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

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

Washington Square News

An illustration of New York University’s Bobcat mascot against a purple background, with a red line striking it out. The Bobcat is wearing a dark purple athletic vest with the letters “N.Y.U.” printed on it.

Opinion: The NYU mascot is meaningless. We need a new one.

Do you feel represented as a Bobcat? I don’t.
Matthew Franco, Staff Writer October 19, 2022

I looked into NYU’s mascot, and it turns out we aren’t the cute NYU Violets I thought we were. No, we’ve been the NYU Bobcats for almost 40 years. According to NYU’s website,...

NYU’s mascot, the Bobcat.

Big Things to Come From the Bobcat

Tyler Crews, Opinion Editor April 23, 2018
What does it take to be a bobcat? Read more to find out.
Scratch the Bobcat, “Violets” Are More Colorful

Scratch the Bobcat, “Violets” Are More Colorful

Thomas Price, Staff Writer November 1, 2016
The Violet represents the same merit that Stanford has with the Cardinal, yet holds true to the flair and Bohemian culture of Greenwich Village.
Violets, Torches Are Dull, Embrace the Bobcat Instead

Violets, Torches Are Dull, Embrace the Bobcat Instead

Paris Martineau, Deputy Opinion Editor November 1, 2016
Do we really want someone parading around our school as a previously poorly alliterated, bowel movement inducing fool? The Bobcat is obviously the only reasonable choice here.
File Photo by Jonathan Tan/WSN

Bobcat team provides insight, history of mascot

September 19, 2013
Get an inside perspective on what goes into being the Bobcat mascot for NYU.
File photo by Jonathan Tan/WSN

Mascot team prepares search for new Bobcat

Jeffrey Kopp, Contributing Writer September 10, 2013
All students are welcome to audition to be the next Bobcat.