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 Liam Restivo
Members of the N.Y. U. women’s basketball team celebrate with each other on a basketball court.

NYU women’s basketball wins national championship undefeated

The Violets defeated Smith College in one of their toughest games of the season, winning the NCAA Division III Champions for the first time since 1997.
Liam Restivo, Contributing Writer March 17, 2024

The NYU women’s basketball team won the NCAA Division III Championships in Columbus, OH with a 51-41 victory against Smith College on Saturday, the second time it has earned...

A man in a white N.Y.U. basketball jersey makes a layup with a basketball while playing against players wearing blue jerseys.

Men’s basketball finishes strong season with tough loss

The Violets end their 2023-24 campaign in nail-biting loss to Tufts University.
Liam Restivo, Contributing Writer March 4, 2024

The NYU men’s basketball team finished one of its best regular seasons in recent years this Saturday, after a 62-65 loss to Tufts University.  The Violets ended the season...

N.Y.U. women’s basketball team poses for a photo wearing purple N.Y.U. jerseys.

Undefeated NYU women’s basketball fighting for first national title in 27 years

The No. 1 Violets have been stumped at the Elite Eight for two years in a row, but are coming off their third consecutive UAA championship and have their sights set on glory.
Liam Restivo, Contributing Writer February 23, 2024

On March 22, 1997, NYU played in the NCAA women's basketball Division III Championship at 181 Mercer St., formerly the Jerome S. Coles Sports Center. The Violets faced the University...