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

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Kiran Komanduri

Kiran Komanduri, 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 cheering on Minnesota’s women’s sports teams — who actually win championships — 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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Opinion: D-III sports deserve your attention

NYU’s teams show out for the student body every game — it’s time to give that energy back.
Kiran Komanduri, Sports Editor May 6, 2026

About a year and a half ago, I was offered the opportunity to cover my first varsity game at NYU, when the women’s basketball team took on Babson College in one of the first...

NYU women’s basketball at the 2026 NCAA Final Four. (Kiran Komanduri for WSN)

Women’s basketball turns a new page

In the offseason, the team can only look forward.
Kiran Komanduri, Sports Editor May 5, 2026

Over six weeks ago, NYU women’s basketball concluded a 91-game undefeated run in the Final Four of the NCAA Division III Tournament — dashing players’ hopes for a third title...

Senior captain Aditi Narayan in a singles match. (Antonio Andrew-Moore for WSN)

Women’s tennis aces it on Senior Day

Serving up a 5-2 win against Brandeis University to close the regular season, the Violets now prepare for a gauntlet in the UAA Championship.
Kiran Komanduri, Sports Editor April 21, 2026

On Saturday, NYU women’s tennis honored its two seniors, captain Aditi Narayan and Kendall Kamerschen, ahead of its 5-2 Senior Day takedown of Brandeis University. Now 9-3...

(Photo by Kiran Komanduri, illustration by Suditi Sircar)

In the Huddle: Tiya Chowdary on her golf career

The senior spoke with WSN about her captaincy, team culture and her start on the green.
Kiran Komanduri, Sports Editor April 15, 2026

WSN:  Welcome back to ‘In the Huddle,’ a podcast by the Washington Square News. I’m Kiran, sports editor at WSN, and joining me today is Tiya Chowdary, senior captain...

(Kiran Komanduri for WSN)

In NYU softball, change doesn’t happen overnight

The Violets are finding an identity and forging a path forward in a trying conference slate.
Kiran Komanduri, Sports Editor April 8, 2026

With two UAA matches under their belt and just five opponents left to make a name for themselves before the postseason, NYU’s softball players are staying resilient in the face...

Senior Caroline Peper and head coach Meg Barber embrace after NYU's Final Four loss to The University of Scranton. (Kiran Komanduri for WSN)

Women’s basketball’s historic run ends in Final Four

The Violets return home short of the championship after The University of Scranton snapped the team's 91-game win streak.
Kiran Komanduri, Sports Editor March 20, 2026

SALEM, Va. — After more than 1,000 days, NYU’s unshakeable women’s basketball team has fallen.  The program’s record-breaking 91-game streak, during which the Violets...

The Violets punch their ticket to the Sweet 16. (Kiran Komanduri for WSN)

Home victories and a heartbreaking loss for NYU in March Madness

The women’s basketball team moves on to host the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight, while the men return home after an early exit.
Kiran Komanduri, Sports Editor March 9, 2026

Anything can happen in March. Just 24 hours after blowing out the University of Maine-Farmington by 64 points, NYU women’s basketball fought through a tough defensive showdown...

Senior swimmer Kaley McIntyre. (Courtesy of NYU Athletics)

Women’s swimming and diving made UAA history. What’s next?

After breaking Emory University’s 26-year conference title streak, the Violets now take on the NCAA Championships.
Kiran Komanduri, Sports Editor March 5, 2026

NYU’s women’s swimming and diving team turned the UAA upside down last month, winning its first conference championship in program history. Emory University, the 26-year title...

(Kiran Komanduri for WSN)

In the Huddle: Alexa McMillian on her first season with NYU

The jumper and sprinter spoke with WSN about her UAA Championship debut, collegiate training and her events.
Kiran Komanduri, Sports Editor March 4, 2026

WSN: Welcome back to ‘In the Huddle,’ a podcast by the Washington Square News. I’m Kiran, sports editor at WSN, and here with me today is Alexa McMillian, a first-year...