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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

Kaitlyn Read was NYU’s top scorer in its victory against New Paltz on Tuesday.

Women’s Basketball Stays on the Ball

Michael Thompson, Staff Writer November 30, 2016
The women's basketball took on the SUNY New Paltz Hawks yesterday evening at home.
Stephanie Cunningham achieved the NYU Women’s Fencing team’s sole victory in its duel against Columbia on Tuesday.

Wrestling 2-0 in Grapple at the Garden

Rachel Ruecker, Sports Editor November 28, 2016
The NYU Grapplers headed to the exciting Grapple at the Garden this weekend where they came out on top — literally, while the fencing team struggled, with both the men's and women's teams losing.
Shaye McGoey was one of four to score in the double figures during NYU’s victory against the Staten Island Dolphins.

Basketball: Women Roll On, Men Split

Michael Thompson, Staff Writer November 28, 2016
The lady Violets took home two wins while the men fell to Yeshiva University this weekend.

Brooklyn Dodgers MLB star and NYU alum Ralph Branca passed away on Wednesday.

Violet Alum Ralph Branca Passes

Michael Thompson, Staff Writer November 28, 2016
WSN offers their thoughts on the loss of Violet alum and MLB legend Ralph Branca.
The NYU Hockey team has enjoyed smooth sailing so far this season.

Violet Hockey by the Numbers

Rachel Ruecker, Sports Editor November 28, 2016
A numbers breakdown for the Violet hockey team.
The NYU hockey team suffered a loss at Chelsea Piers, in its first game of the season.

Hockey Breaks Streak, Rebounds

Rachel Ruecker, Sports Editor November 21, 2016
After dropping just their second of the season Friday at home against RPI, the Violet hockey team redeemed themselves Saturday against Marist, shutting out the Red Foxes 3-0.
Ashlyn Krygowski stole NYU’s one goal in the final of the ECAC on Friday.

Springfield Squashes Soccer’s Season

Ben Goodkin, Contributing Writer November 21, 2016
The NYU women's soccer team completed their postseason play this weekend.
NYU took 75 points to Baruch’s 43 in the women’s basketball, with Amy Harioka leading the offence.

Basketball Continues Early Surge

Michael Thompson, Staff Writer November 21, 2016
The NYU basketball teams enjoyed a flurry of success as they opened their seasons.
Petter Aasa, who will have served as captain for two seasons, will leave the team upon graduation in May.

Bitter-Swede End to Soccer Career

Lorenzo Gazzola, Contributing Writer November 21, 2016
Captain of the NYU men's soccer team, Stern senior Petter Aasa's four year journey as a Violet is coming to an end.
Kaitlyn Read scored 15 of NYU’s 60 points in the first game of the season.

Women’s Basketball Kicks Off Season With Rocky Win

Michael Thompson, Staff Writer November 16, 2016
The women's basketball team successfully tipped off their season Tuesday against the Stevens Institute of Technology.
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.
Athletes’ mental struggle is often overlooked in favor of their physical feats.

A Battle on the Field and in the Mind

Rayne Ellis, Contributing Writer November 14, 2016
Athletes put their bodies through massive amounts of pain and stress, but little attention is given to the pain and stress of the mind.