What's Up with The Wave?

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Only have a few minutes to catch up on the news? What's Up with The Wave? takes you through five of the most important stories of the week in short, informative episodes, based on reporting from the Tulane Hullabaloo. Tune in every Friday on Spotify or the Hullabaloo website.

  1. Mar 19

    Does study abroad really break the Tulane "bubble"?

    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 Ellie McCusker, Gwen Giangrande, Sydney Isaacson Edited by Caitlyn Gac Produced by Lila Mago Reporting by Annika Karbstein, “Choosing where to study abroad? Read this.” – Editor-in-Chief: Ian Faul Digital Director: Lila Mago Podcast Editors: Caitlyn Gac, Gwen Giangrande, Sydney Isaacson, Ellie McCusker What’s Up With the Wave Theme Credits: Sound Effect by freesound_community from Pixabay Sound Effect by DRAGON-STUDIO from Pixabay

  2. Feb 13

    Tulane donor named in newly released Epstein files (2/13/2026)

    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 Foster, “Tulane alum, benefactor Jeffrey Altman named in latest Epstein files release.” – Editor-in-Chief: Ian Faul Digital Director: Lila Mago Podcast Editors: Caitlyn Gac, Gwen Giangrande, Sydney Isaacson, Ellie McCusker What’s Up With the Wave Theme Credits: Sound Effect by freesound_community from Pixabay Sound Effect by DRAGON-STUDIO from Pixabay

  3. 05/12/2025

    Tensions rise over faculty voting rights (5/12/2025)

    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. Credits: Podcast Editor - Arya Glenn Associate Podcast Editors - Lauren Kanter, Ellie Mccusker  Digital Director - Katherine Dawson Editor-In-Chief - Ian Faul  Voting Rights Interviewee, Staff Writer - Maya Shields Sound Effects: Sea against shore in secret cove - crete by HighPeakEmma -- https://freesound.org/s/641110/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

  4. 05/02/2025

    The Future of Charity Hospital (5/2/2025)

    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 Interviewee, Investigative News Editor - Lillian Foster Gender Gap Interviewee, Staff Writer - Lia Prados Sound Effects -  Sea against shore in secret cove - crete by HighPeakEmma -- https://freesound.org/s/641110/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

  5. 04/25/2025

    What's up with the hiring freeze? (4/25/2025)

    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 -- https://freesound.org/s/641110/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

  6. 04/11/2025

    What's up with the Louisiana Legislature? (4/11/2025)

    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 Louisiana Legislative Sessions Interviewee - Bryce Oufnac Sound Effects: Sea against shore in secret cove - crete by HighPeakEmma -- https://freesound.org/s/641110/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

  7. 03/31/2025

    Tulane cracks down on protestors (3/31/2025)

    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 Interviewee - Lillian Foster Protestors Interviewee - Lindsay Ruhl Sound Effects :  Sea against shore in secret cove - crete by HighPeakEmma -- https://freesound.org/s/641110/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 March 11th Protest Audio - recorded by Lindsay Ruhl

  8. 03/21/2025

    Don't Judge a Book(Fest) By Its Cover (3/21/2025)

    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 programming for free. Credits: Podcast Editor - Arya Glenn Associate Podcast Editors - Lauren Kanter, Ellie Mccusker  Digital Director - Katherine Dawson Editor-In-Chief - Ian Faul  “Preview of Book Fest ‘25” Interview - Rachel Hurt Sound Effects:  Sea against shore in secret cove - crete by HighPeakEmma -- https://freesound.org/s/641110/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 Flipping pages of a book by eizzof -- https://freesound.org/s/190032/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

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Only have a few minutes to catch up on the news? What's Up with The Wave? takes you through five of the most important stories of the week in short, informative episodes, based on reporting from the Tulane Hullabaloo. Tune in every Friday on Spotify or the Hullabaloo website.

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  • Creator
    The Tulane Hullabaloo
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © The Tulane Hullabaloo
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