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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

Several soccer players play on a field at night. The lights around the field are on.

The growth of soccer in New York City

Despite the overwhelming popularity of the major three sports in New York City, soccer is quickly gaining traction.
Malone Lohmann, Staff Writer April 12, 2023

When casual sports fans look at New York City, their attention most often gravitates toward supporting local professional teams in basketball, football or baseball. The city is...

Fireworks launching into the sky in front of a stage and a large crowd, with the Manhattan skyline in the background.

Electric Zoo 3.0: NYC’s biggest electronic music festival is back

New York City’s largest EDM festival takes place this weekend. We broke down who’s playing and why you should go.
Michelle Zhou, Contributing Writer September 1, 2022

Ravers rejoice! Electric Zoo, fondly known as EZoo, will be returning yet again to Randall’s Island Park this Labor Day weekend, Sept. 2-4. This year’s futuristic theme —...

Celebrating it’s 20th year, the Stern Rugby Club brought together alumni and current students to face off.

NYU Stern Rugby Club Celebrates 20 Years of Camaraderie

Rachel Ruecker, Deputy Sports Editor April 25, 2016
WSN's Rachel Ruecker visited Randall's Island to report on the always entertaining NYU rugby team.
The Weekend: Oct. 30 - Nov. 1

The Weekend: Oct. 30 – Nov. 1

Avia Hawkins, Contributing Writer October 28, 2015
List of spooky events to check out during this Halloween weekend!
Pickle Day is a neighborhood wide celebration of all things pickled that takes place every autumn in New York’s Lower East Side.

This Weekend: October 2-4

Verena Toh, Contributing Writer September 30, 2015
Convenient and affordable events in New York City this weekend, Oct. 2-4.