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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

Melissa Peng was selected as the Women's Division II-III Player of the Week by the Metropolitan Basketball Writers Association.

Peng leads Violets to stellar season

Kyle Luther, Deputy Editor February 4, 2015
The NYU women's basketball team is one of the top teams in the country, thanks in large part to the impressive play of their senior point guard, Melissa Peng.

Fencing tournament ends with mixed results

Jonathan Schifman, Contributing Writer February 4, 2015
The men's and women's fencing teams competed in a large, nationwide tournament at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology over the weekend.

Men’s volleyball sweeps Hunter College

Bradley Alsop, Contributing Writer February 4, 2015
The NYU men's volleyball team bounced back in resounding fashion, a 3-0 sweep of Hunter, after losing at Vassar College last week.

Weekend Sports Recap Feb. 1

February 2, 2015

WSN's sports editor, Bobby Wagner, recaps NYU's weekend sports.

Junior Hakeem Harris scores against University of Rochester.

One win, one loss for basketball team during Friday games

Jonathan Schifman, Contributing Writer February 2, 2015
The NYU men's and women's basketball teams played in two tightly contested games on Friday, Jan. 30 in the Violet Nation Giveaway Day.
William Patterson forward Richard Pallai, right, attempts a shootout on NYU goaltender Jack Nebe. Nebe made the stop against Pallai, a former Violet who led NYU in points in 2012-2013.

Men’s hockey wins over rival William Paterson

Bobby Wagner, Sports Editor February 2, 2015
The NYU Hockey team came up big in a huge match over the weekend against rival William Paterson, making an emotional #DaleyStrong night even more emotional.

Super Bowl traditions bring people together

Kevin Tom, Contributing Writer January 29, 2015
As the Patriots and Seahawks gear up for the biggest game of their lives, NYU students gear up for their Super Bowl Sunday celebrations.

Men’s volleyball improves ranking

Kyle Luther, Deputy Sports Editor January 29, 2015
NYU men's volleyball got off to a slow start over the weekend, before battling back to start their season 2-0.

For seniors who swim, final meet bittersweet

Bradley Alsop, Contributing Writer January 29, 2015
This past weekend, NYU honored the members of its swimming and diving team who have made it to their final semester in the pool as a Violet.
The Violets skate to congratulate goaltender Sam Daley after winning against UConn.

Violets goalie Sam Daley recovering from surgery

Bobby Wagner, Sports Editor January 26, 2015
NYU hockey goaltender Sam Daley has faced more than just opponents slap-shots this season.

Students return early for sports season preparation

Kyle Luther, Deputy Sports Editor January 26, 2015
Students display commitment to staying at the top of their game over Winter Break.

Recap of sports over winter break

Bradley Alsop, Contributing Writer January 26, 2015
A recap of the action in the NYU sports world over break.