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

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All content by Jonathan Schifman
Alyssa Poentis, fr., was recently recognized as Performer of the Week in the Liberty League.

Freshman golfer goes from Honolulu to NYU

Jonathan Schifman, Staff Writer April 22, 2015
NYU golfer Alyssa Poentis takes a break from the course to talk about how golf has helped her in life and how she balances academics.

Shortstop shows love for NYU, baseball

Jonathan Schifman, Staff Writer April 16, 2015
Freshman shortstop Jonathan Iaione has been an integral cog in the NYU baseball revival.
Freshman fencer John Cramerus has had a successful season so far.

Fencer looks forward to next season

Jonathan Schifman, Contributing Writer March 31, 2015
Fencer John Cramerus reflects on a successful personal season, and what it has been like to be part of a team that has struggled at times.
Malcolm Montilus anchored for NYU in the 4x100m and 4x400m.

Track teams finish races strong

Jonathan Schifman, Contributing Writer March 30, 2015
The NYU Track and Field team competed in two separate cities this weekend, splitting their athletes up among competition from Divisions I, II, and III.
Chase Denison

Pitcher balances baseball, business

Jonathan Schifman, Contributing Writer March 26, 2015
Freshman baseball player Chase Denison is part of the young Violets team that is ushering in a new era of NYU baseball.

MLB balance of power shifts in New York

Jonathan Schifman, Contributing Writer March 12, 2015
The battle for the best MLB team in New York is tighter than it's been in years. Which team will finish with a better record?
John Cramerus went 15-8 on Sunday to place ninth overall in epee.

NYU to fence in NCAA nationals

Jonathan Schifman, Contributing Writer March 10, 2015
NYU fencing members looked to qualify for the NCAA championships over the weekend.
Caroline Spring took fifth in the 500m at the ECAC DIII Indoor Championships.

Track struggles in ECAC tourney

Jonathan Schifman, Contributing Writer March 9, 2015
Track and Field took on their postseason this weekend by competing in the UAA championships.
via gonyuathletics.com

NYU divers advance to DIII championship

Jonathan Schifman, Contributing Writer March 1, 2015
The NYU men's and women's diving teams competed in NCAA regional finals this weekend.
Nathan Pike finished this season with an 18-5 record. He is now preparing for the NCAA East Regional in order to advance to the National Championships.

Pugilist Pike packs powerful punch

Jonathan Schifman, Contributing Writer February 22, 2015
NYU wrestler Nathan Pike has had a big impact since joining the Grapplers this season.
Recap of Weekend Sports: Feb. 13-16

Recap of Weekend Sports: Feb. 13-16

Jonathan Schifman, Contributing Writer February 17, 2015
A recap of NYU's busy weekend in sports.
A member of the women's fencing team.

Fencing foils Sacred Heart

Jonathan Schifman, Contributing Writer February 12, 2015
NYU men's and women's fencing hosted a tournament on Tuesday against Columbia, Vassar, and Sacred Heart.

Intramurals offer opportunities for fun

Jonathan Schifman, Contributing Writer February 5, 2015
With the spring semester under way, NYU intramurals have a lot to offer to students.

Fencing tournament ends with mixed results

Jonathan Schifman, Contributing Writer February 4, 2015
The men's and women's fencing teams competed in a large, nationwide tournament at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology over the weekend.
Junior Hakeem Harris scores against University of Rochester.

One win, one loss for basketball team during Friday games

Jonathan Schifman, Contributing Writer February 2, 2015
The NYU men's and women's basketball teams played in two tightly contested games on Friday, Jan. 30 in the Violet Nation Giveaway Day.
Violets play strong despite DI, DIII opponents

Violets play strong despite DI, DIII opponents

Jonathan Schifman, Contributing Writer November 25, 2014
The NYU wrestling team finished 12th out of 20 teams at the New York State Collegiate Championships.
Men’s tennis ends season strong

Men’s tennis ends season strong

Jonathan Schifman, Contributing Writer September 23, 2014
Men's tennis had some impressive individual performance in their last competition of the fall season.