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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

Claire Stefanelli scores a grand slam during the opening game of the NYU Softball Team’s 2017 season, March 5.

Softball Season’s Early Hopes

Nika Woodfill, Deputy Sports Editor March 6, 2017
The NYU softball team looks to continue last year's success as it opens its season.
During their game on Sunday against the University of Chicago, freshman Ted Georgiadis scored 12 points.

Sports Update: The Winter Action

Diamond Naga Siu, Editor-in-Chief January 23, 2017
While classes, mostly, weren't in session, NYU's athletes were still competing hard, here's what you missed.
Elise Gibbs helped maintain the NYU women’s swimming team’s undefeated status on Sunday.

Women’s Swimming and Diving Crushes

Rachel Ruecker, Sports Editor November 21, 2016
Violet sports action this weekend included continuations to the wrestling and swimming and diving seasons, while the cross country team complete theirs.
Junior captain of NYU’s wrestling team, Raymond Jazikoff, won all four of his bouts in the first dual matches of 2016-2017.

Weekend: Fall Sports Wrap Up

Michael Thompson, Staff Writer November 14, 2016
The week(end) in NYU sports, featuring the NCAA cross country regional championships, volleyball playoffs and more early season wrestling action.

Both the men’s and women’s soccer teams celebrated their final games of the regular season on a picturesque fall day at their home Gaelic park.

Soccer Season Ends on the Up

Ben Goodkin, Contributing Writer November 7, 2016
NYU's soccer teams capped off their regular seasons as home against Brandeis, with the women tying in OT and the men winning a hard-fought battle 1-0.

Senior Nia Sorgente finished in second place in both her women’s diving events on Saturday.

NYU Stands out in Weekend Athletics

Michael Thompson, Staff Writer November 7, 2016
A recap of Violet weekend sports action, including wrestling, cross country, swimming and diving, and volleyball's finale.

Violet Nation serves to expand the reach of NYU Athletics.

Violet Nation: Rallying Together

Zel Fortson, Contributing Writer November 7, 2016
Violet Nation exists to promote NYU athletics, a difficult task with many games being played outside of Manhattan, but are constantly seeking to improve NYU's sports presence.

October Is the Best Sports Month and Here’s Why

Brendan Duggan, Contributing Writer November 4, 2016
With the spookiest month behind us, here's a rundown of why October is the greatest month for sports.
The Sports Kid Column: Why Aren’t We Talking About the Riot at Penn State?

The Sports Kid Column: Why Aren’t We Talking About the Riot at Penn State?

Bobby Wagner, Managing Editor October 28, 2016
In this week's iteration of our favorite Sport Kid's column, he takes a closer look at the Penn State Riots.
Although new to collegiate sports, freshman Alex Benedict has already made her mark on the NYU women’s soccer team.

Benedict Translates Winning Attitude to Pitch

Zel Fortson, Contributing Writer October 24, 2016
Freshman forward Alex Benedict has been tearing up the field this season, making her presence known on the women's soccer team.
Dedicated to the success of college athletes, the National Collegiate Athletic Association currently awards over $2.7 billion in athletic scholarships per year.

The Multifaceted Debate of Whether We Should Pay College Athletes

Brendan Duggan, Contributing Writer October 18, 2016
Whether or not college athletes should be paid is a perennially hot topic, here are some pros and cons to the debate.
The Sports Kid Column: Disband the NCAA

The Sports Kid Column: Disband the NCAA

Bobby Wagner, Managing Editor February 26, 2016
In this week's edition of the Sports Kid Column, Bobby Wagner makes his strongest argument yet: disband the NCAA.