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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

NYU Judo club instructor demonstrates in front of the club in the wrestling room in palladium. The NYU Judo club is open to all students, faculty, staff and alumni. (Photo by Tomer Keysar)

Judo at NYU, a Balancing Act

Members of NYU’s club judo team find community by competing in a sport that requires discipline, skill and respect.
Maria Levine, Staff Writer November 11, 2019

Judo, a martial arts sport with Japanese roots that can be traced back to the late 1800s, has created a small but vibrant community here at NYU. Coached by Senseis Frank Colonnese...

Runners race through Queens as part of the 2019 New York City Marathon. (Photo by Tomer Keysar)

NYU Students Conquer New York City Marathon

Over 50,000 people run the New York City Marathon every year. These are the stories of four NYU students who took part on Sunday.
Bela Kirpalani, Sports Editor November 4, 2019

Franklin Reitzas was supposed to run the New York City marathon in his first year at NYU, but he forgot to sign up for the race before the deadline. This time, the SPS junior...

New sports facilities are included in the layout plan for the in-progress NYU building on Mercer St. (Graphic via NYU)

New 181 Mercer Facility to House Basketball and Wrestling Teams

The new building will serve as home to many varsity teams, including wrestling, basketball and fencing.
Benjamin Michael Davis, Deputy Sports Editor August 24, 2019

Just around the block from the Angelika Film Center, yet another construction project is underway at 181 Mercer St. Tucked between Bleecker and Houston Streets, NYU’s latest...

NYU’s wrestling team is looking forward for the new upcoming season as new promising members have been recruited. Their new season will be kicked off on Nov. 4 at the Monarch Tournament hosted by King’s College.

Wrestling Season Preview

Alice Li, Contributing Writer October 2, 2017
NYU wrestling expresses a positive outlook on their upcoming season.