What's Up with The Wave?

In this episode, we explore study abroad through conversations with two Tulane students in Europe and Australia, as well as writer Annika Karbstein, who interviewed students across four continents. They discuss what made their experiences immersive — and how, in some cases, students remained closer to the Tulane “bubble” than expected. Credits: Hosted by Ellie McCusker, Gwen Giangrande Written by...

In this episode, we speak with Investigative News Editor Lillian Foster about newly released documents referencing Tulane alum and benefactor Jeffrey Altman in connection with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, and the implications for Tulane’s donor relations. Credits: Written and hosted by Ellie McCusker, Sydney Isaacson Edited by Caitlyn Gac Produced by Lila Mago Reporting by Lillian Foste...

In this episode, we talk with staff writer, Maya Shields, about tensions surrounding faculty voting rights in the English department. First-year writing courses are taught by non-tenured faculty, but they aren't given departmental voting rights. Maya breaks down the non-tenured faculty members' position on this issue, and explains the contention between them and the rest of the department....

In this episode, we talk with Investigative news editor Lillian Foster about the trust fund battle impacting Charity Hopsital and Tulane, and staff writer Lia Prados about the gender gap in the Tulane student population. Credits: Podcast Editor - Arya Glenn Associate Podcast Editors - Lauren Kanter, Ellie Mccusker  Digital Director - Katherine Dawson Editor-In-Chief - Ian Faul  Charity Hospital In...

In this episode, associate podcast editor Ellie McCusker talks with Cassidy Meehan about the impacts of the federal hiring freeze on veterans, VA employees, and Tulane students. Credits: Podcast Editor - Arya Glenn Associate Podcast Editors - Lauren Kanter, Ellie Mccusker  Digital Director - Katherine Dawson Editor-In-Chief - Ian Faul Sea against shore in secret cove - crete by HighPeakEmma -- htt...

In this episode, Lauren talks with Bryce Oufnac about proposed bills in the Louisiana Legislature, including the Caleb Wilson Act, a bill that will require university students in Greek organizations to undergo anti-hazing courses. Credits: Podcast Editor - Arya Glenn Associate Podcast Editors - Lauren Kanter and Ellie McCusker Digital Director - Katherine Dawson Editor-In-Chief - Ian Faul Louisian...

In this episode, we talk with Breaking News Editor Lindsay Ruhl about Tulane’s actions towards student protestors, and Investigative News Editor Lillian Foster about the dissolution of Tulane’s Office of Gender and Sexual Diversity. Podcast Editor - Arya Glenn Associate Podcast Editors - Lauren Kanter and Ellie McCusker  Digital Director - Katherine Dawson Editor-In-Chief - Ian Faul  OGSD Intervie...

In this episode, we get an overview of the upcoming 2025 New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University from staff writer Rachel Hurt. We discuss new programming, notable authors, opening night events, and more! The New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University runs from March 27-29th, 2025. Students are encouraged to register online at https://bookfest.tulane.edu/register and can attend all prog...

In this episode, we cover the recent renaming of the Tulane University Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and the Trump administration actions that caused it. We also dive into what other repercussions Trump's "Dear Colleague" letter could have on the university and its students. Credits: Podcast Editor - Arya Glenn Associate Podcast Editor - Lauren Kanter Digital Director - Katherine Dawso...

In this episode, we talk with Evan Albritton about the revival of the Hullabaloo Awkward Sex Stories series, and Ian Faul about the Trump Administration’s proposal to cut federal research funding. Credits: Podcast Editor - Arya Glenn Digital Director - Katherine Dawson Editor-In-Chief - Ian Faul  Awkward Sex Stories Interview - Evan Albritton NIH Funding Cuts Interview - Ian Faul Sound Effects:  S...

In this episode, we talk about the LCMC nurses strike and a recent event on Tulane’s campus about the importance of STI prevention and sex education. Credits: Podcast Editor - Arya Glenn Digital Director - Katherine Dawson Editor-In-Chief - Ian Faul  LCMC Nurse’s Strike Interview - Cameron Young Sexual Health and STI Prevention Event Interview - Ellie Cowen Sound Effects: Sea against shore in secr...

In this episode, we talk Super Bowl events with Benny, Terry Bradshaw day with Lindsay, and city preparations with Cassidy. Credits: Podcast Editor - Arya Glenn Digital Director - Katherine Dawson Editor-In-Chief - Ian Faul  Super Bowl Events Interview - Benny Greenspan Terry Bradshaw Day Interview - Lindsay Ruhl Super Bowl Preparations Interview - Cassidy Meehan Sound Effects:  Sea against shore...

