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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

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Jenny Walker, first-year in Steinhart, finished with a season-high 11 rebounds. NYU women's basketball team defeated Baruch College 103-50 on Wednesday afternoon, November 27. (Via NYU Athletics)

Women’s Basketball Enjoys Fruitful Start to Season

With only one loss and a handful of double-digit wins, the Violets are firing on all cylinders.
Bin Cho, Staff Writer December 2, 2019

The women’s basketball team is enjoying a strong start to the 2019-20 season, with a 6-1 overall record. Averaging 92 points per game, the Violets have focused on their three-point...

Members of the NYU hockey team are growing out their mustaches for Movember. (Photos Courtesy of NYU Hockey)

Mustaches for a Cause: NYU Hockey Joins Movember Movement

The men’s hockey team is growing out their mustaches to raise awareness for men’s testicular and prostate cancer and suicide awareness.
Bin Cho, Staff Writer November 18, 2019

This November, members of the NYU men’s hockey team are growing out their mustaches in support of Movember, a global charity dedicated to raising awareness about men’s physical...

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UFC 244 Preview

Ahead of Saturday night’s showdown at Madison Square Garden, we make our predictions for the five main card bouts.
Bin Cho, Staff Writer October 31, 2019

On Saturday night, Madison Square Garden will showcase one of the fan-friendliest cards ever. The main event is a five-round, non-title bout between welterweight contenders Jorge...

Houston general manager Daryl Morey’s tweet in support of Hong Kong sparked outrage from Chinese fans. (Via Getty)

The NBA Wants You to Forget About Hong Kong

With the start of the NBA regular season last week, the league thinks it has moved on from its China controversy. But the protests are still continuing, and so should the conversation.
Bin Cho, Staff Writer October 27, 2019

In their 21st consecutive week, demonstrations in Hong Kong have become increasingly violent. A police officer shot an 18-year-old protestor earlier this month. Despite attempts...

Sergio Monton, a senior in the School of Professional Studies, scored the game-winning goal on Friday night. (Via NYU Athletics)

Men’s Soccer Turns Poor Start to Season Around

After starting the season with four straight losses, the men’s soccer team has overcome its early shortcomings and given itself a chance to return to the NCAA tournament.
Bin Cho, Staff Writer October 21, 2019

The Violets endured a tough start to the season, losing their first four games. While the team struggled offensively, only scoring two goals during that period, it also allowed...

Coach Andrew Brown recently reached 100 wins as an NCAA Division III head coach. (Via NYU Athletics)

Women’s Volleyball Coach Reaches 100 Wins

Head Coach Andrew Brown hit the milestone in his second season at NYU.
Bin Cho, Staff Writer September 30, 2019

On Sept. 22, the women’s volleyball team defeated Case Western Reserve University in four sets to secure its first UAA win of the season and head coach Andrew Brown’s 100th...

First-year Siena Moran has been the top NYU finisher at all three meets this fall, leading the Violets to a ninth-place regional ranking. (Staff Photo by Sam Klein)

Pair of First-Years Leads Cross Country to Explosive Start

CAS and Steinhardt first-years Leah Haley and Siena Moran have surprised many with their team-leading performances, but the dynamic duo remains calm and focused.
Bin Cho, Staff Writer September 23, 2019

The women’s cross country team has had an excellent start to its 2019-2020 season. Spearheaded by dominating performances from CAS and Steinhardt first-years Leah Haley and Siena...