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

Washington Square News

A student walks through the N.Y.U Bookstore entrance.

Off-Third: “Anti-NYU” merch line now available at bookstore

Save showing your college pride for your hometown. It's not welcome here.
Lily Ritterman-Peña, Contributing Writer Mar 3, 2023

Off-Third is WSN’s satire column. To prepare for the arrival of the newly accepted class of 2027, NYU is stepping up its merch game with a new line of streetwear that is revolutionizing...

An illustration of New York University’s Bobcat mascot against a purple background, with a red line striking it out. The Bobcat is wearing a dark purple athletic vest with the letters “N.Y.U.” printed on it.

Opinion: The NYU mascot is meaningless. We need a new one.

Do you feel represented as a Bobcat? I don’t.
Matthew Franco, Staff Writer Oct 19, 2022

I looked into NYU’s mascot, and it turns out we aren’t the cute NYU Violets I thought we were. No, we’ve been the NYU Bobcats for almost 40 years. According to NYU’s website,...

NYU students support the mens and womens soccer teams at a doubleheader on Oct. 12. (Photo by Belle Lu)

NYU Soccer Ignites School Spirit

A recap of the NYU Men's and Women's doubleheader on Oct. 12 with special promotional events including free NYU pride t-shirts and pizza.
Belle Lu, Contributing Writer Oct 15, 2018

Donning college sweaters, sipping hot chocolate from deli cups, huddling together with friends on the bleachers, NYU students cheered on the home team players as they sprinted...

Finding School Spirit at a College With None

Finding School Spirit at a College With None

Andrea Pineda-Salgado, Contributing Writer Aug 26, 2018
Sometimes it can feel like NYU lacks school spirit. Here is how you find your way — and place — in a university unlike any other.
NYU’s mascot, the Bobcat.

Big Things to Come From the Bobcat

Tyler Crews, Opinion Editor Apr 23, 2018
What does it take to be a bobcat? Read more to find out.
Scratch the Bobcat, “Violets” Are More Colorful

Scratch the Bobcat, “Violets” Are More Colorful

Thomas Price, Staff Writer Nov 2, 2016
The Violet represents the same merit that Stanford has with the Cardinal, yet holds true to the flair and Bohemian culture of Greenwich Village.
Violets, Torches Are Dull, Embrace the Bobcat Instead

Violets, Torches Are Dull, Embrace the Bobcat Instead

Paris Martineau, Deputy Opinion Editor Nov 2, 2016
Do we really want someone parading around our school as a previously poorly alliterated, bowel movement inducing fool? The Bobcat is obviously the only reasonable choice here.
The Spirit Issue

The Spirit Issue

Sep 6, 2016
Why is NYU lacking in so much school pride?
Searching For Spirit

Searching For Spirit

Abigail Weinberg, Features Editor Sep 6, 2016

NYU kicked off the new school year with a pep rally in which more than 300 Welcome Week leaders paraded through the Washington Square Park fountain with beach balls and inflatable...

Peter Liang and Color in a World of Black and White

Peter Liang and Color in a World of Black and White

Connor Borden, Contributing Writer Feb 29, 2016

With every new case, a wrinkle is thrown into the conversation surrounding race and police brutality. The recent guilty conviction of Peter Liang on Feb. 11 for the allegedly accidental...

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Few students show pride at GMA, NYU pep rally

Nicole Brown and Michael Domanico Sep 10, 2013
Due to a lack of communication, many students missed the opportunity to attend a pep rally on Good Morning America.
File Photo by Jonathan Tan

NYU should cheer on sports expansion

Oct 23, 2012
NYU's diverse student body would benefit from competitive sports as a unifying part of college life.

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