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Washington Square News

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

Always in Action, Never in the Spotlight

Always in Action, Never in the Spotlight

Jon Chin is a martial arts instructor, English teacher, poet and computer programmer — but his biggest impact at NYU has been the Share Meals app.
Victor Porcelli, News Editor December 5, 2019

Throughout the winter of 2011, a small, brown cat with black stripes would approach students who entered Brooklyn College and greet them with a rub against their legs and a friendly...

Influential 2019

Influential 2019

December 5, 2019

Chin hopes Share Meals will help battle food insecurity and bring the NYU community together.

Grad Student Fights Hunger and Loneliness on Campus

Alice Li, Contributing Writer February 1, 2017
After reading posts about students facing food insecurity on the NYU Secrets page, alumnus Jon Chin created an app to combat hunger and loneliness on campus.