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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 NFL Is Dying a Slow Death, Much Like Its Players

The NFL Is Dying a Slow Death, Much Like Its Players

Matthew Perry, Contributing Writer February 10, 2016
112 million people watched Sunday’s Super Bowl, but 20 years from now, we might be looking back at this decade as a turning point in football’s history.
The Mets’ success in getting to the World Series has lead to an increase in the purchase of Mets merchandise, but fans should wear gear because they support the team, not because they have jumped on the bandwagon.

Support the team you love, not the one that’s winning

Ashley Arnold, Staff Writer November 6, 2015
In sports, the playoffs go hand in hand with an increase in apparel sales. Why are we so interested the latest items for our favorite teams?
With their recent success in the World Series, many fans have been rallying behind the Toronto Blue Jays.

Pros and cons of jumping on to the sports bandwagon

Rachel Ruecker, Staff Writer October 22, 2015
In the world of sports, bandwagoning is inevitable. But is it ever justified?
NFL Preview: Giants and Jets

NFL Preview: Giants and Jets

Brandon Herrera, Contributing Writer September 16, 2015

At long last, football is back. With week one in the books, New Yorkers have plenty of reasons to be excited after a blowout win for the Jets and an outing with some positives...

Rookies’ salaries problematic

Rookies’ salaries problematic

Bobby Wagner, Staff Writer December 2, 2014
The failure of first round draft picks should change the way we think about paying players

Jets, Giants have work to do in offseason

Charles Surette, Contributing Writer December 1, 2014
Both New York area teams have largely failed this season. What will it take to turn them around?
NFL in no rush to resinstate Adrian Peterson

NFL in no rush to resinstate Adrian Peterson

Charles Surette, Contributing Columnist November 11, 2014
Questions are abound as to how the NFL will handle Adrian Peterson's case
Many teams have defied expectations this season, for better or worse.

NFL season brings surprises

Charles Surette, Contributing Columnist November 4, 2014
There have been both good and bad surprises thus far in the NFL season.

Intensity, aggression important parts of competition

Bobby Wagner, Staff Writer October 30, 2014
The intensity of the athletes and their innate desire to win is why fans love sports.
NFL, USSF struggle with response to violence

NFL, USSF struggle with response to violence

Matthew Tessler, Contributing Columnist September 29, 2014
Hope Solo and Ray Rice drew distinct reactions after their respective domestic violence cases.
NFL commissioner faces league struggles

NFL commissioner faces league struggles

Charles Surette, Staff Columnist September 16, 2014
The problems with Roger Goodell's tenure go way beyond the Ray Rice situation.
Domestic abuse relevant beyond celebrity scandals

Domestic abuse relevant beyond celebrity scandals

Lena Rawley, Staff Columnist September 11, 2014
Domestic violence requires consistent discussion, not just when celebrity scandals erupt.