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

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NFL Announcer Beth Mowins (right) faced sexist criticism after becoming the first female play-by-play announcer in 30 years to call an NFL regular season game.

Commentary: Female NFL Announcer Faces Scrutiny

Brianna Davis, Contributing Writer October 10, 2017
Beth Mowins faces sexist remarks as the first woman to announce NFL Monday Night Football.

Carolina Panthers quarterback, Cam Newton, received a backlash of criticism after making several sexist comments towards a female reporter. Newton has recently released an apology statement towards the reporter.

Sponsors Drop Newton for Sexism

Nalani Ogawa, Contributing Writer October 10, 2017
NFL player Cam Newton makes sexist remark to female reporter.
Tori Bianco scored the game winning goal for the women’s soccer team against Case Western. This week’s recap also covers men’s and womens cross country, mens soccer, men’s golf, and womens volleyball.

Weekly Sports Update: Sept. 29 to Oct. 7

Tyler Crews, Contributing Writer October 10, 2017
Competition results from this week in NYU Athletics.
This week’s recap includes Men and Women’s Cross Country, Soccer, and Volleyball and their upcoming games in October.

Weekly Sports Update: Sept. 23 to Sept. 30

Tyler Crews, Contributing Writer October 2, 2017
Tyler Crews gives this week's results in NYU Athletics.
NYU standout Freshman Maxi Rodriguez from Liberal Studies has earned a respectable position on the team playing center midfield.

Rookie of the Week: Men’s Soccer Standout Maxi Rodriguez

Nalani Ogawa, Contributing Writer October 2, 2017
Freshman Maxi Rodriguez proves to be an impressive addition to to men's soccer squad.
NYU’s wrestling team is looking forward for the new upcoming season as new promising members have been recruited. Their new season will be kicked off on Nov. 4 at the Monarch Tournament hosted by King’s College.

Wrestling Season Preview

Alice Li, Contributing Writer October 2, 2017
NYU wrestling expresses a positive outlook on their upcoming season.
30 players from Kaepernick’s former team, the San Francisco 49ers, kneel during the national anthem before their game on Oct 1, 2017.

Trump Fights With Pros

Tori Bianco, Contributing Writer October 2, 2017
Trump's comments on NFL national anthem protests further demonstrate his political immaturity.

This week’s The Good, The Bad and The Ugly includes Tony Romo, Rick Pitino and money laundering from coaches.

Last Week’s Good, Bad and Ugly

Austin Day, Contributing Writer October 2, 2017
Austin Day gives his thoughts on this week in professional sports.
Last Week’s Good, Bad and Ugly

Last Week’s Good, Bad and Ugly

Austin Day, Contributing Writer September 29, 2017
Austin Day provides his outlook on this week in professional sports.
Dallas Cowboy’s running back Ezekiel Elliott suspension for his alleged assault on his then-girlfriend was recently reversed, allowing Elliott to continue playing football. NYU students have mixed opinions on this controversy.

NYU Reacts: Ezekiel Elliott

Joey Mancini, Contributing Writer September 25, 2017
Joey Mancini asks NYU students what they think of the Ezekiel Elliot NFL controversy.
Serena Williams won her 23rd Grand Slam while pregnant; silencing critics and exceeding expectations

What Serena Williams’ Pregnancy Means for Women

Helen Xie, Contributing Writer September 25, 2017
Serena Williams demonstrates that pregnancy does not detract from athletic aspiration or performance.
Model Hilary Rhoda signs a copy of the yearly Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue for a man at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. Many people feel this issue promotes sexual objectification.

Sports Illustrated Is Antiquated

Tori Bianco, Contributing Writer September 25, 2017
The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition perpetuates distorted ideas of female strength beauty.