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Horse girls are misunderstood

Riding horses is not as easy as it looks — especially when you attend school in Manhattan.
Lauren Donnelly, Deputy Copy Chief October 31, 2024

Gallatin junior Anabel Giacobbi’s horse-riding journey began when she was put on a horse for the first time at two years old by her parents. Growing up in Brooklyn, Giacobbi...

The N.Y.U. Athletics logo split into six sections with the colors and name of the corresponding affinity group.

Building community beyond sport

NYU Athletics affinity groups bring community to student-athletes and remind us that sports are for everyone.
Levi Langley, Deputy Sports Editor October 30, 2024

Last spring, a number of NYU’s student-athletes sought to fulfill a long overdue demand on campus: a safe space in which athletes of similar ethnic, racial, cultural and even...

A man wearing a purple “New York University” jersey has a spinning basketball on his fingertip, smiling at the camera.

In the Huddle: Zay Freeney on finding inspiration on the court and around the city

The senior Violet spoke with WSN on basketball, life and leaving an impact on the next generation.
Levi Langley, Deputy Sports Editor October 30, 2024

Senior guard Zay Freeney played an instrumental role in the recent success of the NYU men’s basketball team. Besides reaching the second round of the NCAA Division III Tournament,...

Cross-country runners compete in a grass field. Three different shirts are featured: a light blue shirt saying “Columbia,” a purple shirt saying “N.Y.U.” and a red shirt saying “Ramapo.”

NYU cross country is putting camaraderie over competition

While cross country is often viewed as an individual sport, NYU’s men and women teams are focusing on teamwork.
Ethan Rendon, Staff Writer October 29, 2024

Running alongside teammates at a similar pace is often easier than running alone, and a teammate’s encouragement can be an incredible motivator. This camaraderie is the cornerstone...

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Women’s volleyball split weekend, fencing begins season with medals and other news

Here’s what you need to know from the past week in NYU athletics. This week: Oct. 21 – Oct. 27.
Thomas Hunter, Contributing Writer October 28, 2024

Fencing  The women’s fencing team started its 2024-25 season at the Nikki Franke Classic at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA this Saturday.  In the saber events, first-year...

A structure with draped white sheets that has the words “N.Y.U. FUNDS GENOCIDE” painted in black and red paint sits in the middle of a walkway with students confronting university staff.

New York Liberty end New York City’s basketball championship drought

The Liberty win the WNBA championship title against the Minnesota Lynx in Game 5 on Sunday.
Logan Holland, Deputy Sports Editor October 25, 2024

In the final minutes of overtime on Sunday night at the Barclays Center, New York sports icon and NYU alum Spike Lee could only watch from his hands and knees as the New York Liberty...

Three volleyball players stand on one side of the net looking at a ball in the air, while a fourth player jumps in the air to set the ball.

Staff Predictions: Women’s volleyball play final round of UAA matches

The Violets round out UAA matches with a double-header against the University of Rochester and Emory University before postseason.

The NYU women’s volleyball team will start a run of five away games this weekend in Pittsburgh, PA. On Sunday at 10 a.m., they will first play the University of Rochester, currently...

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The almost-miracle Mets

NYU students and alumni reflect on the New York Mets’ 2024 postseason performance.
Jason Alpert-Wisnia, Senior Staff Photographer October 24, 2024

The New York Mets’ season began with its broadcasters lamenting a nearly empty Citi Field amid multiple consecutive home losses — fast forward to October, and the new era of...

In the Huddle: A talk with women’s basketball guard Caroline Peper

The sophomore spoke with WSN about winning the national championship, becoming a leader and passions outside of basketball.
Katie Kubiak, Contributing Writer October 23, 2024

[00:01:20] NYU women’s basketball team guard Caroline Peper attributes her competitive spirit to playing basketball with her twin brother on her family’s driveway, a trait...

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Swimming & Diving wins first meet, women’s soccer loses first game and other news

Here’s what you need to know from the past week in NYU athletics. This week: Oct. 14 - Oct. 20.
Levi Langley and Logan Holland October 21, 2024

Cross Country Both the men’s and women’s cross country teams competed in the Connecticut College Invitational in New London, CT on Saturday, Oct. 19.  The No.11 men’s...

An illustration of a purple-colored person on the right shouting “OUT OF BOUNDS" while holding a big whistle. Behind the person is the Sydney Opera House, the Los Angeles Eastern Columbia Lofts Building and the Big Ben.

Out of Bounds: Major sports news out of Sydney, Los Angeles and London

Out of Bounds is a weekly column by WSN covering major athletic developments at and around NYU’s campuses and study away sites.
Sidney Snider, Sports Editor October 18, 2024

London German soccer manager Thomas Tuchel was announced as the new manager of England’s national men’s soccer team Wednesday by the English Football Association. The 51-year-old...

A man swings a racquet. Behind him is a wall with black marks from the ball.

NYU squash club gears up for 2024-25 season

With limited resources and highly selective rosters, the men’s and women’s squash teams are pushing for continued success.
Amelia Raymond, Contributing Writer October 17, 2024

The NYU women’s and men’s club squash teams are ranked second and 15th, respectively, in the College Squash Association rankings for the 2023-24 season. The women’s team...