All content by Avery Hendrick
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Changing course: Narrowing the gender gap in cross country
Racing distances in NCAA cross country are unequal across genders; should that change?
Avery Hendrick, Staff Writer
• April 12, 2024
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In the Huddle: Track star Grace Richardson sets her eyes on nationals
Grace Richardson, a Steinhardt graduate student, has seen plenty of success on the track this season. Now, she's gearing up to beat yet another record.
Avery Hendrick, Staff Writer
• April 9, 2024
![A man holding a basketball wearing a purple jersey that says “SPORT.” On the left, there is a yellow dialogue box with the word “NAME” crossed out.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/sports-pronounciations--1200x800.jpg)
Name of the game: Name mispronunciation in sports
A linguistics professor and play-by-play announcer discuss the importance of correctly pronouncing athletes’ names.
Avery Hendrick, Staff Writer
• February 29, 2024
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NYU Swimming & Diving is ‘here to win’
The Violets excelled last week in Chicago at the UAA Championships with multiple first-place finishes.
Avery Hendrick, Contributing Writer
• February 23, 2024
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No. 1 ranked women’s basketball stays undefeated, track and field hosts meet and other news
Here’s what you need to know from the past week in NYU Athletics. This week: Jan. 29 - Feb. 4.
Avery Hendrick, Contributing Writer
• February 5, 2024
![Six soccer players are running on a soccer pitch and smiling. Five of them are wearing white and purple soccer uniforms while one is wearing an orange uniform and goalkeeper gloves.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/sports-wsoc-feature-1200x800.jpg)
NYU women’s soccer lines up for a historic season
After seven straight wins and a record-breaking season, the Violets are ready for more.
Avery Hendrick, Staff Writer
• October 19, 2023
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NYU Drama student takes on the New York City Marathon for a cause
Hanna Mandel balances school, acting and marathon training to support the March of Dimes, a charity with personal importance.
Avery Hendrick, Staff Writer
• October 5, 2023
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No pride in New York after Rangers failed Pride Night
The New York Rangers’ Pride Night debacle sent shockwaves throughout the hockey world.
Avery Hendrick, Staff Writer
• January 31, 2023
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5 things to know about the New York Rangers this season
After an unprecedented run to the Eastern Conference finals last season, the Rangers have started 3-1-1 in its 2022 campaign.
Avery Hendrick, Staff Writer
• October 24, 2022
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Women’s professional hockey team moves to new rink on NYC’s doorstep
The Metropolitan Riveters will become New York City’s newest sports team.
Avery Hendrick, Staff Writer
• September 27, 2022
![Queen Elizabeth II’s burgundy red Jaguar Land Rover hearse passes by crowds. Behind the hearse’s clear glass window lies the late queen’s decorated oak coffin.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/abroad-queensfuneral-900x600.jpg)
NYU London shuts down for queen’s funeral
With a day off for Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral, some NYU London students attended the event in person.
Avery Hendrick, Staff Writer
• September 26, 2022
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Graylin Lucas, Contributing Writer • February 11, 2025
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Jake Christy, Contributing Writer • February 11, 2025
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Skylar Boilard, Staff Writer • February 11, 2025