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A Daily Collegian podcast spotlighting diverse voices and perspectives to increase understanding and empathy on Penn State's campus

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Episode 20: Erin Servey

Erin Servey is a fifth year senior double majoring in English and psychology and pursuing a creative writing masters degree. She talks about the time her very conservative mom found out she had a tattoo, and discusses what she has learned about interacting with her parents who have very different political viewpoints than herself.

Episode 19: Andrew Zuo
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Andrew Zuo, a senior studying finance, talks about how he deals with self-doubt, both in sports and in his career search.

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Episode 18: Anonymous Sexual Assault Survivor​
Unknown Track - Unknown Artist
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Episode 17: Elijah Armstrong
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Elijah Armstrong, a junior studying education and public policy, talks about how and why he organized an MLK day concert with his friends, Tessa, Ray and Sam. Then, for the second half of the episode, he talks about one of his more unfortunate experiences as a stand up comedian.  

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Episode 16: Willow Nguyen
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Willow Nguyen, a junior studying math, talks about transitioning from Vietnam to America and overcoming the language barrier.

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A female student speaks out about sexual assault and provides advice to other girls who may be scared to speak up.

Voices of Penn State Episode 15 - Katie DeFiore
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Episode 15: Henry Deteskey
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Deteskey, a freshman studying biobehavioral health, talks about how his perspective of incarcerated individuals changed after a visit to a prison and how he wants to help them through storytelling.

Episode 14: Mike Piazza
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Mike Piazza, a senior majoring in accounting and finance, talks about how THON has helped him see the better side of the Penn State community after his brother Tim Piazza’s death.

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Episode 13: Valentina Martinez
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Valentina Martinez, a junior studying criminology, talks about what it was like for her dad to be in prison for most of her like, and what it’s like for her now that he just got released 15 years later.

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Episode 12: Breanna Lee
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Breanna Lee, a senior studying energy, business and finance, talks about the biggest lessons she’s learned throughout her Penn State career, as well as her involvement with the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE).

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Episode 11: Adeline Mishler
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Adeline Mishler, a freshman in the division of undergraduate studies, talks about how her recent internship showed her the importance of seeing the good in her hometown, as well as the importance of staying positive while finding solutions to problems.

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Episode 10: Leon
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Leon, a sophomore studying political science, wants to become prime minister of

Canada and leaves his life decisions up to chance and God.

Episode 9: Carter O'Sullivan
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Freshman Carter O’Sullivan, a current supply chain management major, talks about his experiences finding his passions and interests that don’t necessarily align with those of the rest of his family.

Episode 8: Hunter Murdoch
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Senior Hunter Murdoch, a nursing major, talks about her most influential moment gaining nursing experience during her externship over the summer.

Episode 7: Sean Connolly
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Sean Connolly, a junior studying mechanical engineering, talks about how his dream of becoming a stand up comedian formed, and why he isn’t following that dream.

Episode 6: Madison Rios
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Madison Rios, a junior studying community, environment, and development, talks about her passion of improving food security in America.

Episode 5: Alec Bottari
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Senior Alec Bottari discusses how his shifting role within his family has changed his perspective of who he is as a person.

Episode 4: Fernanda Ruiz
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Junior Fernanda Ruiz talks about how working with children of color this past summer changed her perception of the world as well as her career goals.

Episode 3: Andy De La Fuente
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Junior and computer science major Andy De La Fuente talks about his love for computers, and how hacking plays a huge part in our world today.

Episode 2: Alex Barbara 
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Freshman Alex Barbara talks about his four years in the Marine Corps as well as his deployment to Iraq.

Episode 1: Jules Mendonca

Senior journalism major Jules Mendonca talks about feeling at home when she visits
Brazil, and about the political climate in the country.

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