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What's Up with The Wave?
by The Tulane Hullabaloo
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.
Episodes
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Meet the Tulane Alum Behind Body Shoppe: Kelsey Greenfield
What's Up with the Wave?: Hullabaloo Podcast Editor Shania Mahmood sits down with Kelsey Greenfield, owner of Body Shoppe and Tulane alum, for a conversation about her journey from student to entrepreneur and cultivating an empowering fitness community in New Orleans.
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What’s Up with the Wave: A discussion about SpaceX’s newest facility on the Louisiana coast
SpaceX just announced a $100 billion rocket launch complex on the Louisiana coast, and it's already reshaping the conversation around jobs, environment, and what it means to live next to a spaceport. This week, Ellie McCusker and Shania Mahmood dig into Starbase Louisiana: what's actually being...
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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…
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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...
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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'...
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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...
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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 -...
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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 -...
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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...
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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....
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Dear Colleague...What does this mean for Tulane EDI? (3/19/2025)
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:...
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Let's Talk Awkward Sex (2/21/2025)
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...
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Be Our Valentine! (2/14/2025)
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...
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WUWTW: Super Bowl Edition (2/7/2025)
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…
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What's up with the snow? (1/30/2025)
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...
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Commons Dish Belt ≠ Black Hole (11/22/2024)
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...
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A Taste of NOLA (11/15/2024)
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...
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There is no news. (11/8/2024)
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...
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WUWTW: Spooky Edition (11/1/2024)
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...
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Podcasting for President (10/18/2024)
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…
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Oct. 7 Anniversary (10/11/2024)
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...
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Need a break from midterms? (10/7/24)
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...
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Pro-Palestinian Protestors Acquitted (9/27/2024)
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.
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Raining (and adopting) cats and dogs (9/20/2024)
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…
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Rain or Shine it's WUWTW Time (9/6/2024)
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.…
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We’re So Back (8/30/2024)
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…
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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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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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