Photo Essay

In photos: Holi at the Seaport Museum
At Pier 16, thousands formed a sea of color to celebrate the Hindu festival.
Anna Prenowitz, Contributing Photographer
• March 20, 2025

In photos: St. Patrick’s Day Parade
WSN photographers took a trip to the annual Irish celebration.
Alex Woodworth, Emma Foley, Kaleo Zhu and Kyra Reilley
• March 19, 2025

In photos: Game on!
NYU students from multiple schools competed in the Violet 100 All-University Games at the Paulson Center.
Julia Smerling, Multimedia Editor
• March 3, 2025

In photos: An unforgettable night at the Violet Ball
Pier 60 hosted around a thousand students at the annual V100 event.
Ivy Chan, Social Media Editor
• February 24, 2025

Behind the scenes at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
WSN photographers documented one of the most prestigious dog shows in the world.
Alex Woodworth and Kiran Komanduri
• February 14, 2025

How to legally fly a drone in NYC
Come along with a drone enthusiast to beautiful, drone-safe parks.
Evan D’Souza, Staff Photographer
• December 13, 2024

For Hannah Weisz, performance is resistance
Drag is under attack across the country. Follow Hannah Weisz, a drag student defying social norms, on 35mm film.
Levi Langley, Deputy Sports Editor
• December 11, 2024

Finding school spirit at NYU
A WSN photographer shares his perspective on the unique ways NYU students build community.
Krish Dev, Director of Creative & Digital Strategy
• August 7, 2024

Inside the Gaza Solidarity Encampment at NYU
A WSN photographer’s reflection on covering campus protests.
Samson Tu, Creative Director
• May 3, 2024

‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment’ becomes site of mass arrest at NYU
WSN photographers documented protest and police activity from early morning to late in the evening on Monday, the day the “Gaza Solidarity Encampment” was set up in Gould Plaza.
Krish Dev, Manasa Gudavalli, Emily Genova, Yezen Saadah, Matt Petres, Julia Smerling, Lianna O’Grady, Jason Alpert-Wisnia and Samson Tu
• April 23, 2024

NYU’s department of physical therapy hosts race to raise money for research
The department’s annual 5K fundraiser event supported the Marquette Challenge, a student-led organization that has raised millions for physical therapy research.
Lianna O’Grady, Staff Photographer
• April 12, 2024

Spring break snapshots: Grassy getaways to snow-stuck trucks
WSN staff share photos from their first week of free time this year.
Carmo Moniz, Julia Smerling, Kevin Wu, Krish Dev, Manasa Gudavalli, Matt Petres and Samson Tu
• March 25, 2024


Sidney Snider, Sports Editor • March 21, 2025

Eva Mundo, Contributing Writer • March 21, 2025

Amanda Chen, Deputy News Editor • March 21, 2025

Oshmi Ghosh, Contributing Writer • March 21, 2025