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

Washington Square News

The NYU hockey team saw victory this past weekend, winning 9-1 and Siena College and 4-3 at the University of New Hampshire.

Violets Hockey Dominant in First Two Home Games

Rachel Ruecker, Sports Editor October 11, 2016
The NYU hockey team started its season off strong at home this weekend, taking Siena College 9-1 and the University of New Hampshire 4-3.
As the new season nears, Head Coach Chris Consentino has the tools to lead his team to further victory.

Violets Hockey Recipe for Redemption Goes Beyond Rink

Brendan Gutenschwager, Contributing Writer October 6, 2016
After failing to defend their 2015 National Title this past spring, the NYU hockey team opens their new season tonight with a new focus.
The women’s soccer team continued their dominance with a 4-0 home win over Brooklyn College.

Women’s Soccer Rebounds from Scoreless Weekend

Rachel Ruecker, Sports Editor October 4, 2016
The NYU women's soccer team looks to continue their successful season with a home game against Brooklyn College.
Grace Halio on her little league softball team, the Muckdogs at age 6.

Sound Bites Taught Me Softball

Grace Halio, Deputy Managing Editor October 3, 2016
Playing NYU intramural softball takes Deputy Managing Editor Grace Halio back to those sweet, sweet little league days.
NYU students competed in a variety of sports this weekend including volleyball, cross country, and tennis.

Mercurial Violets Thrive in Golf, Struggle in Volleyball

Rachel Ruecker and Miguel de Laveaga October 3, 2016
Recapping the rest of the weekend's sports action, including cross country, golf, tennis and volleyball.
Both NYU men and women’s soccer played games this past weekend in the UAA Opener against Case Western.  The men’s team ended victorious with a score of 2-1, while the women’s team tied 0-0.

Soccer Kicks Off UAA Play

Ben Goodkin, Contributing Writer October 3, 2016
NYU's soccer teams began UAA play in Cleveland this weekend, playing Case Western Reserve University.
Freshman soccer player Maddie Howard describes the difficulty associated with playing on a college sports team while also trying to manage and navigate the other more traditional struggles of adjusting to school.

Adapting Is Key to Survival for Athletes

Maddie Howard, Contributing Writer October 3, 2016
Freshman member of the Violet women's soccer team discusses the transition to being a college student athlete and life in New York.
Sports and theater may seem as though they are on opposite ends of the spectrum, but actually have a lot in common.

Sports vs. Theater: Working Toward a Common Cause

Rachel Ruecker, Sports Editor September 29, 2016
Sports Editor and Tischie Rachel Ruecker takes us through why maybe sports and theater aren't so different after all.
At the NYU-NJCU match, Tristan Medios-Simon scored all three goals for his team, bringing NYU up to a tie with NJCU.

Soccer Held Scoreless in Home Loss

Rachel Ruecker, Sports Editor September 27, 2016
The NYU men's soccer team played Drew University at home on Tuesday, in hopes of finding consistency.
Jorge Maldonado, cross country runner and NYU and UAA Athlete of the Week, recently impressed his team with his outstanding win at Vassar College even after a long hiatus due to injuries.

Maldonado Garners UAA Honors

Maddie Howard, Contributing Writer September 26, 2016
Cross country senior Jorge Maldonado looks back on his collegiate career and ponders what's next.
The NYU women’s volleyball team brought home another win this past weekend at Baruch College, bumping their season up to a high streak.

Volleyball Shows No Signs of Slowing Down

Rachel Ruecker, Sports Editor September 26, 2016
The NYU women's volleyball team maintained their hot streak, improving to 13-3 on the season.
NYU women golf team take third place at the Mt. Holyoke Invitational.

Golf Stellar in Busy Sports Weekend

Miguel de Laveaga and Rachel Ruecker September 26, 2016
Recapping the weekend's sports action.