
Meet: Laura Pellicer
Meet Laura Pellicer, a second semester student. This episode, we discuss practicing journalism in different places, watching Love in Blind in french and the benefits of media breaks.

Hosted by Sid and Olivia · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 20 episodes
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15 Minute Story is a weekly podcast where hosts Olivia and Sid sit down with fellow students for real, unfiltered conversations—beyond the assignments, resumes, and deadlines. Each episode offers a glimpse into the lives, stories, and perspectives that don’t always surface in the classroom. It’s a space to connect, reflect, and hear something new from the people you pass every day.
Sid and Olivia hosts 15 Minute Story, a education show with 20 episodes published.

Meet Laura Pellicer, a second semester student. This episode, we discuss practicing journalism in different places, watching Love in Blind in french and the benefits of media breaks.

Meet Amalia, an arts and culture writer coming back into journalism after a break from the industry, growing her love and appreciation for the work she is doing now. Hear all about her work life balance, why she decided

Meet Ajhada, a second semester student. In this episode, we discuss her experience working the night shift at CBS, covering NYC politics, and playing guitar! Created by: Olivia Sippel Hosted by: Sidney Slon Music by: Kev

Meet Emily, a second semester student studying local accountability. We discussed her path into journalism, how her love to socialize was able to translate into a career, and Emily's hobbies outside of school. Created by

Meet Lloyd Davis, a second semester student and arts and culture journalist. We discuss LLoyd's (many) hobbies, arts and culture stories in NYC, and balancing our personal lives. Created by: Olivia Sippel Hosted by: Sidn

Meet Jake, who left the restaurant industry and transitioned into journalism by building strong connections with the people around him. In this episode, we dive into his move back to NYC after living in Kentucky and his

Meet Jack Walker, a second semester student studying data journalism. We discussed the transition from rural reporting to New York City beats, Jack's aspirations for the future, and why interviewing haunted clowns for a

Meet Jaysa Dold, a second semester student studying climate journalism. We discussed the winding path to a career as a journalist, NYC climate stories and getting freelance work published for the first time. Created by:

Meet Jacob, previously in the science field making a switch to journalism. In this episode, we talk about Jacob's transition from the science field, and what inspired him to become a journalist.

Meet Ariana Santiago, a first semester student at Craig Newmark! This episode, we discussed photojournalism, covering many different topics of interest, and flying a plane! Created by: Olivia Sippel Hosted by: Sidney Slo

Introducing Allison Baker, first semester student at Craig Newmark. In this episode, we talk about Allison's interest in pro wrestling, community building and what lead her to pursue journalism. Created by: Olivia Sippel

Meet Liz Hyman, a first semester student at Craig Newmark! This episode, we discuss the difference between compassion and "people-pleasing", the ups and downs of moving to NYC, and navigating journalism through personal

Introducing Carol Chen, first semester student at Craig Newmark. In this episode, we talk about Carol's interesting path to journalism, her first experiences in New York City and even her preferred superpower. Carol know

Meet Grace Thomas a first semester student at Craig Newmark! This episode, we discuss transitioning from OpEds to hard news, hobbies and ways to meet more people. Created by: Olivia Sippel Hosted by: Sidney Slon Music by

Introducing Jacqueline LeKachman, first semester student at Craig Newmark. This episode, we discuss Jacqueline's dream to become a writer, how her past redefined her future and her transition from teaching in NYC to beco

Introducing Delwin Portillo, a first semester student at Craig Newmark and Arkansas native. This episode, we discuss the importance of how Trevor Noah influenced Delwin's path to journalism, journalism ethics, and the up

Introducing Nazeefa Ahmed, first semester student at Craig Newmark. In this episode, we discussed Nazeefa pivoting her original major in college, some of her hobbies and even her all time favorite food. Created by: Olivi

Introducing Steve Kastenbaum, a third semester student at Craig Newmark and journalist with over 30 years of experience. This episode, we discuss the importance of hobbies and mental health, and some early mistakes to av

Introducing Benjamin Rappaport, first semester student at Craig Newmark and our first guest! This episode, we discuss sports broadcasting, unique questions to ask strangers, exploring NYC and Ben's podcast recommendation

Before we start sharing stories from students, we wanted to take a moment to introduce ourselves. In this first episode, you'll get to know your hosts, Sid and Olivia. We spoke about who we are, why we started this podca
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assistant professor in the department of emergency medicine/surgery at Duke University and at the Duke Global Health Institute (DGHI) · Concord Free Public Library
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