Multimedia

Goodbye Music Buildings and Alumni House

The Music Buildings – Blewett Hall, Gaylord Music Library, and the Music Classroom Building/Tietjens Hall – along with Alumni House, will be demolished this summer to make way for a […]

and | Managing Multimedia Editor and Multimedia Editor

The Secret History of WashU: Center of the Universe

The Secret History of WashU continues as Multimedia Editor Jeremy Slaten dives into the untold story of the Athletic Complex. The film traces the Olympic legacy and hidden quirks of Francis Gym, revisits the often-forgotten Wilson Pool, and explores the construction of the Athletic Complex in the mid-1980s. It also examines the lasting impact of hosting Presidential and Vice Presidential debates and how those moments elevated the university to a national stage. The film concludes by highlighting the creation of the Sumers Recreation Center and how the entire complex continues to shape student life today. Featuring a new interview with […]

| Multimedia Editor

What Are Students Listening to on Campus?

In this edition of Headphones On, Student Life’s multimedia team, Sanchali Pothuru, Molly Fletcher, and Alan Knight, hit campus to find out what’s playing in students’ ears. Hear as students’ playlists cross paths, creating a special mix set! Produced and Edited by Sanchali Pothuru. Filmed by Sanchali Pothuru, Molly Fletcher, and Alan Knight.

, and | Managing Multimedia Editor, Multimedia Editor, and Multimedia Producer

Inside WashU Episode 1: 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 and Bear, and hear Gibbs reflect on the relationship between WUPD and Black students on campus. Whether you’re interested in campus life or looking to learn something new, Inside WashU is here to satisfy your curiosity! You can listen to episodes of Inside WashU on Spotify or Apple Music.  

| Multimedia Producer

Following Up with First-Year Students After One Year

A year can make a big difference. Student Life’s Managing Multimedia Editor, Sanchali Pothuru, and Multimedia Producer, Molly Fletcher, revisit four sophomores interviewed during the students’ first year. By asking the same questions one year later, this follow-up dives into how they’ve adjusted to college life since their first semester.

and | Managing Multimedia Editor and Multimedia Producers

WashU Spicy Ones Episode 2: Pat Juckem

Hosts Rishi Chiniga and Elias Kokinos turn up the heat as they sit down with WashU’s head men’s basketball coach, Pat Juckem.

, , , , and | Multimedia Producer, Multimedia Editor, Senior Sports Editor, Staff Writer, Managing Sports Editor, and Junior Sports Editor

The Secret History of WashU: The ROTC Fires of 1970 Part 2

The story of the ROTC fires continues as producers Jeremy Slaten and Alan Zhou recount the tumultuous end of the 1969-1970 school year.

and | Producers

The Secret History of WashU: The ROTC Fires of 1970 Part 1

The Secret History of WashU continues as Jeremy Slaten and Alan Zhou explore the history of the Vietnam War protests and the ROTC fires of 1970. This first part covers an introduction to protests on campus as well as the mystery behind the February 1970 in which the Army ROTC building was burned.

and | Producers

WashU Spicy Ones: Heather McPherson

Join hosts Aliana Mediratta and Lily Taylor as they bring the heat in a special student edition of the hit YouTube talk show Hot Ones. In this episode, they sit down with WashU English professor Heather McPherson. Watch as Aliana, Lily, and Heather dive into Heather’s past while battling the burn of increasingly spicy half-and-halfs. […]

, , , , and | Multimedia Editors, Multimedia Producers, Managing News Editor, and Investigative Editor

The Secret History of WashU: The ROTC Fires of 1970 Trailer

In The Secret History of WashU, Student Life Producers Jeremy Slaten and Alan Zhou share the stories of the buildings that once defined the Danforth campus. This trailer provides a sneak peek of the fourth episode, which examines the history behind the burning of the ROTC building.

and | Producer and Senior Photo Editor

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