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Hanan ('21) and Tara ('21) interview students in the campus center asking them what "ruins of Wellesley" means to them, Maia ('20) and Julia ('19) recount the history of the great college hall fire and the ruins it left behind, Rachel ('21) hosts a discussion with residents of Caz about the state of their dorm, Floranne ('21) interviews the Bates House President about behavior in the dorms, and Becca ('21) interviews a senior about their experience at Wellesley.

Rachel Beaton ('21) interviews her American Hauntings professor about ghost stories at Wellesley, Sarah Kasha ('20) interviews two anonymous sources about hook up spots on campus, Ella Apostoale ('21), Hanan Traiba ('21), and Tara Wattal ('21) interview two students working on an independent study about the history of student activism at Wellesley, and Katherine Hobart ('20) interviews her friend about the Sacred and Profance, a mysterious quad in Claflin.

Georgie Du '18 explores the act of ghosting, Clea Newman '17 investigates ghosts at Wellesley, Emma Stelter '16 discusses horror films, and Abbie Burrus '19 interviews Professor Armstrong about ghost towns.

Sabina Unni '19 and Lily Mohr '19 discuss personal data and FitBits, while Emma Gyorgy '18 interviews a friend about the infamous 36 Questions That Lead to Love in The New York Times.

Abbie Burrus '19 interviews Elizabeth Engel '18, one of her personal heroes. Emma Gyorgy '18 interviews Anna Thompson '18 about service in the Wellesley community. Clea Newman '17 interviews fellow housemates at Instead, the feminist co-op. Music from this episode comes from audio blocks.com and freesound.org.

The Show(0:40) Emma Stelter discusses cause and effect with her math professor. (13:16): Jesslyn Tannady reflects on an injury and its consequences.  Music “Every Direction is North” by El Ten Eleven “Gnossienne No. 2," "Gnossienne No. 1" and "Gymnopedie No. 1," all by Erik Satie “Cause and Effect” by Amanda Ellis

1:00 Rachel Dodell interviews Lydia Han about her experience running the Boston Marathon16:00 Clea Newman talks with her professor about Wellesley's course on drugs27:00 Eva Freedman discusses the effects of sex on the mind38:00 Jessica Yung explores the topic of tattoos **This segment contains curse wordsThe following songs were featured in this podcast:"Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" by The Beatles"I Want Your Sex" by George Michael"Dog" by Nouns"Blues" by Miles Davis "Running" by Youngblood Hawke**Due to the use of curse words, this episode was not and cannot be played on air.  

Spring is here and WZLY News explores changes on campus, in the lives of students, and in science.  :50 Anna Diamond sits down with several Wellesley students to discuss the new admissions policy. 17:00 Tory Roth talks with Professor Barbara Beltz about her research on neurons. 26:30 Maya Brownstein interviews two students about their first generation experience and the Wellesley College First Generation Network 49:00 Rachel Dodell talks with current College Government President Hanna Glasser and future Chair of Communications and Finance, Jessica Shin about this past year and the recent election.  The following songs are featured in this podcast:"I Can See Clearly Now" by Johnny Nash"Brand New Day" by Van Morrison 

Stories on the confounding, confusing, and crazy.  1:00 Maya Brownstein and Anna Diamond talk with Wellesley seniors.  11:40 Tory Roth takes a look at how much time we spend online.  15:00 Clea Newman talks with a friend about her insane tinder adventure. 31:20 Eva Freedman discusses the astounding abilities of Tibetan monks.  37:50 Maya Brownstein and Anna Diamond talk with Professor Jessica Polito about the crazy world of mathematics.  54:10 Olivia Mueller explores the vast array of interests here at Wellesley.  The following songs are featured in this podcast:"Let Me Blow Your Mind" by Eve ft. Gwen Stefani"Blue Skies" and "Introduction" by Noah and the Whale XO Beyoncé

