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

Washington Square News

Several people stand by the window on the Staten Island Ferry with the sun shining on them. In the background is the downtown Manhattan skyline.

The most picturesque MetroCard rides in New York City

The best views of the city skyline only cost $2.75.
Kevin Wu, Multimedia Editor March 27, 2023

An illustration of a gravestone with several flowers placed in front of it in orange and blue. The text on the gravestone is “R.I.P. Mets.”

A eulogy to this season’s New York Mets

The Mets’ season is over after only a short cameo in the postseason.
Pablo Ocariz, Staff Writer October 14, 2022

They have done it again. Another New York Mets season has come to an end, and they have nothing to show for it except heartbreak and disappointment. This year's Mets were supposed...

The new Major League Baseball rule about the intentional walk is an abomination to the strategy of the game.

New Rules Destroy the Game

Thomas Price, Opinion Editor April 17, 2017
Opinion Editor Thomas Price shares his thoughts on how Major League Baseball's new intentional walk rule is changing the game for the worse.
As Major League Baseball comes into season, there remain mixed expectations for both the Yankees and the Mets.

New York Baseball: A Tale of Two Teams

Sayer Devlin, Deputy News Editor March 27, 2017
As the MLB season approaches, here's a look at what New York baseball fans are in for.
Some NYU students stay true to the sports teams of their hometowns while others find themselves potentially at the front of Yankee Stadium.

Does Coming to New York Mean Switching Teams?

Miguel de Laveaga, Contributing Writer November 15, 2016
NYU students, as well as New Yorkers at large, come from all over, bringing sports allegiances with them. But would any of them consider switching teams to the New York alternative?
The Sports Kid Column: The Best and Worst of the 2016 Baseball Season

The Sports Kid Column: The Best and Worst of the 2016 Baseball Season

Bobby Wagner, Managing Editor October 6, 2016
Managing Editor and Resident Sports Kid talks the best and worst of baseball in this week's iteration of his famed column.
The staff of WSN pick their winners for the World Series.

Staff Picks: World Series

WSN Staff October 3, 2016
The WSN Staff puts it all on the line as they make their World Series picks.
J. Cole performing at the Meadows on Oct 1.

The Meadows: Day One

Anna Letson and Christopher Mendoza October 3, 2016
A good start for the Meadows music festival with Post Malone and J. Cole, among others.
Both New York teams, the Mets and the Yankees have a shot at this year’s World Series.

Confessions of a disgruntled Yankees fan

Charlie Lyttle, Contributing Writer October 7, 2015
This year, the success and character of the Mets has overshadowed that of the Yankees.
The future without Yogi 'ain't what it used to be'

The future without Yogi ‘ain’t what it used to be’

Grace Halio, Deputy Features Editor September 24, 2015
"Love is the most important thing in the world, but baseball is pretty good too" --Yogi Berra (1925-2015)
The New York Yankees will be playing the Blue Jays.

On fan anxiety, family and sports media consumption

Grace Halio, Deputy Features Editor September 11, 2015

I was quite literally born and raised a Yankees fan. In my first baby picture I’m wearing a pink Yankees beanie, courtesy of my dad. Breakfast table news generally consisted...

The NYU Ice Hockey team playing at the Sky Rink at Chelsea Piers is a great way to experience a fun sporting event.

Staff recs: sports in the city

Sports Staff September 8, 2015
A list of our writers and editors favorite sports-related things to do in the city.