The Rundown on WNYU 89.1 FM

In the final episode of the semester, host Aria Young and News Director Grace Wanebo discuss holiday activities in NYC. 

Bridgette Rudolph covers the new Tisch Monologue Festival that brings together the different art departments in creative collaboration.

Em Ingram and Pasha Taub cover the protest against the recent Peruvian Coup that took place at the same time as the "Birds Aren't Real" protest at Washington Square Park.

In this episode, reporter Adelaide Miller surveys NYU students on midterm voting, and Liam Kahan brings the scoops about luxury building workers on strike in Tribeca.

In this episode of The Rundown, host Aria Young interviews Danielle Elleman and April Fellers, co-hosts of Good Sex @ NYU, a podcast created by the Student Health Center about sex education at NYU.

Ruby Roane covers protest in Washington Square Park against China's Zero-Covid policy and Uyghur Genocide. Host Aria Young brings updates on the compromised sanitary condition at the starbucks roastery in chelsea.

Michael Batavia gives an update on the antics of Elon Musk and what has happened since he bought Twitter in October. Bridgette Rudolph covers the new addition to the NYU faculty for the spring semester, former mayor Bill de Blasio. Hosted by Aria Young.

Adelaide Miller brings a piece about the pagan origin of Halloween and NYU students who practice magic and witchcraft. Starbucks Roastery workers go on strike over unsafe working conditions. Host Aria Young share Halloween fun facts. 

Isabella LaPlant and Sabrine Lee reports on the first Trader Joe’s store to unionize in New York. Amaya McDuffie covers the controversial birds aren't real protest in Washington Square Park this past weekend.  Adelaide Miller and Rojienne Groves bring a story about the iranian protests following Mahsa Amini’s death and NYU student’s solidarity with protesters. Learn about the legendary cyphers, a unique friday hip-hop experience in union square park with Em Ingram and Pasha Toub. Hosted by Aria Young.

In this episode, Amaya McDuffie brings a story about two new labor bills that might protect service workers in NYC; Em Ingram tells us about the violence that recently happened at Elsewhere—a popular music venue in Brooklyn. Ava Tsapatsaris reports on the DNA nanotechnology developments at NYU.
In culture news, Bridgette Rudolph reviews the new stage play in NYC, Peerless, and Tahra Kanuja and host Aria Young reports on the New York Coffee Festival that took place the past weekend.

Amaya McDuffie reports on security cameras being installed in New York and the controversy around it. Em Ingram covers a controversial religious group called Jews for Jesus that has been active around the NYU campus. Isabella Friedrich attends the R.E.S.P.E.C.T. show at King’s Theater dedicated to the celebration of Aretha Franklin. Bridgette Rudolph brings a story about the syrian puppet Little Amal, who had just visited New York City for a few weeks.

A new digital way to pay for all transit fares in New York City has been a long time coming, but the rollout still isn't fully completed. Liam Kahan and Michael Batavia report on the story of OMNY subway fare system. Bridgette Rudolph and Christine Salazar review the controversial new movie Don't Worry Darling and its behind-the-scenes drama. NYU students share their varying view on the film. Harry Styles is performing 15 shows in NYC, and NYU students are taking time out of their busy schedule to see the star. Ruby Roane reports on NYU students' Styles concert experience.

In this episode, Rojienne Groves deep dives into the minds of freshmen to understand if having guests would influence comfortability here at NYU. Em Ingram covers the Marc Jacobs' New York Fashion Week afterparty and its controversy. Tahra Khanuja, Michael Batavia, and Liam Kahan cover the recent Amtrak strike. Columbia University's US News ranking just dropped from 2nd to 18th. Tahra Khanuja covers the story.

In this week's episode, host Aria Young discusses Trader Joe's wine shop closure and NYPD's counterfeit goods bust in Chinatown. Reporter Adria Luo recaps the NYU AAPI interfaith fellowship: Healing and Belonging.

In this episode of The Rundown, host Aria Young covers the BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month, recent resignation of NYU Trustee Michael Steinhardt, and Starbucks' aggressive union-busting tactics.

