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

Washington Square News

Members of the NYU hockey team are growing out their mustaches for Movember. (Photos Courtesy of NYU Hockey)

Mustaches for a Cause: NYU Hockey Joins Movember Movement

The men’s hockey team is growing out their mustaches to raise awareness for men’s testicular and prostate cancer and suicide awareness.
Bin Cho, Staff Writer November 18, 2019

This November, members of the NYU men’s hockey team are growing out their mustaches in support of Movember, a global charity dedicated to raising awareness about men’s physical...

A look inside the Varsity Performance Center — Palladium’s exclusive gym for NYU athletes. (Photo by Julia Saliba)

Athletic Trainers Serve as Bridge for Student-Athletes

A small team of five athletic trainers is responsible for the health and safety of over 850 NYU student-athletes.
Rebecca Choi, Staff Writer October 15, 2019

On the lowest floor of Palladium Athletic Facility, a small, unassuming room operates as a hub for NYU student-athletes. Sandwiched between a conference room and the Varsity Performance...

The NYU Men’s soccer team warming up at a practice on Randall’s Island. (Staff Photo by Marva Shi)

Men’s Soccer Wins Fourth Straight, Moves Back to .500

Men’s golf tied for second on day one of their tournament this weekend. Women’s volleyball went 2-1. Both cross country teams ran in the Paul Short Invitational, and both soccer teams beat Case Western Reserve.
Benjamin Michael Davis, Deputy Sports Editor October 7, 2019

Men’s Golf After one day of the Liberty League Fall preview this weekend the Violets sat in second place. Their combined score of 302 on the par-72 course was second to the...

Facade of the NYU Department of Psychology (via NYU)

The Golden Age of Music, Defined in an NYU Psych Lab

Psychology professor Pascal Wallisch led a study with undergraduate students about generational music preferences.
Nicole Rosenthal, Music Editor February 19, 2019

To many in Generation X, the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s are idealized as the golden age of music. According to a new psychological study at NYU, younger generations might feel the...

In the world of college athletics, an injury can spell disaster for both the athlete and the team. WSN spoke to NYU athletes who’ve struggled with injury in the past.

Taking One for the Team

Lorenzo Gazzola, Contributing Writer March 20, 2017
Injuries are a constant reality in almost every sport, but that does make them any easier for injured players and teams to overcome. Learn how teams cope with the loss of crucial players due to injury.