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

Washington Square News

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Opinion: NYU needs more club sports

NYU has a club sport shortage. College students should be able to play sports without needing to be on the varsity team.
Claudia Yoon, Contributing Writer November 21, 2022

The best part about swimming is being part of a team. There is something so rejuvenating about part of a group of people who come together to practice for a common goal. And the...

The University Athletics Association voted to cancel the spring 2020 sports season as well as all NYU athletic facilities. (photo via NYU Athletics)

NYU Cancels Athletics for the Spring Season

Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Presidents of the UAA have voted to cancel the rest of the spring sports season.
Arvind Sriram, Sports Editor March 13, 2020

On Friday, March 13, in accordance with University President Andrew Hamilton and the other University Athletics Association Presidents, NYU Athletics has officially canceled the...

Gallatin senior Lily Hitelman and CAS junior Alexandra Daley are co-captains of the NYU equestrian team. The team had four riders qualify for their regionals. (Staff Photo by Jake Capriotti)

Yes, NYU Has an Equestrian Team

Under Gallatin senior Lily Hitelman, the NYU Equestrian Team has been preparing for the March 29 Equestrian Regionals.
Kevin Ryu, Staff Writer March 8, 2020

Gallatin senior Lily Hitelman has been riding horses her whole life. Working with a horse and developing a sense of chemistry has always energized her, even when she had to wake...

A player looks to pass the frisbee to a teammate during practice. The Violet Femmes, NYU's club women's ultimate frisbee team, compete in regional tournaments throughout the semester. (Staff Photo by Julia McNeill)

Ultimate Goal of Frisbee: Find Family

The Violet Femmes, NYU’s club women’s frisbee team, have established a community of amateur and experienced players who love the sport and each other.
Bela Kirpalani, Sports Editor September 30, 2019

On a sunny September morning on Randall’s Island, 30 young women in mesh pinnies and athletic shorts run around on a large grassy field, flicking and catching a white frisbee....

The NYU Stern Rugby team for Spring 2017.

This Club Means Business

Warner Radliff, Staff Writer February 26, 2018
An inside look at NYU's Stern Club Rugby team.
NYU’s quidditch teams, Varsity and Pigeons, bring Harry Potter dreams to life by adapting the wizard sport to the grass field.

Magic of NYU Quidditch, Explained

Tori Bianco, Contributing Writer October 30, 2017
An inside look at the NYU Quidditch team.
WSN Creative Director Laura Shkouratoff reflects on being a member of NYU’s women’s club water polo team.

A Personal Tale of Life in the Pool

Laura Shkouratoff, Creative Director May 1, 2017
Creative Director Laura Laura Shkouratoff reflects on her time in the pool, which inspired her to join the NYU water polo team.
For those who do not have the time  to play on varsity, the women’s club lacrosse team is an excellent alternative. It allows women to play lacrosse while simultaneously having time to relax.

Lacrosse Is Committed but Lax

Nika Woodfill, Deputy Sports Editor April 24, 2017
NYU is home to many club sports in addition to its myriad of NCAA DIII contingents. Here is a look at the women's club lacrosse team.
NYU quidditch team celebrates victory, showcasing its immense spirit for the quirky sport.

Brooms, Beaters and Bludgers: NYU Quidditch Makes Magic on the Field

Jash Babla, Contributing Writer November 8, 2016
WSN caught up with one of NYU's most successful club sports — the quidditch team — to see how their quest to catch the golden snitch has been going.
Club Sports For the Masses

Club Sports For the Masses

Rachel Ruecker, Sports Editor August 28, 2016

You may or may not know this already, but NYU is not exactly a hotbed of excitement about varsity sports. That being said, there is still a myriad of sports to explore, and as...

Comprised of graduate and undergraduate students, the NYU Rugby club is run through the Stern School of Business and plays at Randall’s Island.

Rugby is NYU Athletics’ hidden gem

Rachel Ruecker, Staff Writer November 17, 2015
NYU hasn't had a football team in over 60 years, but the university's club rugby team looks to fill the void.
Christian Neumann, 7, pushes Michael Conslato along the boards. Conslato had O'Hara's second period goal.

Weekend hockey brings win, loss

Shawn Paik, Multimedia Editor October 27, 2014
The NYU club hockey team split their weekend slate, pushing their record to an impressive 7-1.