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

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Sidney Snider

Sidney Snider, Deputy Managing Editor

Sidney Snider is a junior studying journalism, public policy and the business of entertainment, media and technology. After spending a year as WSN’s Sports Editor, she’s taking on a management role and — somehow — spending more time in the office. When she’s not there, you may see one of her alter egos around New York City as a broadcaster at NYU Athletics, an intern with the Rangers, a sorority girl (sko piphi) or even a Yerba Madre ambassador. Find her on Instagram @sidsnid or @sidneysnider and send women’s basketball memes.

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A red, monochromatic illustration of an angry Donald Trump pointing towards figures of female athletes.

Opinion: Trump’s playbook sidelines female athletes

Trump’s intentions to remove Title IX protections on reproductive rights threaten progress made in sports equality for women.
Sidney Snider, Sports Editor November 5, 2024

Over the last four years, media coverage of women’s sports has tripled. Not only is this attention and respect well deserved, but it has also had a positive effect on girls’...

Three volleyball players stand on one side of the net looking at a ball in the air, while a fourth player jumps in the air to set the ball.

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...

An illustration of a purple-colored person on the right shouting “OUT OF BOUNDS" while holding a big whistle. Behind the person is the Sydney Opera House, the Los Angeles Eastern Columbia Lofts Building and the Big Ben.

Out of Bounds: Major sports news out of Sydney, Los Angeles and London

Out of Bounds is a weekly column by WSN covering major athletic developments at and around NYU’s campuses and study away sites.
Sidney Snider, Sports Editor October 18, 2024

London German soccer manager Thomas Tuchel was announced as the new manager of England’s national men’s soccer team Wednesday by the English Football Association. The 51-year-old...

N.Y.U. students stand in a row. Two students hold yellow envelopes. A student in the middle wears a pumpkin costume.

‘Just cut it’: Students call on admin to end NYU’s contract with Nike

Following accusations of wage theft and worker coercion against Nike, a group of students delivered three letters to university administrators, demanding a meeting to discuss NYU cutting its ties to the company.
Sidney Snider, Deputy Sports Editor October 8, 2024

NYU’s chapter of Students for International Labor Solidarity called on the university to cut its contract with Nike in letters to administrators, following accusations of wage...

A girl with brown hair sits and poses on a bench in a park. She is wearing a brown shirt that says “CLEVELAND BROWNS”.

In the Huddle: Bryce Chan’s senior soccer season

The four-year women’s soccer player reflects on her time at NYU and shares her hopes for the upcoming season.
Sidney Snider, Deputy Sports Editor October 2, 2024

It has not yet hit senior midfielder Bryce Chan that this is her last year on the NYU women’s soccer team. She hopes to make it as far as possible this season, win more games...

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Tunnel to Towers: More than just a run

Tens of thousands of participants honored 9/11 victims in this year’s annual Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk.
Sidney Snider, Deputy Sports Editor October 1, 2024

Around 40,000 people attended the Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk on Sept. 29 to honor 9/11 victims. The race was the foundation’s 23rd annual event, and despite heavy rain...

An illustration of a purple-colored person on the right shouts “OUT OF BOUNDS" while holding a big whistle on the left. Behind the person is a cathedral, a tower and a statue of someone holding a torch.

Out of Bounds: Carlos Alcaraz wins the Laver Cup for Europe, professional English cricketers announce equal pay, Prague hosts penultimate round of Climbing World Cup

Out of Bounds is a weekly column by WSN covering major athletic developments at and around NYU’s campuses and study away sites.
Sidney Snider, Deputy Sports Editor September 27, 2024

Berlin Spanish tennis player Carlos Alcaraz won the last session of the Laver Cup in Berlin on Sunday to take the trophy home for Team Europe.  This marks the fifth time Team...

An ice skater in a pink leotard skates on the ice with her arms raised in a pose.

In the Huddle: Graduate student Caroline Mura on her love for skating

The NYU figure skater spoke to WSN about her career in the sport and goals for the team's upcoming 2024-25 season.
Sidney Snider, Deputy Sports Editor September 4, 2024

Seventeen years of figure skating later, and Master’s student Caroline Mura isn’t ready to get off the ice. After graduating with honors and a degree in biology and minors...

Hockey players lined up side-by-side on the ice.

The PWHL: Paving the way forward for women’s ice hockey

In its inaugural season, the Professional Women’s Hockey League is proving to be the future of the sport.
Sidney Snider, Staff Writer May 3, 2024

The American Collegiate Hockey Association Division I league is made up of 72 universities, and 41 of them do not have a women’s team — including NYU. But with the rising popularity...

The N.Y.U men’s volleyball team celebrates by huddling together and jumping with their hands raised.

Men’s volleyball win UVC Championship

The men’s volleyball team won its first conference title since 2017.
Sidney Snider, Staff Writer April 19, 2024

NYU men’s volleyball won the United Volleyball Conference for the second time in program history. This conference win, the first since 2017, earns the Violets an automatic bid...

The outside of N.Y.U.'s Palladium residence hall, with two N.Y.U. flags and two N.Y.U. torches on the side of the building. A car is parked in front and people are walking past.

NYU expands free summer housing to students from Gaza, Israel and West Bank

In response to safety concerns in the Middle East, the university added the three locations to its emergency summer housing program, which accommodates students affected by global crises.
Sidney Snider, Contributing Writer April 4, 2024

NYU will now offer free summer housing to students from Gaza, Israel and the West Bank who may not be able to return home due to safety concerns amid the Israel-Hamas war.  NYU’s...

A softball player in a black-and-purple uniform in the process of hitting a ball.

NYU softball gears up for a promising season

The Violets are working on integrating the team’s new first-years and building team unity.
Sidney Snider, Staff Writer March 28, 2024

NYU softball has returned to action for the 2024 season, with a current record of 5-9. After ending last year with a 19-19 record, the Violets are looking to improve this year...

A baseball player in a white N.Y.U. uniform swinging a baseball bat.

NYU baseball shows promise at the start of the season

After a quick start, the NYU baseball team is optimistic about their chances this year.
Sidney Snider, Contributing Writer March 5, 2024

Despite losing their three starting pitchers at the end of the 2023 season, NYU baseball has started off the 2024 year strong — holding their opponents to only 32 runs in the...

A purple N.Y.U. flag hangs on a building.

Faculty share provost preferences at engagement sessions

The search committee for the university’s new provost said it hopes to suggest candidates to President Linda Mills by the end of the spring semester.
Sidney Snider, Contributing Writer February 5, 2024

The Provost Search Committee, which formed in December, held two listening sessions over Zoom last week where several attendees said they’d like to see a new provost with a non-academic...