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NYU divers advance to DIII championship

Jonathan Schifman, Contributing Writer March 2, 2015
The NYU men's and women's diving teams competed in NCAA regional finals this weekend.
Stern freshman Max Avila finishes 6th in the 800m at the UAA championship.

Track impresses at UAA tourney

Anne Cruz, Contributing Writer March 2, 2015
The NYU track and field team was back in action this weekend in the UAA championships.
Thangirala helped the Violets to victory at #1 doubles on Saturday.

Tennis season opens to mixed start

Kyle Luther, Deputy Sports Editor March 1, 2015
The NYU tennis team competed this weekend for the first time in the spring semester.

Men’s volleyball loses to Baruch in close match

Kyle Luther, Deputy Sports Editor February 26, 2015
The volleyball team had their two game win streak come to an end on Tuesday in their loss to Baruch College.

Rodriguez continues to disappoint

Brad Waldstreicher, Contributing Writer February 26, 2015
Does Alex Rodriguez deserve to be treated preferentially this season for the Yankees? Does he even deserve to be on the team? NYU reacts to the way the Yankees have handled their disgraced star.

Coach, players volunteer with kids

Bobby Wagner, Sports Editor February 24, 2015
NYU wrestlers volunteer at Gotham City Wrestling to help keep kids off the streets while also teaching them the fundamentals of wrestling.
The fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather will begin on May 2nd

Pacquiao, Mayweather fight brings attention back to boxing

Michael Thompson, Contributing Writer February 24, 2015
The long awaited fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather has finally been scheduled for May 2.
Joe Nesci has coached the men’s basketball team for more than 25 years.

Nesci looks to improve Violet’s season

Kyle Luther, Deputy Sports Editor February 24, 2015
Men's basketball coach Joe Nesci gives insight on what has led to the Violets' successful season and what has led him to NYU.
Women’s basketball coach Lauren Hall-Gregory has led the Violets to success this season.

Hall-Gregory leads Violets to winning record

Brad Waldstreicher, Contributing Writer February 24, 2015
The Violets have had a wildly successful season under women's basketball head coach Lauren Hall-Gregory.
The fencing team is looking forward to the upcoming season.

Weekend Wrap-Up: Feb. 20-22

Stanley Wu, Contributing Writer February 23, 2015
As their season comes to a close, fencing looked to end on a high note in the U.S Collegiate Squad Championships this weekend.
Nathan Pike finished this season with an 18-5 record. He is now preparing for the NCAA East Regional in order to advance to the National Championships.

Pugilist Pike packs powerful punch

Jonathan Schifman, Contributing Writer February 23, 2015
NYU wrestler Nathan Pike has had a big impact since joining the Grapplers this season.

Speculation over shut down of Carmelo Anthony

Bobby Wagner, News Editor February 19, 2015
Fans speculate about the reasons for the Knicks shutting down star player Carmelo Anthony.