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

Washington Square News

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

Washington Square News

Rachel Ruecker

Rachel Ruecker, Editor-at-Large

Rachel is a Senior Editor here this semester, whatever that means. She really likes proving to people that she’s complicated and as such spent last semester as the Sports Editor while also being a drama major in Tisch. She is happy to report (ha!) that she made it out alive, if barely. She is also from Canada.That’s important. She also tweets a lot. Former Editor-in-Chief Alex Bazeley once said she was his favourite Twitter follow so like, follow her.

All content by Rachel Ruecker
The Bucket List Issue

The Bucket List Issue

Rachel Ruecker, Senior Editor May 1, 2017

NYU is a dream school. People flock from near and far to don the Violet — if only metaphorically — but once we’re here, we often get so caught up in the bureaucratic mess...

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Lipton Hall

Rachel Ruecker, Senior Editor February 23, 2017

Residency: Freshmen Estimated yearly cost: $12,476 – $16,692 Low-cost rooms available: Yes Commute to class: 5 minute walk to WSP, 20-25 minute subway ride to Tandon Nearby...

The NYU Hockey Team defended its home ground with a strong 12-2 victory over the weekend.

Hockey Strong at Home

Rachel Ruecker, Senior Editor January 30, 2017
The NYU hockey team played at home for the first time in 2017 and displayed offensive prowess Friday in a 12-2 showing against Central Connecticut State University and kept things interesting Sunday against Keene State College in a 4-3 win.
Chandni Sharma

Chandni Sharma

Refusing to Compromise Identity
Rachel Ruecker, Sports Editor December 8, 2016

Her name is Chandni, and she’s going to make damn sure you take the time to learn it right. “You know how people have their, like, Starbucks name or whatever?” Sharma...

For the first time since 2013, the mens’ cross country team competed in the NCAA Division III championship.

Checking in on Athletics

Rachel Ruecker, Sports Editor December 5, 2016
Here's a look back at how NYU sports teams fared in the fall, along with what's next in the wonderful world of NYU athletics.
Stephanie Cunningham achieved the NYU Women’s Fencing team’s sole victory in its duel against Columbia on Tuesday.

Wrestling 2-0 in Grapple at the Garden

Rachel Ruecker, Sports Editor November 28, 2016
The NYU Grapplers headed to the exciting Grapple at the Garden this weekend where they came out on top — literally, while the fencing team struggled, with both the men's and women's teams losing.
The Athletes Issue: Training in Silence

The Athletes Issue: Training in Silence

Rachel Ruecker, Sports Editor November 21, 2016

Being a Division III school with a more artistic focus, sports are often cast aside at NYU. However, within these oft-forgotten teams are athletes with complex and unique stories...

The NYU hockey team suffered a loss at Chelsea Piers, in its first game of the season.

Hockey Breaks Streak, Rebounds

Rachel Ruecker, Sports Editor November 21, 2016
After dropping just their second of the season Friday at home against RPI, the Violet hockey team redeemed themselves Saturday against Marist, shutting out the Red Foxes 3-0.
Midfielder, Bryan Walsh, scored the lone goal for NYU in the team’s final game of the season.

Soccer Gears Up For Postseason

Rachel Ruecker, Sports Editor November 14, 2016
The men's and women's soccer seasons entered the postseason with the men's team falling to Drew University, while the women winning both their weekend games.
Captain Steven Esposito at center ice for the ceremonial puck drop on Friday night against Northeastern University.

Promotion Provides Momentum for Hockey

Rachel Ruecker, Sports Editor November 7, 2016
NYU's hockey team stayed dominant in its pair of outings this weekend, beginning Friday at home with a 3-2 win over Northeastern and finishing big on Saturday 11-3 against Montclair State.

Both the men’s and women’s soccer teams celebrated their final games of the regular season on a picturesque fall day at their home Gaelic park.

Photo: Soccer Season Ends on the Up

November 7, 2016

Both the men’s and women’s soccer teams celebrated their final games of the regular season on a picturesque fall day at their home Gaelic park.

After their season long winning streak, the Violet’s lost to William Paterson University on Saturday.

Hockey Fails to Uphold Streak

Rachel Ruecker, Sports Editor October 31, 2016
The NYU hockey team's winning streak came to an end Saturday against William Paterson University. They continued play Sunday against Providence College.
Queens

Queens

Rachel Ruecker, Sports Editor October 3, 2016

The biggest and second most populated of the five boroughs, Queens is quite literally the landing and taking off point for many as they leave or return to the city, but it’s...

Senior Editor Rachel Ruecker reflects on turning 20 and leaving the teen years.

Photo: Rachel Ruecker

January 23, 2016

Senior Editor Rachel Ruecker reflects on turning 20 and leaving the teen years.

A Home 3,000 Miles Away From Home

A Home 3,000 Miles Away From Home

Rachel Ruecker, Sports Editor September 12, 2016

On the first day of freshman year, I gave each of my roommates a bottle of maple syrup and a package of maple sugar candy. Everything that came after felt somewhat inevitable. I...

Club Sports For the Masses

Club Sports For the Masses

Rachel Ruecker, Sports Editor August 28, 2016

You may or may not know this already, but NYU is not exactly a hotbed of excitement about varsity sports. That being said, there is still a myriad of sports to explore, and as...

Freia Lobo

Freia Lobo

Rachel Ruecker, Deputy Sports Editor March 10, 2016

When I stopped by NYU’s Leslie eLab be-fore Tech@NYU’s executive board meeting one Tuesday, club Vice President Freia Lobo took me in with open arms. She showed me around and...

Hayden Hall

Rachel Ruecker, Deputy Sports Editor February 25, 2016

Residency: Freshmen Estimated yearly cost: $10,454 - $16,712 Low-cost rooms available: Yes Commute to class: 5 minutes Nearby subways: A, C, E, B, D, F Shuttle: No After...

The men’s hockey team kicked off their 2016 title defense with a pair of wins against Siena College and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Hockey Nets Sweep in First 2016 Games

Rachel Ruecker, Deputy Sports Editor January 25, 2016
NYU's hockey team looked to begin its march to a second consecutive championship, kicking off its second half against Siena College and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.