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

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

Washington Square News

Sports

CAS freshman Sophie Foster-Palmer on the women’s soccer team and plays midfield and defense positions.

Women’s Soccer’s Foster-Palmer

Helen Xie, Staff Writer November 20, 2017
This week, we get to know CAS freshman Sophie Foster-Palmer, a member of the NYU women's soccer team.
Gianluigi Buffon at the Euro 2012 finals in Kiev, Ukraine.

Commentary: Buffon’s Last Game

Bela Kirpalani, Contributing Writer November 20, 2017
A look at Gigi Buffon's influence on Italian soccer.

The NYU men’s basketball team captain Ross Udine of the led the team to a 80-77 victory over the College of Mount Saint Vincent on Nov. 18.

Weekly Sports Update: Nov. 13 to Nov. 18

Tyler Crews, Deputy Sports Editor November 20, 2017
Check out competition results from this week in NYU Athletics.
Two wrestlers qualified for Nationals.

Weekly Sports Update: Nov. 6 to Nov. 12

Tyler Crews, Deputy Sports Editor November 13, 2017
Competition results from this week in NYU Athletics.
Various NFL players have knelt during the playing of the playing of the national anthem to protest police brutality and racial violence. Critics have labelled these players as anti-militaristic, so many players chose to stand on veterans day out of respect to the military.

NFL Players Stand for Veterans

Tyler Crews, Deputy Sports Editor November 13, 2017
While NFL players have been kneeling during the national anthem to protest Donald Trump, they stood for Veterans Day.
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 November 6, 2017
A recap of all the NYU sports competitions between Nov. 6 and Nov. 11.
US womens soccer team players Lynn Williams and Alex Morgan celebrate after a game in North Carolina.

Women’s Soccer Deserves Equal Pay

Tori Bianco, Contributing Writer November 6, 2017
The U.S. men's soccer team failed to qualify for this summer's world cup.
NYU men’s soccer goalie Grant Engels, a junior in CAS, has been awarded UAA Player of the Week.

Grant Engel of Men’s Soccer Earns UAA Player of the Week

Nalani Ogawa, Contributing Writer November 6, 2017
Goalkeeper Grant Engel has been a standout for the Violets this season.
Members of the Refugee Olympic Team in Rio before the games began for the Summer Olympics in 2016.

Athletic Outreach Benefits Refugee Community

Tyler Crews, Deputy Sports Editor November 6, 2017
Refugee communities are benefitting from initiatives that utilize sports.
The Women’s cross country team finished in fifth place at the University Athletic Association (UAA) Championship on Oct. 28.

Weekly Sports Update: Oct. 23 to Oct. 28

Tyler Crews, Deputy Sports Editor October 30, 2017
A roundup of all the NYU sports action between Oct. 23 and Oct. 28
Many professional sports teams have dropped Trump Hotels as one of the living options when traveling for road games in light of Trump’s comments about multiple professional sports.

Pro Teams No Longer Staying at Trump Hotels

Brianna Davis, Contributing Writer October 30, 2017
Professional sports teams are no longer staying at Trump hotels.
Matt Noble is this week’s standout athlete for NYU wrestling.

A Noble Wrestle With Change

Nalani Ogawa, Contributing Writer October 30, 2017
An interview with standout wrestling transfer Matt Noble.