Kelly Drake shows that you don’t need to be an expert carpenter to build structurally sound furniture. In the wake of the recent shootings in Atlanta, Nina Huang reports on several rallies and vigils held in New York City this past week that called attention to anti-Asian racism that surged as a result of the highly politicized COVID-19 pandemic. This month celebrates the history of accomplishments and changes made by women in our society. Nia Watson has the story on why we celebrate it in March. Misty Avinger updates us on NYU's student newspaper Washington Square News and how it's prepared to rebuild after shutting down for all of the fall semester. Perry Gregory reports on how NYU’ers are spending their Stimulus Checks.

On this episode of The Rundown, Cate Hynes and Grace Marie Wanebo catch up with Marty Cummings, a drag performer running for Manhattan's 7th district. Gianluca Umaña and Andrea Acosta visit an independent theatre in WIlliamsburg and talk to a New Yorker on how they feel about movie theaters reopening. Nina Huang and Rachel Cohen give an update on the sexual harassment allegations against Governor Andrew Cuomo. Katherine Libenson interviews restaurant employees as indoor dining expands to 35% capacity in NYC. Rachel McCray uncovers the mental health toll that students in NYC public schools face and the Department of Education's plans to solve the problem. 

On this episode of The Rundown, Perry Gregory uncovers the strange history behind why your NYC boiler is so dang hot. Julie Levy covers Refashion NYC, a sustainable fashion event cohosted by the NYC Department of Sanitation. Joey Patt gives an update on a town hall about the allegations of racism against NYU Florence. Chandani Smith goes over the rising crime rates in NYC Subways. Caroline Coyer and Reed Miller have another update on the success of the NYU Marriage Pact, and the disappointments some students have with finding love in a pandemic. Jack Peterson talks to members of NYU's Graduate Student union, who are currently bargaining for better pay and benefits with NYU's administration. Tune in next week for more campus updates! 

Kelly Drake educates us on another contronym, "Nimrod"as well as takes a look at self-care through a different lens, interviewing an eye doctor on eye care while working from home. Grace Wanebo and Cristina De La Puerta explore the fast growing app, "Clubhouse" and the controversies behind it. Grace Wanebo goes downtown, where hundreds of New Yorkers rally in response to the uprise in anti-Asian hate. Sara Gierc and Rachel McCray review Youtube's "Black Renaissance" show.  Izzy McMahon reports on the protests against a local laundry chain, Liox, who fired its workers for starting a union. 

Kelly Drake teaches us how to properly peruse a dictionary in The Word of The Week. Rachel Cohen goes over updates on NYU's vaccination sites and the state of next semester. Reed Miller interviews Anti-Vaxxers protesting in Union Square Park. Katherine Libenson and Reed Miller cover the removal of Chick-Fil-A from NYU's campus, catching up with students to hear what they have to say about its removal. 

The deadline for NYU seniors to apply for graduation just passed this last week. For seniors, this semester looks a lot different now that clubs and extracurriculars are remote or even cancelled. For Maxine McCormick, the comedy show she directed “Forbidden NYU” or “FNYU”, didn't get to be put on this year, breaking a 20 year long streak.

It's almost been a year now with no concerts, clubs or dance floors. Sarah Patt takes us back in time to remember the Disco Demolition Night in Chicago, 1979, reminding us that disco never really dies.

The Lunar New Year, was this past Friday, February 12th. The 15 day festival looked a little different this year with social distancing and covid precautions. For those who missed out, Misty Avinger has a folk tale to keep the spirit of the holiday with us.

Izzy McMahon and Jessica Romoff visit the Freegans, which are a group of women who are saving the world one dumpster find at a time, to hear what they have to say about Valentine's Day. Izzy McMahon reports on The Marriage Pact, which has made its way on campus in hopes of connecting NYU students on a deeper level. Cate Hynes reports on a story of love in a time of chaos, following a marriage during COVID. 

Reporters Sarah Patt and Jack Peterson dive deep into the ongoing legal battle between NYU professor Mark Crispin Miller and his colleagues. "Forbidden NYU", or "FNYU",  the musical parody put on by the CAS theatre club, was canceled this year. Last year’s director and current senior at NYU, Maxine McCormick, gives us a low down on what the show was all about. Chandani Smith looks back on 2020, its ups, downs, and memorable moments.

Azel Conway visits some of the NYC ice rinks to find out which is the best.

Kelly Drake will kick things off tonight with the Rundowns, word of the week.

Last week Governor Cuomo announced plans to shut down indoor dining as New York prepares for another lockdown, Misty Avinger has the updates.

Queens is home to New York City's biggest compost processing site. But at the end of the year, the site may lose its home. NYU's Julie Levy has the story.

An NYU satire blog made a recent resurgence on social media after a 2 year hiatus, Misty Avinger talks to the folks at Washington Square Local.

For so many couples, Covid-19 is the ultimate wedding crasher. But rather than put their lives on hold, two native New Yorkers had a wedding with the people who mattered most: each other.