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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

A midfielder on the varsity men's soccer team, junior Tristan Medios-Simon finds a sense of community with his teammates.

Off the Beach and Onto the Pitch With Tristan Medios-Simon

Zel Fortson, Contributing Writer October 18, 2016
WSN chatted with men's soccer junior midfielder Tristan Medios-Simon.
Dedicated to the success of college athletes, the National Collegiate Athletic Association currently awards over $2.7 billion in athletic scholarships per year.

The Multifaceted Debate of Whether We Should Pay College Athletes

Brendan Duggan, Contributing Writer October 18, 2016
Whether or not college athletes should be paid is a perennially hot topic, here are some pros and cons to the debate.
The NYU Hockey team continued their undefeated season with matches against the US Naval Academy and the University of Maryland-Baltimore.

Hockey Stays Hot in Weekend Away

Rachel Ruecker, Sports Editor October 17, 2016
The NYU men's hockey team continued their early hot streak, improving to 4-0 on the season in their pair of away games this weekend.
In their match against Washington University, junior Sharon Lee played a highly defensive game that led to a draw.

Soccer: Mixed Results in Midwest

Ben Goodkin, Contributing Writer October 17, 2016
The NYU men's and women's soccer teams continued their seasons with mixed results in the Midwest.
With 56 people competing, junior Alyssa Poentis led all golfers at the NYU Invitational with a score of 77.

Weekend Recap: Swimming Sets Record

Michael Thompson, Staff Writer October 17, 2016
NYU's fall sports teams enjoyed continued success midway through the semester. Highlights include dominance in swimming and a top-five finish in cross country.
Junior Serena Huang works at the Varsity Performance Center in Palladium as a coach’s assistant to boost athletic motivation.

Meet the Girl Training NYU’s Athletes

Rayne Ellis, Contributing Writer October 17, 2016
Serena Huang uses her Olympic weightlifting past to influence her role as a student assistant for NYU Athletics.
With their fifth straight UAA title from last season, the wrestling team prepares for their first match on November 5.

Preview: Winter NYU Sports

Michael Thompson, Staff Writer October 13, 2016
A preview of NYU's winter sports teams as they prepare to get underway.
The eight lane, deep water swimming pool at Palladium’s Athletic Facility is open for free swim during select hours throughout the week.

Swimming Convincing, Golf Caps Season in Second Place

Michael Thompson, Staff Writer October 11, 2016
A roundup of NYU sports action, including volleyball, golf, cross country and the swim team's season debut.
Both men’s and women’s teams struggled in their weekend play against Carnegie Mellon.

Soccer Struggles in Weekend Play

Ben Goodkin, Contributing Writer October 11, 2016
Both the men's and women's soccer teams struggled in their weekend action.
Sophomore volleyball athlete Annie Singh is named Athlete of the Week for an outstanding season performance.

Annie Singh: A Young Leader

Maddie Howard, Contributing Writer October 11, 2016
Sophomore outside hitter Annie Singh is profiled.
The NYU hockey team saw victory this past weekend, winning 9-1 and Siena College and 4-3 at the University of New Hampshire.

Violets Hockey Dominant in First Two Home Games

Rachel Ruecker, Sports Editor October 11, 2016
The NYU hockey team started its season off strong at home this weekend, taking Siena College 9-1 and the University of New Hampshire 4-3.
As the new season nears, Head Coach Chris Consentino has the tools to lead his team to further victory.

Violets Hockey Recipe for Redemption Goes Beyond Rink

Brendan Gutenschwager, Contributing Writer October 7, 2016
After failing to defend their 2015 National Title this past spring, the NYU hockey team opens their new season tonight with a new focus.