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A total of 49 NYU athletes received the UAA All-Academic team honor this year, including women's volleyball player Rayne Ellis, pictured above (left).

49 Athletes Earn UAA All-Academic Honors

Maddie Howard, Staff Writer December 6, 2016
NYU athletes must maneuver a tricky line in balancing their academic and athletic endeavors.
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.
For the first time since 2013, the mens’ cross country team competed in the NCAA Division III championship.

Checking in on Athletics

Rachel Ruecker, Sports Editor December 5, 2016
Here's a look back at how NYU sports teams fared in the fall, along with what's next in the wonderful world of NYU athletics.
The women's basketball team improved their record to a stellar 7-0, increasing their season opening streak.

Women’s Basketball Beats Brooklyn, Moves to 7-0

Rachel Ruecker, Sports Editor December 2, 2016
The women's basketball team improved their winning streak to seven, maintaining their perfect start to the season against Brooklyn College on Thursday.
Elise Gibbs helped maintain the NYU women’s swimming team’s undefeated status on Sunday.

Women’s Swimming and Diving Crushes

Rachel Ruecker, Sports Editor November 21, 2016
Violet sports action this weekend included continuations to the wrestling and swimming and diving seasons, while the cross country team complete theirs.
The NYU hockey team suffered a loss at Chelsea Piers, in its first game of the season.

Hockey Breaks Streak, Rebounds

Rachel Ruecker, Sports Editor November 21, 2016
After dropping just their second of the season Friday at home against RPI, the Violet hockey team redeemed themselves Saturday against Marist, shutting out the Red Foxes 3-0.
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.
Midfielder, Bryan Walsh, scored the lone goal for NYU in the team’s final game of the season.

Soccer Gears Up For Postseason

Rachel Ruecker, Sports Editor November 14, 2016
The men's and women's soccer seasons entered the postseason with the men's team falling to Drew University, while the women winning both their weekend games.
Scratch the Bobcat, “Violets” Are More Colorful

Scratch the Bobcat, “Violets” Are More Colorful

Thomas Price, Staff Writer November 1, 2016
The Violet represents the same merit that Stanford has with the Cardinal, yet holds true to the flair and Bohemian culture of Greenwich Village.
Violets, Torches Are Dull, Embrace the Bobcat Instead

Violets, Torches Are Dull, Embrace the Bobcat Instead

Paris Martineau, Deputy Opinion Editor November 1, 2016
Do we really want someone parading around our school as a previously poorly alliterated, bowel movement inducing fool? The Bobcat is obviously the only reasonable choice here.
During their 3-0 victory against Centenary College, sophomore Maddie Pena had one goal and one assist.

Soccer Falls Flat in Weekend at Home

Easton Self, Creative Director October 31, 2016
The men's and women's soccer teams played a pair of games at home this weekend.
After their season long winning streak, the Violet’s lost to William Paterson University on Saturday.

Hockey Fails to Uphold Streak

Rachel Ruecker, Sports Editor October 31, 2016
The NYU hockey team's winning streak came to an end Saturday against William Paterson University. They continued play Sunday against Providence College.