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NYU's Director of Athletics Chris Bledsoe will step down from his role this coming August. (via NYU Athletics)

After 24 Years, NYU Athletic Director Will Step Down

Christopher Bledsoe will continue in his role until Aug. 31, 2020. During his tenure, NYU won three national championships and 37 conference championships.
Bela Kirpalani, Sports Editor December 13, 2019

Director of Athletics and Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs Christopher Bledsoe will step down from his roles in August after 24 years of service, it was announced on...

NYU's Men's Golf enjoyed victory at the Skidmore College Invitational. (Via NYU Athletics)

Men’s Golf Receives Highest National Ranking in NYU History

Following its stellar fall season, the men’s golf team is now eighth in the country — the highest-ever ranking in program history.
Griffin Vrabeck, Staff Writer November 4, 2019

Coming off a record-breaking fall season in which it won four tournaments and broke five school records, the men’s golf team is currently ranked eighth in the country ⁠—...

The NYU Quidditch team poses for a photo after its first-ever Northeast Regional Championship win. The team defeated Tufts University by a score of 180*-100 in the final. (Courtesy of NYU Quidditch)

Battling Rain and Wind, NYU Quidditch Crowned Regional Champs for First Time

NYU is now the No. 1 ranked college quidditch team in the country.
Bela Kirpalani, Sports Editor November 4, 2019

Last weekend in Warwick, Rhode Island, NYU’s varsity quidditch team battled 50-degree weather and torrential rain to win its first-ever Northeast Regional Championship, defeating...

Runners race through Queens as part of the 2019 New York City Marathon. (Photo by Tomer Keysar)

NYU Students Conquer New York City Marathon

Over 50,000 people run the New York City Marathon every year. These are the stories of four NYU students who took part on Sunday.
Bela Kirpalani, Sports Editor November 4, 2019

Franklin Reitzas was supposed to run the New York City marathon in his first year at NYU, but he forgot to sign up for the race before the deadline. This time, the SPS junior...

Stern junior Anna Maria Buraya won each of her doubles matches in the ITA Northeast Regional Championships in September. (via NYU Athletics)

Women’s Tennis Trio Qualifies for Nationals

For the third consecutive season, the Violets will be competing in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Oracle Cup National Championships in Rome, Georgia.
Griffin Vrabeck, Staff Writer October 15, 2019

Following thrilling comebacks in their doubles and singles matches, three members of the NYU women’s tennis team advanced to the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Oracle Cup...

Members of the women's golf team celebrate after winning the first national title in program history in May. (via NYU Sports Information)

Women’s Golf Team Looks to Repeat Championship Success

Last spring, the Violets were crowned NCAA Division III champions for the first time in NYU’s history. Can they do it again this season?
Arvind Sriram, Staff Writer September 12, 2019

Following five straight Liberty League Championship victories, the NYU women’s golf team capped off its 2018-19 season by winning the NCAA Division III Women's Golf Championship...

CAS junior Grace Wakabayashi placed second for the women’s swim team in a 1,650-yard freestyle event at MIT’s winter invitational on Dec. 1.

Weekly Sports Update: Nov. 27 to Dec. 2

Tyler Crews, Deputy Sports Editor December 4, 2017
A recap of results for this week in NYU Athletics.
Navigating competing identities in the 21st century

Navigating competing identities in the 21st century

March 7, 2014
Humans identify with many different aspects of their lives.
Celebrate National Pancake Day right with tasty flapjacks

Celebrate National Pancake Day right with tasty flapjacks

March 4, 2014
March 4 is the International House of Pancakes' official National Pancake Day.
Graphic by Beyoncé Knowles

NYU students know nothing about March Madness, sports in general

April 1, 2013
NYU students prove that they really have no knowledge about any sports.
Courtesy of Denver Nuggets

Denver Nuggets do not receive enough credit from NBA, media

March 28, 2013
Despite a talented team of players, the Denver Nuggets do not receive enough praise or acclaim.
Warren Hill case re-engages debate on practicality of death penalty

Warren Hill case re-engages debate on practicality of death penalty

February 20, 2013
Warren Lee Hill case brings execution of mentally challenged into question.