KnightBeat for April 9, 2026: College Avenue crash, students demand divestment, and RUSA President Chris Godoy’s exit interview
A black Porsche Cayenne crashing into parked cars near the Linguistics Department building. (Photo credit: anonymous YikYak user)
In this episode, WRSU’s Sofia Velez breaks down the Wednesday crash on College Avenue, which unfolded near the crowded #COMMChella event at the Yard. WRSU’s Maryam Malihi speaks with Rutgers freshman Eason He about being struck by the car as it sped across Voorhees Mall. The hosts cover student protestors marching across the College Avenue campus and demanding Rutgers divest from companies tied to the U.S. military and ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. The hosts also report on the latest military developments in Lebanon and ongoing ceasefire negotiations involving Iran. WRSU’s Andrew Hawthorne and Noah Choi sit down with outgoing RUSA President Christopher Godoy to discuss his key initiatives, major legislation, and advice for future student leaders. Hosted by Maryam Malihi, Adam Kaplan, Chris Coddington and Sofia Velez.