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Long Stories ShortA Discussion with Indigenous StudentsContent Warning: this episode discusses the murder of Native peoples which has taken place in the Salt Lake Valley.The University of Utah, as well as many other universities across the country have used Indigenous memorabilia as mascots and logo’s, however, we see this changing in the modern day. What has the University of Utah done to honor local indigenous communities and what else could they do?Special thanks to this weeks guests: Izzy Cambridge and Jessica Begay, as well as the University of Utah, Ute Cast, and U Student Media.Follow Ou...2022-06-0124 minLong Stories ShortGreek LifeContent Warning: the panel section at the end of this episode will discuss sexual assault and drug abuse.How does Greek Life at the University of Utah work? Greek Life is something often in the news, sometimes for good reasons, such as philanthropy, but other times for some not-so-good reasons. Are you interested in joining Greek Life, or even just understanding Greek Life in general? Well then, then tune in for this week's episode.Special thanks to this weeks guests: Justin Mosuela and Izzy Cambridge, as well as the University of Utah, Ute Cast, and U...2022-04-2532 minLong Stories ShortAnime: Sub vs DubIn some anime circles there have been debates about whether the animated shows should be watched in subtitle with the original Japanese audio, or watched with voice actors dubbing over the Japanese. Is there a correct way to watch anime? And if there is, which way is it?Special thanks to this weeks guests: Maia Harris and Prabhjot (PR) Bhatia, whom you can find on Instagram @bigprubs, as well as the University of Utah and U Student Media.Follow Our Stor1es on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @Our.Stor1esTo get...2022-04-1830 minLong Stories ShortThe Russia-Ukraine ConflictRussia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022 and both social and news media has simply exploded since. How do current university students feel about the conflict, and where do we see it going?Special thanks to this weeks guests: Evan Clouse and Ben Moore, as well as the University of Utah and U Student Media.Follow Our Stor1es on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @Our.Stor1esTo get in contact with Our Stor1es, email contact@ourstor1es.comIf you would like to apply for a position at Our Stor1...2022-03-2830 minLong Stories ShortDungeons & DragonsDungeons and Dragons, a popular role-playing game created in 1974, has gone through several different editions and has amassed a massive following as of late. However the game has some controversies of its own. Today we will explore these controversies and our own thoughts on them.Special thanks to this weeks guests: Stewart Wells and Prabhjot (PR) Bhatia, whom you can find on Instagram @bigprubs, as well as the University of Utah and U Student Media.Follow Our Stor1es on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @Our.Stor1esTo get in contact with...2022-03-1430 minLong Stories ShortThe Pandemic and Mental HealthThe ongoing pandemic is something all of us have dealt with for almost two years now and everyone's mental health has taken a hit. This episode will explore how the pandemic has affected people’s emotional wellbeing, as well as what the everyday lives of college students look like in this new normal.Special thanks to this weeks guest: Lauren Weitzman, as well as the University of Utah and U Student Media.Follow Our Stor1es on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @Our.Stor1esTo get in contact with Our Stor1es, em...2022-02-2834 minLong Stories ShortAre Tattoos Unprofessional?Having visible tattoos has been a topic of contention for many years in specific professions. Certain careers, from law to business to food service have dress codes in which visible tattoos and piercings are not allowed. But times are changing and more and more people are doing body modifications, so the question becomes, why is there such a stigma around tattoos and does it really matter whether your tattoos are visible or not?Special thanks to this weeks guests: Luisa Fragoso Rogers and Ian Airmet whom you can find on Instagram @e_photographyofnature and @e_airmet, as...2022-02-0731 minLong Stories ShortThe Biden Administration: A Year in ReviewPresident Biden came into office during a global pandemic and has had a first year fraught with controversy. This episode will explore ideas and opinions on President Biden’s first year and consider what the rest of his term will look like.Special thanks to this weeks guests: Dave Buhler and Ryan Hamby, as well as the University of Utah and U Student Media.Follow Our Stor1es on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @Our.Stor1esTo get in contact with Our Stor1es, email contact@ourstor1es.comIf yo...2022-01-2431 minLong Stories ShortAndrew Shephard Full InterviewW. Andrew Shephard is an Assistant Professor of African American Literature and Culture in the University of Utah’s Department of English. His research focuses on modes of genre fiction such as science fiction, fantasy, and horror, as they intersect with questions of race, gender, and sexuality, and the ways in which marginalized peoples utilize the conventions of genre to address concerns specific to their communities. This bonus episode includes the full interview with Andrew Shephard, part of which was highlighted in the previous Marvel Comics vs. Adaptations episode.Special thanks to this weeks guest: Andr...2022-01-1035 minLong Stories ShortHappy Holidays vs Merry ChristmasIs Happy Holidays or Merry Christmas your go-to greeting in December? In this episode, we will explore these two greetings and how they have become divisive, along with why this controversy has become important in the minds of your everyday person.Special thanks to this weeks guest: Loren DeGraaff, as well as the University of Utah and U Student Media.Follow Our Stor1es on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @Our.Stor1esTo get in contact with Our Stor1es, email contact@ourstor1es.comIf you would like to...2021-12-2731 minLong Stories ShortWomen in the DraftContent Warning: the discussion section of this episode will discuss sexual assault.The United States military has a system of “Selective Service”, in which all men of legal age are required to register for the armed forces. The Selective Service system then works to keep track of all eligible men in case of national emergency. Recently, questions have been raised within Congress about whether women should also be required to register for Selective Service or not.Special thanks to this weeks guests: Spencer Hurley, and Desirey Chavez, as well as the University of Utah and U St...2021-12-1335 minLong Stories ShortMarvel Comics vs AdaptationsOver the last 20 years, Marvel Cinematic Universe has become a pop culture juggernaut and box office success, with over 20 billion dollars worth of profits since August 2021. But Marvel as a company has humble beginnings, starting as an indie comic shop in 1939. Although Marvel source material and their adaptations to the big and small screen share many things, there are also distinct differences. The question is, for today’s topic is one form truly better than the other?Special thanks to this weeks guests: Parker Service, whom you can find @parkerservice on Instagram or @Awesomename7 on Twitter, and An...2021-11-2234 minLong Stories ShortFine Arts vs Home CraftsThroughout history and into the modern day, there has been discourse within the art community as to whether home crafting should be considered a fine art. In this episode, we discuss why, contextually, there has been such a difference between the two and how, as the times change, the split between them might be altered.Special thanks to this weeks guests: Drew Reynolds and Virginia Catherall, whom you can find at lakesaltknit.com, as well as the University of Utah and U Student Media.Follow Our Stor1es on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @Our...2021-11-0830 min