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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
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Photo: Dan Liu F/W 2018

Veronica Liow, Assistant Managing Editor February 10, 2018

Boating at the Lake in Central Park. Central Park is one relaxing spot that offers a peaceful escape from the chaos of Manhattan.

Photo: Escaping Manhattan’s Mayhem

Rashida Najmudeen, Contributing Writer February 8, 2018

Boating at the Lake in Central Park. Central Park is one relaxing spot that offers a peaceful escape from the chaos of Manhattan.

An accompanied child walks through the streets of New York (Photo by Echo Chen).

Photo: Racist Tendencies Are Not Inherent, Study Finds

Carol Oliveira, Contributing Writer February 8, 2018

An accompanied child walks through the streets of New York (Photo by Echo Chen).

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Photo: South of the Clouds: Your New Local

Savannah Guy, Contributing Writer February 6, 2018

South of the Clouds' mountain decor pays tribute to the landscape of Yunnan, China.

Exposure | A City Through Its People

Exposure | A City Through Its People

Echo Chen, Multimedia Editor February 5, 2018
People make up a city, and the people of Florence say a lot about the city's culture.
A healthy kale and sweet potato bowl.

Photo: Consumed by Health Trends

Liv Chai, Dining Editor January 30, 2018

A healthy kale and sweet potato bowl.

A collage of “climojis”, or climate change awareness themed emojis.

Photo: NYU Professors and Students Mobilize Climate Change With ‘Climoji’

Evan Vehslage, Contributing Writer January 30, 2018

A collage of “climojis”, or climate change awareness themed emojis.

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Exposure | Bad Jokes and Food

Echo Chen, Multimedia Editor January 22, 2018

Everyone loves a good pun, or a terrible pun that’s so terrible it’s good. This series “bad jokes and food” combines two wonderful parts of life into one through scrabble...

Gallatin senior Gwendoline Hornig, studies theatre, empathy and education, asking how theatre is an education in empathy. Her colloquium topic is “The Characterization of Trauma in Dramatic Texts”.

Photo: Most Creative

Natasha Roy, Editor-at-Large January 22, 2018

Gallatin senior Gwendoline Hornig, studies theatre, empathy and education, asking how theatre is an education in empathy. Her colloquium topic is “The Characterization of Trauma...

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Photo: RJ Khalaf

Natasha Roy, Assistant Managing Editor December 7, 2017

People are first welcomed to Little Italy by the sign arching over the street. There is a variety of Italian food available in the neighborhood.

Photo: Early 2000s Brands to Wear Today

Christopher Collado, Staff Writer November 27, 2017

People are first welcomed to Little Italy by the sign arching over the street. There is a variety of Italian food available in the neighborhood.

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Photo: Bulletproof Coffee: The Ultimate Armor?

Sophie Shaw, Beauty & Style Editor November 20, 2017

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Photo: City of Saints in the Big City

Michael Muth, Contributing Writer November 20, 2017

The David Zwirner Gallery in Chelsea is currently displaying Yayoi Kusama’s “Festival of Life,” and has become a popular Instagram selfie location.

Photo: Infinite Possibilities With Kusama

Devanshi Khetarpal, Staff Writer November 20, 2017

The David Zwirner Gallery in Chelsea is currently displaying Yayoi Kusama’s “Festival of Life,” and has become a popular Instagram selfie location.

Approximately 200 people gathered to protest the shutdown of local news outlets DNAinfo and Gothamist on Nov.6 in City Hall Park.

Photo: Community Gathers to Protest Closure of DNAinfo and Gothamist

November 7, 2017

Approximately 200 people gathered to protest the shutdown of local news outlets DNAinfo and Gothamist on Nov.6 in City Hall Park.

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Photo: The Analog Issue

Anna Letson, Multimedia Editor November 6, 2017

The Rubin Museum of Art hosts a impressive permanent collection that showcases the beauty of Himalayan art.

Photo: An Art-lover’s Guide to Checking Out Chelsea

Liv Chai, Staff Writer October 31, 2017

The Rubin Museum of Art hosts a impressive permanent collection that showcases the beauty of Himalayan art.

L Train Vintage is a vintage chain store of 6 locations including Williamsburg, East Village, East Williamsburg, West Williamsburg, Bushwick, Gowanus.

Photo: Save the Earth; Shop Vintage?

October 30, 2017

L Train Vintage is a vintage chain store of 6 locations including Williamsburg, East Village, East Williamsburg, West Williamsburg, Bushwick, Gowanus.

Ai Weiwei’s new installation artwork “Good Fences Make Good Neighbors” under the Washington Square Arch comments on the increasing hostility towards immigrants and the rise of nationalism.

Photo: Ai Weiwei Challenges Trump’s Wall, DACA Repeal

October 23, 2017

Ai Weiwei’s new installation artwork “Good Fences Make Good Neighbors” under the Washington Square Arch comments on the increasing hostility towards immigrants and the rise...


Von Sell is an upcoming German singer situated in Bushwick who recently signed a deal with NYU’s Village Record. His new EP will be launched soon and available on all major streaming services.

Photo: Do Not Sell Von Sell Short

Connor Gatesman, Music Editor October 10, 2017

Von Sell is an upcoming German singer situated in Bushwick who recently signed a deal with NYU’s Village Record. His new EP will be launched soon and available on all major...

NYU’s  Martin Luther King Jr.’s scholars program offers students scholarships to students who demonstrate outstanding leadership skills and have a passion for social justice and equality. Patricia Carey, who founded the program, sat down with WSN staff to discuss the MLK scholarship and future plans.

Photo: MLK Scholars: Service and Leadership Collide

Natalie Chinn, Contributing Writer October 10, 2017

NYU’s Martin Luther King Jr.’s scholars program offers students scholarships to students who demonstrate outstanding leadership skills and have a passion for social justice...

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Photo: The Fashion Week Issue

Sophie Shaw, Beauty & Style Editor September 18, 2017

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A classic and easy way to take any outfit to the next level is to add fur.

Photo: Fall in Love with This Season’s Trends

Caroline Weinstein, Contributing Writer September 11, 2017

A classic and easy way to take any outfit to the next level is to add fur.

Video: Peter Chinman

Pamela Jew, Deputy Copy Chief September 11, 2017
Peter Chinman left his job to write poetry in parks full-time seven months ago.
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Photo: Denibi S/S 2018

Ali Webb, Staff Writer September 10, 2017