Stories and interviews about comfort zones and what happens when people leave them.1:30 Anna Diamond talks with a friend about his experience traveling throughout the West Bank.14:45 Jesslyn Tannady discusses comfort zones with regard to social anxiety and awkwardness.31:39 Eva Freedman interviews Rebecca Selch about traveling abroad... alone. 39:30 Maya Brownstein talks with Elizabeth Yows-Johnson about living abroad.48:00 Rachel Dodell sits down with Lyubov Kapko to discuss the relationship between language and comfort zones.  The following songs are featured in this podcast:"Road to Nowhere" and "Once in a Lifetime" by The Talking Heads"N****s in Paris" by Jay-Z and Kanye West"Smile" by Lily AllenShirat Hastiker by Hadag Nahash

Wellesley students' holiday stories, traditions, and experiences.1:10 Celina Reynes discusses Thanksgiving with Laura Mayron.9:50 Rachel Dodell talks with fellow first years about their first Thanksgiving in college. 17:50 Eva Freedman takes a look at whats new in the Christmas music world. 28:30 Jesslyn Tannady discusses her first American Thanksgiving experience. 40:20 Elise Brown talks about what her secular Christmas experience is like.  The following songs are featured in this podcast.  It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year, Andy WilliamsDeck the Halls, Bing CrosbyJingle Bells, Frank SinatraJingle Bell RockLet it Snow, Dean MartinSleigh Ride, Leroy Anderson We Are Family, Sister SledgeSleigh Ride, The RonnettesSanta Claus is Comin' To Town, The Beach BoysDeck The Halls, Ottmar LiebertIt Ain't Necessarily So, from "Porgy and Bess" as directed by Simon RattleMy Favorite Things, John ColtraneSanta Claus Ain't Comin' To Your House, Brice Brown from the Bojoman Christmas SpecialAway In A Manger, Mannheim SteamrollerGod Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Barenaked Ladies feat. Sarah McLachlan

Stories of anxiety from The News Show's second ever story slam event! :40 KC 6:10 Lara10:20 Haneen17:20 Claire28:00 Claire34:20 Katie This podcast features Under Pressure by David Bowie and Queen.

For our first themed podcast of the semester, WZLY News brings you REBELLION. This episode features four segments, all focused on rebellion, what it means, how we perceive it, and the different forms it can take.  1:50 Maya Brownstein and Anna Diamond discuss Beyonce and feminism.  22:50 Clea Newman talks with Rose Layton.36:40 Emma Stelter reflects with Wellesley students who did not go through a rebellious phase.  53:10 Jessica Yung talks with Rowena He about her experience during the protests at Tiananmen Square in 1989 and what she thinks rebellion means.  This podcast features Rebel Rebel by David Bowie, Yoncé by Beyonce, American Idiot by Green Day, and Man in Black by Johnny Cash. 

This week WZLY News brings you an update on the North 40, an interview with Boston based band Black Moons, coverage of Wellesley Democrat's event with Governor Deval Patrick and Congressman Joe Kennedy, and more.  :18 News Bites4:10 Reporter Emma Stelter brings us an update on the North 40.6:00 **TRIGGER WARNING** Contributor Jesslyn Tannady reports on the execution of Reyhaneh Jabbari and the events surrounding her conviction and case.16:35 Reporter Eva Freedman interviews Boston band Black Moons. 23:00 Reporter Celina Reynes covers Wellesley's distinguished writers event featuring Natalie Handal and Robin Robertson. 34:53 Reporter Jalena Keane-Lee talks with SAAFE. 39:05 Contributor Clea Newman discusses the worst of Wellesley. 42:29 Reporter Elise Brown covers Governor Deval Patrick and Representative Joe Kennedy's visit and talks with Senator Elizabeth Warren.  

This week WZLY News brings you stories from Indonesia's new president to Wellesley's very own controversy regarding the North 40.  Additionally, this week's show includes a review of Lena Dunham's new book and tour as well as crucial information for Massachusetts voters.:42 News Bites Reporter Kiersten Schneider joins anchor Franzi Ross to report on some of the most relevant stories from around the globe.  8:20 Update on North Korea from Reporter Charlotte Fitzek. 12:17 Review of Lena Dunham's Book and Tour by Reporter Maya Brownstein. 20:45 Massachusetts Ballot Questions rundown by Contributor Rachel Dodell.  27:16 Mills Gallery Review from Reporter Anna Diamond. 33:04 The Controversial North 40 the first of several segments regarding Wellesley's controversial Emerald Necklace from Reporter Emma Stelter.  The background song for this week's show is Undeclared by the Dodos.  

