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

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All content by Isabella Bickenbach
(Courtesy of NYU Athletics)

After early delays, NYU baseball faces a competitive conference slate

The Violets lost their first UAA series and are currently ranked last of six — but aim to double down on consistency for the remainder of the season.
Isabella Bickenbach, Staff Writer April 1, 2026

After a series of canceled and delayed games to kick off the season, NYU’s baseball team is back in full swing with the start of conference play this week.  Over spring break,...

(Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

NYU club taekwondo raises funds for nationals hopes

The team is on the hunt to defend its Division I status with a strong performance at the national championships.
Isabella Bickenbach, Staff Writer March 31, 2026

NYU’s sport taekwondo club team is set to compete at the National Collegiate Taekwondo Association Championships on April 24 at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill....

Senior Sophia Dondisch rallies the teams before facing Columbia University. (Kiran Komanduri for WSN)

Fencing celebrates Senior Day at the Paulson Center

The Violets closed out the only home meet of the season with two wins and one loss, now on track for the NCAA Championships.
Isabella Bickenbach, Staff Writer February 27, 2026

NYU’s men’s and women’s fencing teams lost to Columbia University, before defeating Vassar College and Sacred Heart University in the annual George Kolombatovich Historical...

(Kiran Komanduri for WSN)

Wrestling secures UAA three-peat at home

The Violets now prepare for their next battle at the NCAA Regionals.
Isabella Bickenbach, Staff Writer February 18, 2026

NYU’s wrestlers celebrated their third consecutive win at the UAA Championships on Saturday. The No. 11-ranked Violets defeated Case Western Reserve University and the University...

(Courtesy of Polly Adler)

NYU flag football is back on track

The club encountered many setbacks, but they are hoping to move on and make the most out of their season.
Isabella Bickenbach, Staff Writer December 12, 2025

After a three-week delay in the club’s start caused by difficulty finding a new head coach, NYU’s club flag football team is back on track for the fall. The team’s new head...

(Courtesy of Felicia Pasadyn)

‘An indescribable experience’: How this NYU Grossman student became a top finisher at the NYC marathon

One month after qualifying for the Olympic Marathon Trials, Felicia Pasadyn talked about balancing a rigorous training schedule as a full-time medical student.
Isabella Bickenbach, Staff Writer December 10, 2025

After a 14th-place finish in the women’s heat at the New York City Marathon, NYU Grossman student Felicia Pasdayn became one of the first 60 runners in the country to qualify...

(Kiran Komanduri for WSN)

This martial arts group teaches students the way of the sword

For nearly two decades, the NYU Kendo Club has turned students with no prior experience into competitive Japanese fencers.
Isabella Bickenbach, Staff Writer December 8, 2025

The striking of bamboo swords echoes off the high ceiling of the Palladium Athletic Facility’s Main Court three nights a week, as students in masks and full-body gear spar in...

(Courtesy of the NYU Karate Club)

A look inside the NYU Karate Club

The team fosters an inclusive and welcoming environment, combating stereotypes against the “typical” karateka.
Isabella Bickenbach, Staff Writer April 30, 2025

When you think of karate, the first thing that might come to mind is Mr. Miyagi from “The Karate Kid” wisely encouraging, “Wax on, wax off”. Or maybe you just finished...

(Courtesy of NYU Cycling)

NYU Cycling getting a head start for next season

Members practice with the trainer and other cross-training methods until the start of next season.
Isabella Bickenbach, Staff Writer March 4, 2025

Lugging a hunk of steel with wheels to Central Park at 5:30 a.m. might not be everyone’s idea of fun, but for the NYU Cycling Club, it couldn’t be enjoyed any more. During...

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.

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...