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

Washington Square News


Both the men’s and women’s soccer teams celebrated their final games of the regular season on a picturesque fall day at their home Gaelic park.

Soccer Season Ends on the Up

Ben Goodkin, Contributing Writer November 7, 2016
NYU's soccer teams capped off their regular seasons as home against Brandeis, with the women tying in OT and the men winning a hard-fought battle 1-0.

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.
Alyssa Poentis is a junior studying Neuroscience and a part of the women’s golf team, earning national recognition from her athletics.

Poentis Tees Off With Fresh NYC Start

Maddie Howard, Staff Writer October 31, 2016
Talking with NYU golfer Alyssa Poentis about golf, life and coming from Hawaii.
Passionate about their sport, athletes studying at NYU Shanghai find the sports scene to be much more casual than it is in New York.

Athletics Take Backseat in NYU Shanghai

Teresa Reiter, Contributing Writer October 31, 2016
NYU athletics exist well beyond the New York Campus. We talked to some NYU Shanghai athletes spending time abroad here about their experience.
Starting the fencing season strong, sophomore Jacqueline Tubbs placed seventh out of 75 fencers at the Temple Collegiate Open.

Weekend: Volleyball Sputters to End

Michael Thompson, Staff Writer October 31, 2016
A handful of NYU teams started their seasons, including the grapplers and the DI fencing team, as well as continued efforts from cross country and volleyball.
During their 3-0 victory against Centenary College, sophomore Maddie Pena had one goal and one assist.

Soccer Falls Flat in Weekend at Home

Easton Self, Creative Director October 31, 2016
The men's and women's soccer teams played a pair of games at home this weekend.
After their season long winning streak, the Violet’s lost to William Paterson University on Saturday.

Hockey Fails to Uphold Streak

Rachel Ruecker, Sports Editor October 31, 2016
The NYU hockey team's winning streak came to an end Saturday against William Paterson University. They continued play Sunday against Providence College.
Sophomore Maddie Pena, determined, makes her way to score final goal off an assist.

Women’s Soccer Team Ride Momentum Into 3-0 Win

Michael Thompson, Staff Writer October 24, 2016
The women's soccer team hoped to keep the good times rolling on Monday as they headed to Hackettstown, New Jersey to play Centenary College.
The Violets continue their winning streak against University of Massachusetts, sitting at a perfect 6-0 for the season thus far.

Hockey Stays Unblemished Through Six Games

Rachel Ruecker, Sports Editor October 24, 2016
The NYU hockey team continued their perfect season opening streak in a pair of shutout wins this weekend.
During their match against Maritime, freshman Owen Smith scored the second goal, securing the game' final score at 10-0.

Soccer Trounces York College in Brooklyn

Ben Goodkin, Contributing Writer October 24, 2016
The NYU men's soccer team tried to keep the good times rolling Sunday as they took on York College in Brooklyn.
Women's volleyball played a close match against Montclair State, with junior Rayne Ellis and two other teammates each achieving double-digit kills.

No End to Skid For Volleyball Over Weekend

Michael Thompson, Staff Writer October 24, 2016
The NYU women's volleyball team continued their downswing on Friday, dropping in four sets against Montclair State University.
Freshman Carmen White dove all throughout high school and has already helped NYU’s swimming and diving team win their first two meets.

Carmen White: Diving to the Top

Maddie Howard, Staff Writer October 24, 2016
Freshman diver Carmen White has made a large impact in her brief time at NYU, going undefeated in the one-meter competition thus far.