Photo Essay
![Pro-Palestinian protesters demonstrate on Gould Plaza holding a Palestinian flag and a sign that reads “No more dollar sign for Israel’s crimes.”](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IDEA2696-1200x800.jpg)
Inside the Gaza Solidarity Encampment at NYU
A WSN photographer’s reflection on covering campus protests.
Samson Tu, Creative Director
• May 3, 2024
![(Krish Dev for WSN)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_9973-8-1200x800.jpg)
‘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
![Two people run in front of the New York City skyline smiling.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screen-Shot-2024-04-12-at-01.23.33-1200x795.jpeg)
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
![The Toronto skyline at night.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_3381-3-1200x800.jpg)
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
![A crowd of people dance on a dance floor with their hands up. A disco ball hangs from the ceiling, and the room is basked in pink-ish purple light.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/violet100ball-gudavalli-16-1200x798.jpg)
From prom to Pier 60: Violet Ball brings nostalgia to the dance floor
The Violet Ball, NYU’s annual dance event, gave the class of 2024 a long-awaited celebration as they prepare for graduation.
Manasa Gudavalli, Editor-in-Chief
• March 5, 2024
![Groups of people stand between the basketball courts in the Paulson Center, with teams wearing matching colored shirts.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/02-27-multi-photoessay-all-university-games-17-1200x800.jpg)
Schools clash at NYU All-University Games
NYU students across different schools competed at the Paulson Center for the Violet 100 All-University Games.
Lianna O'Grady, Staff Photographer
• February 27, 2024
![A large crowd filled by lion dancers and other people standing while red and yellow confetti is falling.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/multi-photoessay-lunarnewyear-16-1200x800.jpg)
New York City welcomes the Year of the Dragon
The city’s Chinese community celebrates the two-week-long Lunar New Year through colorful festivities.
Lianna O'Grady, Staff Photographer
• February 23, 2024
![A woman in a pink jacket with black glasses, surrounded by individuals in green shirts, claps during a protest being held to save the Morton Williams supermarket. In the background, there are blue signs that read, “Union Strong Local 342.”](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/multi-photoessay-mortonwilliams-1-1200x800.jpg)
The people and patrons of Greenwich Village’s local Morton Williams supermarket
Village residents shared how a recently-saved supermarket has impacted their lives.
Julia Smerling, Staff Photographer
• February 12, 2024
![A person in a beige top and white pants laces up gray ice skates.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/multi-photoessay-flurry-2-1200x800.jpg)
Winter Wonderland arrives early at NYU’s Flurry
The IRHC’s annual event at Central Park offered a fun night of ice skating, games, snacks and more.
Matt Petres, Staff Photographer
• November 15, 2023
![An emotional run along the 26.2-mile NYC marathon route](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/11-6-multi-photoessay-marathon-7-feature-1200x800.jpg)
An emotional run along the 26.2-mile NYC marathon route
In one of the world's most famous and energetic marathons, New Yorkers and travelers all across the world come together along the 26.2-mile route for cheering, crying and yelling.
Danny Arensberg, Photo Editor
• November 6, 2023
![The Village Halloween Parade returns on its 50th anniversary](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/multi-halloween-9-1-1200x800.jpg)
The Village Halloween Parade returns on its 50th anniversary
Under the theme “Upside/Down : Inside/OUT!”, thousands of New Yorkers marched up Sixth Avenue in a celebration of authenticity and inclusivity.
Doga Usanmaz, Video Director
• November 1, 2023
![Heather Guo wears a blue cheongsam, showing how to secure it properly. She is standing in front of two clothing racks.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/10-1-1200x800.jpg)
Heather Guo bridges cultures through Cheongsam fashion
NYU student Heather Guo founded a boutique for traditional Chinese dresses.
Zhuoer Liu, Staff Photographer
• October 8, 2023
![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
![A woman with brown hair and a blue shirt.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/dopico.jpeg)
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