In this episode of The Rundown, host Aria Young sat down with student organizer Karishma Chari to discuss the recent Roe v. Wade overturn and the future of abortion rights in post-Roe America.

María Josefina Saldaña-Portillo, a professor with the Department of Social and Cultural Analysis and the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies, talks about the Supreme Court's leaked draft to overturn Roe V Wade.
Fans of New York should keep their eyes peeled for Guastavino tiles, special ceramic tiles that are both beautiful and incredibly strong. They can be found in more than 250 historic sites throughout the city, including Grand Central and Ellis Island. Named for the architect who patented them, the story of the Guastavino tiles is a story of immigrants, a story of art, and a story of New York's hidden beauty. Anna Miller and Liza Schmidt have interviewed the foremost expert on Guastavino tiles, shadowed a "Secrets of Grand Central Terminal" tour, and interviewed passersby to create a five minute audio story on these fascinating tiles.
Philip Rosenbaum's multimedia class covers the controversy over federal transportation mask mandates.
There's an unlikely target in cyber attacks - healthcare.
Currently, the US has the largest and most expensive healthcare systems, yet is one of the most vulnerable to attacks. Just last month, both Congress and the Food and Drug Administration put out new proposals to protect weak points in the system.
Rundown Reporter Izzy McMahon talked to health security experts to get an overview of the problem and see where we are headed with the future of healthcare and cybersecurity.

Ruby Naylor interviews CNN Anchor, Brian Stelter. George Papazov visits Brighton Beach, aka, Little Odessa, and talks to Russian-speaking Americans about  the war in Ukraine.  Reed Miller covers Eric Adam’s new  maternal healthcare program, known as The Citywide Doula Initiative. And finally, Selina Xue and Kristen Wen break down Shanghai’s strict covid lockdown and how it’s impacting NYU students. 

Hosted by Grace Wanebo!

Right now, Muslims around the world are observing Ramadan, a holy month of fasting, prayer, community, and gratitude. Many Muslim students on campus are observing the month while balancing their school work, midterms, extracurriculars, and being away from home. Muna Khalidi talks to two Muslim students at NYU to break down what is Ramadan as well as their experiences observing the sacred month on campus.

Earlier this month, Tisch New Theater put on the student musical production, Amelie, at theater row. Aria Young talked to the director and lead actors of the show. 

Fashion Week Brookyn took place earlier this month. Javon Thomas interviewed Kyiesha Kelley, the designer and founder of hop hop closet and Brooklyn fashion week attendee

Grace Wanebo attends The Rally 4 Nyu Adjunct Faculty.  

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New York's Lloyd Kaufman has directed 28 feature films, earning a reputation as one of the best-known cult filmmakers in the world. In 1984, he created the Toxic Avenger, and now he's back with the film he bills as his "swan song". Jack Peterson met Lloyd for an in-depth interview.

Knock knock. Who’s there? Ruby Naylor and Nia Watson with some April Fools Day joy.

Yoga-teacher trainee, Eva Suissa, gets the perspective of her fellow yogis on how yoga has helped shape and repair their relationships with their bodies.

Live in-studio, student organizers, JJ Briscoe, Giselle Moss, and Tina Penda talk about NYU's upcoming Reproduction Rights Rally.

This and more hosted by, yours truly, Grace Wanebo.

This Friday, March 25th, marks the 111th anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire. Over a hundred garment workers died that day in Greenwich Village. Historians say many more people could have survived the 1911 fire were it not for the sweatshop's poor safety conditions. Long ago the site was purchased by NYU and renamed the Brown Building, which now houses science labs. WNYU's Nandini Gupta has more on the tragic fire and its aftermath.

Marissa Monroe calls herself a Texas parent girl turned NYC princezzz. Spelled with 3 zs. Right after graduating NYU Tisch School of the Arts last year, she opened up her own private tattoo studio in Manhattan. She talked to me about how she creates a safe tattooing space for women and non-binary folks, where she draws her feminine art inspiration from, and finally, what it's like to be a female in a male-dominated industry.

