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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,...

The Bobcat has been NYU's mascot since the late 1980s. There are only two rules in mascoting — never speak when you are in the suit and do not take the suit off in public unless you are with your assistant. (Illustration by Alice La)

Meet the Students Behind the Mask

Here's an inside look into the lives of students who wear the Bobcat suit for NYU’s mascot team.
Kevin Ryu, Sports Editor September 27, 2020

When you join this NYU club, you might be able to attend the premiere of a Broadway show for free or participate in a mechanical bull riding competition outside Madison...

Sports Editor Bela Kirpalani was blessed by the Bobcat in the spring. (via @belakirps12 on Instagram)

The Best Sports Mascots, Ranked

Hi @Gritty
Bela Kirpalani, Sports Editor September 30, 2019

To some, mascots may seem utterly useless or distracting from the actual game. To others like me, however, that is exactly what makes them so important to the American sporting...

The NYU's mascot makes appearances on campus at special events, but calls the basketball games their primary home.

Unmasking the NYU Bobcat

Maddie Howard, Staff Writer November 11, 2016
NYU's mascots are alive and well at a number of on campus events, but most often frequent NYU basketball games.
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.
Graphic by Beyoncé Knowles/WSN

NYU mascots Housie, BobCat face off in skirmish

April 1, 2013
Housie Maguire physically feuds with BobCat to determine who is the better NYU mascot.