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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

Hockey penalties avert perfect weekend

Rachel Ruecker, Staff Writer November 23, 2015
NYU's hockey team was back in action against Northeastern University and Rider University.
Tim Kou (pictured) came in 1st place in the 50-yard freestyle against Vassar on Saturday, November 21, in Poughkeepsie, NY.

Violets’ streak stays afloat

Kyle Ryan, Contributing Writer November 23, 2015
NYU's swimming and diving were in competition against Vassar College on Saturday, November 21.
Kyzen Smith (pictured) finished in eighth place in the 184-pound A Division Bracket at the New York State Intercollegiate Championships in Ithica.

Wrestling struggles at Ithaca College

Bobby Wagner, Sports Editor November 23, 2015

The NYU wrestling team wavered for the first time this season on Sunday when they travelled to Ithaca, New York, for the New York State Intercollegiate Championships. The Grapplers,...

Comprised of graduate and undergraduate students, the NYU Rugby club is run through the Stern School of Business and plays at Randall’s Island.

Rugby is NYU Athletics’ hidden gem

Rachel Ruecker, Staff Writer November 17, 2015
NYU hasn't had a football team in over 60 years, but the university's club rugby team looks to fill the void.
Junior, Elise Gibbs was victorious in two individual events,  the 200-yard freestyle and the 200-yard breaststroke on Saturday against TCNJ.

Swimming and diving teams top TCNJ

Anne Cruz, Contributing Writer November 16, 2015
NYU's swimming and diving teams were back in action against TCNJ on Saturday.
Co-captain Evan Kupferberg dribbles inside area while being surround byPurchase College players.

Basketball brings in first victories of season

Michael Thompson, Deputy Sports Editor November 16, 2015
NYU's men's and women's basketball teams opened their seasons with impressive victories
NYU Hockey won their games against both University of New Hampshire and Boston College.

Hockey sweeps in New Hampshire and Boston

Rachel Ruecker, Staff Writer November 16, 2015
NYU's hockey faced off against the University of New Hampshire and Boston College last week.
Dylan Lojac went undefeated, as did the NYU wrestling team with a 3-0 win at the Metro vs. PA Duals hosted at King’s College on Saturday.

Wrestling team starts season with strong lead

Tony Schwab, Contributing Writer November 16, 2015
The NYU wrestling team was in action in King's Point, New York this weekend.
Senior Captain Lily Corsaro was NYU's top finisher, with 29th place, on Saturday's NCAA Regional Championship.

Cross country captain heads to Nationals

Ashley Arnold, Staff Writer November 16, 2015
NYU's cross country teams competed in Geneseo, New York for the NCAA Regional Championships.
NYU’s Women's Soccer selected as top seed for ECACs, as they enter the last week of their fall season.

Soccer advances to ECAC semifinals

Bobby Wagner, Sports Editor November 12, 2015
The NYU women's soccer team was in ECAC Championships action against Lehman College on Wednesday.
Through study changes, Engel focuses on fencing

Through study changes, Engel focuses on fencing

Ashley Arnold, Staff Writer November 11, 2015
This week, WSN profiles sophomore fencer and athlete of the week Hans Engel.

Budget boundaries leave athletics behind

Tyler Eyre, Contributing Writer October 13, 2015
Out of Bounds: sports at NYU from a financial perspective