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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

An illustration of a podium with the Columbia University logo sitting on the first place with a green check mark next to it. The N.Y.U. logo, with a red cross next to it, sits on the second place. “Silly purple school” is written next to the N.Y.U. logo in purple.

Off-Third: Columbia is better than NYU

Columbia embodies everything a traditional college should be, from its campus, its student body, its sports and its academia. NYU can’t compete.
Pritheva Zakaria, Contributing Writer September 26, 2022

Off-Third is WSN’s satire column. Let me be the first to address the elephant in the room — everyone who attends NYU was rejected from Columbia. It’s the one characteristic...

(Graphic by Tony Wu)

Los Angeles and Boston Control Their Coasts

With their World Series appearances, the Dodgers and Red Sox asserted their position as the most dominant baseball team on each coast.
Brendan Duggan, Sports Editor October 29, 2018
With their World Series appearances, the Dodgers and Red Sox asserted their position as the most dominant baseball team on each coast.
30 players from Kaepernick’s former team, the San Francisco 49ers, kneel during the national anthem before their game on Oct 1, 2017.

Trump Fights With Pros

Tori Bianco, Contributing Writer October 2, 2017
Trump's comments on NFL national anthem protests further demonstrate his political immaturity.
The Sports Kid Column: Three More Petty Westbrook Outfits

The Sports Kid Column: Three More Petty Westbrook Outfits

Bobby Wagner, Managing Editor November 4, 2016
The Thunder may have gotten smacked, but at least Russell Westbrook has his pettiness to keep him warm at night.
With a turnaround this season, New York F.C. challenges the New York Red Bulls for New Yorkers’ hearts.

Soccer Culture on the Rise in NYC

Lorenzo Gazzola, Contributing Writer October 31, 2016
New York is a city ripe with sports teams and rabid fandoms, but New York-based soccer teams have always come up a bit short. Now, with two teams, a rivalry may create greater fan support.

NYU vs. Columbia Is the Most Lukewarm Rivalry You Could Imagine

Shreya Biswal, Contributing Writer September 19, 2016
Columbia is NYU's biggest rival, but how did this rivalry begin, and how pervasive is its presence in the two campuses?
Rivals differ among NYU teams

Rivals differ among NYU teams

Kyle Luther, Staff Writer November 18, 2014
Everyone has their rival, but not every NYU player has the same idea of who their's is