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Krish Dev

Krish Dev, Digital Director

Krish Dev is a third-year senior studying computer science and linguistics. This is his third semester on WSN’s management team, following his time as Multimedia Editor in spring 2024 and Deputy News Editor during his first semester at NYU. He has also previously served as an elected newsroom representative and is currently on the editorial board. In his free time, Krish 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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The sites for the Manhattan and Brooklyn jails are both within a mile of two NYU residence halls. (Krish Dev for WSN)

Photo: A precarious promise: What the tallest jail in the world means for those who live next to it

Julia Kim, Culture Editor September 17, 2025

The sites for the Manhattan and Brooklyn jails are both within a mile of two NYU residence halls. (Krish Dev for WSN)

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Photo: Wenny Han brings cubism to life in newest NYFW runway

Dylan Henschen, Food Editor September 15, 2025

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Photo: NYU earns ‘F’ in annual free speech ranking

Natalie Deoragh, Deputy News Editor September 12, 2025

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Photo: New partnership brings paywall to NYU Athletics streaming

Kiran Komanduri, Deputy Sports Editor September 12, 2025

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Photo: From rehearsal to Radio City: A summer that hit the right note

Skylar Boilard, Performing Arts Editor September 12, 2025

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Mills takes the stage to welcome class of 2029

Mills takes the stage to welcome class of 2029

President Linda Mills advised incoming first-years to “dare to be different” as she joined student performers in this year’s Presidential Welcome Reality Show at Radio City Music Hall.
Natalie Deoragh and Krish Dev August 27, 2025

Kicking off her third year as university president, Linda Mills welcomed thousands of first-year students at Radio City Music Hall during two showings of NYU’s biannual Presidential...

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5 green spaces to unwind in the city

Krish Dev, Digital Director August 11, 2025

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Photo: On the Street: Reflections

May 7, 2025

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Pinnacles National Park. (Krish Dev for WSN)

Photo: Off Topic: Public lands deserve priority

Piper Clark, Contributing Writer April 29, 2025

Pinnacles National Park. (Krish Dev for WSN)

Dozens of students, many wearing keffiyeh scarves, walked out of last year’s commencement ceremony as NYU president Linda Mills gave her address to graduates. (Krish Dev for WSN)

Photo: GSAS bans ‘decorated’ attire at grad ceremonies

April 28, 2025

Dozens of students, many wearing keffiyeh scarves, walked out of last year’s commencement ceremony as NYU president Linda Mills gave her address to graduates. (Krish Dev for...

Hundreds of students and faculty surrounded Gould Plaza on April 22, 2024 in protest of NYU's ties to Israel amid its ongoing war in Gaza. (Krish Dev for WSN)

Photo: Remembering Gould Plaza, 1 year later

WSN Staff April 22, 2025

The fall 2024 semester began with changes to NYU's student conduct guidelines and a newly designed wall in Gould Plaza. (Krish Dev for WSN)

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10 thought-provoking poems for National Poetry Month

April is National Poetry Month, so here are some of our favorite lines of poetry to close out the month.

Poetry is a space to experiment with language — communications through this medium enables deeper emotional expression. This National Poetry Month, if you are looking to be inspired,...

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Spring break adventures

WSN makes it out of Third Avenue North's basement.

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Photo: On the Street: Food

The Multimedia Desk April 1, 2025

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NYU's website was hacked for at least two hours on Saturday, revealing private information of students and applicants over the last 30 years. (Lauren Sanchez for WSN)

Over 3 million applicants’ data leaked on NYU’s website

The hacker accused the university of continuing to use “illegal” race-sensitive admissions — the redirected home page also linked files revealing names, test scores and personal information of applicants since 1989.
Dharma Niles, Krish Dev and Yezen Saadah March 22, 2025

A hacker took over NYU’s website for at least two hours Saturday morning to expose over 3 million applicants’ names, test scores, majors and zip codes, as well as information...

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Photo: On the Street: Framing

The Multimedia Desk March 17, 2025

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Photo: An NYU student’s guide to popular renting neighborhoods

Maggie Turner, Deputy Under the Arch Editor March 12, 2025

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Books beyond Bobst: A gory dystopian novel, an eccentric love story 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 Painted Word” by Tom Wolfe Famed journalist Tom Wolfe, known for his flamboyant and eclectic writing style, manages to both take down and praise the New York...

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Photo: On the Street: Solitude

Alex Woodworth and Kiran Komanduri March 3, 2025

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Steinhardt sophomore Timilehin Awaye and Tisch junior Trenton Michael.

Students share stage with JT and Ravyn Lenae at V100 Concert

Krish Dev, Director of Creative and Digital Strategy February 28, 2025

Steinhardt sophomore Timilehin Awaye and Tisch junior Trenton Michael.

Students share stage with JT and Ravyn Lenae at V100 Concert

The annual student-run event saw 1,000-plus attendees and featured two NYU performers, alongside its first all-female guest list.
Krish Dev, Director of Creative & Digital Strategy February 24, 2025

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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,...

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Photo: Frederick Anderson brings gothic glamour to Paradise Club

Daphne Zhu, Beauty & Style Editor February 13, 2025

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