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

Washington Square News

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

Washington Square News

In the Huddle

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...

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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:...

A person stands against a dark gray background with two L.E.D. light strips on either side and is wearing all black as she holds a tennis racquet.

In the Huddle: Jimena Menendez — first consecutive ITA Singles Champion

The women’s tennis captain on her time at NYU and how she improved her game mentally.
Isabella Bickenbach, Contributing Writer October 9, 2024

Senior Jimena Menendez has been playing on the NYU women’s tennis team for four years and as captain for two. She recently became the first Violet to win the Intercollegiate...

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In the Huddle: Bryce Chan’s senior soccer season

The four-year women’s soccer player reflects on her time at NYU and shares her hopes for the upcoming season.
Sidney Snider, Deputy Sports Editor October 2, 2024

It has not yet hit senior midfielder Bryce Chan that this is her last year on the NYU women’s soccer team. She hopes to make it as far as possible this season, win more games...

Athlete Julian Aske wears a purple short sleeve shirt that reads “N.Y.U. VIOLETS” in block white lettering as he poses on a roof with the Empire State Building in the background.

In the Huddle: How NYU’s Julian Aske shattered cross country records

The sophomore runner spoke with WSN about breaking the university’s 800m record, training with Olympian John Trautmann and embracing cross country.
Ethan Rendon, Staff Writer September 25, 2024

Windy City native and NYU sophomore Julian Aske was the only NYU runner to break the 1:50 barrier in the 800m last season, at 1:48.98. The Second Team All-American identifies as...

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In the Huddle: Grace Nelson on her rookie season and coming back better than ever

The NYU volleyball player looks back on the 2023-24 season and forward to her goals for this year.
Sidney Snider, Deputy Sports Editor September 18, 2024

Sophomore Grace Nelson is a powerhouse on and off of the court. As a first-year last season, she started all 38 matches, notched 380 kills — the second-highest on the team —...

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In the Huddle: Junior Terra Nagai on leadership and his hopes for the season

The NYU soccer player spoke to WSN about his collegiate career as an attacking midfielder.
Jonathan Mak, Sports Editor September 11, 2024

Tandon junior Terra Nagai hails from Herndon, Virginia and has played a key role on the men’s soccer team since joining in 2022. The midfielder has played in every game but one...

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In the Huddle: Graduate student Caroline Mura on her love for skating

The NYU figure skater spoke to WSN about her career in the sport and goals for the team's upcoming 2024-25 season.
Sidney Snider, Deputy Sports Editor September 4, 2024

Seventeen years of figure skating later, and Master’s student Caroline Mura isn’t ready to get off the ice. After graduating with honors and a degree in biology and minors...

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In the Huddle: Tisch sophomore Andy Cabindol prepares for powerlifting championships

The NYU sophomore spoke to WSN about his powerlifting journey as a student-athlete before the first-ever FISU World University Powerlifting Championships.
Sydney Barragan, Sports Editor April 30, 2024

In July, Tisch sophomore Andy Cabindol will represent the U.S. and NYU in the International University Sports Federation's World University Powerlifting Championship in Tartu,...