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Krish Dev, Director of Creative & Digital Strategy

Krish is a junior studying computer science and linguistics at the College of Arts & Science. In his free time, he enjoys posting photos on @krish_dev.creations, obsessing over geography, watching films with friends, taking public transport to new places and letting Arsenal make or break his week.

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A model wears a pink and green tweed jacket in front of clothing racks.

Photo: Californian brand St. John puts an edgy twist on vintage classics at NYFW

Karina Rower, Under the Arch Editor September 13, 2024

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Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump stand in a crowd of people.

Photo: Opinion: Trump and Harris’ debate struggled to include or inspire young voters

September 13, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump at the Sept. 11 commemoration service. (Krish Dev for WSN).

An illustration of bold white text that says “Weekly Sports Update” on a purple background.

Men’s soccer remains undefeated, women’s volleyball break winning streak and other news

Here’s what you need to know from the past weekend in NYU athletics. This week: Sept. 4 - Sept 8.
Jonathan Mak, Krish Dev and Sidney Snider September 9, 2024

Soccer The men’s soccer team drew 3-3 against the University of Mount Saint Vincent in Riverdale, NY on Wednesday, Sept. 4.  UMSV scored the only goal of the first half...

An illustration of a wooden box with three flags, Germany, the U.K. and France, stuck into the top. On one face of the box is a white sign saying “W.S.N.” and the other face has the words “Election Special.”

The Soapbox: Elections in Europe

The Soapbox is a weekly column by WSN covering major news developments at NYU’s campuses and study away sites abroad. Global consciousness for a global university.
Krish Dev, Director of Creative & Digital Strategy September 9, 2024

In France, Macron announces new prime minister French President Emmanuel Macron announced conservative Michel Barnier as the nation’s new prime minister on Thursday, two months...

A woman leans on a cardboard box marked with the word "ACCEPTANCE" in bold black text.

Tisch students debut ‘If Words Could Talk’ at Theater For the New City

The play — originally a class assignment — made its off-Broadway premiere on Aug. 30.
Krish Dev, Director of Digital & Creative Strategy September 3, 2024

Experimental play “If Words Could Talk,” written by Tisch sophomore Jenn Amelia Martin and directed by Tisch junior Stéphanie Stowers, opened to a full audience at Theater...

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Amnesty reports heightened concern over Abu Dhabi campus

The human rights group detailed the deportation of an instructor and threats of prosecution under Emirati law.
Dharma Niles and Krish Dev August 29, 2024

Human rights nonprofit Amnesty International reported escalated restrictions at NYU’s Abu Dhabi campus, alleging that faculty were told criticism of university leadership could...

Linda Mills in a black gown with silver trim stands behind a clear podium with a reflector in front of it. The silhouettes of the back of people’s heads are in front of her.

Mills calls for ‘community’ in start-of-semester email

In her first universitywide letter of the academic year, President Linda Mills urged students to “come together” with “empathy and grace.”
Krish Dev, Director of Creative & Digital Strategy August 28, 2024

NYU president Linda Mills encouraged students to be a “model for others” in a Wednesday email as the university nears the start of a new academic year amid a “drumbeat of...

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Mills greets the class of 2028 at Presidential Welcome

NYU president Linda Mills addressed thousands of first-years with a speech followed by a student-led musical performance at this semester’s Presidential Welcome Reality Show.
Krish Dev and Rory Lustberg August 27, 2024

NYU president Linda Mills welcomed thousands of first-year students at two showings of the Presidential Welcome Reality Show at Radio City Music Hall on Tuesday.  The show,...

Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters gathered outside the Paulson Center hours after a police sweep of the second Gaza Solidarity Encampment. (Krish Dev for WSN)

Meta suspends NYU PSC’s Instagram account

A university spokesperson said that while NYU did not request the suspension of the account, it did alert Instagram of a post by the People’s Solidarity Coalition which listed armed struggle as an anti-colonial tactic.
Krish Dev and Yezen Saadah August 27, 2024

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, suspended the NYU People’s Solidarity Coalition’s Instagram account on Tuesday — an action the group claimed to be “strategic...

Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters gathered outside the Paulson Center hours after a police sweep of the second Gaza Solidarity Encampment. (Krish Dev for WSN)

Photo: Students, staff, admin discuss NYU’s response to campus protests

November 19, 2024

Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters gathered outside the Paulson Center hours after a police sweep of the second Gaza Solidarity Encampment. (Krish Dev for WSN)

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Photo: Ranked: First-year residence halls

Annie Emans, Staff Writer April 18, 2024

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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

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Photo: Welcome home, class of 2028

August 7, 2024

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A group of faculty hold hands at a pro-Palestinian demonstration.

Photo: Faculty group threatens NYU with service strike if demands are not met by fall

May 24, 2024

Members of NYU Faculty for Justice in Palestine joined protesters at the Gould Plaza encampment on April 22. (Krish Dev for WSN)

A long strawberry shortcake next to a sidewalk.

Strawberry Festival canceled 3 hours after Paulson Center arrests

The NYU Program Board announced that the festival, which was scheduled to take place this afternoon, was canceled after police arrested student protesters at the Paulson Center earlier this morning.
Carmo Moniz and Krish Dev May 3, 2024

NYU’s annual Strawberry Festival event was canceled last-minute Friday morning, following the arrests of around 14 student protesters at the pro-Palestinian encampment outside...

Purple illustration that says “SPRING SPORTS” in purple with various sport items, including a basketball and volleyball, surrounding it.

The Violets’ top 5 moments of the 2023-24 season

NYU Athletics just wrapped up its best season yet, having now established itself as a revered spot for student-athletes in the nation.

After a successful and record-setting 2023-24 season for the Violets, WSN has compiled the most memorable moments for NYU Athletics over the last two semesters. The Violets' hard...

Gloved orchestra conductor hands in front of blue, green and purple panels combining the imagery of sheet music and computer chips.

ASCAP Challenge looks to the future of music with AI-powered solutions

The annual 12-week program is co-run by the NYU-based NYC Media Lab, and the ASCAP Lab and provides teams with guidance and funding.
Krish Dev, Multimedia Editor May 2, 2024

In recent years, artificial intelligence has sent shockwaves to the music industry. From artificially intelligent DJs to the creation of songs that eerily resemble real ones, it...

Protesters march next to a glass building.

Protesters gather at Paulson in citywide march through university encampments

A group of more than 100 protestors met outside the ongoing encampment outside the Paulson Center, before marching to encampments at four other universities across the city.
Krish Dev, Multimedia Editor May 1, 2024

Over 100 protesters rallied near the pro-Palestinian encampment outside the Paulson Center on Tuesday, before marching toward encampments at The New School, the Fashion Institute...

An overhead view of the Gaza Solidarity Encampment outside Paulson Center.

Photo: Guest Essay: A call for a special University Senate meeting

Ryan Carney, Guest Contributor April 29, 2024

The Gaza Solidarity Encampment outside Paulson Center on Sunday evening, 48 hours after it was first set up. (Krish Dev for WSN)

Protesters at an encampment set up in an outdoor place at night. In front of them are signs, three small Palestinian flags and a large pride flag.

Photo: Board of trustees affirms ‘complete confidence in and full support’ of Mills after Gallatin no-confidence vote

Bruna Horvath, News Editor April 29, 2024

The Gaza Solidarity Encampment outside Paulson Center on Saturday night, 30 hours after it was first set up. (Krish Dev for WSN)

The Gaza Solidarity Encampment outside Paulson Center on Sunday evening, 48 hours after it was first set up. (Krish Dev for WSN)

Photo: PSC, faculty mediators dispute NYU account of encampment negotiations

April 30, 2024

The Gaza Solidarity Encampment outside Paulson Center on Sunday evening, 48 hours after it was first set up. (Krish Dev for WSN)

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Photo: Over 100 picket in front of Stern after NYU barricades Gould Plaza

Aashna Miharia, Deputy News Editor April 26, 2024

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A woman holding a sign that reads “CEASEFIRE NOW LET GAZA LIVE!”

Photo: Guest Essay: NYU chose bureaucracy over addressing pro-Palestinian student concerns

April 25, 2024

Protesters at Gould Plaza during the Gaza Solidarity Encampment on April 22. (Krish Dev for WSN)

Three chefs prepare dishes in a kitchen.

Photo: Restaurant Yuu brings French flair to omakase in Brooklyn’s Little Tokyo

Jonathan Mak, Deputy Sports Editor April 24, 2024

Mignardises. (Krish Dev for WSN)