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NYU students share favorite memories of Kobe Bryant after his sudden death. (via Needpix.com)

NYU Students Share Their Favorite Memories Of Kobe Bryant

Kobe Bryant’s sudden death has left the world in shock. Kobe inspired many, so we asked NYU students to share their favorite memories about the Black Mamba.
Kevin Ryu, Contributing Writer February 3, 2020

On Jan. 26, 2020, a helicopter crash in Calabasas, Calif. claimed the lives of nine victims, including Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna Bryant. During his 20-year career as...

(Illustration by Sophia Di Iorio)

Monday Musings: On Colin Kaepernick, Harden’s Heroics and the Internet’s Favorite NBA Player

Our sports editor tackles what is happening — or rather, not happening — with Colin Kaepernick and the NFL, the conundrum that is James Harden and Alex Caruso, the Lakers’ cult hero.
Bela Kirpalani, Sports Editor December 2, 2019

Don’t Forget About Colin Kaepernick In case you missed it, ex-NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick had a 40-minute workout with eight NFL teams last month. Despite being out of...

(Illustration by Sophia Di Iorio)

The Problem With Kobe Bryant’s Support of Women’s Sports

Why do female athletes and leagues like the WNBA continue to prop up men with questionable pasts?
Bela Kirpalani, Sports Editor August 24, 2019

It has been an objectively good summer for women’s sports. The United States women’s national soccer team won its fourth FIFA World Cup and continues to make national news...

Don’t Reward Sexual Violence

Don’t Reward Sexual Violence

Ali Zimmerman, Deputy Opinion Editor March 26, 2018
Everyone who commits sexual violence should be punished for their actions.
Staff Rants Feb. 27 – March 6

Staff Rants Feb. 27 – March 6

WSN Staff March 6, 2018
Staff Rants are back and they are here to stay! Check in every Tuesday to see what our staff is complaining about. This week, it seems that our staff is fed up with the student experience here at NYU, as well as the absence of Kobe Bryant beverages.
Mamba Out - Laker's win on Wednesday served as a send-off for Kobe Braynt

A Farewell to Kobe

Manas Malik, Contributing Writer April 14, 2016
Kobe Bryant's career will remain an inspirational tool for years to come, says Manas Malik.
The Sports Kid Column: Millennials Are Ruining the NBA

The Sports Kid Column: Millennials Are Ruining the NBA

Bobby Wagner, Managing Editor February 19, 2016
Don't you hate it when millennials go and ruin all that is good in life?
Courtesy of Keith Allison

Lebron, Toporek, Bryant notoriety overlooks contributions to game

November 30, 2012
Popular basketball players such as Bryan Toporek, Kobe Bryant, and Lebron James' reputations as selfish players.