The Colby-Sawyer Chronicles: Recent Episodes

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Sharing stories from a small New England college.

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In this special episode, Matt, Frank, and Abby sit down with a variety of guests to discuss their unique ways of celebrating the holidays.

Citizenship Coordinator Reuben McNeil ('21) discusses Hanukkah, and the similarities between dreidel and Beyblades.

Cross-Cultural Club President Smriti Sharma Sapkota ('22) teaches us about Dashain, and her love of Hallmark Christmas movies.

College Librarian Malia Ebel talks about making new Christmas traditions with her five-year-old son Q, also featured.

PRIDE Media Liason Khaira Bagley ('23) remembers how their parents taught them what Christmas is really all about.

The hosts also read submitted stories from Abby Davidson ('23), Eric Miller ('22), and Research and Instruction Librarian Beth Krajewski.

Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year to all of our listeners!

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Matt, Frank, and Abby sit down with politics professor Eric Boyer for a lively conversation. Talking points include Boyer's famed simulation-style teaching methods, what teaching politics in the modern age means, and the divisive nature of barbecue sauce.

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Matt and Frank are joined by Colby-Sawyer Chronicles producer Abby Walker, '23, as they recount the ghostly tales that haunt our campus. Everything from old stories to first-person accounts from students and alumni are discussed.

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The boys are back on campus! They discuss moving in, Freshman Orientation, their classes, and more!

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Matt and Frank make their introduction as the new hosts of the Colby-Sawyer Chronicles. They discuss their future vision for the podcast, summer plans, new jobs, legos, and much more!

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How do you stay positive during tough times? Bethany Hebert ’22 finds comfort in dancing; Kara Colvin ’23 expresses her emotions through music. This episode features inspirational conversation and the original “I Miss School Song” by Kara Colvin.

Find Kara’s music here:
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Music Credits:
scottholmesmusic.com
"I Miss School Song"

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Hear from six couples about how they met and fell in love at CSC. Featuring: Keith + Tracey Perkins, Sarah Cahill + Shalyn Spencer, Marc-Andre + Casey Parent, Erik + Katie Rocheford, Courtney + Matt Nolan, and Jaqueline + Shawn Coe. 

 Music credits: scottholmesmusic.com 

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Cameron Bolling ’20, author of Skyborn, the first book in the Battle of the Horizon trilogy, reads an excerpt from the final book in his series, Earthtremor, recently released on 1/21/21 in print and E-book on Amazon. He follows up by discussing his writing and self-publishing processes and ends with an excerpt from BoH Book II, Seablood

Music credits: scottholmesmusic.com

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Happy Holidays from the CSC community! Listen to part two of two episodes featuring holiday traditions from professors, staff, and students.

This episode features:

  • Teresa Gallagher (“Mama T”), front desk consultant in Colgate
  • Ruth Padilla, senior Biology major
  • Nicole Chartier, adjunct professor for the School of Nursing & Health Sciences
  • Ewa Chrusciel, associate professor for the School of Arts & Sciences
  • Laura Sykes, academic vice president and dean of faculty
  • Wally Borgen, adjunct professor for the School of Arts & Sciences

Music credits:

  • "Storybook" by scottholmesmusic.com
  • Carol Of The Bells by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/. Artist: http://audionautix.com/
  • Hark The Herald Angels Sing by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license.
  • Jingle Bells by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
    Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100187
    Artist: http://incompetech.com/

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Happy Holidays from the CSC community! Listen to part one of two episodes featuring holiday traditions from professors, staff, and students.

This episode features:

  • Beth Krajewski, research consultant for the library and adjunct professor for the School of Arts & Sciences
  • Michael Brown, area coordinator for the Department of Residential Education
  • Anette Helin, senior self designed major
  • Tom Kealy, dean for the School of Business & Social Sciences
  • Eric Boyer, professor for the School of Business & Social Sciences, and Erica Webb, director of Student Success and Retention

Music credits: 

  • "Storybook" by scottholmesmusic.com
  • Carol Of The Bells by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0. Artist: http://audionautix.com/
  • Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
    Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100270
    Artist: http://incompetech.com/

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Leon Malan, professor for the School of Arts & Sciences, talks about the process of bringing the Main Street Garden to life and its initiative to feed families in need. the first harvest delivered just in time for Thanksgiving. Three students involved with the Main Street Garden describe their experiences and the positive impacts of local sustainable food systems.

Music credits: scottholmesmusic.com

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Keep the lights on for this episode featuring supernatural stories from class of 2020 alum Ebert Diaz’s time at CSC. Stay tuned, and stay scared by catching up on Season 2 of the Supernatural Stories video series on the CSC Alumni Facebook and Instagram pages. 

Music credits: scottholmesmusic.com

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Assistant professor for the School of Business and Social Sciences Loren Wehmeyer talks about where his passion for business began and how it brought him to Colby-Sawyer, touching on his methods of experiential learning and how students can find success in the field of business. Following up is alum Ethan Forrest '19 who found his way into the Boston real estate market and shares some first-hand advice of his own.

Music credits: “Storybook” by scottholmesmusic.com

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What is sustainability and why is it important? From the Sun Shack to solar panels, ReChargers to Zero-Sort recycling, Jen White, director of sustainability and innovation, talks about one of the college’s main values: sustainability and resilience, including personal wellbeing, social justice, financial stability, and ecological balance. 
Music credits: "Storybook" by scottholmesmusic.com.