All content by Nicole Ranile
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Fish Out of Water: Former NYU swimmer is moving out of the pool and onto the sidelines as assistant coach
Derek Maas, a former swimmer for the Violets, is taking on a new role within the team as assistant coach.
Nicole Ranile, Staff Writer
• September 24, 2024
![A woman with braids smiles while wearing a purple zip-up uniform with the words “N.Y.U. CROSS COUNTRY TRACK AND FIELD” in white font. Her black undershirt says “violets” in purple font.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/sports-inthehuddle-uvieghara-1200x800.jpeg)
In the Huddle: Thrower Michelle Uvieghara sets an example on the track and beyond
Junior track & field athlete Michelle Uvieghara spoke to WSN about her experience on the team and being awarded the NYU athletic department’s MLK Award for the 2023-24 academic year.
Nicole Ranile, Staff Writer
• March 12, 2024
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Mental health awareness for student-athletes at NYU
NYU opened its very own branch of The Hidden Opponent, a mental health nonprofit organization for student-athletes.
Nicole Ranile, Staff Writer
• February 8, 2024
![A group of men and women in white fencing suits and gray jackets are standing around a man in a purple sweatshirt with the Nike logo. They are all standing in the middle of a gym with a red line across the walls.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/sports-fencing-1200x800.jpg)
NYU fencing sees early-season success
The Violets’ men’s and women’s fencing teams hit their strides as the season starts.
Nicole Ranile, Staff Writer
• December 12, 2023
![A person poses with their arms crossed on the deck of the swimming pool.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/sports-derekmaas-1-1200x800.jpg)
From Crimson Tide to city life, swimmer Derek Maas has done it all
Former Division I swimmer Derek Maas strikes a balance between attending the NYU Grossman School of Medicine and being a Division III swimmer for the university.
Nicole Ranile, Staff Writer
• October 2, 2023
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NYU Athletics: A look back on the 2022-23 season
With eight teams earning bids for the postseason, NYU saw tremendous success among its athletics programs.
Nicole Ranile, Staff Writer
• May 2, 2023
![N.Y.U. swimmer Caitlin Marshall swims in a pool with other athletes in adjacent lanes.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/sports-caitlinmarshall-900x600.jpg)
A swimming star’s reflection on her NYU season
NYU athlete Caitlin Marshall looks back on her breakout season as a sophomore on the university’s swim team.
Nicole Ranile, Staff Writer
• April 19, 2023
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First-years on NYU swim team earn prestigious honors
The Violets took home both the women and men’s UAA Rookie of the Year awards.
Nicole Ranile, Staff Writer
• February 15, 2023
![Player number 9, Arkan Tahsildaroglu, is about to kick a soccer ball on the field. Tahsildaroglu has a mullet and wears a white jersey with the number 9 in purple in the center. He wears a pair of purple shorts, white socks and neon green soccer shoes.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/sports-msoc-900x600.jpg)
NYU men’s soccer triumphs over Brandeis University in season finale
The Violets won their second consecutive match and finished 4-1-2 in conference play.
Nicole Ranile, Staff Writer
• November 7, 2022
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Women’s soccer takes a hit against Emory and Rochester
NYU women’s soccer lost both of its University Athletic Association matchups over the weekend.
Nicole Ranile, Staff Writer
• October 18, 2022
![NYU's women’s soccer team wearing white jerseys, purple shorts and white socks huddles on the field.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/NYU-WSoccer-Multi-900x600.jpg)
NYU women’s soccer suffers its first loss of the season
In their second UAA matchup of the season, the Violets fell to Case Western Reserve at home 3-0.
Nicole Ranile, Staff Writer
• October 12, 2022
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Love-love: Saying goodbye to Serena Williams and Roger Federer
After Roger Federer’s final professional tennis match on Friday, Sept. 23, the tennis world has now lost two of its greatest competitors.
Nicole Ranile, Staff Writer
• September 26, 2022
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Graylin Lucas, Contributing Writer • February 11, 2025
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Jake Christy, Contributing Writer • February 11, 2025
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Brian Sanchez, Contributing Writer • February 11, 2025
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Vaishnavi Girish, Contributing Writer • February 11, 2025
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Skylar Boilard, Staff Writer • February 11, 2025