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Jonathan Mak, Deputy Sports Editor
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The Violets’ top 5 moments of the 2023-24 season
NYU Athletics just wrapped up its best season yet, having now established itself as a revered spot for student-athletes in the nation.
Jonathan Mak, Krish Dev, Sidney Snider and Sydney Barragan
• May 3, 2024
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Men’s volleyball knocked out in NCAA semifinals, women’s golf qualifies for NCAA D-III Tournament and other news
Here’s what you need to know from the past week in NYU athletics. This week: April 22 - 28.
Jonathan Mak and Sydney Barragan
• April 29, 2024
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Men’s volleyball makes Final Four for the first time in program history
The Violets face fellow United Volleyball Conference finalist Vassar College next weekend.
Sydney Barragan and Jonathan Mak
• April 24, 2024
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Restaurant Yuu brings French flair to omakase in Brooklyn’s Little Tokyo
Chef Yuu Shimano’s stellar take on seasonal French and Japanese dishes wows all the taste buds.
Jonathan Mak, Deputy Sports Editor
• April 24, 2024
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Men’s volleyball advances to Final Four for the first time, tennis sweeps on Senior Day and other news
Here’s what you need to know from the past week in NYU athletics. This week: April 15 - 21.
Jonathan Mak and Sidney Snider
• April 22, 2024
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‘Symbolic and celebratory’: NYU places No. 1 in D-III winter standings
Following a rather successful winter season, the university is now at the top of the 269 Division III programs across the country.
Jonathan Mak and Yezen Saadah
• April 18, 2024
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Men’s volleyball wins conference, women’s tennis scores a victory and other news
Here’s what you need to know from the past week in NYU athletics. This week: April 8 - 14.
Jonathan Mak and Sidney Snider
• April 15, 2024
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Men’s volleyball heading to conference playoffs, baseball splits UAA matchup and other news
Here’s what you need to know from the past week in NYU athletics. This week: April 1 - 7.
Honor Culpepper and Jonathan Mak
• April 8, 2024
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Men’s volleyball honors seniors, track and field win multiple meets and other news
Here’s what you need to know from the past week in NYU athletics. This week: March 25 - 31.
Jonathan Mak, Deputy Sports Editor
• April 1, 2024
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Women’s basketball wins national championship, men’s swimming completes season with highest-ever finish and other news
Here’s what you need to know from the past two weeks in NYU athletics. This week: March 18 - 24.
Jonathan Mak, Deputy Sports Editor
• March 25, 2024
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From Bobst to boxing: NYU’s up-and-coming student-athlete
A look into the life of NYC’s No. 1 Light Heavyweight Champion, NYU student Sean O’Bradaigh.
Jonathan Mak, Deputy Sports Editor
• March 1, 2024
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NYU Athletics unveils new indoor baseball training facility
The new facility “helps level out the playing field” for NYU’s baseball team, removing the need for multi-hour commutes.
Jonathan Mak, Deputy Sports Editor
• March 1, 2024
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Violets volleyball win second UAA title in three years
The NYU women’s volleyball team beat first seed Emory University in a tense UAA championship game.
Jonathan Mak, Staff Writer
• November 21, 2023
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NYU women’s basketball looking for NCAA redemption
After making the Elite Eight two years in a row, the Violets set their sights on a national championship.
Jonathan Mak, Staff Writer
• November 9, 2023
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NYU women’s volleyball dominates in start of the season
The Violets have impressed in early plays, but conference games might prove to be a different challenge.
Jonathan Mak, Staff Writer
• October 5, 2023
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NYU men’s volleyball falls at first hurdle in UVC quarterfinals
The Violets were unable to break their three-game losing streak, going 2-3 in the opening round of the tournament.
Jonathan Mak, Staff Writer
• April 21, 2023
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NYU men’s volleyball hopes to end regular season on a positive note
After a string of tough losses throughout the season, the Violets look to bounce back in the regular season finale.
Jonathan Mak, Staff Writer
• April 4, 2023
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Six places that take the d(airy) out of desserts
Forget the Lactaid. With these delicious desserts, you will never suffer again.
Jonathan Mak, Contributing Writer
• March 2, 2023
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NYU women’s basketball ready for a deep NCAA tournament run
Having gained a share of the UAA title, the Violets are looking to go the distance and bring home a championship.
Jonathan Mak, Staff Writer
• February 20, 2023
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Do-nut say no to these doughnuts
Tired of running on Dunkin’? Here are some new places to fill the doughnut-shaped hole in your stomach.
Jonathan Mak, Contributing Writer
• December 15, 2022
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Yezen Saadah, Editor-in-Chief • July 9, 2024
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Julia Smerling, Photo Editor • June 18, 2024
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Yezen Saadah, Editor-in-Chief • June 18, 2024
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Mikaylah Du, Under the Arch Editor • June 15, 2024