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

Washington Square News

Nike recently unveiled a new series of advertisements, including this billboard of Colin Kaepernick by Madison Square Garden. The text over the image of Kaepernick, the NFL quarterback who started protesting police brutality in 2016, reads "Believe in something. Even if it means sacrificing everything."

Students Stand With Colin Kaepernick’s Nike Ad

Bela Kirpalani, Editor-at-Large September 10, 2018
Nike made face of NFL protests Colin Kaepernick the face of their 30th anniversary "Just Do It" ad campaign.
Steinhardt junior Yuji Cusick (center) runs a cross-country race at the Ramapo College Season Opener on Friday, Aug. 31.

Weekly Sports Update: Aug. 31- Sept. 2

September 4, 2018
The sports happenings for the week of August 31 - September 2nd.
Ohio State Stadium on game day.

Athlete Introspection Follows Football Controversy

Mahmoud Mohamed, Contributing Writer August 26, 2018
This college football season is starting amid controversy. Learn about how NYU student athletes are reacting.
Adar Alguetti (front) and Yijun (Tom) Feng play doubles at the 2018 iSET College Table Tennis National Championships.

The Hidden Gem: Table Tennis Team Wins Championship

Warner Radliff, Sports Editor August 26, 2018
NYU's Table Tennis Team is a hidden gem within the university — recently bringing a home the title of national champions.
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.
Team photo of the 2017-2018 hockey team.

NYU Hockey Concludes First Club Division I Season

Warner Radliff, Staff Writer March 5, 2018
NYU's Hockey team played in Division I this season — WSN recaps the season and the team's plans moving forward.

NYU Reacts: Trump vs. LaVar Ball

Maddie Howard, Sports Editor November 27, 2017
NYU students react to the current Twitter feud between President Donald Trump and media personality LaVar Ball.
CAS freshman Sophie Foster-Palmer on the women’s soccer team and plays midfield and defense positions.

Women’s Soccer’s Foster-Palmer

Helen Xie, Staff Writer November 20, 2017
This week, we get to know CAS freshman Sophie Foster-Palmer, a member of the NYU women's soccer team.

The NYU men’s basketball team captain Ross Udine of the led the team to a 80-77 victory over the College of Mount Saint Vincent on Nov. 18.

Weekly Sports Update: Nov. 13 to Nov. 18

Tyler Crews, Deputy Sports Editor November 20, 2017
Check out competition results from this week in NYU Athletics.
NYU’s quidditch teams, Varsity and Pigeons, bring Harry Potter dreams to life by adapting the wizard sport to the grass field.

Magic of NYU Quidditch, Explained

Tori Bianco, Contributing Writer October 30, 2017
An inside look at the NYU Quidditch team.
Women’s volleyball split its two matches at the Cougar Classic hosted by Kean University.

Women’s Volleyball Splits Double-Header

Maddie Howard, Sports Editor September 11, 2017
Women's volleyball improves with split sets this weekend.
For more than 20 years, Chelsea Piers has been open to NYU for sporting events and practices.  Many are discussing the idea of having more NYU sports relocate to the facility.

Exploring the NYU-Chelsea Piers Relationship

Lorenzo Gazzola, Contributing Writer February 13, 2017
Chelsea Piers houses a myriad of NYU sports, but how likely is a total partnership?