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

Washington Square News

Two performers play the bass on a stage with red lighting. They are standing back to back, and a drum set can be seen in the background

j solomon on ‘Sleeping in the Garden’ and the disorientation of growing up

“Sleeping in the Garden” candidly communicates j solomon’s disjointed experience growing up in his bucolic childhood home and later moving to an apartment in the city.
Katherine Manatos, Contributing Writer April 3, 2023

j solomon’s “Sleeping in the Garden” — a reflection on his rural childhood home in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, and his journey to adulthood in New York City — depicts...

Release Juveniles From Detention Centers During COVID-19

Release Juveniles From Detention Centers During COVID-19

States need to expedite the release of youth from juvenile detention centers in order to protect them from both COVID-19 and emotional trauma.
Helen Wajda, Deputy Opinion Editor April 23, 2020

At the Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center, a 17-year-old incarcerated teenager and three other boys in his unit spend their days speaking to each other through a crack at the...

WSN Staff talk about their favorite tunes from this summer.

Staff Recs: Music for Pretending Summer Isn’t Over

The WSN staff picks the music that will let you pretend summer isn't over.
Members of both the Men and Women’s Track Team competed at The College of New Jersey and University of Pennsylvania this past weekend.

Track Splits Team Between Four Competitions

Ashley Arnold, Staff Writer May 2, 2016
New Jersey and Pennsylvania were the sights of exciting action on the track this weekend, as the Violets competed at the Penn Relays and Lions Invite.
Senior Becky Turlip placed in the top three for two races.

Seniors Headline Track’s Weekend

Rachel Ruecker, Deputy Sports Editor April 18, 2016
Track and field was back in action this weekend at the Greyhound Invitational in Pennsylvania.
Cat Li performed exceptionally at the NYU Womens Golf teams meet finishing 5th out of 71 golfers.

Women’s Golf Continues Ascent, Men’s Team Falters

Michael Thompson, Sports Editor April 6, 2016
NYU golf has been busy the last several days, with action on the east coast and down south.

Tough Weather Plagues Golf in Hershey

Michael Thompson, Sports Editor April 4, 2016
The men's golf team traveled to Hershey, PA for first round action in the Hershey Cup.
On Sunday, The Violets desperate title defense came up an overtime goal short at the hands of Grand Valley State.

Hockey’s Title Defense Comes to a Bitter End

Rachel Ruecker, Deputy Sports Editor March 21, 2016
It was win or go home for the NYU hockey team, who looked to keep its title hopes alive against Grand Valley State.
The Violets slipped up in their second round game, losing 5-4 to Utah State. Theyll likely need to win out to make it out of pool play.

Hockey Nationals Day 2: Utah State 5-4 NYU

Rachel Ruecker, Deputy Sports Editor March 19, 2016
After handily defeating Penn State, the NYU hockey team continued its march to a championship against Utah State.
The NYU hockey team kicked off the defense of their 2015 National Championship with some strong offensive play early on and solid defense throughout.

Hockey Begins National Title Defense With 8-2 Drubbing of Penn State

Rachel Ruecker, Deputy Sports Editor March 18, 2016
The top-ranked NYU hockey team began its march to a second consecutive title at the ACHA Championship tournament against Penn State.
Womens Tennis player Carmen Lai won consecutive perfect sets to start off the Violets first spring match.

Tennis Tries to Shake Off Winter Rust

Tony Schwab, Contributing Writer February 29, 2016
The NYU tennis teams began the spring season on the road against Swarthmore College.
Both men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams both competed in Pennsylvania against West Chester University on Saturday where the men lost 178-12, while the women had a 204-82 win.

Women Dominate, Men Lose Close Call in Swimming

Ashley Arnold, Staff Writer February 1, 2016
NYU's swimming and diving teams prepped for the championship season against West Chester University.