Are students on campus experiencing more sexual harassment ? Nia Watson reports on the Red Zone and the rise in street harassment since the return to campus this year 

The state of Oregon is setting out to decriminalize sex work. Elizabeth Carlisle talks to Anna Wilkings, an NYU professor and licensed sex therapist and social worker, about what the realities of sex work and what decriminalizing it would entail. Here’s the story.

The US-backed war in Yemen has resulted in a humanitarian crisis. Indications that the Biden Administration has not yet taken action to end support for the war, activists have been protesting to educate the public about the conflict and ways to resist it. Nina Huang Nina Huang went to a protest in Union Square to talk to protestors on the matter. 
Aired for The Rundown April 14, 2021.

All this and more hosted by Grace Wanebo.

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Ruby Naylor sat down with Joshua Tucker, director of the Jordan Center for the Advanced Study of Russia. Heres what he had to say about the state of Russia’s media and what NYU is doing during this crisis.

Finley Muratova is a student-journalist and a Russian Ukrainian senior at NYU. Their father, Dmitri Muratov, won the Nobel peace prize for his work as editor-in-chief of Russia's Novaya Gazeta. This week, Finley wrote an open letter to NYU's president, Andy Hamilton, asking for his support in aiding students affected by the war in Ukraine. Grace Wanebo has the story. 

Last Friday, experts from Columbia University and NYU sat down together and talked about the Russian invasion of Ukraine.  Kristen Wen has the story. 

NYU has brought back Swipe it Forward. It's a food donation program that allows any student to ask for a free meal at campus dining halls. Here's the story with Selina Xue.

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First and foremost, Jason Gots is a writer, musician, and podcaster, focusing in on big ideas, human development, and creativity. He sat down in the studio to discuss his newly-published memoir, Humanity is Trying.

Construction for a new mega-jail is about to start in Chinatown, Aria Young has the story.

Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began on Thursday, dozens of protests have taken place across the globe. This weekend, Grace Symes reports on demonstrators gathered in New York to show their support for queer Ukrainians.

Euphoria has become a cultural phenomenon on the internet and also among NYU students. This past Sunday, the final episode of the highly viewed series aired. Margot Bender and Shayna Gerard sat down to discuss it.

This and more, hosted by Grace Wanebo

All new Rundown! Misty Avinger quickly gives an update on REI an outdoor equipment store and its employees unionization efforts (music by Audiomirage on freesound.org).

Multiple students of color have been attacked on campus in recent weeks. Aria Young has the story

Last week, a vigil was held in Chinatown to honor Christina Lee. She was fatally stabbed in her apartment, becoming the most recent victim to Asian American hate in the city. Reed Miller has the story.

Live in the WNYU Studio, Rundown Reporter Izzy McMahon catches up with Finlay Muratova, whose father won the Novel peace prize for his work as editor-in-chief of Russia's Novaya Gazeta newspaper just last month. Muratova recounts a childhood in the newsroom filled with pride and fear for the safety of their father and coworkers, as well as what is next in their own career as a student journalist. Aired for The Rundown on November 3rd, 2021.

This and more hosted by Grace Wanebo

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Caroline Coyer discusses New York's new law, introduction 1867, which gives nearly one million immigrant New Yorkers the right to vote in local elections. Join Caroline as she explores what this means for new york city and democracy in the united states

Almost two years after the COVID-19 pandemic hit, many universities across the country continue to face the question of how to safely resume in-person operations and classes. With the surge of the newest Omicron variant last month, the future of the spring semester remains quite blurry for universities like NYU, located in the city that quickly became the epicenter of the pandemic. After NYU released its 2022 return plan, the university was met with mixed responses, including a popular petition that garnered almost 2,500 supporters. Muna Khalidi speaks with two students as they reflect on NYU's start to the spring semester.

Subway crime in New York has doubled in the past year. How are city officials responding? Sachin Sundar has the story.

Superbowl Sunday was the other night, with the Los Angeles Rams beating the Cincinnati Bengals 23 to 20. Here’s Vinith Yedidi with the highlights.

