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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

Lauren Holtkamp is the third woman to become a full-time referee for the NBA.

The Case for More Female Referees

Bela Kirpalani, Deputy Sports Editor April 23, 2018
There is currently a lack of female referees in the sports world.
NYU Stern’s Spring 2018 Rugby team.

A Tale of Two Halves: NYU vs. Columbia

Warner Radliff, Deputy Sports Editor April 23, 2018
A recap of the NYU Stern versus Columbia Business School game.
Stern first-year Navika Kuchakulla shot 76 for the women’s golf team at the Vassar College Invitational on April 14-15.

Weekly Sports Update: April 8 to April 15

Bela Kirpalani and Warner Radliff, Deputy Sports Editors April 16, 2018
A recap of this week in all things NYU Athletics.
Brandeis University’s former men’s basketball head coach Brian Meehan.

Brandeis Coach Fired For Racist Comments

Warner Radliff, Deputy Sports Editor April 16, 2018
Brandeis head men's basketball coach is fired over history of racist comments.
Stern junior Jack Walter in a game against RPI on April 8.

Weekly Sports Update: April 1 to April 8

Warner Radliff and Bela Kirpalani, Deputy Sports Editors April 9, 2018
An update on all things NYU Athletics over the past week.
An NYU swimmer at the 2018 S & D Senior Ceremony on Jan. 27.

The Hidden Injuries of Athletes

Bela Kirpalani, Deputy Sports Editor April 9, 2018
On top of the physical challenges of being a student-athlete come the lesser discussed mental health issues suffered by those who practice sports at the college level. WSN talked to a handful of college athletes to learn more about these hidden struggles.
Steinhardt junior Diana King in Washington Square Park. King excels as pitcher and centerfielder for the softball team.

Diana King, Queen of the Softball Field

Bela Kirpalani, Deputy Sports Editor April 2, 2018
Softball player promotes healthy lifestyle via Instagram.
Former USWNT player Angela Hucles speaking at the SheBelieves Summit on March 3.

USWNT Hosts SheBelieves Summit in New York City

Tori Bianco, Staff Writer March 26, 2018
Tori Bianco recounts the She Believes Summit hosted by the United States Women's National Team.
Coach Kayleigh Fournier, NYU’s head strength and conditioning coach, posing with her student trainers.

Meet Kayleigh Fournier, the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at NYU

Bela Kirpalani, Deputy Sports Editor March 26, 2018
Coach Kayleigh Fournier is the head strength and conditioning coach for NYU athletics. She develops the fitness programs for all of the athletes and leads the team lifts.
The Fitness Feature

The Fitness Feature

Maddie Howard and Rachel Buigas-Lopez March 26, 2018

Fitness. It’s something we love to hate. But like it or not, being active is an incredibly important part of our health. It’s been proven that taking the time to plan physical...

An Inside Look at NYU’s Varsity Performance Center

Tyler Crews, Opinion Editor March 26, 2018
Take a look inside the exclusive equipment room, training room and strength and conditioning center for student athletes at Palladium.
Josie Aslakson practices for the 2018 World Championships for wheelchair basketball.

Tisch Senior Reselected for US Wheelchair Basketball Team

Bela Kirpalani, Contributing Writer February 20, 2018
Tisch student Josie Aslakson earns a spot U.S. Women's Wheelchair Basketball Team.