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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

Sports

The fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather will begin on May 2nd

Pacquiao, Mayweather fight brings attention back to boxing

Michael Thompson, Contributing Writer February 24, 2015
The long awaited fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather has finally been scheduled for May 2.
Joe Nesci has coached the men’s basketball team for more than 25 years.

Nesci looks to improve Violet’s season

Kyle Luther, Deputy Sports Editor February 24, 2015
Men's basketball coach Joe Nesci gives insight on what has led to the Violets' successful season and what has led him to NYU.
Women’s basketball coach Lauren Hall-Gregory has led the Violets to success this season.

Hall-Gregory leads Violets to winning record

Brad Waldstreicher, Contributing Writer February 24, 2015
The Violets have had a wildly successful season under women's basketball head coach Lauren Hall-Gregory.
The fencing team is looking forward to the upcoming season.

Weekend Wrap-Up: Feb. 20-22

Stanley Wu, Contributing Writer February 23, 2015
As their season comes to a close, fencing looked to end on a high note in the U.S Collegiate Squad Championships this weekend.
Nathan Pike finished this season with an 18-5 record. He is now preparing for the NCAA East Regional in order to advance to the National Championships.

Pugilist Pike packs powerful punch

Jonathan Schifman, Contributing Writer February 23, 2015
NYU wrestler Nathan Pike has had a big impact since joining the Grapplers this season.

Speculation over shut down of Carmelo Anthony

Bobby Wagner, News Editor February 19, 2015
Fans speculate about the reasons for the Knicks shutting down star player Carmelo Anthony.
Austin Campitelli won multiple Diver of the Meet honors for her recent victories at the UAA Championships at Emory University. Despite her national success, she dreams of going to medical school to work in pediatric care in developing countries.

Freshman diver excels in, out of pool

Michael Thompson, Contributing Writer February 17, 2015
Campitelli's immediate impact puts Violets over the top.
Quidditch sweeps competition

Quidditch sweeps competition

Bobby Wagner, Sports Editor February 17, 2015
The NYU Quidditch team excels as a niche sport.
Austen Blease was named one of the UAA's Diver of the Week for the third time this season last week.

Senior diver reflects on college sports career

Anne Cruz, Contributing Writer February 17, 2015
NYU Diver Austen Blease was named Diver of the Week after stellar performance.
Senior captain Dan Fortuno led the Violets to a 3-2 victory over University of New Hampshire during Friday's game.

NYU hockey looks to skate into varsity DIII

Bobby Wagner, Sports Editor February 17, 2015
As their successful season comes to a close, NYU hockey is looking to become a varsity sport, and perhaps jump arenas.

Wrestling wins fourth UAA title

Kyle Luther, Deputy Sports Editor February 17, 2015
The wrestling team captured their fourth straight UAA title over the weekend.

Slow open for baseball season

Brad Waldstreicher, Contributing Writer February 17, 2015
NYU baseball snagged their first win in over 40 years this weekend, opening their season at Oglethorpe University in Atlanta, Georgia.