Molly Schwartz

New York

Producer at WNYC (New York, NY)

Producer @onthemedia @WNYC. Past work: @MoscowTimes, @MotherJones, @WIRED, @nytimes, @NYMag. She/her & a chatterbox.

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BREAKING: CSUN Confirms SEVIS Status Reinstated for International Students

2 weeks ago | sundial.csun.edu | Molly Schwartz

April 30, 2025 International Exchange Student Center (IESC) confirmed on Tuesday that all terminated SEVIS records for international students at the university have been reinstated. This follows a sudden halt by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after the federal department announced on April 25 that there would be a reversal of SEVIS terminations. University officials did not verify how many students were impacted.
A Night of Enchantment and Celebration: Queer Prom at CSUN

1 month ago | sundial.csun.edu | Molly Schwartz

Students trickled into the Northridge Center wearing flowing gowns, dress suits, and statement pieces while the venue walls were covered with imagery of a magic forest and rainbow ribbons. Spinning Chappell Roan’s “Hot To Go,” DJ Rosegawd kicked off the event, leading the participants to sing and dance along to begin the night. On Thursday, April 3, CSUN’s Pride Center hosted “Queer Prom: An Enchanted Evening.” The event included karaoke, a 360 photo booth, dinner, sweets and mocktails.
Deorro headlines CSUN’s largest student event of the year

1 month ago | sundial.csun.edu | Molly Schwartz

The crowd was sweaty, music vibrated through the crowd and excitement was undeniably electric at CSUN’s Library Lawn. On Saturday, Big Show returned with headliner Deorro, drawing hundreds of students for a night of EDM, community and campus pride. Each year, CSUN’s Associated Students (AS) plan a live show on campus, including a line-up of billboard-charting artists, to celebrate the spring semester.
Crying in The El Pollo Loco Drive-Thru: Graduating College in Trump’s America

1 month ago | mollyroseschwartz.medium.com | Molly Schwartz

Molly Schwartz·Follow6 min read·--Photo by Joshua Hoehne on UnsplashI did not expect myself to be crying in the El Pollo Loco Drive-Thru on a Tuesday night. It was not just a few tears rolling down my face but a full-on sob that made my eyes red and my lips puffy. I was on the phone with my dad and it was at some point between ordering my kids meal with two legs, broccoli, a flour tortilla, and a diet coke. I was able to stop my tears when I paid, but the pain still stung.
Sofistolethemoon finds self-healing through music

1 month ago | sundial.csun.edu | Molly Schwartz

Her presence was undeniably authentic when 19-year-old Sofia Guerra, or Sofi, sat down wearing a flowing green dress, black Mary Janes and striped socks. A large peace sign necklace dangled from her neck. Guerra’s captivating presence carries into her music, where her lyrics and guitar strings pull listeners into her world.
The Hidden Cost of Giving

2 months ago | sundial.csun.edu | Molly Schwartz

When the wildfires hit Los Angeles this past January, the LA community rallied and donated food, supplies, and clothing to those impacted. The outpouring of support presented an unexpected challenge for these donation drives: a surge of used clothing. “There was a big influx of items, and we had to figure out how to sort them, what was actually wearable or usable,” said Brian Hand, owner of Hand-Brewed Beer and CSUN Alumni.
Illustrating Success: How CSUN’s Illustration Program Shapes the Future of Artists

2 months ago | sundial.csun.edu | Molly Schwartz

CSUN’s Art and Design Department is constantly expanding and with these expansions comes the recent addition of the emphasis on illustration for art majors. Starting as the illustration club, more and more students became interested in illustration to implement an emphasis in the degree. “The concentration in Illustration has been around for quite a few years.
What to Expect at Spring Fest 2025

Jan 27, 2025 | sundial.csun.edu | Molly Schwartz

The University Student Union (USU) is preparing to host its annual Spring Fest for 2025 on Wednesday, Jan. 29, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Plaza Del Sol, located in front of the USU building. The event is organized by Student Lead Assistants Karla Salas and John Pangan from the USU Programs Department. “The purpose of Spring Fest is a welcome back event to welcome our students coming back from a restful winter break and open up how many resources we have here at the USU,” Salas said.
The Artistry of Memories: The World of Annie Seaton

Nov 13, 2024 | mollyroseschwartz.medium.com | Molly Schwartz

Molly Schwartz·Follow9 min read·--Photo of Annie Seaton by MintedWhen I met Annie Seaton, a Canadian-born artist based in Sherman Oaks, at her local coffee shop, I expected to dive into her career headfirst. But as we sat outside on the patio, sharing coffee and pastries, she turned the conversation toward me, asking about my life, my family, and how I was doing — revealing a warmth as colorful and inviting as the red velvet lettering on her shirt.
"Enjoy Life"

May 31, 2023 | mollyroseschwartz.medium.com | Molly Schwartz

When I was about 7 years old I was sitting in my Hebrew school class. My teacher taught us about the cycle of life. And with the cycle of life, there is always an end. That is the first time I really thought about the idea of death and the inevitability of it all. I remember going home and thinking about what happens after I die. My heart sank in my chest with the idea of ceasing to exist. It was a lot for a child to wrap their head around. It plagued me for the next few days.