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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.

Washington Square News

In the Huddle

In the Huddle: Yam Yau shares his hockey history

The NYU Hockey first-year just returned from the 2025 Asian Winter Games.
Sidney Snider, Sports Editor February 26, 2025

WSN: Welcome back, everyone. I'm Sidney Snider, the Sports Editor at the Washington Square News. I'm joined here today with Yam Yau, a freshman on the NYU men's ice hockey team....

In the Huddle: A talk with thrower Kai Aravena

Nearing the end of indoor season, the junior spoke with WSN about his shot put and javelin career.
Sidney Snider, Sports Editor February 12, 2025

WSN: Kai Aravena is a junior on the men's track and field team. He throws shot put and javelin, and placed fifth in the javelin throw at the Emory Thrills in the Hills Invitational...

In the Huddle: Janie Cooper on her yearlong racing season

The junior cross country and track and field athlete spoke with WSN about running, racing and reading.
Levi Langley, Deputy Sports Editor February 5, 2025

WSN: Janie Cooper is a member of both NYU's track and field and cross country teams, specializing in the mile, 3,000m, and 5,000m. She earned Second Team All-America honors at...

In the Huddle: Connor Vincent on his collegiate swimming career

The senior swimmer talks about racing mindset and successes this season.
Sidney Snider, Sports Editor January 29, 2025

WSN: Connor Vincent is a four-year team member of NYU's Men's Swimming & Diving team. He's currently ranked fifth in the nation in D-III while studying business with...

In the Huddle: Zach Knudsen on his aspirations and optimism for the upcoming season

The senior captain libero discusses his previous success and how he aims to lead the men's volleyball team.
Sidney Snider, Sports Editor December 11, 2024

[00:00:00] WSN: Zach Knudsen is a senior volleyball captain and business major from Carlsbad, CA. As libero, he played every match last season and helped lead the team to its second...

In the Huddle: Maria Stamos on fencing at NYU and competing at the international level

Fresh off a plane from Tunisia, the fencer discusses what it means to fence internationally and in college.
Jonathan Mak, Sports Editor December 3, 2024

[00:00:09] WSN: Foil fencer Maria Stamos has a 62 percent win rate in her Violets collegiate career and has led NYU in foil victories since her sophomore year. The New York native...

In the Huddle: Trent Furman on his 100th career win and experience as a Violet

The wrestler is in his last year of eligibility and discusses how he earned 100 wins.
Logan Holland, Deputy Sports Editor November 21, 2024

[00:03:00] WSN: Joining a list of 10 NYU wrestlers to reach 100 career wins, graduate student Trent Furman embodies mental toughness and a strong work ethic. In 2023, he suffered...

A woman stands in a park wearing a black jacket with a purple N.Y.U. logo and smiles at the camera.

In the Huddle: Kelli Keady shares her insights on and off the pitch

Heading into the postseason, the graduate student is just three goals away from breaking NYU’s all-time record.
Logan Holland, Deputy Sports Editor November 13, 2024

Weaving through defenders with ease, graduate midfielder and captain Kelli Keady has a remarkable ability to find the back of the net — having scored 29 goals for the Violets....

In the Huddle: Andy Cabindol on competing at FISU World Powerlifting championships

The junior spoke with WSN about placing fourth and powerlifting at NYU.
Katie Kubiak, Contributing Writer November 6, 2024

[00:00:08] With Baby Keem’s “family ties” blasting on his headphones and adrenaline coursing through his veins, powerlifter Andy Cabindol prepared to lift the most he ever...

A man wearing a purple “New York University” jersey has a spinning basketball on his fingertip, smiling at the camera.

In the Huddle: Zay Freeney on finding inspiration on the court and around the city

The senior Violet spoke with WSN on basketball, life and leaving an impact on the next generation.
Levi Langley, Deputy Sports Editor October 30, 2024

Senior guard Zay Freeney played an instrumental role in the recent success of the NYU men’s basketball team. Besides reaching the second round of the NCAA Division III Tournament,...

In the Huddle: A talk with women’s basketball guard Caroline Peper

The sophomore spoke with WSN about winning the national championship, becoming a leader and passions outside of basketball.
Katie Kubiak, Contributing Writer October 23, 2024

[00:01:20] NYU women’s basketball team guard Caroline Peper attributes her competitive spirit to playing basketball with her twin brother on her family’s driveway, a trait...

A dark-haired athlete in a black hoodie faces the camera standing on a city street.

In the Huddle: Jomyuth Luangtana-anan on balancing school, golf and his mental health

The sophomore Violet spoke with WSN about his mindset and the keys to his success on the golf course.
Logan Holland, Deputy Sports Editor October 16, 2024

Grounding his feet parallel to the hole 250 yards away marked by a distant flag resembling a mere fluttering yellow speck, NYU golfer Jomyuth Luangtana-anan had just one thought:...