Valentines Day was on Monday. Here's how NYU students in unconventional relationship's –situation ships, if you will– celebrated. Aria Young and Selina Xue have the story.

This and more hosted by Grace Wanebo

This week, NYU eased its covid policies following the fall in citywide and on-campus cases. Restrictions on indoor dining, gyms, events, study rooms and club activities have been lifted. Margot Bender has the story.

Let's face it, we've all told white lies. But what happens when they go too far? Reed Miller has the story.

In January, two officers were shot on duty. In response, Eric Adams released his new “Blueprint to End Gun Violence” alongside federal proposals from President Biden at a conference last Thursday. However, some aren’t happy with the “tough on crime” stance that both Mayor Adams and President Biden are taking. Vinith Yedidi has the story.

New York City's iconic dollar by the slice is struggling under pandemic inflation. Rundown reporter Reed Miller talks to fellow New Yorkers to hear their thoughts the endangered dollar slice of pizza.

Kelly Drake questions the true romantic nature of everyone's favorite Valentine's Day treat: chocolate.

Misty Avinger spoke with Crystal Howard at NYC Parks and talked about the agencies Renaming Project and the importance of representation in the communities of New York City.

This and more hosted by Grace Wanebo

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Ella Wanebo discusses her recent investigative report about a local serial killer in her college town, Poughkeepsie. It’s a killing spree that has been chronically swept under the rug by police. And it brings up discussion about human rights for sex workers. Trigger warning, this story contains graphic descriptions of violence. Listener discretion is advised.
Misty Avinger spoke with Crystal Howard at NYC Parks and talked about the agencies Renaming Project and the importance of representation in the communities of New York City.
Aria Young discusses the Chinese Lunar New Year.
This and more hosted by Grace Wanebo.

Grace Wanebo and Jack Peterson present the final Rundown Report special (ahead of next week's return to Rundown's regular format)! Grace and Jack discuss updates on new Mayor Eric Adams, including his tragicomic obsession with cryptocurrency and his controversial anti-violence plan.
Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer will step down; where does this leave his legacy and is this significant in the long run of shifting the Court's conservative influence?
Plus: Joe Rogan vs. Neil Young, COVID protocols at risk across the state, Elon Musk, and much more!

On the second Rundown Report, Grace and Jack dive deeper into Eric Adams and his disastrous opening days as NYC Mayor, including the stories of his controversial cabinet appointments and his cringeworthy catchphrases. Then, hear how Adams' oft-criticized COVID school protocols led hundreds of NYC high school students to walk out of their schools in protest! Grace and Jack dig into the status of former Governor Cuomo's numerous allegations, and whether the same outrage overload that plagued anti-Trump advocates will leave Cuomo's numerous victims without justice. Plus, Ghislaine Maxwell, Kathy Hochul, Omicron, policing, and more!

Grace Wanebo and Jack Peterson host an all-new Rundown Report, going in-depth on the latest news stories from across the city and country alike!

Why did the Supreme Court strike down Biden's vaccine mandate? Jack and Grace discuss the court's overreach, COVID concerns, the Q-Anon reaction, and religious vaccine exemptions.

Then, hear a rundown of all things filibuster, as your hosts dissect Manchin and Sinema, Biden's uselessness, MLK's legacy of voting rights and anti-capitalism, and the Democrat's doomed midterm election strategy.

All this and more on a new Rundown!

Grace Wanebo and Jack Peterson host the first ever episode of The Rundown Report, a new show taking a closer look and providing in-depth commentary on the week's most significant news!
Today, Grace and Jack discuss the recent controversy surrounding the CDC's quarantine guidelines and their seemingly profit-motivated change in guidance following surges in Omicron and a meeting with Delta Air.
Eric Adams is the new NYC mayor; what does his moderate platform mean for the future of the city? Grace and Jack discuss the first few days of Adams' mayoralty, including his conflicts with teacher's unions and the incident in which he called the police and quickly regretted doing so.
It's the 1-year anniversary of the January 6th Capitol Insurrection--what does it look like in retrospect, and how do Trump's current actions reflect how far we have (or haven't) come?
All this and more on a super-sized Rundown!

