101 News Stop
Meet The Team
Editor-In-Chief
Amanda Eisenberg
Amanda is an adjunct journalism professor at New York University. She's also the debut author of People Are Talking, out in April 2025. Originally from New Jersey, Amanda spent nearly a decade in New York City as a health care journalist. She's written for outlets such as Politico and InStyle. She lives in Manhattan.
Culture Editor
Rojienne Groves
Rojienne enjoys indulging in everything film, tiktok, and TV-related, from writing to binge-watching. In her spare time, she can be found journaling in a local coffee shop and browsing the shelves at any and every bookstore.
Local News Editor
Devyn Novikoff
Devyn is a sophomore at NYU studying public policy and journalism. She is the local news editor at 101 News Stop, a natural fit for the Long Island native. She enjoys writing about politics and policy, but in her free time you can find her ranking restaurants on Beli and annoying her friends with pop culture references.
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Staff Writer
Rachel Zhang
Rachel is a sophomore from Connecticut studying Finance and Statistics at NYU Stern. In her free time, she enjoys walking around the city, window shopping, and reading memoirs.
Staff Writer
Naomi Steele
Naomi is a sophomore at NYU currently studying Journalism and Politics. Outside of the classroom you can find her binging the newest documentary series on Netflix or at home reading a fantasy novel.
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Anna Griffin
Anna is a sophomore at New York University, double majoring in Drama and Journalism with a minor in the Business of Entertainment, Media, and Technology. She can often be found shopping in Soho, seeing musicals in Midtown, or strolling the cobblestone streets in the West Village.
Staff Writer
Chantal Mann
Chantal is a sophomore studying drama at the Atlantic Acting School. She lives in South Florida, but will insist that she's technically from New Jersey. You can probably find her laughing through the punchlines of her own jokes, complaining, or watching compilations of Kate McKinnon’s best moments.
Staff Writer
Liam Restivo
Liam is an NYU Junior studying Broadcast Journalism and Drama. He serves as NYUs Play-By—Broadcaster, writes for WSN, and is on Cheap Seats for WNYU. Last summer Restivo Worked for the San Francisco Giants in their Game Day Operations Department.
National News Editor
Marta Muñoz-Rojas
Marta is a junior from Spain studying psychology and journalism who enjoys writing about philosophy, science and travel. In her free time you can find her drinking coffee with friends, looking for the best dumpling spots in the city and planning for her next trip.
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Staff Writer
Becca O'Reilly
Becca is a junior at NYU majoring in drama and journalism. She is an avid consumer of the arts, hosting WNYU's only entertainment podcast, The Spotlight. When she isn't watching sitcoms or seeing plays, you can find her hiking in North Carolina and poorly playing guitar.
Staff Writer
Skylar Boilard
Skylar is a sophomore majoring in journalism and performance studies at NYU. She is a staff writer at Washington Square News, where she primarily covers music, theater, television, and art exhibitions. When she’s not writing, you can find her acting on stage or indulging in a good lit-fic.
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Griffin Adams
Griffin Adams is a sophomore in the New Studio on Broadway at Tisch School of the Arts, as well as a journalism student at NYU. He enjoys writing about the performing arts and pop culture. Aside from writing, Griffin can be found performing with NYU's choir, eating some sushi, listening to a funny podcast, or planning an excursion with friends and family somewhere interesting in the city.
Staff Writer
Annie Emans
Annie is a student studying journalism and history at New York University. Hailing from Seattle Washington, she is passionate about culture writing and broadcast journalism. If she’s not writing, you can probably find her drinking Red Bull or talking about the latest internet drama.
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Logan Holland
Logan is a sophomore studying journalism and politics at the College of Arts & Science. He's the Deputy Sports Editor for the Washington Square News, and enjoys writing sports and culture feature articles. When he is not in the 101 Newstop office, you may spot him strolling the streets of the city, listening to an eclectic range of music — from LCD Soundsystem to A$AP Rocky — and sipping a large, iced chai latte.
Staff Writer
Maryam Babar
Maryam is a journalist from Long Island, passionate about the entertainment industry and inspiring future generations. Her work can be found in NYU publications such as the Washington Square News and Aftab Literary Blog, as well as Discover Grey’s “Grey Journal”. When she’s not writing, you can find her watching “Friends” for the trillionth time, getting a matcha or chai Latte from Dunkin, or hanging out with her friends in the city.