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Trans student-athletes face an uncertain future under Trump

NYU alumni, athletes and activists share an apprehensive outlook on the future for transgender athletes following the Trump administration’s executive order.
Levi Langley, Deputy Sports Editor February 5, 2025

Just hours after entering the White House, President Donald Trump doubled down on one of the social issues that helped him win the 2024 presidential election: keeping "men out...

In the Huddle: Janie Cooper on her yearlong racing season

The junior cross country and track and field athlete spoke with WSN about running, racing and reading.
Levi Langley, Deputy Sports Editor February 5, 2025

WSN: Janie Cooper is a member of both NYU's track and field and cross country teams, specializing in the mile, 3,000m, and 5,000m. She earned Second Team All-America honors at...

NYU fencer Karina Dyner. (Courtesy of NYU Athletics)

A look into the lives of graduate student-athletes at NYU

Graduate student-athletes on why they chose to finish out their collegiate career at NYU.
Matthew Singh, Deputy Sports Editor February 5, 2025

At NYU, 38 graduate students contribute to the university's vast catalogue of sports teams — a relatively large figure when compared to that of competing colleges. UAA rival...

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A rising leader in the NYU men’s basketball team’s historic season

Once a high school standout, Hampton Sanders has transformed his game, becoming a crucial piece in NYU’s record-setting season.
Brian Sanchez, Contributing Writer February 4, 2025

Eighteen games into the 2024-25 season, the NYU men’s basketball team has a dominant 17-1 record and sits atop the UAA standings after a 77-62 win over Washington University...

Men’s volleyball dominate triple-header, men’s and women’s basketball ranked No. 1 in the UAA and other news

Men’s volleyball dominate triple-header, men’s and women’s basketball ranked No. 1 in the UAA and other news

Here’s what you need to know from the past week in NYU athletics. This week: Jan. 27 - Feb. 2.
Sidney Snider, Sports Editor February 3, 2025

Basketball The men’s and women’s basketball teams played Friday at the University of Chicago, both continuing their winning streak and each remaining No. 1-ranked in the UAA.  The...

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Out of Bounds: Major sports news out of London, Washington, D.C. and Sydney

Out of Bounds is a weekly column by WSN covering major athletic developments at and around NYU’s campuses and study away sites.
Krish Dev, Director of Creative & Digital Strategy January 31, 2025

London U.S. defender Naomi Girma is the most expensive player in women’s soccer history after transferring to Chelsea for $1.1 million. Girma, who turned 24 in June,...

In the Huddle: Connor Vincent on his collegiate swimming career

The senior swimmer talks about racing mindset and successes this season.
Sidney Snider, Sports Editor January 29, 2025

WSN: Connor Vincent is a four-year team member of NYU's Men's Swimming & Diving team. He's currently ranked fifth in the nation in D-III while studying business with...

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Women’s basketball and men’s volleyball stay undefeated, fencing senior day and other news

Here’s what you need to know from the past week in NYU athletics. This week: Jan. 20 - 26.
Matthew Singh, Sidney Snider and Levi Langley January 27, 2025

Basketball The No. 1-ranked women's basketball team beat Carnegie Mellon University 91-62 on Friday, bringing its season record to 15-0. NYU came out strong, with a 16-2 lead...

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Winter break recap

What you missed in NYU Athletics over the break.
Sidney Snider, Sports Editor January 24, 2025

While most NYU students were away from campus during winter break, our Violets stayed busy, competing throughout December and January, both at home and away. Here’s what you...

An illustration of an outline of a referee yelling “OUT OF BOUNDS” with three buildings behind him.

Out of Bounds: Major sports news out of Accra, London 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.
Jonathan Mak and Logan Holland December 13, 2024

In Ghana, president-elect urged to increase funding for youth sports Following National Democratic Congress candidate John Mahama’s confirmation as president-elect on Monday,...

Two people wearing ski suits posing with their hands in the air in front of a snowy mountain with snow-covered trees in the background.

NYU’s Ski & Snowboard Club returns to the slopes for the 2025 season

After disappearing for two years, the club is back and better than ever.
Sebastián Prats-Fernández, Contributing Writer December 12, 2024

Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, NYU has restricted budgets and overnight trips for student club sports. For the Ski & Snowboard Club, this modification has jeopardized...

In the Huddle: Zach Knudsen on his aspirations and optimism for the upcoming season

The senior captain libero discusses his previous success and how he aims to lead the men's volleyball team.
Sidney Snider, Sports Editor December 11, 2024

[00:00:00] WSN: Zach Knudsen is a senior volleyball captain and business major from Carlsbad, CA. As libero, he played every match last season and helped lead the team to its second...