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Krish Dev, Multimedia Editor

Krish is a first-year planning to major in Computer Science and Linguistics at CAS. In his free time, he enjoys posting photos on @krish_dev.creations, obsessing over geography, watching new films with friends, taking public transport to new places and letting Arsenal make or break his week.

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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)

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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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