In this episode, the WRSU News Department covers the college experience from Rutgers and beyond. It starts with an exclusive interview with guest star Trisha Sarma, a political science student at George Washington University, about her experiences living in Washington, D.C., under the Trump administration. The show continues with Chancellor Francine Conway's conversation with Rahil Chatterjee and Adam Kaplan about academic advancements at Rutgers-New Brunswick. Rutgers stories included the FemFest at Douglass Residential College for International Women's Day, the Women's History Month edition of SparkNight at the Zimmerli Art Museum, and the continuation of Demarest Hall's Trans Joy Festival. The episode ends with announcements for residence hall and dining hall closures for spring break. Hosted by Maryam Malihi and Adam Kaplan.

The WRSU News Department opens the show with breaking news that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has been fired, with Senator Markwayne Mullin expected to replace her. The hosts then address the escalating conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran, breaking down how the war began, the impact on the stock market, and how suspended flights have left several New Jersey residents stranded in the Middle East. The team also reports on the growing speculation that Mojtaba Khamenei could succeed his late father, Ali Khamenei, as Iran’s new supreme leader, as well as comments from Donald Trump about potential U.S. involvement in the succession process. In Rutgers news, WRSU’s Rahil Chatterjee and Adam Kaplan sit down with Rutgers–New Brunswick Chancellor Francine Conway to discuss her role on campus and her plans to improve student life. WRSU highlights campus culture during the nationally recognized “Geek Week,” which celebrates fandoms such as Harry Potter, Minecraft, and Pokémon. WRSU also covers the widely attended “T-Boy Wrestling,” a wrestling match between transgender boys, at the College Avenue Gym, with reporters sharing afterward what it was like to photograph the match and interview its MC, drag performer Miss Juice. The episode ends with a celebration of community, featuring a preview of Demarest Hall’s Trans Joy Festival and resources on transgender health and rights alongside queer-owned small businesses. Hosted by Maryam Malihi, Sofia Velez and Keya Raval.

In this episode, the WRSU News Department covered the breaking news story of ICE agents detaining Ellie Aghayeva, a senior at Columbia University, and the student union's rally for her freedom. This was followed by a report of RUSA's information on Rutgers students' rights on campus regarding the possible presence of federal agents. The hosts also covered the results of the annual State of the Union address delivered by President Trump. Pivoting to Rutgers news, the hosts detailed how students enjoyed their time in the snow amidst the blizzard from over the weekend, while faculty and staff expressed their grievances over the statewide "state of emergency" not applying to them and having to work in unsustainable conditions during the storm. Hosted by Maryam Malihi, Adam Kaplan and Sofia Velez.

In this episode, the WRSU News Department discovered how sports, music, and art intertwine into our political culture. Assistant News Director Maryam Malihi interviewed across the station's departments nominated for the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System awards this weekend. Other stories included the cancelled data center in New Brunswick, new policies surrounding ICE operations, and the Black History Month exhibit at the Zimmerli Art Museum. Hosted by Maryam Malihi, Keya Raval, Nina Davis, and Aishwarya Gorantala.

In this episode, the WRSU News Department provides in-depth coverage of the SAVE America Act that mandates voter ID, which passed the House of Representatives and is awaiting a Senate vote. The hosts reflect on how this might impact voting in elections in the future. The News Department also covers New Jersey Governor Sherrill's position on ICE and her three-step plan to handle ICE in the state. The show also included the weekly "Malihi Mayhem" segment, where water pipes have been bursting all throughout New Jersey from the cold air pressure, causing floods from remote neighborhoods to Rutgers University's Livingston Campus. Rutgers news included a Young Democratic Socialists of America rally at Records Field to demand Rutgers become a sanctuary campus, a profile on student organization UndocuRutgers and how they support immigrant students, NJPIRG's press conference on high costs of student textbooks, and how commuters celebrate Valentine's Day with crafts and treats. Hosted by Maryam Malihi, Adam Kaplan, Chris Coddington, and Sofia Velez.

In this episode, the hosts break down who was mentioned in the released files relating to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including former Rutgers Professor Robert Trivers, former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, former American President Bill Clinton and more. They also provide updates for traffic on NJ-Route 18 for Rutgers commuters due to a car crash that knocked down utility poles in the area. Additionally, the hosts provided coverage of the special primary election to replace Governor Mikie Sherrill's vacant seat in Congress, representing New Jersey's 11th congressional district. The segment of "Malihi Mayhem" continued yet again with the Hammonton Police Department investigating a robbery of golden bull statues that once guarded the Kennedy Cellars Winery. The WRSU News Department recapped the massive protests in New Brunswick against ICE's actions around the country regarding their tense immigration enforcement. The show ends with Kayla Gonzales from the WRSU Promotions Department detailing her experience attending the 68th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday. Hosted by Maryam Malihi, Adam Kaplan, Chris Coddington, and Sofia Velez.

