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

Washington Square News

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In the Huddle: Belle Pellecchia on NYU women’s basketball

Belle Pellecchia, the junior guard for NYU women's basketball team, spoke to WSN about her hopes for the new season for the athletics department as a whole.
Sydney Barragan, Sports Editor February 15, 2024

Junior Belle Pellecchia is a guard and captain on the undefeated NYU women’s basketball team, who has made program history with 22 consecutive victories. She’s been a top scorer...

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Undefeated women’s basketball makes NYU history, women’s track and field sets program record and other news

Here’s what you need to know from the past week in NYU athletics. This week: Feb. 5 - Feb. 11.
Sydney Barragan, Sports Editor February 12, 2024

Basketball Women’s basketball made history this week, setting a program-record with a 21st-consecutive victory against Case Western Reserve University 82-67 on Feb. 9. Sunday...

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In the huddle: From serves to spikes, Lindsey Hirano on her volleyball journey

NYU Athletics Libero Lindsey Hirano says farewell and thank you to volleyball.
Briggs Negrón, Contributing Writer February 7, 2024

Lindsey Hirano, NYU volleyball’s star libero, is a player with all the accolades, but it was far from a painless journey.  After becoming an undefeated league champion at...

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Two NYU athletes make history on the track

Track and field athletes Kate Walsh and Jon Diaz — who have both broken program records this season — told WSN about their experiences on the team.
Logan Holland, Contributing Writer February 6, 2024

NYU track and field athletes Jon Diaz and Kate Walsh had a moment of euphoria at the New York City Gotham Cup on Jan. 19, smashing previously held program records. WSN sat down...

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NYU wrestling honors three athletes during Senior Day

The university’s wrestling team had both highs and lows on senior day, continuing a season of successful matches.
Logan Holland, Contributing Writer February 6, 2024

Anthony Asatrian, Anthony Chavez and Hassan Khan entered the Paulson Center on Saturday for one of the last times as NCAA Division III wrestlers, leaving behind a legacy of success...

Illustration of three athletes playing basketball, volleyball and soccer. “Weekly Sports Update” is written in between them.

No. 1 ranked women’s basketball stays undefeated, track and field hosts meet and other news

Here’s what you need to know from the past week in NYU Athletics. This week: Jan. 29 - Feb. 4.
Avery Hendrick, Contributing Writer February 5, 2024

Basketball NYU women’s basketball continued to excel this week, extending its win streak to 20 wins in a row. On the road this weekend, the Violets beat the University of Rochester...

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NYU Motorsports: The masters of mettle and moving parts

From Tandon students tirelessly engineering cars to Stern and CAS students cold-calling organizations for support, here’s how NYU Motorsports persists in its never-ending race to achieve automotive excellence.
Andrea Lui, Dining Editor February 1, 2024

NYU Motorsports, a Vertically Integrated Project of engineers, creators and entrepreneurs based at the Tandon School of Engineering, transforms motor racing into full-fledged business...

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Women’s basketball remains undefeated, men’s wrestling sees first loss of season and other news

Here’s what you need to know from the past week in NYU athletics. This week: Jan. 21 - Jan. 28.
Sydney Barragan, Sports Editor January 29, 2024

Basketball The NYU women’s basketball team remains undefeated in the first seven games of conference play, protecting their overall 18-0 record for the season. The week started...

A group of men and women in white fencing suits and gray jackets are standing around a man in a purple sweatshirt with the Nike logo. They are all standing in the middle of a gym with a red line across the walls.

NYU fencing sees early-season success

The Violets’ men’s and women’s fencing teams hit their strides as the season starts.
Nicole Ranile, Staff Writer December 12, 2023

About a month into their season, both the NYU men's and women's fencing teams are establishing early success. Following the Sacred Heart Invitational on Dec. 3, both teams currently...

A girl in a white jersey that says “Violets” and the number 13 is jumping and hitting a volleyball over the net. Two women from the opposing team with red jerseys are jumping and trying to block the ball on the other side of the net.

Violets volleyball win second UAA title in three years

The NYU women’s volleyball team beat first seed Emory University in a tense UAA championship game.
Jonathan Mak, Staff Writer November 21, 2023

The NYU women’s volleyball team clinched their second UAA title in the last three years on Nov. 11 in Atlanta, Georgia. They faced off against previous winners and host Emory...

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NYU women’s cross country clinches second at national championship

The Violets marginally lost their No. 1 ranking at the NCAA Division III National Championship.
Ethan Rendon, Staff Writer November 21, 2023

Just three hours away from New York City in rural Pennsylvania on Nov. 18, the NYU women’s cross country team raced against the fastest in the country at the NCAA Division III...

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NYU men’s basketball 2023-24 season preview

The Violets aim to build on last season with new talent.
Anthony Lo, Staff Writer November 14, 2023

The 2023-24 NCAA basketball season began on Nov. 6 and the NYU men’s team is gearing up for another exciting campaign on the court. After last year’s season that exceeded expectations,...