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

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

Washington Square News

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...

Player number 28, Kelli Keady, looks at a soccer ball in midair. Keady wears a white jersey with the number 28 in purple in the center. Keady wears a pair of purple shorts, white socks and white soccer shoes.

NYU women’s soccer takes down Brandeis University in a thrilling contest

First-year forward Hunter Hoelscher’s two goals powered the Violets to a win in the regular season finale.
Angelica Yang, Staff Writer November 7, 2022

In its final match of the regular season, the NYU women’s soccer team triumphed in a close match against the Brandeis University Judges 3-2 on Saturday, Nov. 5. Junior midfielder...

A fencing athlete wearing a white fencing suit and a helmet with the N.Y.U. logo printed on it extends their fencing épée forward.

Q&A: NYU’s new fencing head coach reflects on first matches of the season

The men’s and women’s fencing teams fared well in their first matches of the season at the Temple University Open.
Ethan Rendon, Staff Writer November 2, 2022

The Division III Violets faced off against Division I fencers, including the No. 2 ranked Columbia University men’s fencing team, at the Temple University Open this past weekend.  For...

N.Y.U. women’s soccer player Yukino Wakatsuki kicks a ball down a soccer field.

Women’s soccer breaks 3-game rut

The NYU women’s soccer team scored eight goals in a shutout win over Kean University.
Drew Abrutyn, Staff Writer October 28, 2022

The NYU women’s soccer team, suffering from a three-game losing streak, came into its away game against Kean University firing on all cylinders on Monday, Oct. 24. Both the...

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...

A collage of photographs of three people, side by side. From left to right: a female with brown hair wearing a black swimsuit with “NYU” printed on it; a male wearing black swimsuit trunks; and a female with blond hair wearing a black swimsuit with “NYU” printed on it.

Q&A: Swimmers dive into their first NYU season

After over a month of practice and their first win, three first-year swimmers discuss the team’s culture and the season ahead.
Ethan Rendon, Staff Writer October 27, 2022

First-year swimmers — Nicole Ranile, Emery Muller and Christopher Mina — of NYU’s Swimming & Diving team reflect on the start of their first season, the differences in...

Terry Nagai wears a white jersey, a pair of purple shorts is about to kick a soccer ball down the field. Opponents from Wilke University dressed in black are in the background.

NYU men’s soccer secures 7th win in dominant fashion

The Violets showed out for Alumni and Parents Weekend with a 5-0 win against Wilkes University on Saturday, Oct. 22.
Dustin Gardner, Staff Writer October 25, 2022

The Violets took an early lead and didn’t look back against Wilkes University on Saturday, Oct. 22. Their record on the season is now 7-4-2. It took just under eight minutes...

Olivia Lewandowski, Dominique Drust and Sarah Lattan dressed in black jerseys throw their hands up. Volleyball is in mid air.

NYU women’s volleyball dominates during senior weekend

The Violets only lost one set in three matches this past weekend as the regular season nears its end.
Pablo Ocariz, Staff Writer October 25, 2022

No. 6 NYU women's volleyball continued its dominant season this past weekend, winning all but one set across its games against Stockton University, Stevens Institute of Technology...

A collage made out of two pictures. On the left, a man crossing his hands, wearing black shorts and a white sleeveless shirt that has the word “Violets” printed on it. To the right, a woman wearing the same outfit.

Q&A: Cross country runners reflect on their final NYU season

With a week left until the postseason, two senior runners look back on their time at NYU.
Ethan Rendon, Staff Writer October 20, 2022

Leah Haley and Mubeen Zainul, two senior runners of NYU’s men’s and women’s cross country teams, reflect on their final season, discuss how New York City affects their training,...

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...

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...

Two members of the women’s volleyball team pass a volleyball ball through the net to the opposing team dressed in red.

Women’s volleyball wins NYU Invitational

The Violets swept all three of their opponents over this past weekend to win the NYU Invitational tournament and move to 6-1 for the season.
Jason Alpert-Wisnia, Staff Writer September 12, 2022

For the second consecutive year, the NYU women’s volleyball team won the NYU Invitational, bringing the Violets to a 6-1 record (0.857) for the season so far. The tournament...