In this episode, the WRSU News Department covered the ongoing tensions between ICE and the city of Minneapolis, a cosplay attempt of an FBI agent to free Luigi Mangione from federal prison, and the protests against the regime in Iran, including a demonstration by Iranian graduate students at Rutgers in solidarity with the protestors. News Director Rahil Chatterjee interviewed Assistant News Director Maryam Malihi about her experiences in Iran over winter break, and how the protests affected everyday life in the country. The 2026 WRSU Hall of Fame class was announced by WRSU's Zach Ashare, with Broadcast Administrator Mike Pavlichko detailing the lineup for the ceremony for May 2nd. Hosted by Maryam Malihi, Adam Kaplan, Chris Coddington and Sofia Velez.

In the Season 1 Finale, the WRSU News Department covers national updates to visa-free travel and immigration policies, the Epstein files, Secretary Hegseth's ongoing saga with Venezuela, and more. The New Jersey stories included Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill's transition team appearing at Rutgers University and Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small's trial for abuse. The Rutgers community updates included the Soup Bowl flag football game victory for the Marching Scarlet Knights against the Glee Club, as well as the final Late Knight event of the semester featuring comfort puppies to help students de-stress from finals. The episode ended with a recap of the Fall 2025 semester and what the hosts planned for the upcoming winter break and holiday season, with celebrations including Christmas, Hanukkah, and Yalda.

The end of the Fall 2025 semester led to the creation of the WRSU superlatives award segment called "The Pavies." The WRSU News Department members nominated their picks for the various categories for the Holiday Edition of the Pavies, with the winners announced on the show. This was meant to be a fun recap of the past semester and to celebrate the hard work of everyone involved at the WRSU News Department.

Hosted by Maryam Malihi, Adam Kaplan, Chris Coddington, and Sofia Velez.

Pavies 2025 Results:

Smoothest on-air delivery (newscasts):

BRIANNA BEAUVAIS

Smoothest on-air delivery (Knightbeat):

CHRIS CODDINGTON

Best greeting (newscasts OR Knightbeat:

ADAM KAPLAN

Most likely to curse on air:

RAHIL CHATTERJEE

Best attendance record:

BRIANNA BEAUVAIS

Best interview (in terms of content):

BRIANNA BEAUVAIS - Cory Booker interview

Most unhinged interview (in terms of content):

ANDREW HAWTHORNE - Michael Joseph interview

Best interview (in terms of delivery):

ADAM KAPLAN

News Department MVP: 

BRIANNA BEAUVAIS

Most likely to save the show from dead air:

CHRIS CODDINGTON

Most likely to go off-script (best yapper):

MOLLY MINNIUM

Most likely to eat during meetings:

BRIAN CHEVEZ

Most likely to joyride Santa’s sleigh:

CHRIS CODDINGTON

Most likely to get run over by a reindeer:

KEYA RAVAL

Most likely to crash Santa’s sleigh:

SOFIA VELEZ

Best caroler (singer):

SOFIA VELEZ

Most likely to unironically watch Hallmark movies year-round:

JULIA PERSAD

Most likely to be the Grinch:

MARYAM MALIHI

In this episode, the Knightbeat cast starts by giving a comprehensive overview of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s handling of the newly-named Department of War and the scandals that come with it. From unsecured airstrikes in Yemen to questionable airstrikes in the Caribbean, the WRSU breaks down the issues in accountability for the DOD, including the New York Times’ lawsuit against the Pentagon and Congress’ building up for filing articles of impeachment against Hegseth. Later, a guest star from the WRSU Sports Department, David Herasme-Gomez, drops in to explain Congress’ new wave of bills, including the recently-dropped SCORE Act, to codify NIL laws in college sports following the 2021 Supreme Court case that allowed college athletes to be compensated for their work. Afterwards, the Knightbeat cast covered a slew of topics, ranging from Jersey City and Hoboken runoff election results, the jury selection process for the Atlantic City mayor’s trial, and the Philadelphia Eagles’ offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo’s house getting egged by angry fans. Finally, the cast ends off with reporting on the disappearance of Rutgers senior Mortimer Wortman, who went missing in Jackson Township with little response from the Rutgers administration. Hosted by Maryam Malihi, Adam Kaplan, Chris Coddington and Sofia Velez.

In this episode, the WRSU News Department reports on the breaking news of former Vice President Dick Cheney's funeral, President Donald Trump's signing of a bill to approve releasing the Epstein files, and New Jersey Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill's resignation from U.S. Congress. As this is the annual Thanksgiving episode, many more food-themed stories were reported on, including Trump's suggestions for improving the Filet-o-Fish at McDonald's, a fatal T.G.I. Friday's stabbing, and Taco Bell's new Baja-Blast-flavored pie. The reporters conclude the show with a comprehensive ranking of the top Thanksgiving dinner dishes, stirring up controversy with their various takes. Hosted by Maryam Malihi, Adam Kaplan, Chris Coddington and Sofia Velez.