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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

Oliver Kleban forces his way around the opposing goalkeeper before scoring in the final minute of a 2018 game against Brandeis University. (Photo by Sam Klein)

Sophomore Soccer Star Shares His Insight on Success

Stern sophomore Oliver Kleban was a force in his first season on the men’s soccer team, leading the team in goals and assists. This year, he hopes to have a similar impact on the field and become a leader in the locker room as well.
Rebecca Choi, Staff Writer September 9, 2019

With just 16 seconds left on the clock in extra-time against Brandeis University on Nov. 3, 2018, Stern then-first-year Oliver Kleban scored a last-gasp goal that led the Violets...

SPS senior Malcolm Montilus runs a 4x400-meter relay in January. Montilus qualified for NCAA Division III nationals. (Photo by Sam Klein)

Sports Weekly Update: Baseball Opens Its Season With a Dominant Performance

Here's your sports weekly update for Feb. 26 to March 4.
Zach Han, Sports Editor March 4, 2019

Men’s Track and Field The men’s track and field team concluded its indoor season this past weekend. It began the week competing at the UAA Indoor Championships and finished...

The Violets faced off against the University of Delaware in two back-to-back home games this past weekend. ( Photo by Bela Kirpalani)

Hockey Closes out Season With Exciting Overtime Win

The NYU Ice Hockey team enjoyed an exciting end to the regular season, with President Andrew Hamilton and several members of the Board of Trustees in the stands on Friday night and a dramatic overtime win on Saturday night.
Bela Kirpalani, Deputy Managing Editor March 4, 2019

The NYU Hockey team ended its regular season with back-to-back home games against the University of Delaware on Friday and Saturday nights. On Friday, the team hosted special guest...

First-year Valentina House competes in the Vassar Ron Stonitsch Invitational, where she placed 3rd overall.

Weekly Sports Update: Sept. 2 to Sept. 8

Bela Kirpalani, Editor at Large September 10, 2018
A recap of the past week for the Violets.
A woman reads a book under a cherry blossom tree in Washington Square Park.

The City’s Best Spots to See Cherry Blossoms

Lauren Baensch, Contributing Writer April 26, 2018
It's cherry blossom season! Here are places to see the blossoms before they're gone.
Andrew Brown, new head coach of the womens volleyball team.

New Hirings Lead Women’s Volleyball Revamp

Bela Kirpalani, Deputy Sports Editor April 16, 2018
Following a disappointing 2017 season, the women's volleyball program hopes to improve, starting with two new hires and a fresh philosophy.
Gucci Resort 2018 interjected winter coats and fur right next to flowy gowns.

Resort Wear: Necessity or Just Passe?

Jalil Johnson, Staff Writer November 28, 2017
Resort wear may not be significant to those who don't travel in the fall/winter, but it is a growing presence in the fashion industry.
NYU women’s volleyball lost its last two matches this past Saturday during the Kean University Invitational.

Women’s Volleyball Falls Short in Seasonal Debut

Alex Domb, Contributing Writer September 5, 2017
NYU women's volleyball falls short in first tournament to open the season.
Carolina Saccacio batting for the NYU Women’s Softball Team against Washington University in St. Louis on Friday. NYU dropped both ends of the doubleheader.

Weekly Sports Update: April 17-23

Nika Woodfill, Deputy Sports Editor May 1, 2017
Here's a look at how NYU's athletic teams have fared this week in WSN's final weekly update for the semester.
The NYU hockey team playing at their home ground of Chelsea Piers. Spencer Varney and Mike Martin are the assistant coaches of the team, with the head coach being Chris Cosentino and goaltending coach, Dan Fortunato.

Martin and Varney: On the Ice to Behind the Bench

Rachel Ruecker, Senior Editor February 27, 2017
With recent success on the ice, the NYU hockey program can look behind the bench for a legacy of dedication to both the sport and the team.
Top 5 holiday window displays in NYC

Top 5 holiday window displays in NYC

Abigail Weinberg, Staff Writer December 7, 2015
From Herald Square to Fifth Avenue, don't miss this holiday season's best decorated store displays.