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

Washington Square News

Twenty Minutes with Ta-Nehisi Coates

Twenty Minutes with Ta-Nehisi Coates

Sayer Devlin, News Editor September 26, 2017
The Atlantic's National Correspondent Ta-Nehisi Coates sat down with WSN for a twenty minute interview.
Dallas Cowboy’s running back Ezekiel Elliott suspension for his alleged assault on his then-girlfriend was recently reversed, allowing Elliott to continue playing football. NYU students have mixed opinions on this controversy.

NYU Reacts: Ezekiel Elliott

Joey Mancini, Contributing Writer September 25, 2017
Joey Mancini asks NYU students what they think of the Ezekiel Elliot NFL controversy.
Patriots Should Boycott Trump

Patriots Should Boycott Trump

Ethan Sapienza, Film Editor February 21, 2017
It makes perfect sense to boycott visiting Trump as protest, yet players can take it a step further. Instead of merely hanging back, players should take a visit to Barack Obama — who will be setting up camp in D.C. in the near future — on the same day of the official White House trip.

October Is the Best Sports Month and Here’s Why

Brendan Duggan, Contributing Writer November 3, 2016
With the spookiest month behind us, here's a rundown of why October is the greatest month for sports.
One of the San Francisco 49ers quarterbacks, Colin Kaepernick recently sat down during the performance of the National Anthem, causing major uproar among fans across the country.

Kaepernick Stands Up By Taking A Knee

Brendan Duggan, Contributing Writer September 26, 2016
Investigating the enigmatic Colin Kaepernick and the greater statement made by taking a knee.
National Anthem Protests Met with Fascist Thinking

National Anthem Protests Met with Fascist Thinking

Matthew Perry, Staff Writer September 21, 2016
Beyond its implication that law enforcement is opposed to calls for justice, the request for cops to abandon protesters is also deeply troubling due to its fascist elements.
The Sports Kid Column: Adam Jones, Colin Kaepernick and Moral Licensing

The Sports Kid Column: Adam Jones, Colin Kaepernick and Moral Licensing

Bobby Wagner, Managing Editor September 16, 2016
It's not the desire to stay the same that's keeping us from increasing diversity and morality in sports. It's the false idea that we've come so far already.
The Denver Broncos won Super Bowl 50. Who's next?

Staff Picks: Early Super Bowl Picks

WSN Staff September 15, 2016
The WSN staff makes their early predictions as to who will take home professional football's ultimate prize.
Discussions of Intersectionality Are Lacking In Sports

Discussions of Intersectionality Are Lacking In Sports

Manas Malik, Contributing Writer September 13, 2016
Religion adds a new level of abstraction to an already unpalatable discussion about racial tension.
The Sports Kid Column: NYU Could Save Football

The Sports Kid Column: NYU Could Save Football

Bobby Wagner, Managing Editor September 8, 2016
What would you say if I told you that NYU was football's last chance?
The Yankee Stadium in the Bronx is an iconic space for sports in NYC.

The Hottest Sports Tickets in NYC Aren’t Always a Pipe Dream

Ashley Arnold and Rachel Ruecker September 8, 2016
A handy guide to New York City professional sports teams for NYU students.
Kaepernick Embodies Sports' Double Standards

Kaepernick Embodies Sports’ Double Standards

Patrick Seaman, Staff Writer September 6, 2016
This isn’t the first, nor the last time that an athlete of color, or one of a similarly afflicted minority group will use their platform to raise their voice against injustice.