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The NCAA to change the rules of a controversial volleyball call
Volleyball players can now touch the ball twice in a row. What does this change mean for the game?
Alisia Houghtaling, Illustration Editor
• March 8, 2024
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Breaking the ice: The Asian players of NYU ice hockey
Three NYU ice hockey players shared their experiences as players of Asian descent in a predominantly white sport.
Sydney Barragan, Sports Editor
• March 5, 2024
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NYU baseball shows promise at the start of the season
After a quick start, the NYU baseball team is optimistic about their chances this year.
Sidney Snider, Contributing Writer
• March 5, 2024
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Men’s basketball finishes strong season with tough loss
The Violets end their 2023-24 campaign in nail-biting loss to Tufts University.
Liam Restivo, Contributing Writer
• March 4, 2024
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Women’s basketball advances in NCAA, wrestling sends three to National Championships and other news
Here’s what you need to know from the past week in NYU athletics. This week: Feb. 26 - March 3.
Sydney Barragan, Sports Editor
• March 4, 2024
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From Bobst to boxing: NYU’s up-and-coming student-athlete
A look into the life of NYC’s No. 1 Light Heavyweight Champion, NYU student Sean O’Bradaigh.
Jonathan Mak, Deputy Sports Editor
• March 1, 2024
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NYU Athletics unveils new indoor baseball training facility
The new facility “helps level out the playing field” for NYU’s baseball team, removing the need for multi-hour commutes.
Jonathan Mak, Deputy Sports Editor
• March 1, 2024
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Name of the game: Name mispronunciation in sports
A linguistics professor and play-by-play announcer discuss the importance of correctly pronouncing athletes’ names.
Avery Hendrick, Staff Writer
• February 29, 2024
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Schools clash at NYU All-University Games
NYU students across different schools competed at the Paulson Center for the Violet 100 All-University Games.
Lianna O'Grady, Staff Photographer
• February 27, 2024
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Baseball opening day, wrestling wins three championships and other news
Here’s what you need to know from the past week in NYU athletics. This week: Feb. 19 - 25.
Sydney Barragan, Sports Editor
• February 26, 2024
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NYU Swimming & Diving is ‘here to win’
The Violets excelled last week in Chicago at the UAA Championships with multiple first-place finishes.
Avery Hendrick, Contributing Writer
• February 23, 2024
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Undefeated NYU women’s basketball fighting for first national title in 27 years
The No. 1 Violets have been stumped at the Elite Eight for two years in a row, but are coming off their third consecutive UAA championship and have their sights set on glory.
Liam Restivo, Contributing Writer
• February 23, 2024
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Yezen Saadah, Editor-in-Chief • July 9, 2024
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Julia Smerling, Photo Editor • June 18, 2024
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Yezen Saadah, Editor-in-Chief • June 18, 2024
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Mikaylah Du, Under the Arch Editor • June 15, 2024