All content by Isabella Bickenbach
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Women’s basketball remains undefeated with an unprecedented 49 straight victories
The defending champions stay humble and look forward to the NCAA tournament in a month.
Isabella Bickenbach, Staff Writer
• February 6, 2025
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Beyond the locker rooms: Student-athletes calling attention to NYU’s lack of mental health resources
The Violets spark conversation around mental health support in their departments and how the university needs to step up.
Isabella Bickenbach, Contributing Writer
• November 26, 2024
![A person stands against a dark gray background with two L.E.D. light strips on either side and is wearing all black as she holds a tennis racquet.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/sports-inthehuddle-tennis-jimenamenendez-1200x800.jpg)
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
![An illustration of a person in a purple hoodie with the N.Y.U. sports logo and the word “E-SPORTS” stands in between buildings aiming a gun. Several other figures holding and shooting guns are scattered around the scene.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/sports-esports-1200x800.jpg)
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
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Amanda Chen, Deputy News Editor • February 14, 2025
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Aditte Parasher, Contributing Writer • February 14, 2025
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Amanda Chen, Deputy News Editor • February 14, 2025
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Sawyer Gouw Ranzetta, Staff Writer • February 14, 2025