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. 

Kelly Drake shows that you don’t need to be an expert carpenter to build structurally sound furniture. In the wake of the recent shootings in Atlanta, Nina Huang reports on several rallies and vigils held in New York City this past week that called attention to anti-Asian racism that surged as a result of the highly politicized COVID-19 pandemic. This month celebrates the history of accomplishments and changes made by women in our society. Nia Watson has the story on why we celebrate it in March. Misty Avinger updates us on NYU's student newspaper Washington Square News and how it's prepared to rebuild after shutting down for all of the fall semester. Perry Gregory reports on how NYU’ers are spending their Stimulus Checks.

On this episode of The Rundown, Cate Hynes and Grace Marie Wanebo catch up with Marty Cummings, a drag performer running for Manhattan's 7th district. Gianluca Umaña and Andrea Acosta visit an independent theatre in WIlliamsburg and talk to a New Yorker on how they feel about movie theaters reopening. Nina Huang and Rachel Cohen give an update on the sexual harassment allegations against Governor Andrew Cuomo. Katherine Libenson interviews restaurant employees as indoor dining expands to 35% capacity in NYC. Rachel McCray uncovers the mental health toll that students in NYC public schools face and the Department of Education's plans to solve the problem.   

On this episode of The Rundown, Perry Gregory uncovers the strange history behind why your NYC boiler is so dang hot. Julie Levy covers Refashion NYC, a sustainable fashion event cohosted by the NYC Department of Sanitation. Joey Patt gives an update on a town hall about the allegations of racism against NYU Florence. Chandani Smith goes over the rising crime rates in NYC Subways. Caroline Coyer and Reed Miller have another update on the success of the NYU Marriage Pact, and the disappointments some students have with finding love in a pandemic. Jack Peterson talks to members of NYU's Graduate Student union, who are currently bargaining for better pay and benefits with NYU's administration. Tune in next week for more campus updates!