February's Final Show

Hey folks!

Today was our last February show this year, and now we march on toward March (in like a lion, out like a lamb!). And don't forget: this year is a leap year! How will you spend your extra day?

If you missed our show today, you can listen to it in its entirety here. Thanks to our host, Christine An!

This week:

• A commentary on Black History Month from Co-Chair of the Association of Black Harvard Women's Action Committee, Sharifah Holder: Black History Month
• A crash course on this year's Oscar nominees, from reporter Leah Schwartz: An Oscar Preview
• Quite the hilarious interview with Simpsons writer Mike Reiss, from reporter Alasdair Wilkins (you can find the whole interview below, in the Extra section): Mike Reiss (edited)
  

Extra:

• The entire interview between Simpsons writer Mike Reiss and reporter Alasdair Wilkins: Mike Reiss (complete)
  

• The complete talk that Mike Reiss gave at Harvard's Hillel prior to his interview with Alasdair: Mike Reiss at Hillel

Tune in next Sunday, March 2nd, to hear more From Across the Yard.

From Across the Yard, With Love

Happy Valentine's Day! Listeners couldn't wait to call in and tell us how much they loved our Valentine's Day special this morning. Thanks! If you missed out on its sappy goodness, 1) Shame on you! 2) Don't fret! As always, you can listen to the show in its entirety right here: From Across the Yard, With Love.

Special thanks to our wonderful host, Markus Kolic.

This week:

• Reporter Christine An took to the streets to ask passers-by if they could describe love in seven words or less: What is love?
• A Q&A with Environmental Action Committee (EAC) member Karen McKinnon '10 about the importance of climate neutrality, from reporter Alyce de Carteret: Harvard: Get a 'Date' for Climate Neutrality
• A political commentary from the NE Regional Director of the National Organization for Women (NOW) Marilyn Fitterman (you can reach her at MarilynFitterman [at] AOL [dot] com): Deja Vu: Race vs. Gender
• A Valentine's Day review of Cambridge's Oleana restaurant, from reporter Leah Schwartz: Oleana Review
• A sneak peak at some upcoming celestial events (including the total lunar eclipse this Wednesday), from reporter Larissa Zhou: Sky Watch

Extra:

• Hear more about what Harvard is doing to become more energy efficient & eco-friendly, and what students can do to help: More from Karen McKinnon

Don't forget to tune in next Sunday for more of your favorite news magazine, From Across the Yard.

First Show of the Semester!

Today was our first show of the semester, and we are glad to be back! If you missed the show, you can listen to it in its entirety here. Special thanks to our host John Selig and news reporter Leah Schwartz.

This week:

• A review of the upcoming flick In Bruges starring Colin Farrell, from reporter Christine An: In Bruges Movie Review
  
• An audio postcard of Paris Hilton's recent visit to campus, edited by Alyce de Carteret: Paris Hilton Comes to Campus
• A tongue-in-cheek letter to Mitt Romney, a commentary by Markus Kolic: Dear Governor Romney
• A story of Angela Ruggiero '04 (of women's hockey fame) and her trip to Afghanistan, a collaboration between WHRB News and WHRB Sports, from reporter Alasdair Wilkins: Angela Ruggiero
• A compilation of the best sounds of the week, from reporter Larissa Zhou: Sounds of the Week

Extra:

• Video of Paris Hilton on the steps of the Lampoon (courtesy of Maryum Jordan '10 and Roger Batt '10)
  

Tune in next Sunday for our Valentine's Day special. Same bat time, same bat channel (i.e. 12:30pm, 95.3fm/whrb.org).

Super Tuesday Recap

Our coverage of Super Tuesday was a big success! If you missed the excitement, you can now listen to the show in its entirety (about 50 minutes): Super Tuesday Recap

Many thanks to our hosts Markus Kolic and John Selig.