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

Washington Square News

Athletes of the Year Ready for Their New Seasons

Athletes of the Year Ready for Their New Seasons

Ashley Arnold, Staff Writer August 28, 2016

Sophomore golfer Jenni Bluetling and senior wrestler Nathan Pike took home the honor of being the 2015-2016 NYU Athletes of the Year. Straight from Feldafing, Germany, Jenni Bluetling...

Club Sports For the Masses

Club Sports For the Masses

Rachel Ruecker, Sports Editor August 28, 2016

You may or may not know this already, but NYU is not exactly a hotbed of excitement about varsity sports. That being said, there is still a myriad of sports to explore, and as...

What to Watch For in NYU Sports This Fall

What to Watch For in NYU Sports This Fall

Michael Thompson, Staff Writer August 28, 2016

In a flash, the NYU fall sports schedule is upon us, with a slew of teams and athletes ready to retake the field for another season. From cross country to volleyball, take a look...

Everyone Should Be Able to Enjoy Baseball, Not Just the Wealthy

Everyone Should Be Able to Enjoy Baseball, Not Just the Wealthy

Emily Fong, Deputy Opinion Editor April 5, 2016
Baseball must remain accessible to everyone, not just those who can afford it.

Standing on Your Head: The Journey of Sam Daley

Bobby Wagner, Managing Editor April 5, 2016
Meet Sam Daley, the NYU hockey goaltender who went to hell and back to play his senior year of hockey.
NYU's latest comedy group wear sports clothes.

NYU Athletes — the Funniest Comedy Troupe You’ve Never Heard Of

Aud Del Rey, Chairman of the Hooligans March 31, 2016
NYU's latest comedy troupe dresses in sports gear, uses sports equipment and plays sports.
Lucas Hnath’s “Red Speedo” is currently playing at the New York Theater Workshop.

Swimming in Scandal and a ‘Red Speedo’

Nikolas Reda-Castelao, Staff Writer March 28, 2016

A 25-meter long, chlorine-scented pool dominates the stage of the New York Theater Workshop, currently staging Lucas Hnath’s “Red Speedo.” It is the tantamount center of...

The Sports Kid Column: Valar March-ghulis, All Brackets Must Die

The Sports Kid Column: Valar March-ghulis, All Brackets Must Die

Bobby Wagner, Managing Editor March 24, 2016
The Sports Kid breaks down what you think you know about parity when it comes to March Madness.
The Sports Kid Oscars: If You Film It, They Will Watch

The Sports Kid Oscars: If You Film It, They Will Watch

Bobby Wagner, Managing Editor March 4, 2016
In honor of the Oscars last weekend, The Sports Kid gives his definite Sports Oscars Awards. Hint: there's a heavy baseball bias.
The Sports Kid Column: Millennials Are Ruining the NBA

The Sports Kid Column: Millennials Are Ruining the NBA

Bobby Wagner, Managing Editor February 19, 2016
Don't you hate it when millennials go and ruin all that is good in life?
The Sports Kid Column: Cam Newton

The Sports Kid Column: Cam Newton

Bobby Wagner, Managing Editor January 29, 2016
Resident sports guru Bobby Wagner gives his take on Super Bowl 50 and the microcosm of sports.
Wrestling avenges 2014 Hunter loss

Wrestling avenges 2014 Hunter loss

Bobby Wagner, Sports Editor December 7, 2015
NYU's wrestling team was in action on Friday against Hunter College.