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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

A girl with brown hair sitting in a pool crosses her arm on the pool’s ledge.

In the Huddle: Issara Schmidt, a national champion for NYU Diving

Junior Issara Schmidt spoke to WSN about her collegiate career and NYU's NCAA diving victory in the 2022-23 season.
Anthony Lo, Staff Writer April 24, 2024

Junior Issara Schmidt has been a top performer as a diver for NYU women’s swimming and diving team. Last year, she was named one of the First Team Scholar All-America athletes...

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In the Huddle: Danny Chung’s Kendo journey

NYU Kendo captain and president Danny Chung spoke to WSN about taking on a leadership role in a sport that has long been a part of his life.
Sebastián Prats-Fernández, Contributing Writer April 16, 2024

CAS junior Danny Chung is the president and captain of NYU’s Kendo Club, and has been practicing the sport for over nine years. As captain, he has taken the university’s team...

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In the Huddle: Track star Grace Richardson sets her eyes on nationals

Grace Richardson, a Steinhardt graduate student, has seen plenty of success on the track this season. Now, she's gearing up to beat yet another record.
Avery Hendrick, Staff Writer April 9, 2024

Hailing from Kilkenny, Ireland, graduate student Grace Richardson holds one relay and four individual NYU track and field records: the indoor mile, 3K, 5K, distance medley relay...

A basketball player in a white-and-purple uniform labeled “violets” runs across the court with the ball as a basketball player in a blue uniform labeled “TUFTS” attempts to block him from the right.

In the Huddle: Spencer Freedman on NYU men’s basketball

WSN spoke with the six-foot guard about NYU’s historic men’s basketball season, and putting Division III basketball on the map with his crafty playmaking and elite shooting.
Logan Holland, Contributing Writer March 14, 2024

Leading the Violets in a magical season, second-year graduate student Spencer Freedman sat down with WSN to talk about the keys to his success on the court. The NYU men’s basketball...

A woman with braids smiles while wearing a purple zip-up uniform with the words “N.Y.U. CROSS COUNTRY TRACK AND FIELD” in white font. Her black undershirt says “violets” in purple font.

In the Huddle: Thrower Michelle Uvieghara sets an example on the track and beyond

Junior track & field athlete Michelle Uvieghara spoke to WSN about her experience on the team and being awarded the NYU athletic department’s MLK Award for the 2023-24 academic year.
Nicole Ranile, Staff Writer March 12, 2024

Junior Michelle Uvieghara is an NYU program record holder and has been a top scorer in discus and shot put for the women’s track and field team. Not only is the Florida native...

A woman wearing a purple N.Y.U. basketball jersey holds a basketball. Two women in white and blue jerseys are trying to block her.

In the Huddle: Belle Pellecchia on NYU women’s basketball

Belle Pellecchia, the junior guard for NYU women's basketball team, spoke to WSN about her hopes for the new season for the athletics department as a whole.
Sydney Barragan, Sports Editor February 15, 2024

Junior Belle Pellecchia is a guard and captain on the undefeated NYU women’s basketball team, who has made program history with 22 consecutive victories. She’s been a top scorer...

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In the huddle: From serves to spikes, Lindsey Hirano on her volleyball journey

NYU Athletics Libero Lindsey Hirano says farewell and thank you to volleyball.
Briggs Negrón, Contributing Writer February 7, 2024

Lindsey Hirano, NYU volleyball’s star libero, is a player with all the accolades, but it was far from a painless journey.  After becoming an undefeated league champion at...