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‘Better than most’: NYU receives B grade on antisemitism report
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Beyond NYU: Merging music and advocacy
(Alex Woodworth for WSN)
Hundreds protest ICE detainment of Mahmoud Khalil in Washington Square Park
(Samson Tu for WSN)
NYU not named on Trump’s list of colleges facing antisemitism penalties
NYU Shanghai receives record number of applicants for class of 2029
NYU Shanghai receives record number of applicants for class of 2029
At least 2 NYU affiliates involved in organizations that promote anti-trans practices
At least 2 NYU affiliates involved in organizations that promote anti-trans practices
A cardboard sign taped to a metal barricade with the words “WE DO NOT ENGAGE WITH ZIONISTS! WE KEEP EACH OTHER SAFE!”
‘A chilling effect’: Conduct guidelines cast shadow of concern over faculty
A person wearing a keffiyeh is zip tied by a cop in protective gear.
Inside NYU’s 180-plus disciplinary cases against pro-Palestinian students and faculty
Students walking on NYU’s Abu Dhabi campus. (Sam Klein for WSN)
‘Extremely disturbing’: Concerns over academic freedom at NYU Abu Dhabi surface following policies restricting attire at graduation
A purple N.Y.U. flag hangs on a building.
A search firm failed to find misconduct allegations against NYU’s former athletics director. Here’s why.
(Alex Woodworth for WSN)
Hundreds protest ICE detainment of Mahmoud Khalil in Washington Square Park
(Courtesy of Philip Pantitanonta)
City Council candidates take on student questions at NYU Dems forum
(Alex Woodworth for WSN)
Over 1,000 rally for women’s rights in Washington Square Park
(AnMei Deck for WSN)
Researchers protest Trump cuts to funding in Washington Square Park
Agitator joins mayoral candidates Scott Stringer and Jessica Ramos onstage. (Alex Woodworth for WSN)
Anti-Trump agitator crashes climate town hall
(Samson Tu for WSN)
‘Better than most’: NYU receives B grade on antisemitism report
(Alex Woodworth for WSN)
Hundreds protest ICE detainment of Mahmoud Khalil in Washington Square Park
(Samson Tu for WSN)
NYU not named on Trump’s list of colleges facing antisemitism penalties
NYU Shanghai receives record number of applicants for class of 2029
NYU Shanghai receives record number of applicants for class of 2029
(Alex Woodworth for WSN)
Students condemn NYU Langone’s silence on gender-affirming care
(Alex Woodworth for WSN)
Hundreds protest ICE detainment of Mahmoud Khalil in Washington Square Park
(Kiran Komanduri for WSN)
NYU bars 20-plus law students from Bobst after pro-Palestinian sit-in
(Danny Arensberg for WSN)
Dozens protest onslaught of pro-Palestinian student suspensions
(Samson Tu for WSN)
Admin responds to nonprofit criticizing updated student conduct policy
(Danny Arensberg for WSN)
‘Collective punishment’: NYU suspends 13 students after pro-Palestinian sit-in
(Courtesy of Aneesa Sheikh)
Beyond NYU: Merging music and advocacy
(Courtesy of Chris Maguire)
Beyond NYU: A Gallatin alum’s journey to crafting Etsy
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Beyond NYU: Pursuing public service from Gallatin to City Council
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Beyond NYU: Shaping workplace culture through hospitality
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Beyond NYU: Bridging the gap between business and film
(Simon Tan for WSN)
Opinion: NYU is complicit in Trump’s pro-Palestinian crackdown
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Opinion: Budget cuts on social programs will starve Americans
Protesters holding hands amidst a crowd waving a Palestinian flag and holding signs that say “CEASEFIRE NOW LET GAZA LIVE!"
Guest Essay: NYU AAUP condemns detention of Mahmoud Khalil
(Kiara Mujica for WSN)
Opinion: Cancel culture blurs accountability and annihilation
(Kiran Komanduri for WSN)
Opinion: Women-dominated sports deserve NCAA recognition
(Kyra Reilley for WSN)
Editorial: NYU, step up
Editorial: NYU’s disciplinary measures against students are reckless and reactive
Editorial: NYU’s disciplinary measures against students are reckless and reactive
An illustration of a collage of different scenes, such as a war zone, the face of prime minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu and a person holding a sign that says "BANS OFF OUR BODIES."
Editorial: Reflect. Recharge. Then get to work.
An illustration of a balancing weight scale with a box on each side. One says “LOCAL VOTE” and the other says “FEDERAL VOTE.”
Editorial: Think globally, vote locally
NYU students gather for a vigil in Washington Square Park mourning the loss of life in Lebanon on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024 in New York.
Editorial: NYU needs to talk about Lebanon. Publicly.
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Letter to the Editor: Silver School dean on the case for a tuition-free social work education
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Letter to the Editor: Wasserman Center director on the Handshake job search platform
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Letter to the Editor: CWS director on suicide response and mental health resources
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Letter to the Editor: NYU remains committed to NYU Tel Aviv
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Letter to the Editor: An open letter to President Hamilton
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Off-Third: NYU released their shortlist for consultants on ‘institutional restraint.’ You won’t believe who’s on it.
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Off-Third: Linda Mills lookalike contest brings new crowd to Gould Plaza
A portrait of Eric Adams wearing a gray suit, white collared shirt and navy blue printed tie. He stands in front of a royal blue background and an American flag on a floor stand.
Off-Third: Eric Adams and Rudy Giuliani compete to be NYC’s most disgraced mayor
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Off-Third: How to stalk campus celebrities
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Off-Third: NYU changes branding to save misled patients
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Staff Rants: Post-election feelings
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Staff Rants: Springing in and out of spring
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Staff Rants: New beginnings or old complaints?
