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Krish Dev, Director of Creative & Digital Strategy

Krish is a sophomore 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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Photo: Frederick Anderson brings gothic glamour to Paradise Club

Daphne Zhu, Beauty & Style Editor February 13, 2025

(Krish Dev for WSN)

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...

(Kiara Mujica for WSN)

Staff Reacts: Luka Dončić to the Lakers

WSN staff shares their thoughts on Sunday’s blockbuster trade.

On Feb. 2, a little past midnight, news dropped that the Dallas Mavericks traded Slovenian superstar Luka Dončić for Los Angeles Lakers veteran Anthony Davis.  The trade...

(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)

Out of Bounds: Major sports news out of London, Washington, D.C. and Sydney

Out of Bounds is a weekly column by WSN covering major athletic developments at and around NYU’s campuses and study away sites.
Krish Dev, Director of Creative & Digital Strategy January 31, 2025

London U.S. defender Naomi Girma is the most expensive player in women’s soccer history after transferring to Chelsea for $1.1 million. Girma, who turned 24 in June,...

(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)

Inside the Boxd: Winter break watches

Inside the Boxd is a column documenting WSN staffers’ recent film reviews on Letterboxd. Grab some popcorn and get that watchlist ready!

The light at the end of a grueling, dark fall semester is a winter break free from academic responsibilities — and there’s no better replacement for lecture halls than a good...

A bar chart depicting N.Y.U’s “Research funding from 2013-2023.” The graph states “N.Y.U’s research program now ranks as the No. 1 in New York for research funding, with almost $1.5 billion in annual expenditures.”

Photo: NYU ranks top in New York for research spending

December 12, 2024

(Krish Dev for WSN)

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Staff predictions: Women’s soccer returns to NCAA D-III Tournament

The soccer team faces the Husson University Eagles in their first round matchup.

For the first time in program history, the NYU women’s soccer team will make back-to-back appearances in the NCAA Division III Tournament on Nov. 16. They will face Husson University,...

An illustration of a bracket with school names on it, and “STAFF”and “PREDICTIONS” written on either side of the bracket . Behind the bracket are small yellow volleyballs and dots.

Staff predictions: Women’s volleyball look to defend UAA Championship title

The volleyball team is set to play Washington University in St. Louis in their quarterfinal matchup on Friday.

The NYU women’s volleyball team finished their regular season on a three-game winning streak with a 20-10 record, placing sixth in the UAA conference. They won the tournament...

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 N.Y.U. women’s basketball team and coaches pose for a photo on the court.

Photo: NYU women’s basketball season preview: The undefeated champions aren’t done yet

November 7, 2024

The women’s basketball team after winning 72-52 against Johns Hopkins University on Nov. 11, 2023. (Krish Dev for WSN)

The N.Y.U men’s basketball team and coaches pose for a photo on the court.

Photo: NYU men’s basketball season preview: Aiming higher in the NCAA

November 7, 2024

The men’s basketball team after winning 77-60 against Manhattanville College on Nov. 8, 2023. (Krish Dev for WSN)

An illustration of a purple-colored person on the right shouting “OUT OF BOUNDS" while holding a big whistle on the left. Behind the person is a mosque, a tower and a building.

Out of Bounds: Major sports news out of Paris, Tulsa and Sydney

Out of Bounds is a weekly column by WSN covering major athletic developments at and around NYU’s campuses and study away sites.
Krish Dev, Director of Creative & Digital Strategy November 1, 2024

Paris Spanish midfielders Rodri and Aitana Bonmatí were honored as the best men’s and women’s soccer players at this year’s Ballon d’Or awards ceremony. Rodri won...

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump stand in a crowd of people.

Photo: Opinion: The NYU College Democrats’ Harris endorsement undermines democracy

October 30, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump at the Sept. 11 commemoration service. (Krish Dev for WSN).

A movie ticket booth with popcorn and 3-D glasses on the roof. Above it hangs a neon sign that reads “INSIDE THE BOXD” and a star that reads “WSN”.

Inside the Boxd: ‘After,’ ‘Trap,’ ‘Cuckoo’ and more

Inside the Boxd is a column documenting WSN staffers’ recent film reviews on Letterboxd. Grab some popcorn and get that watchlist ready!

With roughly 10 million site-wide users in 2023, including the likes of NYU alumni Martin Scorsese and Ayo Edebiri, Letterboxd has become the premier social media platform for...

An illustration of a wooden box with three flags, Germany, the U.K. and France, stuck into the top. On one face of the box is a white sign saying “W.S.N.” and the other face has the words “Election Special.”

The Soapbox: Elections abroad

Krish Dev, Director of Creative & Digital Strategy October 28, 2024

Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris on the left and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump pictured on the right on a black background.

Photo: Opinion: The case for voter disenchantment

October 28, 2024

(Krish Dev and Julia Smerling for WSN)

Three volleyball players stand on one side of the net looking at a ball in the air, while a fourth player jumps in the air to set the ball.

Staff Predictions: Women’s volleyball play final round of UAA matches

The Violets round out UAA matches with a double-header against the University of Rochester and Emory University before postseason.

