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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

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Sports

NYU students support the mens and womens soccer teams at a doubleheader on Oct. 12. (Photo by Belle Lu)

NYU Soccer Ignites School Spirit

A recap of the NYU Men's and Women's doubleheader on Oct. 12 with special promotional events including free NYU pride t-shirts and pizza.
Belle Lu, Contributing Writer October 15, 2018

Donning college sweaters, sipping hot chocolate from deli cups, huddling together with friends on the bleachers, NYU students cheered on the home team players as they sprinted...

Angela Severn, a former D1 Swimmer, is in her first year as an athletic trainer at NYU. (Courtesy of Angela Severn)

Meet the Olympic Qualifier Who Is NYU’s Newest Trainer

Get to know Angela Severn, former Ohio State All-American and NYU's newest Athletic Trainer
Brendan Duggan, Deputy Sports Editor October 9, 2018

Growing up in a small New Jersey town, Angela Severn never imagined she would become an elite swimmer on her path to achieving athletic and academic excellence. Swimming in a man-made...

Illustration by Sophia Di Iorio

Late-Night Drama Fuels a Khabib-McGregor Rematch

A recap of the highly-anticipated, drama-filled UFC duel between Khabib and McGregor.
Brendan Duggan, Deputy Sports Editor October 9, 2018

In one of the most highly anticipated matchups of the year, an intense battle between two of mixed martial arts’ elite competitors — Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor...

First-year Cole Vertin dives in a win against West Chester University of Pennsylvania on Oct. 6. (Photo by Sam Klein)

Women’s Golf Now Ranks Fourth in the U.S.

A recap of all NYU sports results between Sept. 30 - Oct. 7.
October 9, 2018

Women’s Golf After taking first place at the Williams College Fall Invitational on Sept. 29-30, the NYU women’s golf team looked to add another first-place finish to its name...

Illustration by Tony Wu

Way-Too-Early NBA Award Predictions

Zach Han, Sports Editor October 9, 2018
Predictions of the award winners for the upcoming NBA season: rookie of the year, MVP, 6th man of the year, defensive player of the year.
Junior Isabella Steains runs at the Ramapo Invitational in August.

Weekly Sports Update: Men’s Soccer 7 Game Winning Streak Snapped

A weekly update on NYU sports happenings between Sept. 23 and Sept. 29.
Brendan Duggan, Deputy Sports Editor October 1, 2018
A weekly update on NYU sports happenings between Sept. 23 and Sept. 29.
Richie Rambarran (front) scored one of NYU’s goals in a 3-0 victory over Brooklyn College on Sept. 22.

Weekly Sports Update: Men’s Soccer Team Wins Seventh Straight

September 24, 2018
A recap of NYU sports from Sept. 18 to Sept. 23.
Early Predictions: NBA Edition

Early Predictions: NBA Edition

Bela Kirpalani, Editor-at-Large September 24, 2018
NYU students make their way too early NBA Finals predictions.
The womens basketball team during a practice in Feb. 2018. (Photo by Sam Klein)

Sports Analytics Seeps Into NYU Locker Rooms

September 17, 2018
One of the most significant trends in sports the past decade has been the increased emphasis on the use of analytics.
Sophomore Oliver Kleban takes a shot in a September 2018 game against John Jay. (Photo by Sam Klein)

Weekly Sports Update: Women’s Soccer Team Breaks Goal Record

Bela Kirpalani and Bela Kirpalani September 17, 2018
The Sept. 10 to Sept. 16 Weekly Sports Update.
First-year Valentina House competes in the Vassar Ron Stonitsch Invitational, where she placed 3rd overall.

Weekly Sports Update: Sept. 2 to Sept. 8

Bela Kirpalani, Editor at Large September 10, 2018
A recap of the past week for the Violets.
Nike recently unveiled a new series of advertisements, including this billboard of Colin Kaepernick by Madison Square Garden. The text over the image of Kaepernick, the NFL quarterback who started protesting police brutality in 2016, reads Believe in something. Even if it means sacrificing everything.

Students Stand With Colin Kaepernick’s Nike Ad

Bela Kirpalani, Editor-at-Large September 10, 2018
Nike made face of NFL protests Colin Kaepernick the face of their 30th anniversary "Just Do It" ad campaign.