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Staff Rants: Holiday Overload
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Staff Rants: Spooky season
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NYU wrestler heads to NCAA championships for 4th consecutive year
(Sidney Snider for WSN)
In the Huddle: A sit-down with baseball player Aidan Pawlak
(Courtesy of the NYU Stern Rugby Club)
NYU Stern Rugby Club sets up for the spring season
(Kyra Reilley for WSN)
Basketball teams advance to Sweet 16, softball opening weekend and other news
(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)
Out of Bounds: Major sports news out of the Czech Republic, France and Italy
(Kyra Reilley for WSN)
Basketball teams advance to Sweet 16, softball opening weekend and other news
(Kyra Reilley for WSN)
Women’s basketball ends season undefeated, wrestling and diving regionals and other news
(Kyra Reilley for WSN)
Basketball teams win UAA Championships, baseball and tennis seasons begin and other news
Swimming and wrestling dominate the UAA, track & field shatters records and other news
Swimming and wrestling dominate the UAA, track & field shatters records and other news
Men’s basketball buzzer-beater win, women’s basketball 50th straight victory and other news
Men’s basketball buzzer-beater win, women’s basketball 50th straight victory and other news
(Sidney Snider for WSN)
In the Huddle: A sit-down with baseball player Aidan Pawlak
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In the Huddle: Tristan How on his basketball career and this year’s historic season
(Sidney Snider for WSN)
In the Huddle: Yam Yau shares his hockey history
(Sidney Snider for WSN)
In the Huddle: A talk with thrower Kai Aravena
(Levi Langley for WSN)
In the Huddle: Janie Cooper on her yearlong racing season
(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)
Out of Bounds: Major sports news out of the Czech Republic, France and Italy
(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)
Out of Bounds: Major sports news out of Los Angeles, Madrid and Shanghai
(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)
Out of Bounds: Major sports news out of Spain, France and Argentina
(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)
Out of Bounds: Major sports news out of the UK, Washington, D.C. and Italy
(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)
Out of Bounds: Major sports news out of London, Washington, D.C. and Sydney
(Ivy Chan for WSN)
5 student magazines highlighting music, literature, travel and more
(Ivy Chan for WSN)
These 7 vinyl listening bars are making music the main course
Moth lounges on the carpet, observing her owner with a keen gaze. (Kiran Komanduri for WSN)
Living at NYU with animal companions
(Kiran Komanduri for WSN)
The NYU student bringing Rajasthani fashion to New York City
(Evan D'Souza for WSN)
5 student-friendly options to find secondhand decor and furnishing for your apartment
(Kiran Komanduri for WSN)
The NYU student bringing Rajasthani fashion to New York City
Vanessa Wallace, Savage X Fenty Chief Marketing Officer (Courtesy of Marissa Serrano)
Championing inclusivity and innovation: a conversation with Savage x Fenty CMO Vanessa Wallace
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This up-and-coming fashion retailer is reshaping the high-fashion shopping experience
(Alex Woodworth for WSN)
3 Black-owned designer brands to explore in NYC
(Allina Xiao for WSN)
Designer bag dupes that will make you say ‘take my money’
(Ivy Chan for WSN)
These 7 vinyl listening bars are making music the main course
(Allina Xiao for WSN)
I asked ChatGPT for a cookie recipe, here’s what happened
(Evan D’Souza for WSN)
5 fulfilling restaurants to break your fast during Ramadan
(Andreas Coscolluela for WSN)
5 Manhattan cafes where you can actually study
(Evan D'Souza for WSN)
New eats near NYU: L’Appartement 4F brings mini croissants from Brooklyn to the West Village
(Kiran Komanduri for WSN)
The NYU student bringing Rajasthani fashion to New York City
The NYU Dillagi South Asian dance team during practice. (Emma Foley for WSN)
NYU’s multicultural dance teams cultivate connection and encourage cultural exploration
(Julia Smerling for WSN)
Wearing my food on my sleeve
(Emma Foley for WSN)
The forgotten history of NYC’s Black cowboys
How NYU students celebrated Lunar New Year
How NYU students celebrated Lunar New Year
(Iris Bell for WSN)
Ranked: NYU merch
(Henry Bayha and Allina Xiao for WSN)
Ranked: Subway stations near NYU
A collage of various N.Y.U.-specific illustrations in green and blue.
Ranked: NYU lore
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Ranked: Thanksgiving foods
An illustration of a taco fighting french fries boxing in a ring.
Ranked: Fast food near campus
(Julia Smerling for WSN)
Norma Kamali invents and reinvents herself at NYFW
Frederick Anderson brings gothic glamour to Paradise Club
Frederick Anderson brings gothic glamour to Paradise Club
(Levi Langley for WSN)
Global Fashion Collective highlights 3 East Asian designers at NYFW
(Sidney Snider for WSN)
Global Fashion Collective flaunts the abundance of spring at NYFW
(Alex Woodworth for WSN)
Global Fashion Collective toys with heritage, nostalgia and the cosmos
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Review: ‘Devil in the Family’ exposes Ruby Franke — but lets her husband off the hook
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Review: Architects get experimental on ‘The Sky, The Earth & All Between’
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Q&A: Costume designer of ‘The Monkey’ discusses fashioning horror
(Courtesy of the Brooklyn Academy of Music)
Review: ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ brings new life to the drama genre
(Erwin Chen for WSN)
Review: The Met presents the everyday surrealism of Florida
(Allina Xiao for WSN)
Books beyond Bobst: A gory dystopian novel, an eccentric love story and more
(Mehr Kotval for WSN)
5 books to kick off Women’s History Month
(Charlotte Nichols for WSN)
4 books to read in celebration of Black History Month
4 LGBTQ+ novels Trump doesn’t want you to read
4 LGBTQ+ novels Trump doesn’t want you to read
(Charlotte Nichols for WSN)
Review: From the battles to the bedroom, ‘Onyx Storm’ was rushed and unsatisfying
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Review: ‘Devil in the Family’ exposes Ruby Franke — but lets her husband off the hook
(Courtesy of Neon)
Q&A: Costume designer of ‘The Monkey’ discusses fashioning horror