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The gemstone market has been booming. More and more these days, people are turning to crystals as healing devices. Since the pandemic, the gemstone market has been booming. Vaishnavi Naidu talks to people who have turned to crystals as healing devices.
The state of Oregon is setting out to decriminalize sex work. Elizabeth Carlisle talks to Anna Wilkings, an NYU professor and licensed sex therapist and social worker, about what the realities of sex work and what decriminalizing it would entail.
The Omicron variant has sparked widespread fear and international travel restrictions since it was designated a variant of concern on November 28th. WNYU’s Grace Symes talked to Dr. Céline Gounder about what we know so far about Omicron.
This past month, NYU announced that they covered 100% of the need based financial aid for the class of 2025. Margot Bender has the story.
Visiting the holiday market at Union Square has been a long-time tradition for New Yorkers and tourists nation-wide. Over millions of people browse the winding aisles each year enjoying this unique and eclectic holiday experience. Our reporters Miranda and Selina have the story.
With midterm elections in 2022 coming up, questions about gerrymandering and partisanship in elections are more important than ever. New York State established an Independent Redistricting Commission to solve all of this, but how is it doing? WNYU reporter Vinith Yedidi has the story.

The Rundown hosted by Grace Wanebo

All New Rundown! Aria Young talks to a student in Lafayette Residence Hall, who recently experienced a bizarre incident involving a stranger posing as an NYU student. Grace Symes asks some New Yorkers what they think of the COP26 summit.
What’s with all the weed in Washington Square Park all of a sudden? Reporters Vinith Yedidi and Luke Sherrill have the story.
Muna Khalidi, Lyssia Gingins, and Sachin Sundar interview Max Isaacs, a staff attorney specializing in policing tech at NYU Law’s Policing Project, for more insight on the NYPD's usage of drones.
The New York City Public Design Commission voted to remove a statue of Thomas Jefferson from the City Council Chamber. But now the question is, “where should it go?” Reporter Vinith Yedidi has the story. Steven Duncombe, a Professor at the Gallatin School and the Department of Media, Culture and Communications, is about to release his new book, “THE ART OF ACTIVISM : Your All Purpose Guide to Making the Impossible Possible.” Rundown Reporter Izzy McMahon explores what Artistic Activism really means, and why this book is a must for any person, young or old, interested in spicing up their approach to social change. Hosted by Grace Wanebo

All new Rundown! The annual New York City Village Halloween Parade was able to march again this year after its disappointing cancellation due to the pandemic last year. Ruby Naylor and Trevor Johnson have the story. The lightpost mosaic sculptures along St. Marks Place and Astor Place have been iconic East Village landmarks for decades, but artist Jim Powers needs support to keep them around. Adelaide Miller has the story. In October, New York City mayor Bill de Blasio announced that he would be ending the city’s controversial Gifted and Talented program for accelerated learning. But mayor-elect Eric Adams has said he would keep and expand the program, leaving G&T’s future uncertain. Jack Peterson and Grace Symes have the story. The East Side Coastal Resiliency plan is now underway and the battle over the East River Park continues. Grace Wanebo has the story. Around the world today, the state of journalism continues to fight against repression. Rundown reporter, Izzy McMahon, has an exclusive interview with Finlay Muratova, whose father, Dmityry Muratova, was awarded the Nobel peace prize for his work as editor-in-chief of Russia's Novaya Gazeta newspaper, just last month. The NYC elections took place; Jack Peterson discusses the results. Hosted by Grace Wanebo.

All new Rundown! As the world adapts to living with COVID-19, some NYU students have adapted their vaccine cards to match their fake IDs. Grace Symes and Vinith Yedidi have the story. Ruby Naylor reports the incident involving a young man getting shoved out of the 8th Street subway platform by two NYPD officers. Have you heard of Cropsey the boogeyman? Aria Young brings us a spooky New York City urban legend. Margot Bender interviews NYU students about what Halloween costumes they are wearing for the weekend.  Haunted Houses are back this year. Grace Wanebo, Izzy McMahon, and Jessica Romoff visit the Bloody Manor. Do you believe in Ghosts? Reporter Dan Goeser didn't, but a conversation with a family friend - an intuitive psychic - is making him rethink our connection with the dead. Hosted by Grace Wanebo.

