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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

A player looks to pass the frisbee to a teammate during practice. The Violet Femmes, NYU's club women's ultimate frisbee team, compete in regional tournaments throughout the semester. (Staff Photo by Julia McNeill)

Ultimate Goal of Frisbee: Find Family

The Violet Femmes, NYU’s club women’s frisbee team, have established a community of amateur and experienced players who love the sport and each other.
Bela Kirpalani, Sports Editor September 30, 2019

On a sunny September morning on Randall’s Island, 30 young women in mesh pinnies and athletic shorts run around on a large grassy field, flicking and catching a white frisbee....

NYU’s 2016 women’s ultimate frisbee team. Ultimate frisbee is an often overlooked, complex and strategic sport enjoyed by a number of students at NYU.

The Ultimate Guide to Frisbee

Nika Woodfill, Deputy Sports Editor April 10, 2017
An inside look into the world of Ultimate Frisbee from WSN Deputy Sports Editor, Nika Woodfill.
Junior Kiyomi Taylor is part of the Violet Femmes,  NYU’s women’s frisbee team.

How frisbee and art inform each other

Bobby Wagner, Sports Editor October 28, 2015
NYU junior Kiyomi Taylor brings her unique talent for frisbee to the Big Apple.