For our very first News Show of the semester, WZLY reports on the emotional side effects of  caffeine, ebola, and the current status of transgender admission to all women's institutions.  We also bring you interviews with the visiting Welleslandia bands and finally, Dominique Steele joined us to discuss the I, Too, Am Wellesley campaign.  :45 News Bites Contributor Margaret Justus joins Anchor Franzi Ross to report on the most recent developments from around the globe. 10:05 Caffeine and its unexpected consequences, brought to you by Contributor Clea Newman.11:09 Ebola Briefing Reporter Kiersten Schneider discusses the current status of ebola in the U.S. 15:15 Welleslandia Interviews Contributor Celina Reynes and Reporter Eva Freedman interview Free Pizza, Couples Counseling, and Vunderbar.  20:25 Massachusett's Governor's Race Updates Elise Brown reports on the current status of the race.25:14 Trans Admission to All Women's Institutions the current statuses of each institution brought to you by Jesslyn Tannady.32:16 I, Too, Am Wellesley Anchor Franzi Ross discusses the I, Too, Am Wellesley movement with Dominique Steele. 

WZLY News chats with co-founder of the Boston Calling music festival Mike Snow about the challenges of putting on two festivals a year and about his start in college radio.

Stories about the excitement and the hardships that lie ahead. 3:05: Elise Brown and Lucia Brown takes us inside the WAAM-SLAMII movement by speaking with one of the movement's founding members, RIta Máquez '16. 18:50: Margaret Justus talks to Leslie Stephens '14 about the difficulties of finding an internship, as well as the benefits of being an intern. 28:10: Charlotte Fitzek asks Watson Fellowship recipient Audrey Wozniak '14 about her plans for her upcoming year as a Watson Fellow.  37:40: Weekly news update with Franzi Ross and Jessica Yung! 40:20: Jessica Yung discusses the excitement and stress of getting ready to graduate with three seniors, Joanna Garcia '14, Katie Howe '14, and Nicole Tay '14. Some seniors are more optimistic than others. 53:50: Emma Stelter recounts the struggles of the "sophomore slump" and talks about how she made it through and is moving on. 

Stories about the frustrations and friendships that emerge from living in close quarters with other people.1:45: Julie Censullo and Kim Asenbeck chat with Wini Freund '59 about dorm life at Welesley in the 1950s. Wini discusses the rules that Wellesley students were expected to follow and how students got around them.13:00: Ellie Smith asks Jabree Ellis '17 why Jabree refuses to use the term "roommate" and what term she prefers.18:30: Lucia Perez takes us on a tour of her "sweet suite" and recounts the saga of how she and her roommate Kristina Bracero '14 came to live there.27:35: Weekly news update with Charlotte Fitzek, Elise Brown, Jessica Yung, and Kiersten Schneider. 33:50: Franzi Ross speaks with Zoe Moyer '15 about the month that Zoe spent living in a van. Franzi also discusses the New York Times article, "When Home is a Campus Parking Lot," written by Ken Ilguanas about living van throughout grad school. 39:20: Jessica Yung brings us another installment in her professor storytelling series. This week: Professor of East Asian Languages and Literature Eve Zimmerman ruminates on her relationship with her mother-in-law.

Stories of faraway (and nearby) places.1:55 - Emma Stelter asks Erin Pomeroy '14 and Megan Lambert '14 to tell her their best stories from their times spent in France and Australia, respectively. 13:05 - Kim Asenbeck speaks with Charlotte Benishek '16, Zoë Sobel '14, Nora Mishanec '14 about their gap year experiences.25:00 - Zoë Sobel and Claire Cerdá '15 make the case for why studying abroad is not always the right option.35:00 - Weekly news update with Charlotte Fitzek and Elise Brown. 40:45 - Ellie Smith reminisces on her favorite memories from her time in Spain, including a very wet plane ride she took from Cordoba to Paris. 45:45 - Jessica Yung asks two male students, Ellis Iacono and Tyson Chen, to share their thoughts on their time spent in the foreign land of Wellesley College.