Photo Essay

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

Travel with Rosh: Seeing the world through locals and their histories
Immersion and photography are the best ways to learn about the traditions and daily lives of the people who call the places you visit home.
Roshni Raj, Culture Editor
• May 2, 2023

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Kiran Komanduri, Photo Editor • March 22, 2025


Sidney Snider, Sports Editor • March 21, 2025