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Staff Rants March 29 - April 4

Staff Rants March 29 – April 4

WSN Staff April 3, 2017
Welcome to another edition of Staff Rants! Our staff is excited to be angry about people, places and things!
CAS junior Jonathan Iaione throws out a runner in the ninth inning on March 23 in a game against St. Joseph’s.

Weekly Sports Update March 20 to March 26

Nika Woodfill, Deputy Sports Editor March 27, 2017
Here's a look at how NYU sports teams fared in competition this week.
WSN profiles Arturo Flores, pictured in the center, who is an athletic trainer at NYU. He has been surrounded by sports his entire life and continues to be active even outside of NYU.

Arturo “Roy” Flores: Athletic Trainer and Mentor

Trevor Francesconi, Contributing Writer March 27, 2017
NYU Athletics would be incomplete without the help of its trainers. Here's a look at the contributions of Arturo "Roy" Flores.

René Rismondo

Hitting Stigmas out of the Park
Jemima McEvoy, News Editor March 23, 2017

René Rismondo wants to break into the boys’ club — a term used by women to reference the male domination of the baseball industry. The gender disparity in baseball is exemplified...

Jonathan Iaione bats against the University of Wisconsin-Stout, March 12. The NYU baseball team won this game and three others of seven In Fort Myers over spring break.

Weekly Sports Update: Spring Break Edition

Nika Woodfill, Deputy Sports Editor March 20, 2017
The swimming and diving team competed at NCAA championships this weekend, and both the baseball and softball teams had impressive performances in Florida this week.
Amy Harioka was the top scoring player for the NYU Women’s Basketball Team during their final game of the season and close loss to Springfield on March 3.

Weekly Sports Update: Feb. 27 to March 5

Nika Woodfill, Deputy Sports Editor March 6, 2017
Baseball had a strong opening to their season this weekend, however both tennis and men's volleyball had painful losses.
The baseball team hopes to improve last year’s record of 23-22 and to win the UAA.  Their first game of the season is on Wednesday, March 1 at 12 p.m. at MCU Park.

Baseball Season Preview: A Young Team Prepares

Nika Woodfill, Deputy Sports Editor March 1, 2017
The NYU baseball team begins its season today — here's a look ahead.

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.
For every Cubs fan, the team is ingrained in the fabric of your family and your life forever.

Love, Family and Baseball: The Cubs Say Goodbye to Someday

Gabriella Bower, Beauty and Style Editor November 3, 2016
After a 108 years, the Chicago Cubs World Series win was one for the history books. For one WSN editor, it was a family affair.
The Sports Kid Column: The Best and Worst of the 2016 Baseball Season

The Sports Kid Column: The Best and Worst of the 2016 Baseball Season

Bobby Wagner, Managing Editor October 6, 2016
Managing Editor and Resident Sports Kid talks the best and worst of baseball in this week's iteration of his famed column.
The staff of WSN pick their winners for the World Series.

Staff Picks: World Series

WSN Staff October 3, 2016
The WSN Staff puts it all on the line as they make their World Series picks.
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.