Student Life Newspaper Podcasts
Check out our podcasts, including Reopening, a look at the experiences of Washington University community members as the school prepared to open for a fall semester like no other, and Editor's Note, a weekly series breaking down our biggest stories.
Episodes
54 episodes
Inside WashU: WUPD Dogs
Join Multimedia Producer Zoe Gibbs for the pilot episode of Inside WashU, a podcast uncovering the interesting people, places, and stories that shape WashU. In this episode, dive into the story behind WUPD’s mental health dogs, Brookie...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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14:31
Eat STL: Balkan Treat Box
In many ways, food is more than just sustenance. It inspires conversations, holds cultural importance, and tells the chef’s story. Student Life Producer Emily Talkow presents Eat STL, a series that profiles chefs in the St. Louis community. In ...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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10:09
When I Die
As the old adage goes, nothing is guaranteed in life except death and taxes. However, for so many people, death is often presumed to come later in life while taxes roll around every April. So, for this podcast, Editor-in-Chief Via Poolos and Se...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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9:13
Eat STL: Lefty's Bagels
In many ways, food is more than just sustenance. It inspires conversations, holds cultural importance, and tells the chef’s story. Student Life Producer Emily Talkow presents Eat STL, a series that profiles chefs in the St. Louis community. In ...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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5:55
Eat STL: Songbird
In many ways, food is more than just sustenance. It inspires conversations, holds cultural importance, and tells the chef’s story. Student Life Producer Emily Talkow presents Eat STL, a series that profiles chefs in the St. Louis community. In ...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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12:19
Eat STL: Bo.Co
In many ways, food is more than just sustenance. It inspires conversations, holds cultural importance, and tells the chef’s story. Student Life Producer Emily Talkow presents Eat STL, a series that profiles chefs in the St. Louis community. In ...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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8:27
Eat STL: Sugarwitch
In many ways, food is more than just sustenance. It inspires conversations, holds cultural importance, and tells the chef’s story. Student Life Producer Emily Talkow presents Eat STL, a series that profiles chefs in the St. Louis community. In ...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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9:16
Eat STL: The Fountain on Locust
In many ways, food is more than just sustenance. It inspires conversations, holds cultural importance, and tells the chef's story. Student Life Producer Emily Talkow presents Eat STL, a new series that profiles chefs in the St. Louis community....
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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7:00
Eat STL: J. Devoti Trattoria
In many ways, food is more than just sustenance. It inspires conversations, holds cultural importance, and tells the chef's story. Student Life Producer Emily Talkow presents Eat STL, a new series that profiles chefs in the St. Louis community....
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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8:25
Eat STL: Nathaniel Reid Bakery
In many ways, food is more than just sustenance. It inspires conversations, holds cultural importance, and tells the chef's story. Student Life Staff Writer Emily Talkow presents Eat STL, a new series that profiles chefs in the St. Louis commun...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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10:02
And We're Back Pt.2: A Week In
Senior Multimedia Editor Jared Adelman follows four freshmen from their first day on campus until their first week of classes, tracking their thoughts and feelings during Bear Beginnings. From feelings of homesickness to imposter syndrome, ...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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9:41
And We're Back Pt.1: Day One
Senior Multimedia Editor Jared Adelman follows four freshmen from their first day on campus until their first week of classes, tracking their thoughts and feelings during Bear Beginnings. From feelings of homesickness to imposter syndrome, ...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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7:57
Editor’s Note: WashU’s Sex Life
Valentine’s Day is coming up, and Student Life’s annual Sex Issue is out. As part of the sex survey, students submitted stories of the embarrassing and funny sexual experiences they’ve had. Senior Scene Editor sophomore Olivia Poolos and Managi...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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11:11
Editor’s Note: Greek Life rush season begins
Spring rush is starting up this week, and the place of Greek Life on campus is the center of conversations once again. While leaders of Greek Life organizations have had to modify the rush process because of the omicron variant, criticisms of s...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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9:26
Editor's Note: Students grapple with the spring plan
Over winter break, the Washington University administration announced their plan for the spring semester. The plan included the shift to online classes for the first two weeks of the semester due to the spread of the omicron variant. Students h...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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9:23
Editor’s Note: Voter turnout jumps in SU elections
This year's fall Student Union Election generated a lot of talk around campus, with a 34% voter turnout. This is a stark contrast to recent fall's voter turnouts, which were between 15% and 25%. The jump in voter turnout came as a result of new...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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7:05
Editor's Note: The people of WashU
Just in the past week, the Scene section of Student Life, which explores the people, places and things that make up the Washington University community, featured stories about Sakeenah, a living learning community for Muslim-American students, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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7:06
Editor’s Note: Mental health crisis response deal falls through
Back in March, the University’s Public Safety Committee called for licensed mental health professionals to respond to mental health crises instead of WUPD officers. And, while the University announced in May that they’d implement this recommend...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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7:22
Editor’s Note: Student dance groups need more space
With student dance groups performing in person, they also have begun to rehearse in person again. However, they are facing obstacles as they try to find and reserve spaces to rehearse. Staff reporter freshman Victoria Hirsch spoke with Staff Re...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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7:13
Editor’s Note: The arts return to campus
Students are back on campus, and the University’s arts and entertainment groups are in full swing. The stark contrast of last year’s all virtual performances to this year’s in-person shows is being reported by the Student Life arts and entertai...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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6:25
Editor’s Note: Mental health on campus
Senior Scene Editor sophomore Olivia Poolos speaks with Managing Editor senior Ted Moskal and Senior News Editor senior Grace Kennard about these new mental health resources on campus. Theme music by Copy Chief JJ Coley. Warning: This e...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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8:48
Editor’s Note: WashU finally goes need-blind
Last Monday, the University announced they would be adopting a need-blind policy during admissions, starting with the upcoming application pool. This decision follows the recent announcement of the 65% increase in endowment, but students have b...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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8:25
Editor's Note: WashU is 5.7 billion dollars richer
In a statement last week, Chancellor Andrew Martin announced a 65% increase in the Washington University managed endowment pool. This unprecedented increase in funds has led to questions about where the money should be spent. These questions fo...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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7:51
Editor’s Note: Where’d the food go?
There has been a noticeable change in dining options since the pandemic has started. However, with students back on campus, these changes, along with the nationwide supply shortages, have caused students, especially those with allergies and die...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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9:13
Editor's Note: International students face difficulties accessing vaccines
The academic year has begun with the return of a new normal, which was made possible largely by vaccines. However, some international students have found it difficult to get vaccines that are compliant with the University’s mandate. In this wee...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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9:11
