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

Washington Square News

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In the Huddle: Track star Grace Richardson sets her eyes on nationals

Grace Richardson, a Steinhardt graduate student, has seen plenty of success on the track this season. Now, she's gearing up to beat yet another record.
Avery Hendrick, Staff Writer April 9, 2024

Hailing from Kilkenny, Ireland, graduate student Grace Richardson holds one relay and four individual NYU track and field records: the indoor mile, 3K, 5K, distance medley relay...

A woman in a white jersey with a bib with the number 682 is running with a group of other women in jerseys.

NYU women’s cross country clinches second at national championship

The Violets marginally lost their No. 1 ranking at the NCAA Division III National Championship.
Ethan Rendon, Staff Writer November 21, 2023

Just three hours away from New York City in rural Pennsylvania on Nov. 18, the NYU women’s cross country team raced against the fastest in the country at the NCAA Division III...

A group of women athletes wearing running outfits standing in a row in a park getting warmed up for a run.

Men’s and women’s cross country teams to race in national meet

The Violets look forward to the NCAA Championship race following runner-up finishes at NCAA Niagara Regionals.
Ethan Rendon, Staff Writer November 15, 2023

This past Saturday, the Violets raced in upstate New York and finished second in NCAA Niagara Regionals behind SUNY Geneseo. For the first time in a decade, both NYU’s men’s...

A line of women in purple pinnies and black shorts running on grass.

NYU women’s cross country team clinches first UAA victory

The Violets outpaced the No. 1 ranked University of Chicago in the school’s first-ever conference championship.
Ethan Rendon, Staff Writer October 31, 2023

In a historic victory, the NYU women's cross country team won the University Athletic Association Championship race — the program’s first postseason competition — this past...

A yellow N.Y.U. Athletics jersey hangs on a pole.

NYU Athletics: A look back on the 2022-23 season

With eight teams earning bids for the postseason, NYU saw tremendous success among its athletics programs.
Nicole Ranile, Staff Writer May 2, 2023

When you think of NYU, the first thing that likely comes to mind is business or the arts — certainly not sports. Despite this false stereotype, NYU does have athletic programs,...

Three N.Y.U. women’s cross country runners run on the track. They wear white jerseys with black-and-red shorts and multi-colored running shoes.

Women’s cross country makes national bid

The women’s and men’s cross country teams placed second and third in regionals, respectively.
Ethan Rendon, Staff Writer November 14, 2022

In their penultimate race of the season, NYU’s men’s and women’s cross country teams placed second and third, respectively, in the NCAA Division III Niagara Region Cross...

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,...

Viv Kane, Grace Richardson and Janie Cooper run on the cross country track at the Connecticut College Invitational in New London, Connecticut, wearing purple N.Y.U jerseys.

NYU cross country teams near the finish line of the season

The runners of both the men’s and women’s cross country teams prepare for their final races before the postseason.
Ethan Rendon, Staff Writer October 18, 2022

No. 20 women’s and No. 28 men’s NYU cross country teams placed sixth and 14th respectively at the Connecticut College Invitational in New London, Connecticut, on Saturday,...

Nazzarine Waldon spikes the ball in a home win over Hunter College on the team’s Senior Day. (Photo by Sam Klein)

Weekly Update: NYU Swimming and Diving Impress at Home

A recap of NYU sports for the week of Oct. 15.
Zach Han, Sports Editor October 22, 2018

Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving Both NYU men’s and women’s swimming and diving came out of Palladium Athletic Facility with wins against Rowan University on Oct....

Matt Osubor is making a great impression with the start of his freshman career.

Osubor leads XC, student clubs

Ashley Arnold, Contributing Writer October 5, 2015
Freshman runner Matt Osubor has used leadership positions at NYU to help smooth his transition from Cincinnati to New York.
Saddler (left) and Corsaro (right) compete at the Dickinson Long-Short Invitational.

Cross country on track to triumph

Rachel Ruecker, Contributing Writer September 28, 2015
The men's and women's cross country teams were in action at the Dickinson Long-Short Invitational over the weekend.
Setya placed fourth overall.

Cross country makes top 10 in Saratoga Invitational

Ashley Arnold, Contributing Writer September 14, 2015
The men's and women's cross country teams were in action over the weekend.