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

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

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Sports

GLS sophomore Eli Edwards pitched for the NYU baseball team against Emory University on Saturday. NYU lost both games.

Weekly Sports Update: April 17- April 23

Nika Woodfill, Deputy Sports Editor April 24, 2017
The NYU athletic teams are all looking to finish their seasons strong, with many performing well at major games and competitions.
The New York Rangers celebrate their victory over the Montreal Canadiens in game six of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Saturday. NYU reacts to the team’s success.

NYU Reacts: Rangers Win Over Canadiens

Rachel Ruecker, Senior Editor April 24, 2017
As the Stanley Cup Playoffs journey on, the Rangers bested the Montreal Canadiens in six games. Here's the take from NYU students.
The Turner Field in Atlanta faces a rain delay. Weather can deter a game from effectively playing out; in addition, it can affect how players play the game.

Weather Makes for Stormy Softball

Maddie Howard, Staff Writer April 24, 2017
Rain caused the NYU softball team to wait a day to play, a common occurrence in the wonderful world of NYU athletics.
For those who do not have the time  to play on varsity, the women’s club lacrosse team is an excellent alternative. It allows women to play lacrosse while simultaneously having time to relax.

Lacrosse Is Committed but Lax

Nika Woodfill, Deputy Sports Editor April 24, 2017
NYU is home to many club sports in addition to its myriad of NCAA DIII contingents. Here is a look at the women's club lacrosse team.
NYU suffers from a lack of spirits in sports. WSN weighs in on the reasons why.

Why NYU Students Don’t Care About Sports

Thomas Price, Opinion Editor April 24, 2017
NYU's student body is notorious for its collective lack of appreciation for sports, but this is simply a result of the image NYU has crafted for itself.
Joe Timmes, School of Professional Studies Sports Management senior and captain of the NYU men’s basketball team, will be joining the Brooklyn Nets as their Basketball Operations Seasonal Assistant after graduation.

Joe Timmes: From NYU to NBA

Jake Steel, Contributing Writer April 17, 2017
NYU Basketball player and senior Joe Timmes has excelled in his time with the Violets and, as a soon-to-be Sports Management grad, is headed to the big leagues to work for the Brooklyn Nets.
Bryan Costello joined NYU’s sport medicine department as an athletic trainer in July 2016. He works with the wrestling, women’s soccer and men’s volleyball teams.

The Newest Addition to NYU’s Athletic Training Family

Trevor Francesconi, Contributing Writer April 17, 2017
Meet Bryan Costello, the newest member of the NYU athletic training family.
The new Major League Baseball rule about the intentional walk is an abomination to the strategy of the game.

New Rules Destroy the Game

Thomas Price, Opinion Editor April 17, 2017
Opinion Editor Thomas Price shares his thoughts on how Major League Baseball's new intentional walk rule is changing the game for the worse.
The softball team had a successful week, clinching the University Athletic Association series.

Weekly Sports Update: April 10-16

Kaitlyn Wang, Managing Editor April 17, 2017
Here's your weekly update from the wonderful world of NYU Athletics.
Adrian Spitz batting during the NYU baseball team’s spring break tournament in Florida, March 20. Spitz transferred to NYU from Northeastern in 2015, and has earned honours from the University Athletic Association and the Eastern College Athletic Conference among others.

Adrian Spitz: Hitting It Out of the Park

Jake Steel, Contributing Writer April 10, 2017
Senior left fielder and clean-up hitter Adrian Spitz has shone throughout the season.
In March, freshman Honore Collins took home the very first national title for NYU swimming. Overall, the NYU women’s swimming and diving team earned 8th place at the national tournament.

Honore Collins: Making a Splash

Maddie Howard, Staff Writer April 10, 2017
Freshman swimmer Honore Collins won the very first national title in the program’s history.
Justine Morris running the 3,000 meter steeplechase during day one of the Sam Howell Invitational, at Princeton University.

Weekly Sports Update April 3-April 9

Nika Woodfill, Deputy Sports Editor April 10, 2017
The baseball team had a challenging week, losing three of four matches against Case Western.