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

Washington Square News

An illustration of the New York Rangers N.H.L. team logo on a hockey puck against a blue-and-white background reminiscent of a skating rink.

How the New York Rangers can help develop their young players

Through 10 games this season, the Rangers are 5-3-2. Here’s WSN’s evaluation on how players have fared so far.
Ahaan Sabherwal, Staff Writer November 2, 2022

With the month of November underway, the Rangers have had a decent start to the season. While they have yet to dominate the league, they have also not collapsed to start the year,...

An illustration of the Brooklyn Nets basketball team logo with rainbow colors are in the background of the logo.

The roller coaster ride of the Brooklyn Nets

For the Brooklyn Nets, the past three years have been filled with uncertainty, drama and heartbreak.
Adam Covey, Staff Writer September 28, 2022

Tom Thibodeau is the head coach for the New York Knicks. While Thibodeau has earned the 2020-21 NBA Coach of the Year Award, he has failed to maximize the talent on the roster. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)

Bing bong, Thibs is wrong for the Knicks

After a surprising playoff appearance last season, New York Knicks fans entered the 2021-22 NBA season with frenzied optimism. Head coach Tom Thibodeau has so far failed to meet these higher expectations.
Daniel Haas, Contributing Writer December 9, 2021

The New York Knicks shocked the NBA last season by finishing as the fourth seed in the 15-team Eastern Conference. Head coach Tom Thibodeau received much of the credit for the...

NHL update at the quarter mark

NHL update at the quarter mark

Rachel Ruecker, Staff Writer December 8, 2015
WSN's Rachel Ruecker reviews her NHL predictions after the season's first quarter.
John Tortorella, known for his outlandish personality and heated relationship with the media, has recently been hired to coach the USA hockey team.

Tortorella hire might not pay off for Blue Jackets

Rachel Ruecker, Staff Writer November 6, 2015
After getting off to a rough start, will the always outspoken John Tortorella be a good fit in Columbus as the coach of the Blue Jackets?
WSN staff members predict this year's NBA season.

NBA Staff Picks 2015

Staff, WSN Sports November 2, 2015
Basketball season is upon us, and the writers at WSN's sports desk tell us who they think will prevail this season.
The Knicks still have a lot to prove after a solid offseason.

Basketball in the Big Apple: The 2015 Knicks and Nets

Brandon Herrera, Staff Writer October 29, 2015
With the NBA season now underway, the Knicks and Nets are fully in the glaring spotlight of New York City. Will both teams struggle again? Or will they find opportunities in the NBA's weak Eastern Conference?
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Why the Nets shouldn’t panic

November 25, 2013
The Nets' loss doesn't necessarily mean that they are doomed for the season.