The NYU women’s volleyball team will start a run of five away games this weekend in Pittsburgh, PA. On Sunday at 10 a.m., they will first play the University of Rochester, currently...

A graph titled "Changes in N.Y.U. first-year demographics."

Black and Latino enrollment at NYU drops after affirmative action ban

The decline is accompanied by an increased percentage of Asian American and white students in the first-year class.
Krish Dev, Director of Creative & Digital Strategy October 18, 2024

NYU saw a sharp drop in enrollment from underrepresented minorities in its first class of students admitted after the U.S. Supreme Court’s ban on affirmative action last year...

A woman and a person in a bagel costume posing for a photo

Photo: How BagelFest introduced me to a hole new world

Adrianna Nehme, Deputy Managing Editor October 7, 2024

(Krish Dev for WSN)

A group of protesters gathered around Stern School of Business, holding Israeli and Palestinian flags.

Photo: Guest Essay: The Oct. 7 rally supporting ‘resistance’ is designed to terrorize the Jewish community

October 7, 2024

A counter-protestor at the “Gaza Solidarity Encampment” set up in Gould Plaza in April 2024. (Krish Dev for WSN)

Protesters holding hands amidst a crowd waving a Palestinian flag and holding signs that say “CEASEFIRE NOW LET GAZA LIVE!"

Photo: Faculty-led panel on free speech relocated after alleged ‘academic freedom violations’

October 24, 2024

Members of NYU Faculty for Justice in Palestine joined protesters at the Gould Plaza encampment on April 22. (Krish Dev for WSN)

Two images placed side by side depicting NYU soccer players about to kick a soccer ball.

Staff Predictions: Men’s and women’s soccer start conference play

Both teams will travel to Cleveland to face their first UAA opponents.

It’s a big weekend for Violets soccer. Both the men’s and women’s teams play Case Western Reserve University on Saturday, Oct. 5 in Cleveland, Ohio. The women’s game kicks...

A girl jumps up, swings and hits a volleyball.

Staff predictions: Women’s volleyball play first conference games

The volleyball team is set to play three matches this weekend in the Paulson Center, the first round of matches in the UAA.

A woman stands on a podium and speaks into a microphone.

Photo: New York signs legislation saving some students money post-graduation

September 26, 2024

Kathleen Hochul is an American politician and lawyer who has served as the 57th governor of New York since August 2021. (Krish Dev for WSN).

NYU rises 5 spots in this year’s U.S. News rankings

NYU rises 5 spots in this year’s U.S. News rankings

The university is now ranked 30th on the list, following a 10-spot decline last year.
Dharma Niles and Krish Dev September 24, 2024

NYU rose five spots in the annual U.S. News & World Report’s national university rankings, placing it at No. 30 among nearly 436 four-year institutions.  The increase...

An illustration of a violet torch illuminating a student doing an N.Y.U. training module on their computer.

Opinion: NYU’s How We Engage Toolkit forces students to comply with its politics

The university’s new training module goes beyond superficiality by embedding problematic policies into a mandatory agreement.
Krish Dev, Director of Creative & Digital Strategy September 23, 2024

At the start of the semester, NYU sent out the first two modules of its How We Engage Toolkit, including a Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy Training, to all students...

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Women’s golf places third, women’s soccer remains undefeated and other news

Here’s what you need to know from the past week in NYU athletics. This week: Sept. 16 - Sept 22.
Jonathan Mak, Krish Dev and Sidney Snider September 23, 2024

Cross Country Both the men’s and the women’s cross country teams competed in the John McNichols Invitational in Terre Haute, IN on Saturday, Sept. 21. The No. 18 ranked...

NYU Reads author Hua Hsu on ‘polarization’ at college campuses

NYU Reads author Hua Hsu on ‘polarization’ at college campuses

Hsu told hundreds that President Linda Mills’ first email of the semester, which quotes his memoir, was not an “accurate reflection” of his words at a Monday discussion.
Krish Dev, Director of Creative & Digital Strategy September 18, 2024

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Hua Hsu, who wrote this year’s NYU Reads selection, told hundreds of students and faculty that “certain aspects” of a universitywide email from...

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Golf and tennis kick off seasons, men’s soccer suffers first loss and other news

Here’s what you need to know from the past week in NYU athletics. This week: Sept. 9 - Sept 15.
Jonathan Mak and Krish Dev September 16, 2024

Cross Country The No. 18 ranked men’s and No. 1 ranked women’s cross-country teams placed second in their respective events at the Ron Stonitsch Invitational hosted by Vassar...

A group of faculty hold hands at a pro-Palestinian demonstration.

Photo: Faculty group’s service strike hits 2-week mark

September 16, 2024

Members of NYU Faculty for Justice in Palestine joined protesters at the Gould Plaza encampment on April 22. (Krish Dev for WSN)

A model wears a pink and green tweed jacket in front of clothing racks.

Photo: Californian brand St. John puts an edgy twist on vintage classics at NYFW

Karina Rower, Under the Arch Editor September 13, 2024

(Krish Dev for WSN)

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump stand in a crowd of people.

Photo: Opinion: Trump and Harris’ debate struggled to include or inspire young voters

September 13, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump at the Sept. 11 commemoration service. (Krish Dev for WSN).