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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

Elaine Chen

Elaine Chen, Deputy Photo Editor

Elaine Chen is a sophomore majoring in Media, Culture, and Communication. She’s an international student from China. She loves cooking, traveling, and photography. As an introverted Asian girl, she’s trying really hard to get more involved in all kinds of events and become a (fake) New Yorker. She’s so bad at remembering things, like names. Find her on Instagram, @elainechenjj

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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)

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

After sitting in a classroom for hours, it can be difficult to pay attention as your Texts and Ideas professor drones on about Machiavelli's "The Prince" while all of New York...

(Photo by Elaine Chen)

Ippudo’s Renowned Ramen Fails to Impress

The Japanese chain Ippudo falls short in the United States.
Elaine Chen, Staff Writer February 27, 2019

I was watching snow fall outside, blanketing the New York City skyline through the window of Ippudo, a restaurant famous for its traditional Japanese ramen. Taking a spoonful of...

Twin sisters Angela (left) and Emily (right) in the Bobst Library. (Photo by Elaine Chen)

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
Going to college with your siblings can either make finding your "home away from home" a lot easier or a lot more complicated.
Some international students missing food from home recommend various specialty markets to satisfy their comfort food cravings. (Photo by Jorene He)

Finding Home Through Food

Elaine Chen, Contributing Writer October 12, 2018

If you’re not Chinese, you probably don’t understand the importance of finding mooncake to eat in celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival. This festival is a traditional Asian...