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

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

Washington Square News

Midfielder, Bryan Walsh, scored the lone goal for NYU in the team’s final game of the season.

Soccer Gears Up For Postseason

Rachel Ruecker, Sports Editor November 14, 2016
The men's and women's soccer seasons entered the postseason with the men's team falling to Drew University, while the women winning both their weekend games.
After advancing to the second round of the NCAA division III championship tournament last season, the basketball team is looking for further success.

Season Preview: Basketball

Zel Fortson, Contributing Writer November 14, 2016
NYU's basketball contingents begin play this week.
The NYU Hockey team’s hot streak continued as they took to the road this weekend and improved their record to 11-1.

Hockey Tested, But Stands Tall

Rachel Ruecker, Sports Editor November 14, 2016
The Violet hockey team delivered an exciting OT win Saturday in Albany, followed by a 5-2 win against RPI in an afternoon in Troy.
The NYUs mascot makes appearances on campus at special events, but calls the basketball games their primary home.

Unmasking the NYU Bobcat

Maddie Howard, Staff Writer November 11, 2016
NYU's mascots are alive and well at a number of on campus events, but most often frequent NYU basketball games.
Browning Brings Experience and Humor to Swim Team

Browning Brings Experience and Humor to Swim Team

Miguel de Laveaga, Contributing Writer November 8, 2016
Harrison "Hank" Browning, newly appointed assistant swimming coach, as both a decorated swimming career as well as a rather comedic past.
NYU quidditch team celebrates victory, showcasing its immense spirit for the quirky sport.

Brooms, Beaters and Bludgers: NYU Quidditch Makes Magic on the Field

Jash Babla, Contributing Writer November 8, 2016
WSN caught up with one of NYU's most successful club sports — the quidditch team — to see how their quest to catch the golden snitch has been going.

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.
Scratch the Bobcat, “Violets” Are More Colorful

Scratch the Bobcat, “Violets” Are More Colorful

Thomas Price, Staff Writer November 2, 2016
The Violet represents the same merit that Stanford has with the Cardinal, yet holds true to the flair and Bohemian culture of Greenwich Village.
Violets, Torches Are Dull, Embrace the Bobcat Instead

Violets, Torches Are Dull, Embrace the Bobcat Instead

Paris Martineau, Deputy Opinion Editor November 2, 2016
Do we really want someone parading around our school as a previously poorly alliterated, bowel movement inducing fool? The Bobcat is obviously the only reasonable choice here.
Alyssa Poentis is a junior studying Neuroscience and a part of the women’s golf team, earning national recognition from her athletics.

Poentis Tees Off With Fresh NYC Start

Maddie Howard, Staff Writer October 31, 2016
Talking with NYU golfer Alyssa Poentis about golf, life and coming from Hawaii.