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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

Kiran Komanduri

Kiran Komanduri, Deputy Sports Editor

Kiran Komanduri is a senior studying English education at Steinhardt. You’re most likely to find her basking in the various green spaces around the city or sitting on the subway blasting Taylor Swift’s discography. She also enjoys photography, rock climbing and facetiming her cats during the few hours of free time she gets each week. You can reach her by email at [email protected] or on Instagram at @kkomanduri.photo.

All content by Kiran Komanduri
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Cross country storms to first place, tennis closes out ITA Regionals and other news

Here’s what you need to know from the past week in NYU athletics. This week: Sept. 28 - Oct. 4.
Kiran Komanduri, Deputy Sports Editor October 6, 2025

Cross Country On Friday, the men’s and women’s teams competed in the Paul Short Invite hosted by Lehigh University in Bethlehem, PA. The Violets finished first of 45 teams...

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Photo: A new speech therapy method could cure the lost ‘r,’ NYU researchers say

Charlotte Guest, Contributing Writer October 1, 2025

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Co-president Cindy Leonard leading the group in a warm-up run. (Kiran Komanduri for WSN)

NYU athletes bring free running sessions to local kids

A group of track and cross country athletes founded a chapter of the Run Your City organization in Greenwich Village.
Kiran Komanduri, Deputy Sports Editor September 30, 2025

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Photo: How to study fashion at NYU

Jada Lee, Contributing Writer September 30, 2025

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Photo: Try these local swaps for your go-to chain drinks

Maansi Misra, Contributing Writer September 25, 2025

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Photo: ‘Becoming the best version of yourself’: A new community-focused fitness club

Anes Dali, Contributing Writer September 24, 2025

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On the Street: New York City

On the Street: New York City

On the Street is WSN’s photo column, published biweekly.

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Out of Bounds: Major sports news out of Argentina, Italy and Spain

Out of Bounds is a weekly column by WSN covering major athletic developments at and around NYU’s campuses and study away sites.
Kiran Komanduri, Deputy Sports Editor September 12, 2025

Argentina World-renowned soccer icon Lionel Messi played his final competitive home match in Buenos Aires on Sept. 4, amid speculation that he may sit out of the 2026 World Cup. Over...

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New partnership brings paywall to NYU Athletics streaming

Formerly free NYU Athletics livestreams now cost $19.99 per month on FloSports, which began a new partnership with the university’s athletic conference in June.
Kiran Komanduri, Deputy Sports Editor September 12, 2025

Access to NYU Athletics livestreaming now costs $9.99 per month for students and $19.99 per month for all other households, commencing a five-year contract between the UAA and...

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Photo: Law student threatened with expulsion after Bobst sit-in, participants claim

Dharma Niles, Editor-in-Chief September 10, 2025

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Women’s volleyball sweeps home opener, cross country takes first place and other news

Here’s what you need to know from the past week in NYU athletics. This week: Aug. 29 — Sept 6.
Emily Barbire, Kiran Komanduri and Naseem Rahman September 8, 2025

Cross Country The men’s and women’s cross country teams sent runners to compete in both the Vassar Season Starter at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, NY and the USC Upstate...

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Photo: 5 beauty product recommendations from AAPI-owned brands

Joanne Lee, Contributing Writer May 7, 2025

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Photo: On the Street: Reflections

The Multimedia Desk May 7, 2025

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Photo: No ticket out of New York City this summer? No problem

Alessa Alluin, Staff Writer May 6, 2025

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Photo: New eats near NYU: The viral 2D omakase restaurant tastes as good as it looks

Ivanka Sun, Contributing Writer May 5, 2025

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Navigating graduation as a student-athlete

The senior spring semester marks the end of not only an academic career, but an athletic one as well.
Kiran Komanduri, Photo Editor May 1, 2025

The end of the spring semester is hectic for many seniors when it comes to finals, move-out, commencement and career plans. But for senior student-athletes, they also have national...

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NYU Law students take on a different kind of court — the basketball court

NYU’s Dean’s Cup team played their first home match in the Paulson Center for the annual charity game.
Kiran Komanduri, Photo Editor April 29, 2025

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Photo: 6 spring treats to cure your finals stress

Amanda Wang, Contributing Writer April 25, 2025

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The extended Argenziano family gathered at Christmas. (Courtesy of the Argenziano Family)

A team can feel like a family — for the Argenzianos, it is one

An extra year of NCAA athletics eligibility brought the Argenziano family closer.
Kiran Komanduri, Photo Editor April 24, 2025

If you find yourself scrolling through NYU Athletics’ rosters, you may stumble across a number of athletes who share the same last name: Argenziano. For the New Jersey family,...

This past academic year, student and faculty organizers have persisted in calling for the university to divest from companies with ties to Israel and the number of Palestinian deaths continues to grow. (Kiran Komanduri for WSN)

Photo: Remembering Gould Plaza, 1 year later

WSN Staff April 22, 2025

This past academic year, student and faculty organizers have persisted in calling for the university to divest from companies with ties to Israel and the number of Palestinian...

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Photo: 5 ways to spend smarter in NYC

Yanel Siqueiros, Contributing Writer April 22, 2025

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Photo: When I gave up my iPhone, it changed my life

Caia Cupolo, Contributing Writer April 18, 2025

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Photo: Where did all the gays go?

Dylan Henschen, Staff Writer April 10, 2025

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Photo: Tisch Gala honors Winnie Holzman and Daniel Dae Kim

April 9, 2025

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Men’s volleyball ends regular season undefeated, baseball opens conference play and other news

Here’s what you need to know from the past week in NYU athletics. This week: March 30 - April 5.
Sidney Snider, Levi Langley and Kiran Komanduri April 7, 2025

Baseball The baseball team began UAA play this weekend, facing Brandeis University in two doubleheaders at home on Friday, April 4 and Saturday, April 5.  The team split both...

Tisch student dancers pose in their choice of clothing for their morning ballet class. (Kiran Komanduri for WSN)

Photo: What are Tisch dancers wearing?

Caia Cupolo, Contributing Writer April 4, 2025

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