(Courtesy of Netflix)
Review: ‘Zero Day’ should be impeached
(Courtesy of Utopia)
It’s LGBTQ+ — but without the coming out story
(Allina Xiao for WSN)
8 of our favorite film scores
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Review: Architects get experimental on ‘The Sky, The Earth & All Between’
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Review: ‘SALVATION’ is relentless, daunting and convoluted
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Review: LISA’s ‘Alter Ego’ is an exciting debut with questionable substance
(Dani Biondi for WSN)
Review: Tate McRae ascends to pop princess status in ‘So Close to What’
(Allina Xiao for WSN)
8 of our favorite film scores
(Courtesy of the Brooklyn Academy of Music)
Review: ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ brings new life to the drama genre
(Courtesy of Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman)
Review: ‘Redwood’ spotlights the roots of resilience
(Courtesy of Roundabout Theatre Company)
Review: In ‘English,’ the fight to learn a new language perseveres
An illustration of a hand holding a nutcracker on a blue background scattered with snowflakes.
Let out of the doll box: My retirement from ‘The Nutcracker’
Dancers dressed in soldier costumes lined up onstage.
The Rockettes don’t know when to tap out
(Erwin Chen for WSN)
Review: The Met presents the everyday surrealism of Florida
(AnMei Deck for WSN)
Review: 80WSE’s political exhibition leaves viewers asking for more
(Kyra Reilley for WSN)
Review: Exhibition at La Maison Française challenges the definition of art
(Evan D’Souza for WSN)
Review: MoMA exhibition highlights the woman who shaped the modern art world
(AnMei Deck for WSN)
Review: ‘RicanVisions’ exhibits the rich artistic traditions of Puerto Rican artists
(Allina Xiao for WSN)
Cartoon: The commuter life
(Krish Dev, AnMei Deck, Julia Smerling, John Zhang for. WSN)
On the Street: Solitude
(Julia Smerling for WSN)
In photos: Game on!
(Ivy Chan for WSN)
In photos: An unforgettable night at the Violet Ball
(Julia Smerling, AnMei Deck, Alisia Houghtaling and Alex Woodworth for WSN)
On the Street: Love
(Allina Xiao for WSN)
Cartoon: The commuter life
NYU Dining Halls: Farm-to-Table Eats!
NYU Dining Halls: Farm-to-Table Eats!
Cartoon: An ode to Albert
Cartoon: An ode to Albert
In the panel titled Tisch, a girl with long braided hair, alternative clothing and round glasses types on a computer with sheets of paper flying around her. Her eyes are swirls and her expression is panicked as she says, “Sorry, I can't go out tonight, I have a 73-page play due tomorrow!” In the panel titled Stern, a man with short dark hair and rectangular glasses wears a suit saying, “Sorry, I can't go out tonight, I have 500+ LinkedIn connections due tomorrow…” He holds a phone with a symbol of people and the number 500 while people shake hands in the background. In the panel titled Gallatin, a boy with wavy brown hair and goggles holds ropes while saying, “Sorry, I can't go out tonight, I have to weave a basket underwater tomorrow.” Another dialogue line reads “Yeah, that’s my concentration…” next to drawings of fish and baskets. In the panel titled Steinhardt, a girl with curly blonde hair and freckles stares at a phone while various electronic devices are scattered in the background including a phone with a caller ID saying “Kiara & Allina.” In a dialogue bubble she says, “Sorry, I can't go out tonight, I have to communicate tomorrow.” In the panel titled Tandon a boy with round glasses, a puffer vest, a quarter-zip sweater and dyed purple hair says, “Sorry, I can't go out tonight, I have a robot due tomorrow!” Behind him is a robot holding a sandwich on a plate saying “YUMMY,” a laptop on a desk displaying “Chat G.P.T.” and a blackboard with various diagrams in white chalk. In the panel titled C.A.S. is a girl wearing a white lab coat and goggles over a pink shirt and saying, “Sorry, I can't go out tonight, I have to write an essay on bird migration in Ancient Greece due tomorrow!” She holds an open book while plucking a leaf off of an overhead branch with forceps, facing away from a desk where a beaker of green liquid overflows.
Cartoon: NYU during finals is just so … unique
In a grayscale comic, a person works at a desk in front of a computer next to a window showing a city in ruins with a fallen sign saying “TECH INDUSTRY.” In the bottom right corner is a thought bubble that says, “Why can’t I find an internship?”
Cartoon: Your major in computer science has been declared
(Julia Smerling for WSN)
In photos: Game on!
(Ivy Chan for WSN)
In photos: An unforgettable night at the Violet Ball
(Alex Woodworth for WSN)
Behind the scenes at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
An aerial view of an autumn field with a runway and body of water, with factories and suburbs on the left.
How to legally fly a drone in NYC
A person stands on stage staring into the distance. They have dark hair and wear a black fur shawl.
For Hannah Weisz, performance is resistance
SLAM! at NYU celebrates the art of spoken word
SLAM! at NYU celebrates the art of spoken word
Mou Theatre brings together Mandarin-speaking theater enthusiasts at NYU
Mou Theatre brings together Mandarin-speaking theater enthusiasts at NYU
A woman hanging a Turkish flag on a curtain by a window at N.Y.U.'s Kimmel Center. Outside of the window is a red building.
Turkish NYU students commemorate 85 years since the death of republic founder
Barks in Tompkins Square Park: Annual Halloween Dog Parade returns
Barks in Tompkins Square Park: Annual Halloween Dog Parade returns
Rob Benevides applies a white wig to an actor wearing a prosthetic costume face.
An inside look at the art and design process of behind-the-scenes artists
The Housing Guide | Under the Arch Magazine
The Housing Guide | Under the Arch Magazine
The Music Issue | Under the Arch Magazine
The Music Issue | Under the Arch Magazine
The Sports Issue | Under the Arch Magazine
The Sports Issue | Under the Arch Magazine
An illustration of Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump, over a blue and red background.
The Election Issue | Under the Arch Magazine
Six models wearing all black, walking down a runway in a single-file line.
The Fashion Issue | Under the Arch Magazine
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Cameron Moore scores in NYU’s fourth victory of five on Sunday, prior to the game against Purchase College on Tuesday.

