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In the Huddle: Jomyuth Luangtana-anan on balancing school, golf and his mental health

The sophomore Violet spoke with WSN about his mindset and the keys to his success on the golf course.
Logan Holland, Deputy Sports Editor October 16, 2024

Grounding his feet parallel to the hole 250 yards away marked by a distant flag resembling a mere fluttering yellow speck, NYU golfer Jomyuth Luangtana-anan had just one thought:...

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Women’s soccer shutout, ITA cup highlights and other news

Here’s what you need to know from the past week in NYU athletics. This week: Oct. 7 - Oct. 13.
Isabella D'Erasmo, Deputy Copy Chief October 15, 2024

Golf The men's golf team placed 11th in the Skidmore Fall Invitational, tying with Bowdoin College after weather conditions shortened the event to just one round on Saturday,...

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Out of Bounds: Major sports news out of Spain, Australia and the United Kingdom

Out of Bounds is a weekly column by WSN covering major athletic developments at and around NYU’s campuses and study away sites.
Dharma Niles, News Editor October 11, 2024

Madrid A regional soccer team of all transgender men achieved federated status in Spain, becoming Europe’s first all-trans team to do so. Hugo Martinez told Reuters he began...

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NYU Athletics ascends to new heights with rock climbing team

The NYU climbing team is creating a space for student-athletes like no other: One that prioritizes accessibility, inclusivity and ultimately, finding your rock in the city.
Levi Langley, Staff Writer October 10, 2024

Despite their occasional struggle to find an open mountain to climb in Manhattan, NYU’s rock climbing team has built a unique community of students who compete, hang out and...

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Picking up where she left off: NYU para swimmer Katie Kubiak qualifies for US national para swimming team

A look into how the junior bounced back from a career-ending disease.
Jonathan Mak, Sports Editor October 10, 2024

Growing up swimming in her grandparents’ lake in northern Wisconsin, NYU junior Katie Kubiak has always loved the water. Her dream was to represent the United States at the Olympics,...

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In the Huddle: Jimena Menendez — first consecutive ITA Singles Champion

The women’s tennis captain on her time at NYU and how she improved her game mentally.
Isabella Bickenbach, Contributing Writer October 9, 2024

Senior Jimena Menendez has been playing on the NYU women’s tennis team for four years and as captain for two. She recently became the first Violet to win the Intercollegiate...

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Soccer and volleyball begin UAA conference play, top finishes for both cross country teams and other news

Here’s what you need to know from the past week in NYU athletics. This week: Sept. 30-Oct. 6.
Levi Langley, Staff Writer October 8, 2024

Cross Country Both the men’s and women’s cross country teams headed to Bethlehem, PA on Saturday, Oct. 5 to compete in the Paul Short Run hosted by Lehigh University. The...

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More than a video game: NYU’s esports players on community, representation and the challenges of competing in an emerging sport

Esports is bringing athletic competition to the virtual world. As it tries to find its footing among traditional college sports, women and minority players are fighting to make sure they’re represented.
Isabella Bickenbach, Contributing Writer October 7, 2024

When you think of esports, you might imagine students sitting on a couch playing “Rocket League” until the early hours of the morning, or holding their game controllers in...

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NYU Athletics announces new softball interim head coach

Nicole Bellini, the recently appointed interim head, has been assistant coach to the Violets since October 2022.
Jonathan Mak and Sidney Snider October 4, 2024

The NYU softball team has a new interim head coach, Nicole Bellini, who takes over from Now-Allah James — the only head coach the team has known since its inception during the...

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Out of Bounds: Major sports news out of Berlin, 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, Sports Editor October 4, 2024

Berlin The 50th Berlin Marathon broke the world record for most finishers last Sunday, Sept. 29, with 54,280 runners completing the race. It surpassed the previous record held...

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Staff Predictions: Men’s and women’s soccer start conference play

Both teams will travel to Cleveland to face their first UAA opponents.

It’s a big weekend for Violets soccer. Both the men’s and women’s teams play Case Western Reserve University on Saturday, Oct. 5 in Cleveland, Ohio. The women’s game kicks...

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NYU men’s soccer team heads into conference play

The Violets are going into the UAA looking to reclaim an NCAA tournament spot.
Josh Furman, Contributing Writer October 3, 2024

The NYU men’s soccer team will officially start UAA conference play this Saturday against Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio — after missing out on the NCAA...