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WUSC News episodes

  • Local Eyes, Ep. 1: Move-Ins and Shut-Downs
    Local Eyes: 8/21/20

    A USC freshman describes his experience moving in to a dorm during a pandemic and how students are dealing with new safety regulations. Also, Maddie Ellis of UNC Chapel Hill's The Daily Tar Heel discusses what led to Chapel Hill's closing and what it's like for student journalists covering the spread of COVID.

    Hosted by Ward Jolles and Erin Slowey; Produced by Mary-Bryant Charles and Ward Jolles. Edited by Sarah Hudock-Jeffrey

    25 min
  • Headline Episode 7: Facilities and Filmmaking
    WUSC News: [8/7/20]

    USC Chief Operating Officer Jeffrey Perkins discusses how campus will look in the fall amidst the coronavirus pandemic. Also, two student filmmakers and finalists in USC’s Campus Movie Fest, Walker Bristeau and Mark Caplan, discuss their unique backgrounds and award-winning movies.

    Hosted and Produced by Erin Slowey and Ward Jolles. Edited by Sarah Hudock-Jeffrey

    39 min
  • Headline Episode 6: Events and Evacuation

    WUSC News: [7/31/20] Member of Gamecock Entertainment and president of Homecoming Reagan Brezack discusses their plans for student events during the coronavirus pandemic. Also, USC geography professor and disaster expert Dr. Susan Cutter discusses the complications of evacuating for hurricanes during a pandemic.

    Hosted and produced by Ward Jolles; Edited by Sarah Hudock-Jeffrey

    30 min
  • Headline Episode 5: Digital and Distant

    WUSC News: [7/24/20] Student Body President Issy Rushton discusses her plans to stay engaged with students amidst the new normal created by coronavirus. Also, USC education professor Dr. Fatih Ari talks about the problems and advantages that come with online learning.

    Hosted and produced by Ward Jolles; Edited by Sarah Hudock-Jeffrey

    33 min
  • Headline Episode 4: Super Spreaders and Statehood

    WUSC News: [7/17/20] Dr. Melissa Nolan,an epidemiologist from the Arnold School of Public Health discusses why Coronavirus spreads more quickly than other pathogens. Also, USC American politics professor Dr. Todd Shaw gives his opinions on whether or not Washington D.C. should become a state.

    Hosted and produced by Ward Jolles; Edited by Sarah Hudock-Jeffrey

    29 min
  • Headline Episode 3: ICE and International Students

    WUSC News: [7/10/20] USC international student Bobbie Desai and USC professor Dr. Katherine Barbieri discuss the sudden decision by ICE to deny international students taking all online classes residency in the United States. Also, reporters give updates on the fall semester and how it will be impacted by coronavirus.

    Hosted and produced by Ward Jolles; Edited by Sarah Hudock-Jeffrey

    36 min
  • Headline Episode 2: Provost and Police Stops

    WUSC News: [7/3/20] New University Provost William Tate reflects on his first day in office and gives insight into his plans for the university. USC professor Dr. Kelsey Schaub discusses her research on the demographics of police stops.

    Hosted and produced by Ward Jolles; Edited by Sarah Hudock-Jeffrey

    37 min
  • Headline Episode 1: Heritage or Hate?

    WUSC News: [6/26/20] The death of George Floyd that sparked nationwide Black Lives Matter protests has brought the discussion of Confederate monuments to the national conversation. USC historian and professor Dr. Thomas Brown discusses the significance of taking these monuments down. Also, WUSC political correspondents discuss Joe Biden’s potential VP picks.

    Hosted and Produced by Ward Jolles; Edited by Sarah Hudock-Jeffrey

    27 min
  • Week 2 COVID-19 Update

    This is Week 2 COVID-19 Update. Hosted by Leah Robinson, talks about the beginning stages of COVID-19 in the US, the timeline of COVID-19, and how USC is adjusting.

    Produced and edited by [Brendan Lewis]

    11 min

About WUSC News

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WUSC News is a thrice-weekly set of news programs produced alongside WUSC-FM, the official student radio station at the University of South Carolina and a GMG partner organization. Live news…