Photo Essay

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

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

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

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

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

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
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
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 bridges cultures through Cheongsam fashion
NYU student Heather Guo founded a boutique for traditional Chinese dresses.
Zhuoer Liu, Staff Photographer
• October 8, 2023

A Photographic Welcome to Washington Square Park
WSN photographers walk you through moments in the park from over the past year.
Samson Tu, Creative Director
• August 4, 2023

Your Love-Hate Relationship with Bobst
The good, the bad and the ugly of your new home away from your dorm.
Samson Tu, Creative Director
• August 4, 2023

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Shanay Tolat, Deputy Opinion Editor • April 15, 2025