In the inaugural episode of WRBB News, our new weekly radio show with WRBB Radio, co-hosts Bela Omoeva and Liza Rosen speak with The News about three recent stories. Editor-in-chief Eli Curwin and campus editor Sonel Cutler dissect the complexities behind covering the Israel-Hamas war. Managing editor Annah Chaya shares snippets from the crime log. News correspondent Galiah Abbud and lifestyle editor Jake Guldin discuss Sunrise Northeastern’s Climate Justice Jam. All this and more on episode one of WRBB News.
WRBB News Episode 1: Israel-Hamas, Crime Log and Climate Justice Jam
November 10, 2023
About the Contributors
Eli Curwin, Business Manager
Eli Curwin is the business manager and former editor-in-chief of The News. He is a fifth-year journalism and political science combined major who has spent time covering university administration, campus life, local politics and Northeastern athletics. As business manager, he oversees the publication’s finance, advertising and outreach teams. Eli has co-oped with Boston.com as a general assignment reporter and as a speechwriter for Boston Mayor Michelle Wu. You can follow him on X @elicurwin.
Sonel Cutler, Editor-In-Chief
Sonel Cutler is a fourth-year journalism and political science combined major and editor-in-chief of The News. She has previously served as campus and deputy campus editor and is excited to continue bringing thoughtful and thorough coverage of the university to Northeastern students. Sonel most recently reported on issues at colleges nationally for The Chronicle of Higher Education and covered metro Boston news for The Boston Globe. You can follow her on X at @sonel_cutler.
Annah Chaya, Managing Editor
Annah Chaya is a third-year journalism and criminal justice combined major with minors in English and sports, media, and communication. She currently is serving as one of the managing editors of The News and has previously served as the sports editor. She’s excited to serve as managing editor for a third time. Follow her on X @annahchaya for updates.
Galiah Abbud, Deputy Opinion Editor
Galiah Abbud is a third-year English and philosophy combined major and currently serves as Deputy Opinion Editor for The News. Having previously served as Opinion Editor, she’s excited to continue hearing everyone’s two cents. Galiah is currently doing her co-op in Mexico City with a nonprofit and hopes to pursue a career in the writing world.
Jake Guldin, Audiovisual Editor
Jake Guldin is a fourth-year media and screen studies journalism combined major and audiovisual editor of The News. He previously served as lifestyle and deputy lifestyle editor and is eager to expand the publication’s coverage of Northeastern and the greater Boston area through visual and auditory mediums, including, but not limited to, short-form video and podcast content. Jake most recently penned and edited personal finance and retirement-related articles for TheStreet’s Retirement Daily as an editorial assistant. You can follow him on Twitter — not “X,” “Twitter” — @JakeGuldin.
Annika Sunkara, Managing Editor
Annika Sunkara is a fourth-year journalism major and managing editor of The News. She previously served as social media editor and audiovisual editor and is excited to support and grow The News’ staff and coverage. You can follow her on X @annika_sunkara.
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