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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

On Oct. 6, the Earl Monroe New Renaissance Basketball School celebrated its opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The school is the first specialized high school in the nation that dedicates itself to preparing its students for different career paths in basketball. (Staff Photo by Mitesh Shrestha)

Knicks legend Earl Monroe headlines high school opening ceremony

On Oct. 6, the Earl Monroe New Renaissance Basketball School formally celebrated its opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony, marking the culmination of a yearslong mission to provide underserved New York City students a new and unique avenue to succeed within the sport they love. 
Mitesh Shrestha, Sports Editor October 18, 2021

The star-studded guest list of NBA commissioner Adam Silver, New York Knicks president Leon Rose, NBA Players Association executive director Michele Roberts and a smattering of...

Stern freshman Nicole Dao receives the ball at the ECAC Championship. (Via NYU Athletics)

Women’s Volleyball Crowned ECAC Champs Again

Last weekend, the women’s volleyball team won the 2019 Eastern College Athletic Conference Division III title for the second year in a row.
Rebecca Choi, Staff Writer November 25, 2019

For the second year in a row, women’s volleyball captured the ECAC Division III Championship. The tournament took place in Scranton, PA at Marywood University from Nov. 16 to...

Food and Fun Guide 2019

Food and Fun Guide 2019

WSN Staff August 25, 2019

  Suffice it to say that city life tends to move fast, and with every new school year come opportunities to find and settle into familiar routines while wandering your...

SPS senior Ian Rainey competing for NYU. Rainey recently on two national titles at the NCAA Division III Swimming and Diving National Championships.

Rainey Tops Off Senior Year With Two National Championships

Warner Radliff, Deputy Sports Editor April 2, 2018
NYU Swimmer Ian Rainey won two national swimming championships in two days, bringing home the first ever title win in NYU men's program history.
Josie Aslakson practices for the 2018 World Championships for wheelchair basketball.

Tisch Senior Reselected for US Wheelchair Basketball Team

Bela Kirpalani, Contributing Writer February 20, 2018
Tisch student Josie Aslakson earns a spot U.S. Women's Wheelchair Basketball Team.
Kaitlyn Read flips the ball to a teammate during an offensive drill.

Kaitlyn Read: The Star of NYU Women’s Basketball

Warner Radliff, Contributing Writer February 19, 2018
Graduate student Kaitlyn Read nears the end of her unparalleled NYU Women's Basketball career.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles holds up the Superbowl trophy after their victory over the New England Patriots on Feb. 4.

After a Historic Super Bowl Victory, Philadelphia Joins an Elite Club

Brendan Duggan, Contributing Writer February 12, 2018
The Philadelphia Eagles join the ranks of the greatest football players in the country.
Freshman Jake Velvel stands out among Men’s Soccer Team.

Freshman Jake Velvel Makes His Mark

Maddie Howard, Sports Editor September 18, 2017
Freshman men's soccer player Jake Velvel produces multiple standout performances.