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

Washington Square News

Elise Gibbs helped maintain the NYU women’s swimming team’s undefeated status on Sunday.

Women’s Swimming and Diving Crushes

Rachel Ruecker, Sports Editor November 21, 2016
Violet sports action this weekend included continuations to the wrestling and swimming and diving seasons, while the cross country team complete theirs.
The NYU hockey team suffered a loss at Chelsea Piers, in its first game of the season.

Hockey Breaks Streak, Rebounds

Rachel Ruecker, Sports Editor November 21, 2016
After dropping just their second of the season Friday at home against RPI, the Violet hockey team redeemed themselves Saturday against Marist, shutting out the Red Foxes 3-0.
NYU took 75 points to Baruch’s 43 in the women’s basketball, with Amy Harioka leading the offence.

Basketball Continues Early Surge

Michael Thompson, Staff Writer November 21, 2016
The NYU basketball teams enjoyed a flurry of success as they opened their seasons.
Junior captain of NYU’s wrestling team, Raymond Jazikoff, won all four of his bouts in the first dual matches of 2016-2017.

Weekend: Fall Sports Wrap Up

Michael Thompson, Staff Writer November 14, 2016
The week(end) in NYU sports, featuring the NCAA cross country regional championships, volleyball playoffs and more early season wrestling action.
Midfielder, Bryan Walsh, scored the lone goal for NYU in the team’s final game of the season.

Soccer Gears Up For Postseason

Rachel Ruecker, Sports Editor November 14, 2016
The men's and women's soccer seasons entered the postseason with the men's team falling to Drew University, while the women winning both their weekend games.
After advancing to the second round of the NCAA division III championship tournament last season, the basketball team is looking for further success.

Season Preview: Basketball

Zel Fortson, Contributing Writer November 14, 2016
NYU's basketball contingents begin play this week.
The NYU's mascot makes appearances on campus at special events, but calls the basketball games their primary home.

Unmasking the NYU Bobcat

Maddie Howard, Staff Writer November 11, 2016
NYU's mascots are alive and well at a number of on campus events, but most often frequent NYU basketball games.

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.
Violets, Torches Are Dull, Embrace the Bobcat Instead

Violets, Torches Are Dull, Embrace the Bobcat Instead

Paris Martineau, Deputy Opinion Editor November 1, 2016
Do we really want someone parading around our school as a previously poorly alliterated, bowel movement inducing fool? The Bobcat is obviously the only reasonable choice here.
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.
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.