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

Washington Square News

Angela Amar dressed in black formal attire, surrounded by out-of-focus plants.

NYU’s Rory Meyers College of Nursing appoints new dean

NYU announced that Angela Amar, an accomplished nursing educator, will take over as dean of the university’s Rory Meyers College of Nursing this summer.
Bruna Horvath, Carmo Moniz and Yezen Saadah April 7, 2023

NYU named Angela Amar, the current dean of the Las Vegas School of Nursing at the University of Nevada, as the next dean of the university’s Rory Meyers College of Nursing on...

A softball player runs across a field while wearing a helmet and a purple jersey with the text “N.Y.U.” on it.

NYU softball catches fire in second half of season

The Violets have won 12 of their last 14 games.
Malone Lohmann, Staff Writer March 30, 2023

As NYU’s softball team slides into the second half of the season, confidence and performance continue to reign. After a 17-20 finish last season, the Violets are off to a hot...

Captured in motion on the baseball field, this picture shows a baseball player dressed in a white baseball jersey that has dark purple “NYU 3” printed on the front, a pair of white pants, a black helmet, black sneakers and a pair of light brown gloves. His left hand is holding a steel baseball bat. Kneeling on the right side of the image next to him is another player dressed in a blue and gray uniform.

NYU baseball gets set to start its 2023 campaign

The Violets enter the eighth season since the inception of their baseball program with their sights set on reaching new heights.
Malone Lohmann, Staff Writer February 20, 2023

As Feb. 22 quickly approaches, NYU’s baseball team anxiously awaits its season opener against the United States Merchant Marine Academy. Almost 10 months ago, the Violets wrapped...

An N.Y.U. basketball player stands in the middle of a basketball court. He is dribbling a basketball. A member of the opposing team guards in front. In the background, a group of people watch the game from the stands.

NYU men’s basketball tournament odds increase after 2 straight wins

The Violets move to 4-7 in UAA play after defeating the University of Chicago and No. 16 Washington University.
Miller Romm, Staff Writer February 16, 2023

NYU men’s basketball is looking at its last three games of the season, and the team is on the verge of making the NCAA Division III tournament. The Violets currently sit on the...

The N.Y.U. women’s volleyball team wearing white jerseys and black shorts huddle on the court. Behind them are staff members dressed in blue and black.

Women’s volleyball finishes in third at UAA Championship

The Violets now have had back-to-back top-three finishes at the tournament. 
Pablo Ocariz, Staff Writer November 8, 2022

NYU hosted the University Athletic Association Championship last weekend at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn. The Violets finished third in the tournament, with wins over Brandeis...

N.Y.U. women’s volleyball head coach Andrew Brown talks to players at a basketball field.

Women’s volleyball takes down Montclair

The Violets secured head coach Andrew Brown’s 100th career victory with a 3-1 win over Montclair State University.
Angelica Yang, Staff Writer October 28, 2022

The NYU women’s volleyball team played its last home match of the regular season against Montclair State University, defeating the Red Hawks by set scores of 25-20, 25-12, 16-25...

Libero Lindsey Hirano wears a pink jersey while passing a volleyball.

Women’s volleyball sweeps Third UAA Round Robin

Despite a strong comeback by Emory University, the No. 8 Violets were able to win both University Athletic Association matchups.
Pablo Ocariz, Staff Writer October 18, 2022

No. 8 NYU women's volleyball upset No. 6 Emory University in a five-set thriller at the University of Rochester on Sunday, Oct. 16. They came into the game off the back of five...

The N.Y.U women’s soccer team wears white and purple jerseys and purple shorts, huddling on the Fauver Stadium in Rochester.

Women’s soccer takes a hit against Emory and Rochester

NYU women’s soccer lost both of its University Athletic Association matchups over the weekend.
Nicole Ranile, Staff Writer October 18, 2022

Now on a three-game losing streak, NYU women’s soccer dropped its matches against Emory University and the University of Rochester on Friday, Oct. 14, and Sunday, Oct. 16, respectively. The...

Bryce Lexow, wearing a purple and white striped NYU jersey, kicks a soccer ball. Three opponents wearing black jerseys are moving in the background.

NYU men’s soccer falls in conference home opener

The Violets failed to take advantage of an early 1-0 lead as they conceded two goals in the second half.
Pablo Ocariz, Staff Writer October 13, 2022

The NYU men’s soccer team lost 1-2 in its first conference home game to Case Western Reserve University on Saturday, Oct. 8. The Violets came into this game off the back of two...

NYUs women’s soccer team wearing white jerseys, purple shorts and white socks huddles on the field.

NYU women’s soccer suffers its first loss of the season

In their second UAA matchup of the season, the Violets fell to Case Western Reserve at home 3-0.
Nicole Ranile, Staff Writer October 12, 2022

NYU women’s soccer suffered its first defeat of the season against the Case Western Reserve Spartans on Saturday, Oct. 8, dropping the contest 3-0. It was only the third time...

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.
The men’s basketball team had its fourth consecutive win against Emory University on February 12.

Basketball Sputters as Season Nears End

Brandon Herrera, Staff Writer February 16, 2016
The NYU men's and women's basketball teams had another uneven weekend of competition with the postseason looming.