Men’s Basketball Sluggish in Midweek Game

Michael Thompson, Staff Writer • December 7, 2016
The men's basketball took on Purchase College on Tuesday.
Tim Kou set the NYU record in the 100-yard breaststroke at the MIT Winter Invitational.

Swimming Highlights Weekend By Michael Thompson

Michael Thompson, Staff Writer • December 5, 2016
Winter sports action this weekend included fencing, wrestling, swimming and diving, and basketball.
Kaitlyn Read was NYU’s top scorer in its victory against New Paltz on Tuesday.

Women’s Basketball Stays on the Ball

Michael Thompson, Staff Writer • November 30, 2016
The women's basketball took on the SUNY New Paltz Hawks yesterday evening at home.
Shaye McGoey was one of four to score in the double figures during NYU’s victory against the Staten Island Dolphins.

Basketball: Women Roll On, Men Split

Michael Thompson, Staff Writer • November 28, 2016
The lady Violets took home two wins while the men fell to Yeshiva University this weekend.
Brooklyn Dodgers MLB star and NYU alum Ralph Branca passed away on Wednesday.

Violet Alum Ralph Branca Passes

Michael Thompson, Staff Writer • November 28, 2016
WSN offers their thoughts on the loss of Violet alum and MLB legend Ralph Branca.
NYU took 75 points to Baruch’s 43 in the women’s basketball, with Amy Harioka leading the offence.

Basketball Continues Early Surge

Michael Thompson, Staff Writer • November 21, 2016
The NYU basketball teams enjoyed a flurry of success as they opened their seasons.
Kaitlyn Read scored 15 of NYU’s 60 points in the first game of the season.

Women’s Basketball Kicks Off Season With Rocky Win

Michael Thompson, Staff Writer • November 16, 2016
The women's basketball team successfully tipped off their season Tuesday against the Stevens Institute of Technology.
Junior captain of NYU’s wrestling team, Raymond Jazikoff, won all four of his bouts in the first dual matches of 2016-2017.

Weekend: Fall Sports Wrap Up

Michael Thompson, Staff Writer • November 14, 2016
The week(end) in NYU sports, featuring the NCAA cross country regional championships, volleyball playoffs and more early season wrestling action.
Senior Nia Sorgente finished in second place in both her women’s diving events on Saturday.

NYU Stands out in Weekend Athletics

Michael Thompson, Staff Writer • November 7, 2016
A recap of Violet weekend sports action, including wrestling, cross country, swimming and diving, and volleyball's finale.
Starting the fencing season strong, sophomore Jacqueline Tubbs placed seventh out of 75 fencers at the Temple Collegiate Open.

Weekend: Volleyball Sputters to End

Michael Thompson, Staff Writer • October 31, 2016
A handful of NYU teams started their seasons, including the grapplers and the DI fencing team, as well as continued efforts from cross country and volleyball.
Sophomore Maddie Pena, determined, makes her way to score final goal off an assist.

Women’s Soccer Team Ride Momentum Into 3-0 Win

Michael Thompson, Staff Writer • October 25, 2016
The women's soccer team hoped to keep the good times rolling on Monday as they headed to Hackettstown, New Jersey to play Centenary College.
Women's volleyball played a close match against Montclair State, with junior Rayne Ellis and two other teammates each achieving double-digit kills.

No End to Skid For Volleyball Over Weekend

Michael Thompson, Staff Writer • October 24, 2016
The NYU women's volleyball team continued their downswing on Friday, dropping in four sets against Montclair State University.
With 56 people competing, junior Alyssa Poentis led all golfers at the NYU Invitational with a score of 77.

Weekend Recap: Swimming Sets Record

Michael Thompson, Staff Writer • October 17, 2016
NYU's fall sports teams enjoyed continued success midway through the semester. Highlights include dominance in swimming and a top-five finish in cross country.
With their fifth straight UAA title from last season, the wrestling team prepares for their first match on November 5.

Preview: Winter NYU Sports

Michael Thompson, Staff Writer • October 13, 2016
A preview of NYU's winter sports teams as they prepare to get underway.
The eight lane, deep water swimming pool at Palladium’s Athletic Facility is open for free swim during select hours throughout the week.

Swimming Convincing, Golf Caps Season in Second Place

Michael Thompson, Staff Writer • October 11, 2016
A roundup of NYU sports action, including volleyball, golf, cross country and the swim team's season debut.
This past Sunday, up-and-coming MLB star, Miami Marlins pitcher, Jose Fernandez passed away due to a boating accident. Over the course of four seasons, Fernandez went 38-17 with 589 strikeouts.

