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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

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The Sports Curse: Fact or Fiction?

It’s spooky season, kiddos.
Bela Kirpalani, Sports Editor Oct 15, 2019

As Halloween approaches, I thought it’d be fun to take a look at some of sports’ biggest alleged curses and see just how ridiculous some of them are. From a video game cover...

(Illustration by Sophia Di Iorio)

This Is the WNBA’s Moment

As the 23rd WNBA season winds down, it’s the perfect time to examine how the league can build off its success and better itself for the future.
Bela Kirpalani, Sports Editor Oct 7, 2019

As we approach Game 4 of the WNBA Finals, I want to take a look back at this historic and exciting season. The whole season, it felt like the league was on the precipice of something...

Iran has a long poor history of restricting womens access to soccer. Now FIFA requested the Iranian Football Federation to allow women buy tickets for World Cup qualifiers. (via Wikimedia Commons)

Iran’s Sexist Soccer History

For the first time in almost 40 years, Iran has announced that it will let women enter soccer stadiums. We look back at Iran’s history of discrimination against female soccer fans.
Danial Hashemi, Staff Writer Oct 7, 2019

FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced at a conference last month that for the first time in almost 40 years, Iran will allow women to attend soccer games. Iran’s next game...

Quarterback Eli Manning of the New York Giants at the 2013 Pro Bowl. (via Wikimedia)

Jets Are Excited for Now While Giants Look to the Future

With an aging quarterback and the departure of Odell Beckham Jr., the Giants’ focus is mainly on developing talent for the future. Meanwhile, the Jets face a tough slew of opponents this season, but a strong defense and freshly-assembled offense have fans excited for the green and white.
Griffin Vrabeck, Staff Writer Sep 9, 2019

When the Giants selected Daniel Jones from Duke University with the sixth pick in April’s draft, fans around the world were silent. They were expecting the pick to be Ohio State...

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Despite Its POC Star Players, Sports Has a Race Problem

The racial abuse suffered by black Italian soccer player Moise Kean last week is just the latest example of the enduring history of racism in sports.
Bela Kirpalani, Deputy Managing Editor Apr 8, 2019

Last week, Moise Kean, a 19-year-old black Italian soccer player, was subjected to incessant racial abuse from opposing fans during Juventus’ match against Cagliari. After Kean...

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To Pay or Not to Pay College Athletes

Why the issue of paying college athletes is more complicated than it seems.
Bela Kirpalani, Deputy Managing Editor Mar 31, 2019

Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past two weeks, you know that we are in the midst of March Madness, the biggest college basketball tournament in the nation. Over...

Quarterback Tom Brady led the New England Patriots to a Super Bowl victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. (via Flickr)

Patriots Defeat Rams 13-3 in Super Snoozefest

Super Bowl LIII was surrounded with the same fanfare and excitement that has come to define the national event — but didn’t quite live up to the hype.
Nico Davidoff, Contributing Writer Feb 4, 2019

This year, the New England Patriots — and their roster of familiar faces — squared off against the Los Angeles Rams and their young stars at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta....

Nike recently unveiled a new series of advertisements, including this billboard of Colin Kaepernick by Madison Square Garden. The text over the image of Kaepernick, the NFL quarterback who started protesting police brutality in 2016, reads Believe in something. Even if it means sacrificing everything.

Hip-Hop and Rap Stand Behind Kaep

A closer look at how the hip-hop community continues to support ex-NFL player Colin Kaepernick.
Brendan Duggan, Sports Editor Dec 3, 2018
A closer look at how the hip-hop community continues to support ex-NFL player Colin Kaepernick.
Nike recently unveiled a new series of advertisements, including this billboard of Colin Kaepernick by Madison Square Garden. The text over the image of Kaepernick, the NFL quarterback who started protesting police brutality in 2016, reads Believe in something. Even if it means sacrificing everything.

Students Stand With Colin Kaepernick’s Nike Ad

Bela Kirpalani, Editor-at-Large Sep 10, 2018
Nike made face of NFL protests Colin Kaepernick the face of their 30th anniversary "Just Do It" ad campaign.
An athlete in the Palladium Athletic Facility opens the Spotify app before a workout.

Student-Athletes Hit Play on Pre-Game Hype Playlists

Tori Bianco, Staff Writer Feb 20, 2018
Need to increase your hype levels? Check out what NYU varsity athletes listen to before competitions.
The Philadelphia Eagles and the New England Patriots will compete for the Super Bowl LII championship title on Sunday, Feb. 4.

NYU Reacts: 2018 Super Bowl Predictions

Maddie Howard, Sports Editor Jan 29, 2018
NYU students react to Super Bowl LII.
New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick speaking at the podium during Super Bowl XLIX media day, January 2015.

Win or Lose, the Patriots Are Still on Top

Brendan Duggan, Contributing Writer Jan 29, 2018

Just a few weeks after ESPN senior writer Seth Wickersham posted an article suggesting an internal power struggle between Tom Brady, head coach Bill Belichick and owner Robert...

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