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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

CAS senior Nathan Pike placed first in the 133-pound championship in wrestling. With the season coming to a close, Pike plans to focus on graduating with an economics major.

Nathan Pike Wrestles to the Top

Maddie Howard, Staff Writer March 27, 2017
Wrestling team senior Nathan Pike is ending his Violet career as an NCAA National Champion.
CAS junior Jonathan Iaione throws out a runner in the ninth inning on March 23 in a game against St. Joseph’s.

Weekly Sports Update March 20 to March 26

Nika Woodfill, Deputy Sports Editor March 27, 2017
Here's a look at how NYU sports teams fared in competition this week.
Melissa Menta, a soccer player, is pursuing a career in sports. Right now, she is a Player Marketing and Hospitality Coordinator under Football Operations for the NFL.

NYU Athletes Post Graduation

Maddie Howard, Staff Writer February 21, 2017
NYU's student-athletes focus both on sports and academics while in school, but after graduation, follow a variety of career paths.
Although NYU has a division III athletic program, it can be the perfect place for student athletes, as there is a strong focus on academics.

Go Hard or Go Home: Why Division III?

Diana King, Contributing Writer February 21, 2017
Why did athletes choose to compete and attend for NYU despite its lack of focus on sports and Division III status?

Violet Nation serves to expand the reach of NYU Athletics.

Violet Nation: Rallying Together

Zel Fortson, Contributing Writer November 7, 2016
Violet Nation exists to promote NYU athletics, a difficult task with many games being played outside of Manhattan, but are constantly seeking to improve NYU's sports presence.
The NCAA, which has a past of finding any reason to make student athletes lives harder, is at it again with the questionable suspension of Kansas Jayhawks player Cheick Diallo.

NCAA rulebook disrupts athlete life

Bobby Wagner, Sports Editor November 19, 2015
The NCAA's string of hypocrisy is getting out of control, and it's going to take action across all three divisions of athletics to change it.
Dylan Lojac went undefeated, as did the NYU wrestling team with a 3-0 win at the Metro vs. PA Duals hosted at King’s College on Saturday.

Wrestling team starts season with strong lead

Tony Schwab, Contributing Writer November 16, 2015
The NYU wrestling team was in action in King's Point, New York this weekend.
Violets play strong despite DI, DIII opponents

Violets play strong despite DI, DIII opponents

Jonathan Schifman, Contributing Writer November 25, 2014
The NYU wrestling team finished 12th out of 20 teams at the New York State Collegiate Championships.
Junior Madeline King represented NYU in the finals.

Violets compete in NY DIII Championships

Bobby Wagner, Contributing Writer October 16, 2014
Women's tennis experienced some individual success at their last fall tournament
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Athletic Department prepares for varsity baseball, softball next fall

September 19, 2013
NYU is planning to expand its sports program by adding both baseball and softball to its current list of varsity-level teams.