Jose Fernandez Found Dead in Boat Wreck

Michael Thompson, Staff Writer • September 26, 2016
Former WSN sports editor Mike Thompson reflects on Miami Marlins deceased pitcher Jose Fernandez.
Today, the women’s volleyball team won 3 to 0 against St. Joseph’s College in Long Island.

Volleyball Continues Mid-Season Tear

Michael Thompson, Staff Writer • September 21, 2016
The women's volleyball team stayed hot with a 3-0 win against St. Joseph's College in Long Island.
Women’s volleyball competed twice this past weekend at Stevens Institute of Technology, winning both games.

Violet Volleyball Lengthens Win Streak

Michael Thompson, Staff Writer • September 19, 2016
The NYU women's volleyball team continued their hot streak this weekend at the Ducks Classic, hosted by Stevens.
The men’s golf team, through a strain to perform consistently, finished fourth in the Lake Placid Invitational this weekend.

Golf Struggles Through Week Two

Michael Thompson, Staff Writer • September 12, 2016
The NYU men's golf team competed in Lake Placid this weekend at the Middlebury/Lake Placid Invitational.
Over the weekend, the women’s volleyball team took three matches at the Hawk Invitational in New Palts, NY.

Violet Volleyball Wins Big

Michael Thompson, Staff Writer • September 12, 2016
The NYU women's volleyball team played four away games this weekend.
NYU Men and Women’s golf competed this past weekend at the St. Lawrence University invitational and both teams finished first in their respective tournaments.

Golf: Women Steamroll in Opener, Men Squeak By

Michael Thompson, Staff Writer • September 6, 2016
The NYU men's golf team struggled to start their season, while the women's team stood strong.
Volleyball Serves Up Inconsistency to Start Season

Volleyball Serves Up Inconsistency to Start Season

Michael Thompson, Staff Writer • September 6, 2016
The women's volleyball team fought hard to start their season off on the right foot.
What to Watch For in NYU Sports This Fall

What to Watch For in NYU Sports This Fall

Michael Thompson, Staff Writer • August 28, 2016

In a flash, the NYU fall sports schedule is upon us, with a slew of teams and athletes ready to retake the field for another season. From cross country to volleyball, take a look...

One of the key moments of the semester occurred when the facilities at Coles Sports Center closed for renovations and facilities opened at 404 Fitness for NYU students to continue their workouts.

Notable Moments From Sports This Year

Michael Thompson, Sports Editor • May 2, 2016
After three months of action this semester, there are a number of highlights and moments that define this season in NYU sports.
The distance between campus and NYU Baseball's home field, MCU Park in Coney Island has proven to be a difficult factor to overcome for the team to manage.

Going the Distance: Baseball’s Commute to Coney Island Places Strain on Student-Athletes

Michael Thompson, Sports Editor • April 26, 2016
The life of a student athlete is even more difficult at NYU, where nothing seems close.
Women’s tennis took seventh place at the UAA championship.

The 2016 Season Comes to and End for Tennis

Michael Thompson, Sports Editor • April 25, 2016
The tennis season came to a close in Florida, as the Violets were in UAA Championship competition.
Junior Eric Tarakjian was one of the low scorers over the weekend.

Golf on the Back 9 of Their Season

Michael Thompson, Sports Editor • April 25, 2016
The spring season winded down as the men and women of NYU's golf program resumed play in Liberty League Championship action.
Errol Spence Jr. defeats Chris Algieri in five rounds at the Barclays Center on April 16.

An Errorless Win for Errol Spence Jr.

Michael Thompson, Sports Editor • April 19, 2016
Errol Spence Jr. lived up to the hype on Saturday night, thoroughly outclassing Chris Algieri in a fifth round TKO.
Freshman softball player Diana King has been leading her team up at bat this season, and is also doing extremely well pitching.

Inside the Numbers: Diana King

Michael Thompson, Sports Editor • April 19, 2016
With the final month of the softball season underway, freshman Diana King leads the way as the team's offensive spark.
Junior Mikaela Santos, sophomore Kristin Lee and freshman Jenni Bluetling won eighth place in a three-way tie.

Golf Warms Up For Liberty League Championships

Michael Thompson, Sports Editor • April 18, 2016
With the Liberty League Championship looming, NYU golf teams competed in New York and Massachusetts this weekend.
Freshman Benedict Teoh had a double victory against University of Rochester.

Lai, Shiyanova Power Tennis against Rochester

Michael Thompson, Sports Editor • April 18, 2016
NYU's tennis teams stayed loose Saturday against the University of Rochester.
NYU Men's Tennis were defeated 5-4 on Wednesday, April 13, by Stevens Institute of Technology.

Women’s Tennis Bounces Back, Men’s Team Continues to Struggle

Michael Thompson, Sports Editor • April 14, 2016
Wednesday's tennis results were mixed. The women improved to 7-2 against TCNJ while the men fell to Stevens.
A pair of home runs from Adrian Spitz led the offensive barrage for the Violets in a blowout win over John Jay College on Tuesday.

Vokulich Gem Leads Violets to Fifth Straight Win

Michael Thompson, Sports Editor • April 13, 2016
Explosive hitting and stellar pitching spearheaded a dominant victory for the NYU baseball team against John Jay.
Qizhi Wong was the NYU Men’s golf team’s top performer on Saturday.

Golf Dodges Inclement Weather, Plays Well

Michael Thompson, Sports Editor • April 11, 2016
Families gathered and seniors were honored at the NYU Spring Invitational in Bloomfield, NJ this weekend.
Costis Gontikas of the NYU Men’s Basketball Team played in the Gotham Hoops Invitational on Saturday.

