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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

Pictured is NYU’s Taekwondo team after practice at Palladium Gym. Athletes reflected on a premature end to their season and discussed their future plans for the sport. (Image courtesy of NYU Taekwondo Club Sport)

Just For Kicks: NYU Taekwondo Team Discusses Their Season’s Premature Ending

With the cancellation of nationals, a temporary pause on their pursuit for a Division I promotion and even a false alarm coronavirus scare at a competition, the NYU Taekwondo team discuss their reactions to their season’s early end and reflect on their favorite memories of the season.
Kevin Ryu, Staff Writer Apr 27, 2020

When she first heard that their upcoming tournament at New Jersey State would be postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak, Steinhardt senior Christine Zheng thought she would...

The NYU fencing team has enjoyed a successful season so far. (Via NYU Athletics)

Fencing Team Holds Its Own Against Ivy League Opponents

As NYU’s only Division I sport, the fencing team competes against high-caliber opponents while also having representatives on the international level.
Rebecca Choi, Staff Writer Oct 28, 2019

Most people only think about fencing every four years during the summer Olympics. However, at NYU there are 60 students that partake in the sport, competing across the country...

Sophomore Tiffany Luong competes at the NCAA Fencing Championships. (Via NYU Athletics)

Men’s Fencer Competes in Tokyo 2020 Qualifier

Men’s and women’s swimming & diving opened their seasons with wins against Rowan University, and men’s and women’s soccer shut out their opponents this weekend.
Benjamin Michael Davis, Deputy Sports Editor Oct 28, 2019

Men’s Fencing CAS senior Grant Williams competed in the NAC North American Cup in Kansas City, Missouri last weekend. The tournament gives out points, which fencers use to...

(Illustration by Sophia Di Iorio)

This Is the WNBA’s Moment

As the 23rd WNBA season winds down, it’s the perfect time to examine how the league can build off its success and better itself for the future.
Bela Kirpalani, Sports Editor Oct 7, 2019

As we approach Game 4 of the WNBA Finals, I want to take a look back at this historic and exciting season. The whole season, it felt like the league was on the precipice of something...

The NYU Womens softball team welcomed Alison, Meagher, a new assistant coach, this year. (Via NYU Athletics)

Softball Team Adds New Assistant Coach

Recent College of Staten Island graduate Alison Meagher has joined the Violets as an assistant coach.
Arvind Sriram, Staff Writer Oct 7, 2019

The softball team stayed local when it added College of Staten Island ‘19 graduate Alison Meagher to its coaching staff. Meagher, who was a three-year member of the Dolphins’...

The NYU Men’s Hockey team played its first game at Chelsea Piers on Friday. (Staff Photo by Julia McNeill)

NYU Hockey Opens Quest for Redemption With Win

The Violets started off their season with a 5-2 win over William Paterson University on Friday night.
Bela Kirpalani, Sports Editor Oct 7, 2019

The NYU hockey team started its season on a high note, defeating William Paterson University 5-2 on Friday night at the Sky Rink at Chelsea Piers. NYU scored two unanswered goals...

Angela Severn, a former D1 Swimmer, is in her first year as an athletic trainer at NYU. (Courtesy of Angela Severn)

Meet the Olympic Qualifier Who Is NYU’s Newest Trainer

Get to know Angela Severn, former Ohio State All-American and NYU's newest Athletic Trainer
Brendan Duggan, Deputy Sports Editor Oct 9, 2018

Growing up in a small New Jersey town, Angela Severn never imagined she would become an elite swimmer on her path to achieving athletic and academic excellence. Swimming in a man-made...

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 Apr 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.
Team photo of the 2017-2018 hockey team.

NYU Hockey Concludes First Club Division I Season

Warner Radliff, Staff Writer Mar 5, 2018
NYU's Hockey team played in Division I this season — WSN recaps the season and the team's plans moving forward.
A sign from the Michigan State protest against sexual assault in support of the victims of the Nassar case.

US Gymnastics Board of Directors and Michigan State President Resign

Helen Xie, Staff Writer Feb 5, 2018
Top officials step down as Larry Nassar is sentenced to prison.
UConn basketball head coach Kevin Ollie.

UConn Men’s Basketball Undergoes NCAA Investigation

Warner Radliff, Contributing Writer Feb 5, 2018
The University of Connecticut Men's basketball team is under investigation for alleged NCAA violations.
Fencing Standout: Bobby Cottingham

Fencing Standout: Bobby Cottingham

Nalani Ogawa, Staff Writer Jan 29, 2018
Bobby Cottingham stands out as a freshman on the NYU Fencing team.

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