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Washington Square News

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 Nov 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...

NYU men’s wrestling team beat 11 team to win the Ned McGinley Invitational on Nov. 4 at King’s College.

Weekly Sports Update: Oct. 30 to Nov. 5

Tyler Crews, Deputy Sports Editor Nov 6, 2017
A recap of all the NYU sports competitions between Nov. 6 and Nov. 11.
Naloxone is an antidote that can treat narcotic overdoses. The NYU Students for Sensible Drug Policy Organization has been raising awareness for drug safety by training other students how to effectively use Naloxone in times of emergency.

Student Group Prevents Opiate Overdose Deaths With Free Trainings

Tiffanie Hwang, Staff Writer Apr 24, 2017
The NYU Students for Sensible Drug Policy Organization has recently worked to combat the recent increase in opiate overdose-related deaths and raise awareness for drug safety by organizing training sessions on campus to teach students how to effectively use Naloxone, an antidote to opioid overdoses.
WSN profiles Arturo Flores, pictured in the center, who is an athletic trainer at NYU. He has been surrounded by sports his entire life and continues to be active even outside of NYU.

Arturo “Roy” Flores: Athletic Trainer and Mentor

Trevor Francesconi, Contributing Writer Mar 27, 2017
NYU Athletics would be incomplete without the help of its trainers. Here's a look at the contributions of Arturo "Roy" Flores.
A healthy diet is important for NYU athletes to optimize their performance. To avoid spending time and money on off-campus food, dining halls can provide nutritious meals as well.

How Athletes Maintain a Healthy Diet

Maddie Howard, Staff Writer Feb 27, 2017
Despite the lures of New York City's array of dirty spoons, NYU athletes must sustain healthy diets.
Lipton RA and CAS Senior Ying Xin Tan added to her workload by training for the New York City Marathon.

Meet the RA Who Ran the NYC Marathon

Maddie Howard, Staff Writer Nov 18, 2016
Yingxin Tan, a CAS senior, added to her workload by running a literal marathon.
Junior Serena Huang works at the Varsity Performance Center in Palladium as a coach’s assistant to boost athletic motivation.

Meet the Girl Training NYU’s Athletes

Rayne Ellis, Contributing Writer Oct 17, 2016
Serena Huang uses her Olympic weightlifting past to influence her role as a student assistant for NYU Athletics.
As the new season nears, Head Coach Chris Consentino has the tools to lead his team to further victory.

Violets Hockey Recipe for Redemption Goes Beyond Rink

Brendan Gutenschwager, Contributing Writer Oct 7, 2016
After failing to defend their 2015 National Title this past spring, the NYU hockey team opens their new season tonight with a new focus.
The second graduating class of the Veteran Entrepreneur Training program along with faculty members.

Four Start-Ups Emerge From Tandon’s Veterans Entrepreneur Program

Greta Chevance, Deputy News Editor Apr 22, 2016
NYU's Veteran Entrepreneur Training Program graduated its second group of participants, creating 4 companies total.
Anish Patel was featured in Vogue India for Uplift Humanity Foundation.

Junior expands outreach program

Tiffanie Hwang, Staff Writer Apr 30, 2015
Stern junior Anish Patel was recently featured in Vogue India for his organization, Uplift Humanity which aims to teaching fundamental skills to youth in juvenile and detention centers. The non-profit has just announced a new branch in New Delhi which is scheduled to open this summer.

Students return early for sports season preparation

Kyle Luther, Deputy Sports Editor Jan 26, 2015
Students display commitment to staying at the top of their game over Winter Break.

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