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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

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Women’s volleyball and soccer finish seasons, cross-country places 4th and 5th, and other news

Here’s what you need to know from the past week in NYU athletics. This week: Nov. 18 - 24.
Jonathan Mak and Sidney Snider November 25, 2024

Basketball The NYU men’s basketball team traveled to Jamaica, Queens on Saturday to play the City University of New York, York College and won 112-56. The Violets had an...

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Staff Predictions: Women’s soccer makes Sweet 16 round

The Violets return to the round of 16 in the NCAA Division III Tournament for the second year in a row.

For the third time in program history, the NYU women’s soccer team has advanced to the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Division III Tournament, facing Johns Hopkins University on...

In the Huddle: Trent Furman on his 100th career win and experience as a Violet

The wrestler is in his last year of eligibility and discusses how he earned 100 wins.
Logan Holland, Deputy Sports Editor November 21, 2024

[00:03:00] WSN: Joining a list of 10 NYU wrestlers to reach 100 career wins, graduate student Trent Furman embodies mental toughness and a strong work ethic. In 2023, he suffered...