Top 10 Things You Missed in Sports Last Week

Michael Thompson, Sports Editor • April 11, 2016
The rain couldn't damper some of the great news from NYU sports this week.
NYU sports played several games over the week, with NYU Baseball beating St. Joseph’s College-Brooklyn 13-0.

Friday Wrap-Up: Baseball Trends Up, Volleyball Ends Regular Season on High Note

Michael Thompson, Sports Editor • April 8, 2016
Inclement weather affected some, but not all NYU sporting events over the last two days.
Cat Li performed exceptionally at the NYU Women's Golf team's meet finishing 5th out of 71 golfers.

Women’s Golf Continues Ascent, Men’s Team Falters

Michael Thompson, Sports Editor • April 6, 2016
NYU golf has been busy the last several days, with action on the east coast and down south.

Tough Weather Plagues Golf in Hershey

Michael Thompson, Sports Editor • April 4, 2016
The men's golf team traveled to Hershey, PA for first round action in the Hershey Cup.
Sophomore Chase Corbett finished the game last night with a career high of 12 kills.

Volleyball Overpowered by Rutgers-Newark

Michael Thompson, Sports Editor • March 31, 2016
In a valiant effort, the NYU volleyball squad fell to a dominant Rutgers-Newark team.
Mickey Bak, Grant Williams, Daniel Sconzo, Hans Engel, Philip Shin participated in the NCAA Fencing Championships over the weekend.

Fencing Takes 13th at Nationals in NC

Michael Thompson, Sports Editor • March 28, 2016
The fencing season came to an end over the weekend as a group of Violets competed at the NCAA Championships in Massachusetts.
Colin LaPorte helped NYU win over Nazareth College and Bard College in Brooklyn.

Volleyball Dispatches Nazareth, Bard to Get Back on Track

Michael Thompson, Sports Editor • March 28, 2016
The Violets reigned supreme as they hosted a three-team UVC Crossover.
Karissa Zubulake pitched excellently for the NYU Women's Softball team's win against Rutgers-Newark.

NYU Softball’s Winning Streak Continues

Michael Thompson, Sports Editor • March 25, 2016
The bats stayed hot for the NYU softball team, who made it four wins in a row against Rutgers-Newark.
As the NYU Men's Hockey team's season wraps up, we look forward to their next season.

Hockey Season Comes to an End: What to Look Back On & What to Expect

Michael Thompson, Sports Editor • March 23, 2016
The NYU hockey team's failure to win a second straight championship shouldn't overshadow the highlights from a remarkable season.
NYU’s Women’s Golf team placed third at the Jekyll Island Women's Collegiate Invitational.

Golf Takes Third Place Post-Spring Break

Michael Thompson, Sports Editor • March 21, 2016
The women's golf team continued its spring slate in Georgia at the Jekyll Island Women's Collegiate Invitational.
NYU’s Men’s Swimming team finished their season in 9th place.

Swimming Builds a Standard of Success

Michael Thompson, Sports Editor • March 21, 2016
The swimming season came to an end over the weekend at the NCAA Championships in Greensboro, NC.
Shuaib Jewon

Shuaib Jewon

Michael Thompson, Sports Editor • March 10, 2016

When CAS sophomore Shuaib Jewon is at NYU’s Leslie eLab, his love for fun and teamwork is at its peak. One Friday, he led a meeting to discuss the latest ideas for CastMe, a...

Olivia Mould pitched exceptionally for NYU's Women's baseball team.

Softball Looking to Small Ball Their Way to a Better Start

Michael Thompson, Sports Editor • March 9, 2016
The young NYU softball team experienced mixed results in its first day off UAA action.
Senior Phil Bueno led the men's volleyball team against Steven's Tech.

Men’s Volleyball Falls Victim to Stevens Institute of Technology

Michael Thompson, Sports Editor • March 3, 2016
With momentum on their side, NYU's volleyball team sought revenge against the Stevens Institute of Technology.
Terence Crawford remained on a tear in the boxing world with a win at the Madison Square Garden Theater over the weekend.

Terence Crawford Makes His Big Apple Debut

Michael Thompson, Sports Editor • March 1, 2016
New Yorkers welcomed Terence Crawford with open arms in his Big Apple debut.
Junior captain John Messinger was one of four national-qualifying NYU wrestlers.

Four Wrestlers Qualify for Nationals

Michael Thompson, Sports Editor • February 29, 2016
With the regular season over, NYU's wrestlers now looked to make a name for themselves at the NCAA East Regionals in Virginia.

Volleyball Bounces Back With Win Against NJCU

Michael Thompson, Sports Editor • February 29, 2016
The men's volleyball looked to avoid a letdown on Thursday against New Jersey City University.

Lafayette Hall

Michael Thompson, Sports Editor • February 25, 2016

Residency: Upperclassmen Estimated yearly cost: $11,052 - $18,494 Low-cost rooms available: Yes Commute to class: 25 minutes Nearby subways: J, Z, N, Q, R, 4, 5, 6 Shuttle:...

NYU baseball pitcher, Marshall Kramsky, is back after a long recovery following a Tommy John surgical procedure.

To the Operating Table and Back Again: Marshall Kramsky’s Tommy John Recovery

Michael Thompson, Sports Editor • February 25, 2016
Marshall Kramsky made history this summer, becoming the first NYU baseball player ever to undergo Tommy John surgery.
NYU Men's volleyball obtained a much needed win against Vassar today.

Men’s Volleyball Serves Vassar in Much-needed Win

Michael Thompson, Sports Editor • February 24, 2016
The men's volleyball team finally earned a much needed win against Vassar.
Junior Wayne Yuan won 2-0 at the Tri-Match last Thursday.

