One Cool Story: Tales from the University of Oregon’s School of Communication and Journalism

School of Journalism and Communication
One Cool Story: Tales from the University of Oregon’s School of Communication and Journalism

Welcome to One Cool Story: Tales from the University of Oregon’s School of Journalism and Communication (SOJC). Each term you’ll hear from a handful of SOJC faculty, students, staff, and alumni about life in Allen Hall, SOJC Portland, and beyond. From tales about unexpected trips with the State Department to intense journalistic encounters and more, you’ll be getting an in-depth look at what makes the SOJC community truly special.

Episodes

  1. Episode 04: Andrew Theen, Politics and Government Editor at Oregon Public Broadcasting

    OCT 28

    Episode 04: Andrew Theen, Politics and Government Editor at Oregon Public Broadcasting

    In this episode, journalism junior Julia Boboc and Oregon Public Broadcasting's (OPB) 2024 Maynard E. Orme intern speaks with Andrew Theen, Politics and Government Editor at OPB and the first Maynard E. Orme Intern at the network. The two chat about his experience in Allen Hall, his journey from intern to editor, and how he turned a shocking photograph into an award-winning story. Each term, One Cool Story shares stories and experiences from a handful of SOJC faculty, students, staff, and alumni about life in Allen Hall, at SOJC Portland, and beyond. New episodes release each term, so be sure to subscribe wherever you’re listening so you don’t miss the next batch! To stay even more up to date with the SOJC, follow us everywhere at @UOSOJC or by searching for the University of Oregon’s School of Journalism and Communication.

    20 min
  2. Episode 03: Sally Garner, Student Success Champion & Corgi Afficionado

    OCT 28

    Episode 03: Sally Garner, Student Success Champion & Corgi Afficionado

    In this episode, media studies and journalism senior Sydney Seymour speaks with Sally Garner,  SOJC Duck and the long-time Senior Director of the SOJC’s amazing Undergraduate Student Success Center. Sally gives us the details on what it was like in Allen Hall in the early 2000s, how she found her way back to the SOJC, and why she still loves being part of it after all these years.  Each term, One Cool Story shares stories and experiences from a handful of SOJC faculty, students, staff, and alumni about life in Allen Hall, at SOJC Portland, and beyond. New episodes release each term, so be sure to subscribe wherever you’re listening so you don’t miss the next batch! To stay even more up to date with the SOJC, follow us everywhere at @UOSOJC or by searching for the University of Oregon’s School of Journalism and Communication.

    18 min
  3. Episode 02: Kayla Krueger, Dee-jayin' Journalism Alum 24

    OCT 28

    Episode 02: Kayla Krueger, Dee-jayin' Journalism Alum 24

    In this episode, two class of 2024 SOJC graduates discuss what it’s like to be a radio host on the University of Oregon campus! Public relations alum Ella Norton interviews journalism and political science grad Kayla Krueger, who got to share her passion for music at KWVA, the University of Oregon’s campus radio station. They chat about her radio gig, her rock band, and much more! Each term, One Cool Story shares stories and experiences from a handful of SOJC faculty, students, staff, and alumni about life in Allen Hall, at SOJC Portland, and beyond. New episodes release each term, so be sure to subscribe wherever you’re listening so you don’t miss the next batch! To stay even more up to date with the SOJC, follow us everywhere at @UOSOJC or by searching for the University of Oregon’s School of Journalism and Communication.

    18 min
  4. Episode 01: Whitney Phillips, Media & Politics Guru and Assistant Professor at the SOJC

    OCT 28

    Episode 01: Whitney Phillips, Media & Politics Guru and Assistant Professor at the SOJC

    In our first faculty interview for our new SOJC podcast “One Cool Story,” we sat down with Whitney Phillips, SOJC assistant professor of digital platforms and ethics! In this episode, Professor Phillips speaks with SOJC senior Zakary Christen-Cooney about how she made her way from SOJC student to the faculty, her research on online communities and political polarization, and her new book that studies the connection between politics, media, and religion that releases this spring. Each term, One Cool Story shares stories and experiences from a handful of SOJC faculty, students, staff, and alumni about life in Allen Hall, at SOJC Portland, and beyond. New episodes release each term, so be sure to subscribe wherever you’re listening so you don’t miss the next batch! To stay even more up to date with the SOJC, follow us everywhere at @UOSOJC or by searching for the University of Oregon’s School of Journalism and Communication.

    25 min
  5. One Cool Story: Season 1 Teaser

    SEASON 1 TRAILER

    One Cool Story: Season 1 Teaser

    Welcome to One Cool Story: Tales from the University of Oregon’s School of Journalism and Communication. Each term you’ll hear from a handful of SOJC faculty, students, staff, and alumni about life in Allen Hall and beyond. Learn more and get an idea of what Season 1 will be like by listening to this teaser!

    3 min

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Welcome to One Cool Story: Tales from the University of Oregon’s School of Journalism and Communication (SOJC). Each term you’ll hear from a handful of SOJC faculty, students, staff, and alumni about life in Allen Hall, SOJC Portland, and beyond. From tales about unexpected trips with the State Department to intense journalistic encounters and more, you’ll be getting an in-depth look at what makes the SOJC community truly special.

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