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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

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

Washington Square News


Violet Nation serves to expand the reach of NYU Athletics.

Violet Nation: Rallying Together

Zel Fortson, Contributing Writer November 7, 2016
Violet Nation exists to promote NYU athletics, a difficult task with many games being played outside of Manhattan, but are constantly seeking to improve NYU's sports presence.
Sports and theater may seem as though they are on opposite ends of the spectrum, but actually have a lot in common.

Sports vs. Theater: Working Toward a Common Cause

Rachel Ruecker, Sports Editor September 29, 2016
Sports Editor and Tischie Rachel Ruecker takes us through why maybe sports and theater aren't so different after all.
With Coles' Destruction, There Is a Loss of School Spirit

With Coles’ Destruction, There Is a Loss of School Spirit

Nishad More, Staff Writer February 29, 2016
Inside Coles, there are hundreds of people working almost every day to make NYU Athletics happen, but no one notices, or cares. At a school where we consistently complain about a lack of campus and/or community, we overlook all our athletic resources and dismiss them as nothing more than the gym we go to once or twice a week.
Sports traditions create dangerous expectations

Sports traditions create dangerous expectations

Emily Fong, Staff Writer October 19, 2015
Sports commentators and fans are doing players a disservice when they call for players to be tough and power through their injuries. Sports can only improve when we treat our athletes better, not worse, and the rules and regulations need to address this treatment more.