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

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

Washington Square News

All content by Griffin Vrabeck
NYUs Mens Golf enjoyed victory at the Skidmore College Invitational. (Via NYU Athletics)

Men’s Golf Receives Highest National Ranking in NYU History

Following its stellar fall season, the men’s golf team is now eighth in the country — the highest-ever ranking in program history.
Griffin Vrabeck, Staff Writer November 4, 2019

Coming off a record-breaking fall season in which it won four tournaments and broke five school records, the men’s golf team is currently ranked eighth in the country ⁠—...

Stern junior Anna Maria Buraya won each of her doubles matches in the ITA Northeast Regional Championships in September. (via NYU Athletics)

Women’s Tennis Trio Qualifies for Nationals

For the third consecutive season, the Violets will be competing in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Oracle Cup National Championships in Rome, Georgia.
Griffin Vrabeck, Staff Writer October 15, 2019

Following thrilling comebacks in their doubles and singles matches, three members of the NYU women’s tennis team advanced to the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Oracle Cup...

Jake Rauchbach joins NYU’s men’s basketball team as a mental performance coach. (Via NYU Athletics)

Men’s Basketball Hires Mental Health Coach

The men’s basketball team’s newest addition is Jake Rauchbach, a mental performance coach who will look to elevate the team’s play by tackling mental health issues.
Griffin Vrabeck, Staff Writer September 30, 2019

Men’s basketball Assistant Coach Jake Rachbach, NYU Athletics’ newest hire, plans to focus on players’ mental performance to improve on-court play. With a master’s from...

CAS Sophomore Christian Otero is a member of NYU mens tennis team. (via NYU Athletics)

Fiery and Talented, Christian Otero Never Stops Competing

From high school to NYU, CAS sophomore Christian Otero’s intense focus has led him to success both on and off the tennis court.
Griffin Vrabeck, Staff Writer September 16, 2019

Four years ago, when CAS sophomore Christian Otero was attending Gulliver Preparatory School in Miami, he won two state titles. But that wasn’t enough. “I was in Spain for...

Quarterback Eli Manning of the New York Giants at the 2013 Pro Bowl. (via Wikimedia)

Jets Are Excited for Now While Giants Look to the Future

With an aging quarterback and the departure of Odell Beckham Jr., the Giants’ focus is mainly on developing talent for the future. Meanwhile, the Jets face a tough slew of opponents this season, but a strong defense and freshly-assembled offense have fans excited for the green and white.
Griffin Vrabeck, Staff Writer September 9, 2019

When the Giants selected Daniel Jones from Duke University with the sixth pick in April’s draft, fans around the world were silent. They were expecting the pick to be Ohio State...