In today's episode of What's Up with the Wave?, we talk historic New Orleans snow day, Louisiana anti-vaccine policy, and funding for Louisiana coastline restoration. Podcast Editor - Arya Glenn Digital Director - Katherine Dawson Editor-In-Chief - Ian Faul  Snow Day Interview - Lindsay Ruhl Louisiana Coastline Restoration Interview - Rosemary Mulvey “Louisiana anti-vaccine policy raises c...

In today’s episode of What’s Up with The Wave?, we talk President-Elect Trump’s plans for Louisiana, the Tulane Future of Energy Forum, and the Wipe Out Waste Initiative.   Podcast Editor – Jessica Clute  Associate Podcast Editor – Arya Glenn  Digital Director - Katherine Dawson  Editor In Chief – Ian Faul  Contributing Writers –  Lillian Foster, Ryann Goldberg, and Olivia Warren, “What Trump’s ne...

In today’s episode of What’s Up with The Wave?, we talk crime drop in New Orleans, a judge’s decision on the Louisiana Ten Commandments law, the accuracy of presidential polls, and Vietnamese cuisine in New Orleans.  Podcast Editor – Jessica Clute  Associate Podcast Editor – Arya Glenn  Digital Director - Katherine Dawson  Editor In Chief – Ian Faul  Contributing Writers –  Cassidy Meehan, “Violen...

In today’s episode of What’s Up with The Wave?, we talk Scrim the dog’s rescue, Hurricane Rafael, the UMC nurses strike, and Dennis Allen’s dismissal.   Podcast Editor – Jessica Clute  Associate Podcast Editor – Arya Glenn  Digital Director - Katherine Dawson  Editor In Chief – Ian Faul  Contributing Writers –  Lillian Foster, “Famous Zeus’ Rescue dog safely captured after seven-month escape”  Lil...

In today’s episode of What’s Up with The Wave?, we talk a referendum on the Louisiana ballot, election polling at Tulane, the economic impact of Taylor Swift, and fast fashion and Halloween.  Podcast Editor – Jessica Clute  Associate Podcast Editor – Arya Glenn  Digital Director - Katherine Dawson  Editor In Chief – Ian Faul  Contributing Writers –  Olivia Warren, Ryann Goldberg, Lillian Foster, E...

In today’s episode of What’s Up with The Wave?, we talk Louisiana Education budget cuts, the SOAR vigil for Palestinian Lives, the hurricane season thus far, Kamala Harris’ appearance on Call Her Daddy, and the Tulane women’s volleyball team.   Podcast Editor – Jessica Clute  Associate Podcast Editor – Arya Glenn  Digital Director - Katherine Dawson  Editor In Chief – Ian Faul  Contributing Writer...

In today’s episode of What’s Up with The Wave?, we talk about the one year anniversary of October 7th, the Leah Chase School, students volunteering with the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana, rising cases of Mpox in the DRC, and the Tulane-UAB football game.   Podcast Editor – Jessica Clute  Associate Podcast Editor – Arya Glenn  Digital Director - Katherine Dawson  Editor In Chief – Ian Faul...

In today’s episode of What’s Up with The Wave?, we talk the classification of mifepristone and misoprostol as controlled substances, the Governor’s executive order on campus free speech, Hispanic Heritage month and how to celebrate, Tulane’s new Language Virtual Reality Club, and the Tulane Athletics 2024 Hall of Fame inductees.   Podcast Editor – Jessica Clute  Associate Podcast Editor – Arya Gle...

In today’s episode of What’s Up with The Wave?, we talk pro-Palestinian protestors’ acquittal, the upcoming NOLAxNOLA showcase, the first commercial space walk, TEMS call stats, and the upcoming Tulane football game.  

In today’s episode of What’s Up with The Wave?, we talk hurricane fosters, the largest donation in Tulane’s history, disability access at Tulane, Kendrick Lamar as Super Bowl halftime headliner, and the Saint’s dominant start to the season.   Podcast Editor – Jessica Clute  Associate Podcast Editor – Arya Glenn  Digital Director - Katherine Dawson  Editor In Chief – Ian Faul  Contributing Writers...

In today’s episode of What’s Up with The Wave?, we talk Gov. Landry’s ban of critical race theory in schools, the national measles uptick, student and administrative sustainability initiatives at Tulane, and last week’s Green Wave football game.  Tune in every Friday for weekly news updates. What's Up with The Wave? is made in collaboration with the Tulane Hullabaloo. Podcast Editor – Jessica...

In today’s episode of What’s Up with The Wave?, we talk pro-choice voters in Louisiana, Angola prison conditions, Chappell Roan’s press statement, Tulane’s TIERA program, and the Saints preseason finale.  Tune in every Friday for weekly news updates. What's Up with The Wave? is made in collaboration with the Tulane Hullabaloo. Podcast Editor – Jessica Clute  Associate Podcast Editor – Arya Gle...