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A portrait of Krish Dev.

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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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)

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‘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.

A woman in a green coat holds a microphone, interviewing a student at a protest.

Photo: Trump and Mayor Adams speak on NYU encampment

April 26, 2024

Reporters at the Gaza Solidarity Encampment at NYU's Gould Plaza on April 22. (Krish Dev for WSN)

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Photo: Alumni, activist groups to provide legal support for protesters

Carmo Moniz, Managing Editor April 22, 2024

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Protesters set up tents at NYU's first Gaza Solidarity Encampment on Gould Plaza. (Krish Dev for WSN)

Photo: Top NYU trustee calls for FBI action on protests

May 6, 2024

Protesters set up tents at NYU's first Gaza Solidarity Encampment on Gould Plaza. (Krish Dev for WSN)

Three people looking at products inside a store.

Photo: From snacks to skincare, Tesolife is a hidden gem

Ranina Simon, Staff Writer April 19, 2024

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The exterior of a restaurant with a sign saying “CHOLA” and, below that, “COASTAL INDIAN CUISINE."

Photo: Chola brings elevated Indian flavors to seafood lovers everywhere

Teresa Mettela, Contributing Writer April 18, 2024

Savitri Amma’s Rasam. (Krish Dev for WSN)

The N.Y.U. Figure Skating Club pose for a picture in an indoor stadium.

NYU Figure Skating ends season as No. 4 in the nation

The Violets placed fourth in the 2024 National Intercollegiate Final for figure skating, the last competition of their season.
Krish Dev, Multimedia Editor April 17, 2024

NYU Figure Skating club capped off its season with a fourth-place finish at the 2024 National Intercollegiate Final. The result adds to its strong record with a third-place finish...

Collage of four illustrated books: on the top left is an illustration of a book cover filled with oranges under a plastic film. The title “BLISS MONTAGE Stories” lies on top of the film. On the top right is an illustration of a black book cover titled “POVERTY, BY AMERICA” on a light green background. On the bottom left is an illustration of a book cover with a black, bold line across it. A bee is in the top right corner, along with the title “The Bee Sting” written between the lines. On the bottom right is an illustration of a dark green book cover with a pink box in the center, titled “THE VIRGIN SUICIDES.” There are five dark green flowers in the box and one of them has a missing petal. A pink petal is in the bottom left corner.

Books beyond Bobst: A modern classic, a short story collection and more

Books beyond Bobst is a book-rec column highlighting what NYU students are reading now, outside of their classes. If you’re in need of a new read, look no further.

“The Bee Sting” by Paul Murray — Emily Genova, Deputy Managing Editor  This nearly 700-page novel follows an Irish family as they reckon with a failing family-run...

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Photo: 8 birthday bash ideas for every type of party-goer in New York City

Ashley Simons, Contributing Writer April 15, 2024

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George Theron Bynum posing in front of the Washington Square News logo.

Photo: ‘A tremendous opportunity’: Tulsa mayor on NYU’s new study away site

April 12, 2024

George Theron Bynum, Tulsa, Oklahoma's 40th mayor. (Krish Dev for WSN)

N.Y.U. Grossman School of Medicine building. It is a red brick building. People are walking outside the building and a large sign with “NYU Grossman School of Medicine'' is in the front.

NYU study finds variations in speech-planning processes

Researchers from NYU Grossman found differences between speech-preparing processes in various parts of the brain by studying data from epilepsy patients.
Krish Dev, Multimedia Editor April 3, 2024

Different parts of the brain may use different processes for preparing speech, according to a recent study by researchers from NYU’s Grossman School of Medicine. Researchers...

A document titled “A Student-Led Proposal to Enact the College Student Suicude Prevention Act (CSSPA)” on a purple gradient background.

Photo: SGA pushing for statewide suicide prevention policies in universities

April 1, 2024

The proposed College Student Suicide Prevention Act. (Graphic by Krish Dev)