All new Rundown!   Earlier this month NYU banned sports and performing arts clubs from holding practices in-person, leaving club leaders scrambling for solutions; Grace Symes has the story.  The Rikers Island jail complex is in the midst of a worsening humanitarian crisis. Sachin Sundar spoke to Zachary Gillespie, an alumnus of NYU’s prison education program, for his insights on the situation inside Rikers. Musicians are getting creative with their performing venues in Harlem. Aria Young has the story. Working-class immigrant cab drivers have been financially ruined by unpayable medallion debt as a direct result of city policy. For several weeks, activists have been picketing outside city hall to demand city-backed guarantee on medallion debt for taxi drivers. Here’s the story. Vaishnavi Naidu is the Managing Editor at NYU's magazine, Under the Arch. Today, she shares her poem, "Ode to the Little Girl in the Puffer Jacket" and discusses the creative process and the themes behind it. City University of New York is a public university that has existed since the eighteen hundreds. Winnie Marion, an NYU student organizer on the New Deal for CUNY campaign, talks about the recent wave of protests. Hosted by Grace Wanebo. 

New Rundown! Trevor Johnson and Sachin Sundar cover New York state's vaccination mandate for medical workers. Ruby Naylor reports on the annual Reproductive Rights March. Nia Watson discusses the Red Zone and investigates the rise in street harassment since the return to campus this fall. Muna Khalidi and Margot Bender interview Michael Gilligan, an NYU professor of politics to recap the 76th General Assembly of the United Nations. Grace Symes profiled Paralympic rower Laura Goodkind about being neither male nor female in the very binary world of sports. Dan Goeser attends the unveiling the George Floyd sculpture in Union Square. Plus: Grace Wanebo quizzes News Director Jack Peterson on the day's top stories; how much does he know? All this and more on a new Rundown, hosted by Grace Wanebo! Be sure to listen on all streaming platforms or by tuning in on Wednesday’s 7 pm on WNYU.org or 89.1 FM.

An all-new episode of The Rundown! Muna Khalidi interviews Karishma Chari and Gabe Avalos, organizers of YDSA's Tuition Strike, live in-studio. Senaida Ng visits Governor's Ball and interviews up-and-coming artists and passionate concertgoers alike about the festival's return. Aria Young and Adelaide Miller report on the aftermath of Hurricane Ida and its effect on the housing of NYU students. Trevor Johnson spotlights the musicians of Washington Square Park and the effect of the controversial new noise restrictions placed on them. Selina Xue and Miranda Wang discuss the return of Broadway and its impact on Tisch students. All this and more on a new Rundown, hosted by Grace Wanebo!

The Rundown is back! New host Grace Wanebo presents a new slate of news from NYU's news team!

This week, Aria Young covers the cultural impact of Marvel's Shang-Chi.

Reed Miller, Chloe Gammon, and Nina Huang get the NYU student perspective on the new Cluckstein restaurant and it's replacement of Chick-Fil-A.

Izzy McMahon talks with host Grace Wanebo about the groups fighting to keep controversial pipelines out of low-income communities.

Plus, Alex Tey and WSN present the second half of their 9/11 retrospective!

On this episode of The Rundown, Perry Gregory interviewed Kat Liu, DJ of Crucial Chaos on WNYU. The Class of 2021's commencement ceremony falls on Wednesday, May 19, at 11 a.m. — the same day those living in NYU housing are required to move out. Tisch senior Bobby Boettinger, who lives in a residence hall, was shocked at the decision. Rachel Cohen has her reaction. Rachel Cohen talked to DJ CSB on their show, the Tea House. The American Rescue Plan Act was signed to support small businesses and nonprofits. Nia Watson has the story on how one NYC small business is operating during the pandemic. Rachel McCray talked to DJ Fatimah El Zahraa Zeni, Host of Crucial Chaos. As NYU Students are in the midst of finals week, The last virtual WNYU music show happened earlier today. It platyd ambient music alongside trippy visuals for students to study and vibe to. Rachel McCray and I talked to some of the student organizers about what its like to run a virtual music show as well as a student who attended it.

