What's Up with The Wave?

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. [https://tulanehullabaloo.com/73021/news/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 [https://pixabay.com/users/freesound_community-46691455/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=99320] from Pixabay [https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=99320] Sound Effect by DRAGON-STUDIO [https://pixabay.com/users/dragon-studio-38165424/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=397977] from Pixabay [https://pixabay.com/sound-effects//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=397977]

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 [https://tulanehullabaloo.com/73049/news/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 [https://pixabay.com/users/freesound_community-46691455/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=99320] from Pixabay [https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=99320] Sound Effect by DRAGON-STUDIO [https://pixabay.com/users/dragon-studio-38165424/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=397977] from Pixabay [https://pixabay.com/sound-effects//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=397977]

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

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

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