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

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On the Super Bowl: Boycott Not Necessarily a Good Political Tool

On the Super Bowl: Boycott Not Necessarily a Good Political Tool

Julia Leschi, Contributing Writer February 8, 2018
NFL's Super Bowl LLI ratings were the lowest ratings for a Super Bowl in nine years; however Shaun King's call for a boycott cannot be deemed a success.
A sign from the Michigan State protest against sexual assault in support of the victims of the Nassar case.

US Gymnastics Board of Directors and Michigan State President Resign

Helen Xie, Staff Writer February 5, 2018
Top officials step down as Larry Nassar is sentenced to prison.
SPS freshman Catherine Gould scored seven points in 13 minutes for the women’s basketball team on Feb. 4 in a match against Case Western University.

Weekly Sports Update: Jan. 27 to Feb. 2

Maddie Howard, Sports Editor February 5, 2018
An update on the weekend results for NYU Athletics
UConn basketball head coach Kevin Ollie.

UConn Men’s Basketball Undergoes NCAA Investigation

Warner Radliff, Contributing Writer February 5, 2018
The University of Connecticut Men's basketball team is under investigation for alleged NCAA violations.
NYU Students Excited  By Sports — For Once

NYU Students Excited By Sports — For Once

Beth Sattur and Maddie Howard January 29, 2018
An outlook on the upcoming Winter Olympic games.
The Philadelphia Eagles and the New England Patriots will compete for the Super Bowl LII championship title on Sunday, Feb. 4.

NYU Reacts: 2018 Super Bowl Predictions

Maddie Howard, Sports Editor January 29, 2018
NYU students react to Super Bowl LII.
New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick speaking at the podium during Super Bowl XLIX media day, January 2015.

Win or Lose, the Patriots Are Still on Top

Brendan Duggan, Contributing Writer January 29, 2018

Just a few weeks after ESPN senior writer Seth Wickersham posted an article suggesting an internal power struggle between Tom Brady, head coach Bill Belichick and owner Robert...

Fencing Standout: Bobby Cottingham

Fencing Standout: Bobby Cottingham

Nalani Ogawa, Staff Writer January 29, 2018
Bobby Cottingham stands out as a freshman on the NYU Fencing team.
LS Sophomore Honore Collins won three events for the women’s swim team at West Chester University on Jan. 20.

Weekly Sports Update: Jan. 19 to Jan. 21

Maddie Howard, Sports Editor January 22, 2018
An update on this weekend's results in NYU Athletics.
Golden State Warriors point guard Steph Curry with children at Nyarugusu Refugee Camp in Tanzania. Curry worked with Nothing But Nets, a charity that donates malaria-preventing nets to communities across Africa.

NBA Leads the Way in Social Justice

Brendan Duggan, Contributing Writer January 22, 2018
Brendan Duggan gives insight into the NBA's history of social justice and philanthropy.
NCAA Championship Teams Visit the White House

NCAA Championship Teams Visit the White House

Tori Bianco, Contributing Writer December 4, 2017
NCAA Championship winning teams and individuals deny an invitation to the White House for a visit with President Trump.
SPS senior Michael Conslato, SPS junior Mason Gallegos, SPS junior John Kowalewski, SPS senior Steven Esposito and SPS sophomore Giancarlo Pochintesta were the five starters for the game on Dec. 1 against Drexel University. Their next game will be on Friday, Dec. 8 against SUNY Stony Brook at Sky Rink at Chelsea Piers.

NYU Hockey Falls Short During Latest Game

Tyler Crews, Deputy Sports Editor December 4, 2017
A recap of the weekend's NYU men's hockey game.