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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

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.
The men’s basketball team had its fourth consecutive win against Emory University on February 12.

Basketball Sputters as Season Nears End

Brandon Herrera, Staff Writer February 16, 2016
The NYU men's and women's basketball teams had another uneven weekend of competition with the postseason looming.
The NYU men's hockey team is one of NYU's most talented, hardworking and gritty groups of students.

Off the Ice: The Little Club Hockey Team That Could

“Off the Ice” is an ongoing all-access series that goes behind the scenes of the NYU men’s hockey team.
Rachel Ruecker, Deputy Sports Editor February 9, 2016
Meet the colorful bunch that makes up one of NYU's proudest groups — the men's hockey team.
The College Football Playoffs between Clemson, Alabama, Michigan State and Oklahoma University will  begin on Dec. 31.

Preview: College football playoffs

Brandon Herrera, Staff Writer December 9, 2015
The College Football Playoff has been set with two intriguing semifinal match-ups. Who will ultimately prevail?
The NCAA, which has a past of finding any reason to make student athletes lives harder, is at it again with the questionable suspension of Kansas Jayhawks player Cheick Diallo.

NCAA rulebook disrupts athlete life

Bobby Wagner, Sports Editor November 19, 2015
The NCAA's string of hypocrisy is getting out of control, and it's going to take action across all three divisions of athletics to change it.

Recap of women’s sports this season

Bobby Wagner, Sports Editor November 9, 2015
As the fall sports season comes to an end, WSN looks at the season that was for the Lady Violets.
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Sports, school should be separated

April 21, 2014
NYU is one of the most expensive universities in the United States, and our athletes may need money to attend school as well.
[VIDEO] Op Ed Live: College Sports

[VIDEO] Op Ed Live: College Sports

April 20, 2014
Our sports editors take opposing sides on where college athletics is heading.
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Student athletes deserve meals, more

April 17, 2014
The legislative council of the NCAA ratified a proposal to grant all Division I athletes unlimited access to on-campus dining.

Universities fail student athletes

April 9, 2014
Students with an interest in athletics should be held to the same standards as their classmates.
Universities must prioritize education over athletics

Universities must prioritize education over athletics

April 8, 2014
College athletes are not getting paid or receiving a good education.
UConn, Kentucky to put up fight

UConn, Kentucky to put up fight

April 7, 2014
Two of the hottest teams, the UConn Huskies and the Kentucky Wildcats, will face off tonight.