. Arsenal defeated West Ham United in a 5-2 victory. Within the first ten minutes of the match, Gabriel...

An illustration of a black silhouette running. They are surrounded by illustrations of a leaking water bottle, a dumbbell, fruits, vegetables and a protein bar that says “20g PROTEIN.”

Navigating nutrition: Student-athletes on staying fueled

Between running to class and traveling for away games, keeping up with nutrition as an NYU student-athlete is no easy feat.
Lauren Ng, Dining Editor December 4, 2024

Living in one of the busiest cities in the world, convenience is key. NYU students are accustomed to speed-walking through Washington Square Park and opening Grubhub between classes...

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...

An illustration of a grey figure wrestling with an athlete in a purple wrestling uniform. The grey figure is marked with negative black text and behind the two figures is large writing saying “NOT ENOUGH.”

Beyond the locker rooms: Student-athletes calling attention to NYU’s lack of mental health resources

The Violets spark conversation around mental health support in their departments and how the university needs to step up.
Isabella Bickenbach, Contributing Writer November 26, 2024

Spectators and fans don’t see behind the scenes. They see the focused student-athletes ready to battle their opponent on the court, pitch or track. They don’t see — and thus...