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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

Sherry Chen

Sherry Chen, Deputy Sports Editor

Sherry Chen is a sophomore studying English and politics at CAS. You can probably find her studying in Bobst, searching for the best hotpot in New York City or working on her Islanders win/loss crochet blanket. She also enjoys extensively time blocking her calendar and filling in her rotation of journals. You can reach her at [email protected] or send book recommendations on Instagram @aloysiusrry.

All content by Sherry Chen
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NYU Sports Film Festival delivers largest program yet

The three-day festival returned for its sixth year with dozens of screenings, panels led by industry professionals and a documentary pitch contest.
Sherry Chen and Sayako Ikeda April 23, 2026

NYU’s Sports Film Festival returned to campus last weekend for its sixth iteration, featuring industry panels and over a dozen screenings, as well as dishing out over $4,000...

The women’s swimming team celebrating their first national championship. (Courtesy photo by Lauren Hertle)

‘A long time coming’: NYU swimming & diving reflects on a monumental season

The women’s team won its first-ever NCAA Division III National Championship and the men’s team finished in a program-best second place.
Sherry Chen, Deputy Sports Editor March 30, 2026

On Saturday, March 21, the NYU women’s and men’s swimming and diving seasons came to a momentous conclusion in Indianapolis: The women won an NCAA Division III National Championship...

(Suditi Sircar for WSN)

Out of Bounds: Major sports news out of London, Los Angeles and Sydney

Out of Bounds is a weekly column by WSN covering major athletic developments at and around NYU’s campuses and study away sites.
Sherry Chen, Deputy Sports Editor March 6, 2026

London The New York Jets launched a London outpost of its girls’ flag football program on Monday at rugby union Ealing Trailfinders’ training facility. Jets Flag Elite...

(Courtesy of NYU Athletics)

NYU tennis takes on a packed spring schedule

As the semester picks up, the men’s and women’s teams face a tough slate on the lead-up to the UAA championships.
Sherry Chen, Deputy Sports Editor February 26, 2026

After placing fourth and seventh, respectively, in the UAA Tennis Championships last season, NYU’s men’s and women’s tennis teams are aiming to do better than ever in one...

(Suditi Sircar for WSN)

Out of Bounds: Major sports news out of Accra, Shanghai and Tulsa

Out of Bounds is a weekly column by WSN covering major athletic developments at and around NYU’s campuses and study away sites.
Sherry Chen, Deputy Sports Editor February 13, 2026

Accra On Feb. 8, Bundesliga football team Borussia Dortmund launched its first sports academy in Accra, Ghana, aiming to foster the youth players’ development and grow the game...

Sophomore Caitlin Kenney signing posters after a 2025 game. (Kiran Komanduri for WSN)

How a D-III team is inspiring young girls on the court

NYU’s women’s basketball team spoke with WSN about celebrating National Girls and Women in Sports Day following its Feb. 1 win.
Sherry Chen, Deputy Sports Editor February 3, 2026

With back-to-back NCAA Division III championships under its belt, NYU’s women’s basketball team has earned its reputation as the university’s most-followed sports program....

(Alex Woodworth for WSN)

2 years in the making: Fixing Bobst’s bathroom problem

A look at how Bobst's new bathrooms are improving accessibility and inclusion, two months after their construction.
Sherry Chen, Staff Writer December 11, 2025

Giana Ricci, a librarian for the fine arts, has worked at Bobst Library’s first-floor reference desk for more than a decade. Over the years, there’s one question she’s been...

(Grayson Hou for WSN)

An inside look at NYU’s personal training program

The program, led by students, is promoting fitness and health for the school’s community.
Sherry Chen, Staff Writer December 4, 2025

Besides its obvious role supporting its varsity teams and maintaining its athletic facilities, NYU Athletics also offers personal training programs at its gyms, led by students...

(Mariana Arboleda for WSN)

How an NYU alum is making space for Black journalists

In an industry where only 6% of reporters identify as Black, JaJuan Malachi Morris-Guity is rethinking the meaning of representation.
Sherry Chen, Staff Writer November 4, 2025

JaJuan Malachi Morris-Guity's eight years of experience in the newsroom have been defined by an unspoken sense of pressure. “I felt this lingering sense of isolation and seclusion,”...

(Allina Xiao for WSN)

Who gets to be represented during AAPI Month?

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is hailed as a time to celebrate, but not all cultures are represented equally.
Sherry Chen, Staff Writer May 6, 2025

During Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, you can catch a cultural heritage parade, food festivals and many other community events happening throughout New York...

(Kiara Mujica and Kyra Reilley for WSN)

A guide to Valentine’s Day gifts by NYU school

Show your date that you actually remember their major with these occasionally not-so-serious, school-specific gifts.
Sherry Chen, Contributing Writer February 10, 2025

Valentine’s Day is coming up, and you might be procrastinating getting a gift for your date, partner or class crush. And while I don’t encourage stereotyping, using their NYU...

How NYU students celebrated Lunar New Year

How NYU students celebrated Lunar New Year

From homemade meals to apartment parties, here’s how NYU students from different cultures rang in the Year of the Snake.
Grace Tan and Sherry Chen February 7, 2025

On Jan. 29, millions of people around the world welcomed the Year of the Snake. While the holiday originated in China, many other countries celebrate Lunar New Year, especially...

(Lianna O’Grady for WSN)

Welcoming Lunar New Year in a new home

It can be hard to celebrate away from family, but don’t let college stop you from enjoying the festivities.
Sherry Chen, Contributing Writer January 29, 2025

Lunar New Year has always been the most important holiday in my family. Growing up in China, I would travel to the northern coastal province of Shandong to celebrate with my dad’s...