Grapplers Take One Step Forward, One Step Back

Michael Thompson, Sports Editor • February 22, 2016
The UAA Champion NYU Grapplers finished their regular season with mixed results on Thursday.
NYU mens' volleyball was defeated by Steven's Institute of Technology in three straight sets.

Volleyball Gets Swept By Cross-River Rival

Michael Thompson, Sports Editor • February 18, 2016
The men's volleyball team hoped to climb above .500 for the first time since the start of February against Stevens.
Men’s track and field competed in Boston at Boston University’s Valentine’s Invitational.

Track Has Record Setting Day at Valentine’s Invitational

Michael Thompson, Sports Editor • February 16, 2016
Boston University played host to record-breaking day by NYU's track and field teams.
Freshman Grant Williams led the men's fencing team with 8-0 in sabre.

Fencing Foiled at Historical Meet But Focusing on Future

Michael Thompson, Sports Editor • February 11, 2016
NYU fencing looked to take back the Martin Preschel Memorial Award from Columbia at the Historical Meet.
Daniel Rieger led a group of four Violets in the mile, placing sixth with his time of 4:23.26.

Track Does Better Than Score Indicates

Michael Thompson, Sports Editor • February 8, 2016
The men's and women's track teams were fully reunited this weekend at the NYC Metro Championships.
Although Amir Khan is a gifted boxer, he may face some big challenges going against Canelo Alvarez.

Khan vs. Alvarez Boxing Fight Announced

Michael Thompson, Sports Editor • February 5, 2016
Amir Khan is finally getting his chance against an elite fighter in Canelo Alvarez, but is he biting off more than he can chew?
Wrestling Looks to Extend Hot Streak, Falters Late

Wrestling Looks to Extend Hot Streak, Falters Late

Michael Thompson, Sports Editor • February 4, 2016
The wrestling team looked for their fourth straight win against the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy on Wednesday.
How to Trick Your NYU Friends Into Watching the Super Bowl

How to Trick Your NYU Friends Into Watching the Super Bowl

Michael Thompson, Sports Editor • February 2, 2016
Hosting a Super Bowl party and wondering how to appeal to the not-so-sporty NYU crowd? WSN Sports has you covered!
Williams went 3-0 in sabre on Sunday, when NYU took on Boston College, Brown University, Haverford College, MIT, Hunter College and host Brandeis University at the Eric Solee Invitational in Waltham, MA.

Fencing Thrills in Dominant Wins

Michael Thompson, Sports Editor • February 1, 2016
NYU fencing's weekend action featured a potentially historic outing by the men's team at the Eric Sollee Invitational.
Winter Storm Jonas Snows in Athletics

Winter Storm Jonas Snows in Athletics

Michael Thompson, Sports Editor • January 26, 2016
Winter Storm Jonas took no prisoners, leaving NYU's athletic schedule in a state of disarray.
The men's swimming and diving team had a dominant showing last season.

Swim Team Wins Big at Home

Michael Thompson, Sports Editor • January 25, 2016
With a blizzard baring down on the east coast, the men's swimming and diving team was able to fit in a meet against the U.S. Marine Merchant Academy.
Hockey Looking to Defend National Title

Hockey Looking to Defend National Title

Michael Thompson, Sports Editor • January 25, 2016
NYU's hockey team, boosted by the return of senior goaltender Sam Daley, looks to finish strong this season and repeat as National Champions.

Boxing’s unexpected beauty

Michael Thompson, Deputy Sports Editor • December 8, 2015
Sports is a matter of perspective, especially one as violent as boxing.
Another game, another win for basketball

Another game, another win for basketball

Michael Thompson, Deputy Sports Editor • December 7, 2015
Another day, another win for the undefeated NYU women's basketball team.

Women’s basketball trounces New Paltz to continue undefeated

Michael Thompson, Deputy Sports Editor • December 3, 2015
The NYU women's basketball stayed hot, marching to 6-0 against SUNY New Paltz.
Senior Riley Wurtz finished with eight points, seven rebounds and two blocks in Saturday’s game versus Johns Hopkins.

Women’s basketball eats over Thanksgiving break

Michael Thompson, Deputy Sports Editor • November 30, 2015
NYU's women's basketball stayed undefeated with two victories during the Thanksgiving break.
NYU Men’s Basketball team plays Arcadia University in the championship game on Sunday November 22nd, 2015.

Read, Udine lead basketball to 4-0 weekend

Michael Thompson, Deputy Sports Editor • November 23, 2015
NYU's basketball teams hosted the NYU Tip-Off Classic and looked to successfully defend their home court.
Co-captain Evan Kupferberg dribbles inside area while being surround byPurchase College players.

Basketball brings in first victories of season

Michael Thompson, Deputy Sports Editor • November 16, 2015
NYU's men's and women's basketball teams opened their seasons with impressive victories
Frank Bozzi and the Violets won the NYU Fall Invitational over the weekend.

Violet swimming still perfect after Fall Invitational

Michael Thompson, Deputy Sports Editor • November 9, 2015
NYU's men's and women's swimming and diving teams looked to stay undefeated against Stevens Institute of Technology and SUNY New Paltz.

Where to watch the Mets

Michael Thompson, Deputy Sports Editor • October 29, 2015
With the Fall Classic moving back to Queens, ticket prices are astronomical. But that's no excuse to miss the big series.
Senior co-captain Megan Dawe has received preseason All-American accolades, and the NYU women's basketball team is ranked #5 in the nation in a preseason poll by Women's DIII News.

What to expect from winter athletics

Michael Thompson, Deputy Sports Editor • October 20, 2015
With November approaching, NYU's winter sports season is ready to kick into full gear.
Sophomore Angela Yang lead the team, finishing second in the competition.

