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Elaine Chen, Deputy Photo Editor
All content by Elaine Chen
![Maha serves her mother’s homemade bread sprinkled with za’atar, a common Middle Eastern spice mixture. (Photo by Elaine Chen)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/5-3-900x600.jpg)
Photo: How to Pull an All-Nighter at Bobst, and Eat Too
Alex Tran, Contributing Writer
• November 26, 2019
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Photo: Shia, Black Students Discuss Challenges of Minority Muslim Status
November 27, 2019
![Students discussed struggles of first-generation and/or low-income, migrant, refugee and undocumented students on campus. (Staff Photo by Elaine Chen)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Undocumented_Elaine-Chen_2-900x600.jpg)
Photo: Underrepresented Students Demand Support From NYU
November 18, 2019
![The Marlton Hotel Bar, at 5 W 8th St, a great night out spot recommended by Calais Watkins. (Staff photo by Elaine Chen)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Nightout_Elaine-Chen-1-900x600.jpg)
Photo: Culture’s Hottest Spots: Night Out Edition
Lauren Gruber, Bella Gil, Carol Lee, Calais Watkins, Deputy Culture Editor
• November 6, 2019
![Bella Gil wearing her cross necklace. There are stories behind students favorite accessories. (Staff Photo by Elaine Chen)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Meaningful-1-900x643.jpg)
Photo: Students Share Secrets Behind their Shiny Jewelry
October 31, 2019
![The new year means resolutions in both beauty and style. (Photo by Elaine Chen)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Empties_Elaine-Chen-900x600-900x600.jpg)
Photo: 2020: The Year of Fashion Risks and Hydrated Skin
January 30, 2020
![From Origins to Glossier, a myriad of used-up skincare and makeup items are scattered across a table. Our staff delves into which empties they loved, and others they wouldn’t use again. (Staff Photo by Elaine Chen)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Empties_Elaine-Chen-900x600.jpg)
Photo: Completed by Culture: Moisturizer Edition
October 4, 2019
![Colorful bubbles and jelly with diverse flavours in Bubbleology. (Staff photo by Elaine Chen)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Boozy_Elaine-Chen-2-900x600.jpg)
Photo: Bubble Tea With a Boozy Twist
Sara Miranda, Contributing Writer
• September 23, 2019
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Photo: Oxford Fashion Studio III S/S 2020
Ashley Wu, Staff Writer
• October 5, 2019
![The LES Ecology Center where the students in the History of Computing: How the Computer Became Personal took a field trip. (Photo by Akiva Thalheim)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/IMG_5421-900x675.jpg)
Field Trips — the Best Way to Learn?
Sometimes seeing is better than hearing, which is why these classes had some intriguing field trips in New York City.
Elaine Chen, Staff Writer
• May 3, 2019
![Neatly pleated dumpings handmade by Elaine. Elaines family gathers every new year to make these traditional dumplings. (Photo by Elaine Chen)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/recipe_elane3-900x675.jpg)
Move Over Vanessa’s, This Dorm Dumpling Recipe Is Here to Take Your Place
Enjoy some delicious homemade dumplings with this family recipe. Warning: Not for beginners.
Elaine Chen, Staff Writer
• April 10, 2019
![Fried Oreo, a signature snack of Rays Candy Store, a tiny, hidden place near Tompkins Square Park. (Photo by Elaine Chen)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Rays_Elaine-Chen-1-900x674.jpg)
Photo: Ray’s Candy Store: Serving the Works Since 1974
March 4, 2019
![Panelists Kleaver Cruz and Jewel Cadet discuss intersectional politics and activism with moderator Ayasha Guerin. (Photo by Elaine Chen)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Gallatin-2-900x600.jpg)
Photo: Black and Queer Activists Talk Action Toward Equality
Lachlan Hyatt, Staff Writer
• February 28, 2019
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Ippudo’s Renowned Ramen Fails to Impress
The Japanese chain Ippudo falls short in the United States.
Elaine Chen, Staff Writer
• February 27, 2019
![Twin sisters Angela (left) and Emily (right) in the Bobst Library. (Photo by Elaine Chen)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Screen-Shot-2018-11-05-at-7.16.46-PM-900x598.jpg)
What It’s Like Sharing NYU With Your Siblings
Going to college with your siblings can either make finding your "home away from home" a lot easier or a lot more complicated.
Elaine Chen, Contributing Writer
• November 6, 2018
![Some international students missing food from home recommend various specialty markets to satisfy their comfort food cravings. (Photo by Jorene He)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/WechatIMG2311538110281_.pic_hd.jpg)
Finding Home Through Food
Elaine Chen, Contributing Writer
• October 12, 2018
![Roxeanne Oyesile, a first-year in CAS, has worked at Chipotle for over a year.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Server_SamKlein-2-900x601.jpg)
Working the Night Shift: Balancing Service and School
Students are struggling to support themselves with low-wage jobs.
Elaine Chen, Contributing Writer
• September 20, 2018
![A purple N.Y.U. flag hangs on a building.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/news-childaistudy-1200x800.jpg)
Yezen Saadah, Editor-in-Chief • July 9, 2024
![Students stream past the clay-colored main entrance of Bobst Library on a bright fall afternoon. The green scenery of Washington Square Park is reflected off the library’s windows.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/news-sustainability-900x600.jpg)
Julia Smerling, Photo Editor • June 18, 2024
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Yezen Saadah, Editor-in-Chief • June 18, 2024
![A woman dressed in red and holding a purple sign that reads NYU is Complicit in Genocide.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/RallyForHesen-3-1200x800.jpg)
Mikaylah Du, Under the Arch Editor • June 15, 2024