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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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A season-long look into the record-breaking NYU women’s basketball team

WSN's photo editor attended every home game this season to provide a glimpse into the success of the Violets, who are currently on top of the nation for the second consecutive season, two national championship titles and a 62 game win streak behind them.
Kiran Komanduri, Photo Editor March 22, 2025

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Staff Predictions: Men’s and women’s basketball to NCAA Final Four and beyond

The women’s team is looking to defend its national title while the men are the furthest they have been in the tournament since 1994.

For the first time in university history, both the NYU men’s and women’s basketball teams have made it to the Final Four in the same season. After each team won the UAA title,...

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Photo: 4 Central Park monuments and the historical women behind them

Eva Mundo, Staff Writer March 17, 2025

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The Trump administration recently named NYU as one of 52 schools being targeted for diversity-related partnerships. (Kiran Komanduri for WSN)

Photo: Education Department to investigate NYU for ‘illegal’ DEI partnership

Dharma Niles, News Editor March 17, 2025

The Trump administration recently named NYU as one of 52 schools being targeted for diversity-related partnerships. (Kiran Komanduri for WSN)

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Photo: Animals and AI could have a human-like conscience, NYU study finds

Audrey Abrahams, Staff Writer March 14, 2025

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Photo: 5 student magazines highlighting music, literature, travel and more

Sherry Chen, Staff Writer March 13, 2025

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Photo: Opinion: Women-dominated sports deserve NCAA recognition

Serin Lee, Contributing Writer March 12, 2025

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NYU Stern Rugby Club sets up for the spring season

The team looks forward to a semester of growth and rebuilding.
Kiran Komanduri, Photo Editor March 11, 2025

The NYU Stern Rugby Club kicks off its spring season play with a touch tournament on March 15. This is the first of many games and professional networking events the club hopes...

Moth lounges on the carpet, observing her owner with a keen gaze. (Kiran Komanduri for WSN)

Photo: Living at NYU with animal companions

Grayson Stotz, Under the Arch Editor March 12, 2025

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Photo: The Housing Guide | Under the Arch Magazine

March 12, 2025

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Photo: 6 podcasts by and for women

Pritheva Zakaria, Staff Writer March 10, 2025

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Photo: 5 Manhattan cafes where you can actually study

Annie Emans, Staff Writer March 6, 2025

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Senior guard Belle Pellecchia, named UAA Defensive Player of the Year for the fourth year in a row. (Kiran Komanduri for WSN)

Photo: Preview: NYU men’s and women’s basketball primed for March Madness runs

Brian Sanchez, Contributing Writer March 6, 2025

Senior guard Belle Pellecchia, named UAA Defensive Player of the Year for the fourth year in a row. (Kiran Komanduri for WSN)

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On the Street: Solitude

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

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Photo: A bustling weekend for NYU’s basketball teams

Sidney Snider and Levi Langley February 27, 2025

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Photo: Greenwich Village’s musical history

Julia Diorio and Eleanor Jacobs February 28, 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,...

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

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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