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

Washington Square News

An illustration of a woman wearing a yellow dress and a man wearing a black shirt and brown pants. They are dancing in front of a building with a red exterior.

The case against Steven Spielberg’s ‘West Side Story’

Hide your theater kids for this one.
Andre Garcia, Contributing Writer March 10, 2023

This Sunday, Steven Spielberg will return to the Oscars in recognition of “The Fabelmans,” his addition to the trend of wistful semi-autobiographical bombs like “Licorice...

An illustration of football player Zach Wilson wearing a white headband and a green jersey.

The New York Jets are fun again

After over a decade of mediocrity and lack of imagination, the New York Jets finally have a young core to make fans excited.
Pablo Ocariz, Staff Writer October 7, 2022

Since making back-to-back AFC Championship games in 2009 and 2010, the New York Jets have not made the playoffs. They have not been a top 10 offense a single time, and they have...

The upcoming Fall season brings with it a new Fantasy Football season as well. The classic football fan hobby is full of strategy and jargon. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)

Intro to fantasy football

A crash course on the basics of fantasy football and comprehending its foreign phrases.
Mitesh Shrestha, Sports Editor August 25, 2021

To most, late August represents the start of school or the changing of the seasons. For some, it also marks the start of a new fantasy football season: an opportunity to defend...

Quarterback Eli Manning of the New York Giants at the 2013 Pro Bowl. (via Wikimedia)

Jets Are Excited for Now While Giants Look to the Future

With an aging quarterback and the departure of Odell Beckham Jr., the Giants’ focus is mainly on developing talent for the future. Meanwhile, the Jets face a tough slew of opponents this season, but a strong defense and freshly-assembled offense have fans excited for the green and white.
Griffin Vrabeck, Staff Writer September 9, 2019

When the Giants selected Daniel Jones from Duke University with the sixth pick in April’s draft, fans around the world were silent. They were expecting the pick to be Ohio State...

The Denver Broncos won Super Bowl 50. Who's next?

Staff Picks: Early Super Bowl Picks

WSN Staff September 15, 2016
The WSN staff makes their early predictions as to who will take home professional football's ultimate prize.
NFL Preview: Giants and Jets

NFL Preview: Giants and Jets

Brandon Herrera, Contributing Writer September 16, 2015

At long last, football is back. With week one in the books, New Yorkers have plenty of reasons to be excited after a blowout win for the Jets and an outing with some positives...

Jets, Giants have work to do in offseason

Charles Surette, Contributing Writer December 1, 2014
Both New York area teams have largely failed this season. What will it take to turn them around?
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Despite past flaws, Jets show potential to rocket to playoffs

November 14, 2013
The New York Jets show a lot of potential in the upcoming season.
Courtesy of the New York Giants

New York football teams to benefit from NFL draft

April 29, 2013
The New York Jets and the New York Giants use the NFL Draft to strengthen their teams.

Rex Ryan names Sanchez starting quarterback despite controversy

December 7, 2012
Decision to name Mark Sanchez as starting quarterback could set the tone for the future of the Jets

Tough first half of the season for Giants and Jets alike

November 16, 2012
Jets, 3-6 and Giants 6-4, are both struggling going into second half of the season
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Rushing attacks will carry Jets to more victories

October 17, 2012
The New York Jets can become an elite squad with a ground-and-pound strategy.