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

Washington Square News

Ethan Feldman, senior in CAS,  scored a team-high 16 points in the Championship Game of the Hampton Inn Jim Beaudry Classic. (Via NYU Athletics)

Men’s and Women’s Basketball Undefeated Over Thanksgiving Break

Men’s basketball won their only game this week, while the women won both of theirs. Many other sports will return to action this coming weekend.
Benjamin Michael Davis, Deputy Sports Editor December 2, 2019

Men’s Basketball NYU crossed the .500 mark on Sunday, beating Rosemont College 88-73 to move to 4-3 on the year. The Violets got off to a slow start to the game, trailing 16-11...

Christopher Sandoli will be joining NYU’s Track and Field team as an assistant coach for the team’s pole vaulters. (Via NYU Athletics)

Track and Field Hires Decorated New Assistant Coach

Christopher Sandoli will coach the men’s and women’s pole vaulters.
Benjamin Michael Davis, Deputy Sports Editor October 28, 2019

The indoor track and field season is only a few months away, and on Tuesday the Violets moved to add a new pole vaulting coach to their staff. Christopher Sandoli comes to NYU...

A look inside the Varsity Performance Center — Palladium’s exclusive gym for NYU athletes. (Photo by Julia Saliba)

Athletic Trainers Serve as Bridge for Student-Athletes

A small team of five athletic trainers is responsible for the health and safety of over 850 NYU student-athletes.
Rebecca Choi, Staff Writer October 15, 2019

On the lowest floor of Palladium Athletic Facility, a small, unassuming room operates as a hub for NYU student-athletes. Sandwiched between a conference room and the Varsity Performance...

The NYU Men’s soccer team warming up at a practice on Randall’s Island. (Staff Photo by Marva Shi)

Men’s Soccer Wins Fourth Straight, Moves Back to .500

Men’s golf tied for second on day one of their tournament this weekend. Women’s volleyball went 2-1. Both cross country teams ran in the Paul Short Invitational, and both soccer teams beat Case Western Reserve.
Benjamin Michael Davis, Deputy Sports Editor October 7, 2019

Men’s Golf After one day of the Liberty League Fall preview this weekend the Violets sat in second place. Their combined score of 302 on the par-72 course was second to the...

The NYU Womens softball team welcomed Alison, Meagher, a new assistant coach, this year. (Via NYU Athletics)

Softball Team Adds New Assistant Coach

Recent College of Staten Island graduate Alison Meagher has joined the Violets as an assistant coach.
Arvind Sriram, Staff Writer October 7, 2019

The softball team stayed local when it added College of Staten Island ‘19 graduate Alison Meagher to its coaching staff. Meagher, who was a three-year member of the Dolphins’...

Jake Rauchbach joins NYU’s men’s basketball team as a mental performance coach. (Via NYU Athletics)

Men’s Basketball Hires Mental Health Coach

The men’s basketball team’s newest addition is Jake Rauchbach, a mental performance coach who will look to elevate the team’s play by tackling mental health issues.
Griffin Vrabeck, Staff Writer September 30, 2019

Men’s basketball Assistant Coach Jake Rachbach, NYU Athletics’ newest hire, plans to focus on players’ mental performance to improve on-court play. With a master’s from...

NYU Mens Water Polo team practice. (Photo by Alex Tran)

Finding Community Through Water Polo

The men’s water polo team has maintained success throughout the years by promoting an environment of inclusivity and fun.
Rebecca Choi, Staff Writer September 23, 2019

The NYU men’s water polo team is one of the most successful club teams at NYU, making consistent appearances at Division I and Division III NCAA competitions. Unlike varsity...

Students and faculty reflect on how they acquired their first high end purchase and what it means to them. (Photo by Alex Tran)

Worth the Investment? The Hidden Payoffs of High Fashion

From confidence to conservation, your first luxury purchase can reflect your values in a way that’s worth the investment.
Alex Tran, Contributing Writer September 12, 2019

The first high-end purchase. Though far from affordable for everyone, it’s an important milestone for many. Whether a gift or the culmination of months of saving up, a luxury...

CAS junior Vivian Lee (right) has been the team manager of the men’s volleyball team for the past three seasons.

The Understated Importance of Team Managers

Bela Kirpalani, Deputy Sports Editor April 30, 2018
Vivian Lee talks about her experiences as team manager of the men's volleyball team.
Andrew Brown, new head coach of the womens volleyball team.

New Hirings Lead Women’s Volleyball Revamp

Bela Kirpalani, Deputy Sports Editor April 16, 2018
Following a disappointing 2017 season, the women's volleyball program hopes to improve, starting with two new hires and a fresh philosophy.

Weekly Sports Update: Oct. 15 to Oct. 21

An update on competition results in NYU Athletics for the week of October 15.
Tyler Crews, Deputy Sports Editor October 23, 2017
A weekly roundup of all the sports action from this week.
Image courtesy of NYU Athletics

Women’s Volleyball Coach Abruptly Fired

Sayer Devlin, News Editor October 17, 2017
The head coach of NYU women's volleyball was fired.