The Soapbox: Olympic concerns in France, Indigenous festival in Australia, soccer federation scandal in Spain
The Soapbox is a weekly column by WSN covering major news developments at NYU’s campuses and study away sites abroad. Global consciousness for a global university.
How Can Athletes Trust USA Gymnastics?
Following multiple abuse scandals and a lack of transparency, the sport’s national authority has failed to prove that it will protect its gymnasts.
A Reflection on Lost Endings
Following cancellations and postponements in sports and everything else, the perfect ending has been taken away from so many athletes, coaches and fans alike. All that we’re left with are questions of ‘What if?’
CAS Fencer Grant Williams Aims to Compete in 2020 Olympics
After taking a year off of school to train for the Tokyo Summer Olympics, CAS senior and fencer Grant Williams is finally ready to achieve his ultimate goal: making the U.S. Olympics team.
The Olympics’ Ban of Protests Is Hypocritical and Unfair
The International Olympics Committee is asking to remain a politically neutral stage. Aside from infringing upon the free speech rights of its competing athletes, the move also ignores the political history of the competition.
Judo at NYU, a Balancing Act
Members of NYU’s club judo team find community by competing in a sport that requires discipline, skill and respect.
What’s Next for US Basketball?
After finishing in seventh place at the 2019 FIBA World Cup, the U.S. needs to reevaluate its priorities ahead of the 2020 Olympics.
Don’t Punish Female Athletes for Being Too Good
The case against Caster Semenya is discriminatory and highlights the need for a deeper understanding of gender in the rule-driven world of sports.
The Finish Line Is Further for Women
In the first edition of The Sports Girl column, our Deputy Managing Editor reflects on the accomplishments and coverage of women in sports.
Unpopular Opinions: Super Bowl Commercials
In which the Arts Desk gives hot takes on what is the most important of the big game, anyway.
