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

Washington Square News

Kiran Komanduri

Kiran Komanduri, Photo Editor

Kiran Komanduri is a junior studying English education at the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development. She loves FaceTiming her two cats, listening to copious amounts of Taylor Swift and taking trips to Coney Island on the weekends. When she’s not in New York, you can find her splitting her time between Miami and San Francisco. You can find her on Instagram @kakomanduri1 or email her at [email protected].

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Audience members queue in the cold to get the best view of the show. (Kiran Komanduri for WSN)

Photo: The city where music never sleeps

Alex Woodworth and Kiran Komanduri February 28, 2025

Musicians belt and brood on the Cafe Wha? stage. (Kiran Komanduri for WSN)

(Kiran Komanduri for WSN)

Photo: A bustling weekend for NYU’s basketball teams

Sidney Snider and Levi Langley February 27, 2025

(Kiran Komanduri for WSN)

(Kiran Komanduri for WSN)

Photo: Greenwich Village’s musical history

Julia Diorio and Eleanor Jacobs February 28, 2025

(Kiran Komanduri for WSN)

(Kiran Komanduri for WSN)

Staff Predictions: Men’s and women’s basketball senior days and last regular season home games

Both basketball teams are set to play Case Western Reserve University this Sunday.

NYU’s men’s and women’s basketball teams are both ranked No. 1 in the UAA, with the women’s team undefeated for 53 straight games. The NCAA Championship begins March 7,...

Swimming and wrestling dominate the UAA, track & field shatters records and other news

Swimming and wrestling dominate the UAA, track & field shatters records and other news

Here’s what you need to know from the past week in NYU athletics. This week: Feb. 9 – 15.
Kiran Komanduri, Photo Editor February 19, 2025

Basketball  The men’s and women’s basketball teams both took home wins against Washington University in St. Louis on Sunday in the Paulson Center, holding steady as the No.1-ranked...

(Julia Smerling, AnMei Deck, Alisia Houghtaling and Alex Woodworth for WSN)

On the Street: Love

On the Street is WSN’s photo column, published biweekly.
Alex Woodworth and Kiran Komanduri February 19, 2025

(Alex Woodworth for WSN)

Behind the scenes at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show

WSN photographers documented one of the most prestigious dog shows in the world.
Alex Woodworth and Kiran Komanduri February 14, 2025

Staff Reacts: Super Bowl LIX

Staff Reacts: Super Bowl LIX

WSN staff shares their thoughts on Sunday’s game and halftime show.

On Sunday, the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX 40-22. What was supposed to be a close game between the two teams turned out to be a completely...

(Kiran Komanduri for WSN)

Photo: Michael DePaulo returns to NYFW with an entourage of futuristic florals

Dharma Niles, News Editor February 10, 2025

(Kiran Komanduri for WSN)

Junior guard Caroline Peper at the Jan. 17 game against Emory University. (Kiran Komanduri for WSN)

Photo: Women’s basketball remains undefeated with an unprecedented 49 straight victories

February 6, 2025

Junior guard Caroline Peper at the Jan. 17 game against Emory University. (Kiran Komanduri for WSN)

(Anna Baird-Hassell, Alex Woodworth, Isabel Albors, and Rachel Ning for WSN)

On the Street: Winter break

On the Street is WSN’s photo column, published biweekly.
Alex Woodworth and Kiran Komanduri February 3, 2025

(Kiran Komanduri for WSN)

Photo: 5 soups to help you combat the winter cold

Chinara Dorancy, Contributing Writer January 24, 2025

(Kiran Komanduri for WSN)

(Kiran Komanduri for WSN)

Photo: Jolly lights and sights around the city

Maryam Babar and Mariana Arboleda December 12, 2024

(Kiran Komanduri for WSN)

Seven hot sauce bottles of varying colors are lined up against a white background.

Photo: I tried 5 New York City-founded hot sauces

November 27, 2024

(Kiran Komanduri for WSN)

Seven hot sauce bottles of varying colors are lined up against a white background.

Photo: I tried 5 New York City-founded hot sauces

Julia Kim, Contributing Writer November 27, 2024

(Kiran Komanduri for WSN)

A woman wearing mouse ears playing guitar and singing in a park.

Rats are for the people, not the streets

The NYU Animal Rights Collective hosted Ratfest to appreciate the often stigmatized species with music and activities.
Kiran Komanduri and Mikaylah Du November 26, 2024

A sandwich wrapped in paper, filled with turkey, cheese and coleslaw, sitting in a blue-and-white checkered paper wrap.

Photo: 5 turkey dishes that go beyond the Thanksgiving classic

Amy Song and Ryan Lin November 25, 2024

(Kiran Komanduri for WSN)

The exterior of a public restroom in a park.

Photo: Opinion: Let New Yorkers be free to pee

November 18, 2024

(Kiran Komanduri for WSN)

The interior of a small bookstore with a wooden floor, bookshelves lining the walls and globes and wooden birds hanging from the ceiling.

Photo: 5 identity-based bookstores to explore

November 18, 2024

(Kiran Komanduri for WSN)

An illustration of a woman screaming and text that reads “STAFF RANTS.”

Staff Rants: Post-election feelings

WSN staff shares their feelings in light of the 2024 presidential election results.

The Democrats have severely underestimated the power of the insecure white man.  — Yezen Saadah, Editor-in-Chief To the women from our grandmothers’ generation and to the...

The brightly-lit interior of a store, with an order counter and electronic menu signs.

Photo: New eats near NYU: Global tea phenomenon HEYTEA arrives at Waverly Place

Ivanka Sun, Contributing Writer November 4, 2024

(Kiran Komanduri for WSN)

Two drag queens stand on stage holding microphones. One wears a blonde wig and a black leotard, and the other wears a black wig and a long sparkly black dress.

Photo: Drag your friends to these drag queen shows

Mariana Arboleda, Contributing Writer October 31, 2024

(Kiran Komanduri for WSN)

(Kiran Komanduri for WSN)

Photo: These apple treats don’t fall far from the tree

Ashley Combs, Staff Writer October 28, 2024

(Kiran Komanduri for WSN)