Skip to Main Content
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

Junior Eric Tarakjian was one of the low scorers over the weekend.

Golf on the Back 9 of Their Season

Michael Thompson, Sports Editor April 25, 2016
The spring season winded down as the men and women of NYU's golf program resumed play in Liberty League Championship action.
Celebrating it’s 20th year, the Stern Rugby Club brought together alumni and current students to face off.

NYU Stern Rugby Club Celebrates 20 Years of Camaraderie

Rachel Ruecker, Deputy Sports Editor April 25, 2016
WSN's Rachel Ruecker visited Randall's Island to report on the always entertaining NYU rugby team.
The Sports Kid Column: The Steph Curry Plane of Stupidity

The Sports Kid Column: The Steph Curry Plane of Stupidity

Bobby Wagner, Managing Editor April 22, 2016

Objectively speaking, Steph Curry has bridged reality and created an entirely new religion. In 2016, Steph Curry demonstrated that he had the spiritual command of most major deities....

Diana King pitched excellently for the NYU Women's Softball team's win against Farmingdale State.

End-of-Week Wrap-Up: Tennis, Baseball and Softball

Tony Schwab, Contributing Writer April 22, 2016
From the tennis court to the baseball diamond, here's what you've missed in NYU sports.
Errol Spence Jr. defeats Chris Algieri in five rounds at the Barclays Center on April 16.

An Errorless Win for Errol Spence Jr.

Michael Thompson, Sports Editor April 19, 2016
Errol Spence Jr. lived up to the hype on Saturday night, thoroughly outclassing Chris Algieri in a fifth round TKO.
Freshman softball player Diana King has been leading her team up at bat this season, and is also doing extremely well pitching.

Inside the Numbers: Diana King

Michael Thompson, Sports Editor April 19, 2016
With the final month of the softball season underway, freshman Diana King leads the way as the team's offensive spark.
Junior Mikaela Santos, sophomore Kristin Lee and freshman Jenni Bluetling won eighth place in a three-way tie.

Golf Warms Up For Liberty League Championships

Michael Thompson, Sports Editor April 18, 2016
With the Liberty League Championship looming, NYU golf teams competed in New York and Massachusetts this weekend.
Baseball Swept on Road, Pitching Falters

Baseball Swept on Road, Pitching Falters

Alex Bazeley, Editor in Chief April 18, 2016
The NYU baseball team struggled this weekend, dropping three to Brandeis University.
Freshman Benedict Teoh had a double victory against University of Rochester.

Lai, Shiyanova Power Tennis against Rochester

Michael Thompson, Sports Editor April 18, 2016
NYU's tennis teams stayed loose Saturday against the University of Rochester.
Senior Becky Turlip placed in the top three for two races.

Seniors Headline Track’s Weekend

Rachel Ruecker, Deputy Sports Editor April 18, 2016
Track and field was back in action this weekend at the Greyhound Invitational in Pennsylvania.
Canada's pride and joy Sid the Kid is a generational talent, despite what critics and Ovechkin advocates may say

Sid vs. Ovi: A Case for Crosby

Rachel Ruecker, Deputy Sports Editor April 15, 2016
In an era of two greats, WSN's Rachel Ruecker thinks Sidney Crosby edges Alexander Ovechkin.
Alexander Ovechkin has a combination of wit, physicality and skill that is unmatched in perennial foe Sidney Crosby

Sid vs. Ovi: A Case for Ovechkin

Abbey Wilson, Copy Chief April 15, 2016
WSN's Abbey Wilson argues against Rachel Ruecker and believes Alexander Ovechkin is this era's best player.