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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

SPS sophomore Ashley Mains had a two-run triple in the March 29 game against Stevens Institute of Technology.

Weekly Sports Update: March 27 to April 2

Sierra Jackson, Managing Editor April 3, 2017
NYU's track team had a great showing at the Roadrunner Invitational, with several Violets placing well in their races.
In the world of college athletics, an injury can spell disaster for both the athlete and the team. WSN spoke to NYU athletes who’ve struggled with injury in the past.

Taking One for the Team

Lorenzo Gazzola, Contributing Writer March 20, 2017
Injuries are a constant reality in almost every sport, but that does make them any easier for injured players and teams to overcome. Learn how teams cope with the loss of crucial players due to injury.
With the closing of Coles, many NYU sports teams will have to move Palladium for practices and games.

Coles closure from the athletes’ perspective

Ashley Arnold, Staff Writer November 17, 2015
Coles will be closing down soon and student athletes will have to deal with the repercussions.
Benson led the Violets in digs and kills on Saturday.

Volleyball season ended by Stevens

Bobby Wagner, Sports Editor April 12, 2015
The men's volleyball season came to an end Saturday with a 3-0 loss to the Stevens Institute of Technology.
LaPorte led #9 NYU with a season-best 16 kills.

Volleyball strong with 10-man team

Bobby Wagner, Sports Editor April 8, 2015
The volleyball team looked to get their season headed in the right direction as they approach the postseason.
Sean Leahy had a strong all-around match.

Volleyball has mixed results in series of close matches

Kyle Luther, Deputy Sports Editor April 2, 2015
NYU men's volleyball looks to keep improving on their shaky start to the season.

Violets score first win at home for season

Nuomin Huang, Contributing Writer March 11, 2015
The NYU men's volleyball team kept their winning streak alive by winning 3-0 against Rutgers-Newark University.
Klein led the Violets with 21 total kills during Saturday's two matches.

Volleyball earns high seed for playoffs

Michael Thompson, Contributing Writer March 9, 2015
Volleyball righted the ship this weekend with two 3-0 sweeps against PSU Behrend and Bard College.
The Violets are now 7-5 following a loss against Stevens on Wednesday

Volleyball loses to Baruch College

Kyle Luther, Deputy Sports Editor March 5, 2015
The men's volleyball team hosted Baruch College on Wednesday night in a Violet Nation Giveaway Day.

Benson’s volleyball career back from brink

Michael Thompson, Contributing Writer March 3, 2015
Junior volleyball star Nick Benson, who was academically ineligible in his sophomore season, has helped the Violets get over a tough beginning to their season.

Men’s volleyball loses to Baruch in close match

Kyle Luther, Deputy Sports Editor February 26, 2015
The volleyball team had their two game win streak come to an end on Tuesday in their loss to Baruch College.

Men’s volleyball sweeps Hunter College

Bradley Alsop, Contributing Writer February 4, 2015
The NYU men's volleyball team bounced back in resounding fashion, a 3-0 sweep of Hunter, after losing at Vassar College last week.