On this episode of The Rundown, Perry Gregory talks to Jen Yhu, DJ of Venice Lockjaw on WNYU. Aria Young talks to a producer of the Gallatin Arts Festival, a weeklong virtual celebration of student art created the past year, in response to the past year. Nia Watson talks to the Head of Marketing of the new food app, “Too Good To Go”, about food waste and sustainability. Katherin Liebenson talks to Cate Hynes about her roommate experience this past year. Grace Symes has a profile piece on an NYU student passionate about fitness, as May marks National Sports and Fitness Month.

On this episode of The Rundown, Izzy McMahon has a DJ Spotlight on Anna Moritz, WNYU’s General Manager and host of The New Afternoon Show. Cate Hynes caught up with DJ 999 for another DJ Spotlight. The Rundown asked NYU students for their diary entries, poetry, and original music for the capture some of the feelings this year in COVID has given us for the WNYU Audio Time Capsule. (TO BE OPENED AGAIN ON APRIL 28, 2031).

On this episode of The Rundown, Cristina De La Puerta has a DJ Spotlight on Nick Royall, host of Art Techo Podcast and The New Afternoon Show on Fridays. Reed Miller Spoke with Kyler the Washington Square Park Wizard for the second installment of WSP Characters. Aria Young did some investigating on NYU’s sustainability practices for Earth Day. Aria Young also has a DJ Spotlight for Classy and Sassy, hosted by Senaida Ng and Jackson Waters. Perry Gregory visited the “Whispering Libraries”, an initiative to play spoken word, literature and music by the Brooklyn Public Library System. Sarah Patt has an all comprehensive review for getting vaxxed up. Jon Schatzberg talked to a member of the NYU Verbatim Lab, part of NYU Steinhardt, to hear about “If You Wanna Switch Seats, We Could”. 

On this episode of The Rundown, the very first DJ Spotlight covers DJ Camelia Muñiz and her show, Son Del Caribe. Andrea Acosta visited protestors on their 5th day of hunger strikes demanding federal relief before lawmakers in Albany reached an agreement for an excluded workers fund earlier this month. Perry Gregory and Izzy McMahon talked to members of CannaPolicy NYU  to get more information on NYC’s legalization of adult-use marijuana and some specifics on what the policy entails. Nina Huang recently attended a public protest in New York City to end the United States' support of the war in Yemen. Jack Peterson has a rundown on the New York City Council candidates endorsed by the Democratic Socialists of America. Perry Gregory talks to a Washington Square News reporter who recently covered the involvement of an NYU Law professor, Linda Lacewell,  who was a top aid for Cuomo and allegedly helped cover up the COVID nursing home death numbers.

In this episode of The Rundown, Aria Young and Nina Huang ask the NYU community, “Where were you when COVID-19 hit?” Rachel Cohen and Kelly Drake give a rundown on the 2021 NYC mayoral candidates. Grace Wanebo, who has congenital anosmia, aka no sense of smell, interviews someone who also lost their smell after contracting COVID-19. Perry Gregory, Nia Watson, and Cristina de la Puerta visit three NYC parks to see how NY’ers are feeling about the spring awakening happening around the city.

On this episode of The Rundown, Kelly Drake is back from her Word of The Week hiatus, with some important announcements regarding the #freebritney movement. Aria Young covers the NYU LGBTQ Center's 25th birthday, and talks to students on what they think NYU should be doing to support queer students even more. Caroline Coyer Sat down with Matthew Mishefski or "Jesus", one of Washington Square park’s regular faces, to discuss how the NYU community can raise its awareness of the people who call New York home. Perry Gregory interviews student actors at NYU, and how they are navigating remote performances this semester.