Women’s golf ends season strong

Michael Thompson, Deputy Sports Editor • October 19, 2015
The NYU women's golf team finished in second at the Ann S. Betchelder Invitational over the weekend, continuing their strong run of form.
Alyssa Poentis was NYU's low scorer, helping the Violets place 2nd overall at the Williams College Invitational.

NYU golf teams on solid track

Michael Thompson, Deputy Sports Editor • October 13, 2015
The NYU men's and women's golf teams continued their strong season, remaining consistent in their top finishes thus far in the season.
NYU Tennis player, Alice McGinty, is a freshmen from Barcelona, Spain.

Globetrotting freshman hits NYU tennis courts

Michael Thompson, Deputy Sports Editor • October 9, 2015
Freshman Alice McGinty brings her unique sense of culture and experience to this year's Lady Violets tennis team.
Christopher Nolte (left) and Hartej Gill (right).

Golf teams stay course for season

Michael Thompson, Deputy Sports Editor • September 28, 2015
The men's golf team was in action over the weekend, competing in the Liberty League Championships.

‘Money’ Mayweather will return if the pay is fair

Michael Thompson, Deputy Sports Editor • September 27, 2015
Floyd Mayweather's controversial career is allegedly over, but does the public believe him?
The Violets finished second at the NYU invitational over the weekend.

Women’s golf shows progress at Invitational

Michael Thompson, Deputy Sports Editor • September 21, 2015
The NYU women's golf team finished second at the NYU Invitational over the weekend.
Kristin Lee set two NYU records at the SLU Invitational.

Women’s golf team has record-breaking tournament

Michael Thompson, Staff Writer • September 8, 2015
The men's and women's golf teams competed at the St. Lawrence Invitational over the weekend.

Women’s basketball takes competition to Italy

Michael Thompson, Staff Writer • August 28, 2015
The NYU women's basketball team takes a trip to Italy.

Baseball, softball improve as season draws to a close

Michael Thompson, Staff Writer • April 30, 2015
As the baseball and softball teams approach the end of their season, they look to finish strong and build for next year.
Wladimir Klitschko is the reigning heavyweight world champion.

Boxer Klitschko defends title at MSG

Michael Thompson, Staff Writer • April 28, 2015
Wladimir Klitschko defended his boxing title...again. This time it was on American soil.

Welcome to 2015, Mets fans

Michael Thompson, Staff Writer • April 24, 2015
The 2015 Mets: Is their hot start for real? Can they hold pace and give Flushing fans hope for the first time in nearly a decade?
Garcia won a close match against Peterson by a majority decision.

Boxers face off during televised NYC event

Michael Thompson, Staff Writer • April 14, 2015
Primetime boxing was back in New York City over the weekend
David Wagner had three hits in the first game.

Baseball goes 1-2 against St. Joseph’s

Michael Thompson, Staff Writer • April 12, 2015
The baseball team had an up and down weekend as they won and lost big.
Tremblay started both contests, striking out six in each. Game two was a complete-game one-hit shutout.

Softball shuts out, baseball strikes out

Michael Thompson, Staff Writer • April 8, 2015
The baseball and softball teams are now well into their season and looking to improve on their underwhelming records.
Mixed results for baseball on weekeend

Mixed results for baseball on weekeend

Michael Thompson, Contributing Writer • April 6, 2015
NYU baseball played an exciting three game series against Skidmore College over the weekend.
Women's tennis claimed multiple victories at the UAA championships in Florida. (Courtesy of NYU Athletics)

Tennis teams win some, lose some

Michael Thompson, Contributing Writer • April 2, 2015
The NYU men's and women's tennis teams both looked to improve their records yesterday, travelling to The College of New Jersey.
Thangirala won his #1 singles match.

Sports Recap: March 27-29

Michael Thompson, Contributing Writer • March 30, 2015
The Violets struggled in what was a busy weekend in sports.
Klein led the Violets with 21 total kills during Saturday's two matches.

Volleyball earns high seed for playoffs

Michael Thompson, Contributing Writer • March 9, 2015
Volleyball righted the ship this weekend with two 3-0 sweeps against PSU Behrend and Bard College.

UFC fighter Ronda Rousey brings attention to women’s MMA

Michael Thompson, Contributing Writer • March 5, 2015
Champion Ronda Rousey is bringing attention to women's mixed martial arts.

Benson’s volleyball career back from brink

Michael Thompson, Contributing Writer • March 3, 2015
Junior volleyball star Nick Benson, who was academically ineligible in his sophomore season, has helped the Violets get over a tough beginning to their season.

Basketball teams salute seniors

Michael Thompson, Contributing Writer • March 2, 2015
NYU men's and women's basketball were both victorious on Family Day, where they honored their seniors in their final home game.
The fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather will begin on May 2nd

Pacquiao, Mayweather fight brings attention back to boxing

Michael Thompson, Contributing Writer • February 24, 2015
The long awaited fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather has finally been scheduled for May 2.
Austin Campitelli won multiple Diver of the Meet honors for her recent victories at the UAA Championships at Emory University. Despite her national success, she dreams of going to medical school to work in pediatric care in developing countries.

Freshman diver excels in, out of pool

Michael Thompson, Contributing Writer • February 17, 2015
Campitelli's immediate impact puts Violets over the top.
via gonyuathletics.com

Violets win, jump above .500

Michael Thompson, Contributing Writer • December 1, 2014
Men's basketball dispatched MCLA by a score of 82-72.
The Knicks have struggled early on as they transition to a new season.

New system leads to Knicks struggles

Michael Thompson, Contributing Writer • November 13, 2014
The Knicks are experiencing growing pains at 2-7. Can they turn it around?
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