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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

Sophomore Alec Papesch, fights through the John Jay defense to get the ball in the hoop.

Basketball brings strong wins, one loss

Bobby Wagner, Staff Writer November 24, 2014
Men's and women's basketball were in action this weekend on the road.
Photo via gonyuathletics.com

Promising players to watch: fall 2014

August 24, 2014
Keep an eye on these star players this fall.
via gonyuathletics.com

Basketball teams earn postseason accolades

March 6, 2014
In just her second season as the women’s head coach, Lauren Hall-Gregory is leading the Violets to the NCAA tournament pool of 64.
Rachel Kaplan/WSN

Wrestling secures third consecutive UAA championship, basketball teams suffer defeats

February 18, 2014
Wrestling fared better than basketball over the weekend.
Hannah Luu/WSN

Men’s, women’s basketball defeat Case Western

February 10, 2014
After a previous defeat, NYU basketball defeats Case Western Reserve University in a rematch.
via Youtube.com

Forward Kupferberg brings skills to basketball court, focuses on team unity

February 4, 2014
Kupferberg is a down to earth character, dominating the paint for the Violets.
NYU sports continue in earnest over winter break

NYU sports continue in earnest over winter break

January 27, 2014
Catch up on NYU sports teams' successes over break.
File photo by Jonathan Tan/WSN

Basketball team prepares for season opener

November 12, 2013
Men's basketball prepares for the first game of the season on Saturday, Nov. 16.
Courtesy of NYU Athletics

Alumnus signs with Slovakian club basketball team

September 26, 2013
Carl Yaffe, former NYU men's basketball player, signed a contract to play with a professional Slovakian club on Friday.
File Photo by Jonathan Tan

NJCU snaps Violets’ winning streak

December 4, 2012
After starting the season with four straight wins, poor shooting costs the Violets their first loss.
Courtesy of Grinell Athletics

Grinnell College basketball player draws attention for record-setting performance

November 28, 2012
Grinnell sophomore Jack Taylor astounds basketball fans and NBA players alike with his impressive performance on the court.
Courtesy of NYU athletics

NYU tops Thanksgiving tournament

November 26, 2012
By defeating the Utica Pioneers and the Hamilton Continentals this weekend, the Violets extend their undefeated winning streak to four.