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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

Brendan Duggan, Sports Editor

Brendan Duggan is a senior in CAS studying English and is captain of the NYU Men’s Volleyball team. Growing up in Boston, the most successful sports city in the world, he has a passion for sports and Dunkin’ Donuts. In his free time, Brendan enjoys hiking, traveling, and spending time with his family and chocolate lab. Follow him on Twitter @OfficialBDuggs.

All content by Brendan Duggan
Women's tennis claimed multiple victories at the UAA championships in Florida. (Courtesy of NYU Athletics)

Women’s Tennis Shines at UAA Championships

A recap of all things NYU athletics from April 7 to 13.
Brendan Duggan, Sports Editor April 29, 2019

Baseball The Violets played in a doubleheader against Emory University on both Saturday and Sunday at MCU Park. In the first game on Saturday, the Violets secured a 7-4 win,...

First-year Owen Mountford competes in the shotput in a meet on March 24. Mountford won the discus at the TCNJ Invitational Saturday with a mark of 41.32m. (Photo by Sam Klein)

NYU Track and Field Shine in New Jersey

Catch up on NYU Athletics games, matches and meets from the past week.
Brendan Duggan, Sports Editor April 7, 2019

Softball After defeating Hunter College twice this past Thursday, the NYU softball team lost four straight games to Brandeis University and are now 13-9 on the season. In the...

SPS junior Julian Montilus runs the 400m hurdles at the USF Bulls Invitational on Saturday. He placed sixth overall in the event. (Photo by Sam Klein)

Stern Junior Sets NCAA Swimming Record

A recap of NYU Athletics from March 17 to 24.
Brendan Duggan, Sports Editor March 25, 2019

Women’s Swimming  Competing at the NCAA Division III National Championships in Greensboro, NC, the NYU women’s swimming team placed fifth out of 50 teams, recording 203...

Nike recently unveiled a new series of advertisements, including this billboard of Colin Kaepernick by Madison Square Garden. The text over the image of Kaepernick, the NFL quarterback who started protesting police brutality in 2016, reads "Believe in something. Even if it means sacrificing everything."

Hip-Hop and Rap Stand Behind Kaep

A closer look at how the hip-hop community continues to support ex-NFL player Colin Kaepernick.
Brendan Duggan, Sports Editor December 3, 2018
A closer look at how the hip-hop community continues to support ex-NFL player Colin Kaepernick.
(Graphic by Tony Wu)

Los Angeles and Boston Control Their Coasts

With their World Series appearances, the Dodgers and Red Sox asserted their position as the most dominant baseball team on each coast.
Brendan Duggan, Sports Editor October 29, 2018
With their World Series appearances, the Dodgers and Red Sox asserted their position as the most dominant baseball team on each coast.
CAS sophomore Oliver Jacob was NYU's top finisher at the Metropolitan Championships on Oct. 12 at Van Cortlandt Park. (Photo by Sam Klein)

Men’s and Women’s Soccer Cap Strong Homestands

A recap of the NYU sports during the week of Oct 7.
Brendan Duggan, Sports Editor October 15, 2018

Men’s Soccer Following a 3-0 shutout win over Case Western Reserve University, the men’s soccer team looked to start another win streak, hosting three straight games at Gaelic...

Angela Severn, a former D1 Swimmer, is in her first year as an athletic trainer at NYU. (Courtesy of Angela Severn)

Meet the Olympic Qualifier Who Is NYU’s Newest Trainer

Get to know Angela Severn, former Ohio State All-American and NYU's newest Athletic Trainer
Brendan Duggan, Deputy Sports Editor October 9, 2018

Growing up in a small New Jersey town, Angela Severn never imagined she would become an elite swimmer on her path to achieving athletic and academic excellence. Swimming in a man-made...

Illustration by Sophia Di Iorio

Late-Night Drama Fuels a Khabib-McGregor Rematch

A recap of the highly-anticipated, drama-filled UFC duel between Khabib and McGregor.
Brendan Duggan, Deputy Sports Editor October 9, 2018

In one of the most highly anticipated matchups of the year, an intense battle between two of mixed martial arts’ elite competitors — Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor...