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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

Echo Chen, Multimedia Editor

Echo Chen is the Multimedia Editor at the Washington Square News. She is a freshman in Gallatin studying visual storytelling, sprung from her love of painting, photography, film and, above all else, people! She is a fierce defender of her home state New Jersey, a plant mom and a lover of coffee, sweetgreen and animated movies. She’s currently on a mission to pet 365 dogs in 2018, one for every day of the year. Keep up with her at www.echoyunchen.com and on ig @echothegecko.
All content by Echo Chen
The exterior of the Stern School of Business.

Photo: CAS Student in Search of a Stern MBA? Look No Further

May 9, 2019

The exterior of the Stern School of Business.

Princeton University is full of beautiful architecture and landscaping

Photo: Princeton, New Jersey

April 22, 2018

Princeton University is full of beautiful architecture and landscaping

A Muslim student standing in the lobby of the Henry Kaufman Management Center. Stern has recently gained attention from the larger NYU community due to instances of Islamophobia and discrimination.

Photo: Racial Discrimination and Islamophobia Pervasive in Stern

Jemima McEvoy and Sakshi Venkatraman April 23, 2018

A Muslim student standing in the lobby of the Henry Kaufman Management Center. Stern has recently gained attention from the larger NYU community due to instances of Islamophobia...

SLAM and NYU Divest protestors handing out informational flyers while occupying Kimmel on Apr. 9 2018.

Photo: NYU to Respond to Faculty Outcry Against Administration’s Treatment of Activists

April 16, 2018

SLAM and NYU Divest protestors handing out informational flyers while occupying Kimmel on Apr. 9 2018.

A server working at a diner in Chelsea.

Photo: Food Consumes Us

Liv Chai, Dining Editor April 16, 2018

A server working at a diner in Chelsea.

SLAM and NYU Divest protestors officially ended their occupation after administrators threatened disciplinary action.

Photo: Kimmel Occupation Halted After Administrators Threaten Disciplinary Action

Alex Domb, Deputy News Editor April 11, 2018

SLAM and NYU Divest protestors officially ended their occupation after administrators threatened disciplinary action.

Toasters are helpful appliances, especially in residence hall kitchens.

Photo: How to Stock Your Kitchen Like a Semi-Pro

Beth Sattur, Staff Writer April 9, 2018

Toasters are helpful appliances, especially in residence hall kitchens.

An NYU student looks at the My Wellbeing site, an online service that connects individuals with therapists in the New York City area.

Photo: Taking Wellness Into Your Hands

Tianne Johnson, Staff Writer April 2, 2018

An NYU student looks at the My Wellbeing site, an online service that connects individuals with therapists in the New York City area.

A demonstrator holds a banner that demands NYU to terminate all investments in fossil fuel companies.

Photo: An Inside Look at the Group Pushing NYU’s Administration

Alex Domb, Deputy News Editor April 2, 2018

A demonstrator holds a banner that demands NYU to terminate all investments in fossil fuel companies.

Demonstrators marching from the Admissions Center to the Kimmel Center for University Life yesterday, chanting and handing out flyers outlining their demands to passersby.

Photo: University Senate Approves Resolutions for Student and Faculty Representation on the Board of Trustees

Alex Domb, Deputy News Editor March 29, 2018

Demonstrators marching from the Admissions Center to the Kimmel Center for University Life yesterday, chanting and handing out flyers outlining their demands to passersby.

Protestors from SLAM and NYU Divest occupy the staircase of the Kimmel Center for University Life on March 28.

Photo: Activists Prepare for Kimmel Occupation After Administration Rejects Demands

April 6, 2018

Protestors from SLAM and NYU Divest occupy the staircase of the Kimmel Center for University Life on March 28.

March for Our Lives in Central Park on Saturday, March 24.

Exposure | Signs of Change

Echo Chen, Multimedia Editor March 26, 2018
After attending The March for Our Lives on Saturday, it is apparent that the movement is inclusive of the intersectional aspects of gun violence.
March for Our Lives in Central Park on Saturday, Mar. 24.

Photo: Students Mourn Friends, Demand Government Action on Gun Violence

Jemima McEvoy and Sakshi Venkatraman March 26, 2018

March for Our Lives in Central Park on Saturday, Mar. 24.

The Enid A. Haupt Conservatory in the New York Botanical Garden. This garden in the Bronx is another great spot to explore in the spring.

Photo: Gardens to Spend A Relaxing Day in The Sun

Beth Sattur, Contributing Writer March 21, 2018

The Enid A. Haupt Conservatory in the New York Botanical Garden. This garden in the Bronx is another great spot to explore in the spring.

CAS Dean Gene Jarrett talks about his hopes for his time at NYU.

Photo: CAS Dean Gene Jarrett: A Semester In

March 19, 2018

CAS Dean Gene Jarrett talks about his hopes for his time at NYU.

An NYU skateboarder takes a break from skating around Lower Manhattan.

Photo: Sk8er Boys — And Girls — of NYU

March 6, 2018

An NYU skateboarder takes a break from skating around Lower Manhattan.

Overlooking Florence, Italy at night.

Photo: The Abroad Feature

Carine Zambrano and Anna Letson February 26, 2018

Overlooking Florence, Italy at night.

Downstein Passport Dining, where the "Black History Month" meal was served.

Photo: Lawsuit From Former Downstein Manager Reveals Aramark Misled Public About Insensitive Black History Month Meal

May 3, 2018

Downstein Passport Dining, where the "Black History Month" meal was served.

Making a New York Cheesecake from a family recipe.

Photo: Family Matters: New York Cheesecake

February 26, 2018

Making a New York Cheesecake from a family recipe.

A variety of leafy greens and other salad ingredients.

Photo: Staff Recs: Best Leafy Green

A variety of leafy greens and other salad ingredients.

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Photo: Third Avenue North

Veronica Liow, Assistant Managing Editor February 22, 2018

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Photo: Greenwich Hall

Andrew Heying, Editor-at-Large February 22, 2018