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Levi Langley

Levi Langley, Deputy Sports Editor

Levi Langley is a first-year studying creative writing and journalism at the Gallatin School of Individualized Study. When she is not in the WSN office, you may find her obsessively writing about alt-country for WNYU’s music publication, Static Magazine, working on the NYU undergraduate literary journal, West 10th, or simply enjoying the awesome chai and public transport of New York City. Feel free to send her reading recommendations — anything but sci-fi and young adult — on Instagram @levirlangley or on Goodreads and Substack @levilangley.

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Women’s basketball rings in the new season with a 105-36 victory

The Ring and Banner Ceremony, which celebrated the Violets’ 2024 NCAA Division III National Championship, was a fitting prelude to the team’s near-70-point win.
Levi Langley and Jonathan Mak November 18, 2024

On Friday night, the reigning Division III NCAA national title holders received their championship rings and banner, commemorating an undefeated season from last year — in which...

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Staff predictions: Women’s soccer returns to NCAA D-III Tournament

The soccer team faces the Husson University Eagles in their first round matchup.

For the first time in program history, the NYU women’s soccer team will make back-to-back appearances in the NCAA Division III Tournament on Nov. 16. They will face Husson University,...

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Staff predictions: Women’s volleyball look to defend UAA Championship title

The volleyball team is set to play Washington University in St. Louis in their quarterfinal matchup on Friday.

The NYU women’s volleyball team finished their regular season on a three-game winning streak with a 20-10 record, placing sixth in the UAA conference. They won the tournament...

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Out of Bounds: Major sports news out of London, Paris and Washington, D.C.

Out of Bounds is a weekly column by WSN covering major athletic developments at and around NYU’s campuses and study away sites.
Levi Langley, Deputy Sports Editor November 8, 2024

London England’s national rugby team lost 22-24 in a pivotal, heartbreakingly tight game to New Zealand this past Saturday, Nov. 2. It was a home match for England, as they...

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Review: We need to stop sidelining women’s sports knowledge

WNYU’s sports podcast “The Girl’s Locker Room,” despite its title, really has nothing to do with women and girls at all.
Levi Langley, Deputy Sports Editor November 5, 2024

I was over-the-moon excited when I heard that WNYU’s sports department was airing a new podcast titled “The Girl’s Locker Room.” Being a female athlete myself, as well...

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Building community beyond sport

NYU Athletics affinity groups bring community to student-athletes and remind us that sports are for everyone.
Levi Langley, Deputy Sports Editor October 30, 2024

Last spring, a number of NYU’s student-athletes sought to fulfill a long overdue demand on campus: a safe space in which athletes of similar ethnic, racial, cultural and even...

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In the Huddle: Zay Freeney on finding inspiration on the court and around the city

The senior Violet spoke with WSN on basketball, life and leaving an impact on the next generation.
Levi Langley, Deputy Sports Editor October 30, 2024

Senior guard Zay Freeney played an instrumental role in the recent success of the NYU men’s basketball team. Besides reaching the second round of the NCAA Division III Tournament,...

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Staff Predictions: Women’s volleyball play final round of UAA matches

The Violets round out UAA matches with a double-header against the University of Rochester and Emory University before postseason.

The NYU women’s volleyball team will start a run of five away games this weekend in Pittsburgh, PA. On Sunday at 10 a.m., they will first play the University of Rochester, currently...

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Swimming & Diving wins first meet, women’s soccer loses first game and other news

Here’s what you need to know from the past week in NYU athletics. This week: Oct. 14 - Oct. 20.
Levi Langley and Logan Holland October 21, 2024

Cross Country Both the men’s and women’s cross country teams competed in the Connecticut College Invitational in New London, CT on Saturday, Oct. 19.  The No.11 men’s...

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NYU Athletics ascends to new heights with rock climbing team

The NYU climbing team is creating a space for student-athletes like no other: One that prioritizes accessibility, inclusivity and ultimately, finding your rock in the city.
Levi Langley, Staff Writer October 10, 2024

Despite their occasional struggle to find an open mountain to climb in Manhattan, NYU’s rock climbing team has built a unique community of students who compete, hang out and...

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Soccer and volleyball begin UAA conference play, top finishes for both cross country teams and other news

Here’s what you need to know from the past week in NYU athletics. This week: Sept. 30-Oct. 6.
Levi Langley, Staff Writer October 8, 2024

Cross Country Both the men’s and women’s cross country teams headed to Bethlehem, PA on Saturday, Oct. 5 to compete in the Paul Short Run hosted by Lehigh University. The...

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The magic and controversies of NYU’s Quidditch team

The NYU Pigeons are back this fall to assemble a team to overcome their curses — COVID-19 and J.K. Rowling.
Levi Langley, Staff Writer October 1, 2024

Quidditch was once solely played in the world of Harry Potter at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. As of 2005, the game — now referred to as Quadball — has been...

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‘The sky’s the limit’: Women’s volleyball coach on the team’s new class of players

After another winning performance this weekend, NYU’s talented and budding roster set a precedent for what’s in store this season.
Levi Langley, Contributing Writer September 17, 2024

The NYU women’s volleyball team added two more wins to its record this past weekend, bringing them to a staggering 8-2. The team's success is attributable to its deep roster,...