Spilling the Tea with CCE: Recent Episodes
Center for Civic Engagement
Hello and welcome to Spilling the Tea with CCE, the podcast created and led by Fellows at Hofstra University’s Center for Civic Engagement. CCE is a university institute designed to educate students in democratic values by actively engaging them as knowledgeable citizens through collaborative partnerships with their campus, local, state, national, and global communities. Each episode features a pair of Fellows discussing a topic they researched and chose.
Join Fellow Emma Cerrelli with guest Zjhari Cameron as they talk about the way privilege presents itself in today's society and the many forms it can take.
Join CCE Fellow Paris and her guests President Leah Wrazin and Vice President Sydney Greenlaw of Student’s Demand Action (SDA) at Hofstra as they discuss their new club on campus dedicated to fostering a campus community of students demanding action to address gun violence in America.
Join Fellow Sneha and Dr. Kelsey Leonard, a Water Rights Activist and member of the Shinnecock Nation in discussing the importance of water rights and how you can be more mindful of the water around you.
CW: This episode contains material related to domestic violence and sexual harassment/assault.
Join Fellows Steven and Kayla in partnership as we talk about the signs of Domestic Violence and what steps can be taken to prevent and help those going through a difficult situation with the help of The Safe Center LI.
Resources:
The Safe Center 24/7 Hotline: 516-542-0404
The Safe Center Website: https://www.tscli.org/
Hofstra Title IX Office Number: 516-463-5841
Hofstra Title IX Office Email: StudentTitleIX@hofstra.edu
Hofstra Student Counseling Services: 516-463-2273
Join CCE Fellow Emma Cerrelli and guest Zjhari Cameron as they discuss gun violence in America and its effects on society.
Join fellows Lauren Ballinger and Sneha Balaji Prabhu as they discuss their post graduation plans, fears, and relearning how to be a person outside of academia in 2023.
Join CCE Fellows Sinjita and Steven as they talk about the struggles of living on campus when most students and faculty are trying to move past COVID concerns. With lifted mandates, optional masking, and general COVID fatigue everywhere, how does that affect those who are immunocompromised or in close contact with someone who is?
Resources Mentioned
- Sinjita’s Research: https://issuu.com/hofstra/docs/poster_-_ug_research_day__sinjita_bhattacharya__-_
- Sinjita’s Blog Post: https://hofstracenterforcivicengagement.wordpress.com/2022/04/07/what-its-like-to-be-a-high-risk-college-student-in-a-pandemic/
- Immunity Debunked: https://twitter.com/SabiVM/status/1588658173866823682
- The People’s CDC: https://peoplescdc.org/2022/11/07/peoples-cdc-covid-19-weather-report-21/
Join CCE Fellows Lauren Ballinger and Sarah Holmes as they discuss true crime and the challenges that can occur when attempting to join journalism with entertainment.
Join CCE Fellows Sneha Balaji Prabhu and Emma Cerrelli as they discuss the role and impacts of social media in their lives, the controversial nature of social media drama accounts amongst the student body, and their personal stories with these accounts. They also talk about the psychological effects of social media on young adults.
Join fellows Sarah Stauffer, Emma Cerrelli, Antonia Moffa, and Sneha Balaji Prabhu as they talk about the recent reversal of Roe v. Wade and the potential political, economic, and societal ramifications, as well as how this decision has and will continue to impact them and those closest to them.
Join CCE Fellows Kayla Stadeker and Steven Curd with their friend Will Germaine as they discuss leadership on campus in all its various forms. How past leaders have impacted their own ways they chose to lead organizations and projects, as well as how having leaders that look like them have helped to bolster their own dreams and ambitions.
Join fellow Sarah Stauffer and roommate Jess Mannhaupt as they discuss everything from their experiences eating on Hofstra's campus as vegetarians to the diversity of the food on campus for other dietary restrictions and cultures. They also take a dive into the unfair treatment of food workers on campus.
In this episode of Spilling The Tea With CCE Damali and Lucas casually discuss the experiences that they have had being taught languages in the classroom setting throughout their academic careers and how the methods used can discourage your confidence, and potentially deter you from wanting to continue learning a foreign language if you have not already started. Lucas briefly introduces the idea of language acquisition, and how the concept of comprehensible input is an efficient way to study language long term helping reduce your grammatical and pronunciation errors.
Join Fellows Elizabeth Flores and Sarah Stauffer as they discuss the topic of mental health and share their thoughts on the topic and personal stories. We hope that you are inspired to prioritize your mental health and help break the stigma associated with this topic. If you're facing a mental health issue, you are not alone. Please be sure to check out the resources listed below.
Hofstra University Student Counseling Services: 516-463-2273
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
The Trevor Project Crisis Line: 866-488-7386 (Lifeline)
Calm App: https://www.calm.com/
Sarah Stauffer’s Instagram Handle: @qiaotagmaine
There are so many people who have been searching for safe spaces to explore, find, and understand their gender identities. Today, CCE Fellow Jimena is joined by 3 lovely guests: Nathan, Sanaia, and Sarah, all of whose stories to discovery and understanding of themselves and their relationships with others deserve to be seen, heard, and expressed. Thank you for listening, we hope this episode can give you some insight on the non-binary experience.
www.healthline.com/health/am-i-non-binary#learn-more
Join CCE fellows Sinjita Bhattacharya and Caitlin Cameron as they discuss the experiences that come with being disabled on Hofstra's campus, highlighting the ways ableism still shows up despite our university's rich disability activism history and best efforts to be inclusive.
TL Lewis' definition of ableism: https://www.talilalewis.com/blog/working-definition-of-ableism-january-2022-update
A Guide to the ADA: https://beta.ada.gov/topics/intro-to-ada/
Join Fellow Damali Ramirez and her friend Tiffany Acosta reflect on classic telenovelas they grew up watching and the problematic messages these shows promote, such as machismo, colorism, a woman's dependence on a man, and more.
Join CCE fellows Zahra Omairat and Iman Elshazly as they dive into the experiences of being hijabis in the US, the struggles that hijabi women face in their personal and professional lives, and how the rest of the world treats women who decide to dress modestly.
Fellows Lauren, Sinjita, and Bella talk about capitalist structures in the context of the modern post-pandemic society. They reflect on their own personal opinions, as well as discuss information and specific sectors of the economic system that may need to be adjusted based on the current historical and political climate.
NPR Quarantine Reduction Article: https://www.npr.org/2021/12/29/1068731487/delta-ceo-asks-cdc-to-cut-quarantine
Primer to the 10 Principles of Disability Justice: https://www.sinsinvalid.org/blog/10-principles-of-disability-justice → check out the education tab on the website for lots of resources!
Join CCE Fellow Kayla Stadeker and members of Black Leaders Advocating for Change, Morriah Johnson and Frank Shields II, as they discuss BLAC and the advocacy work they have done along with their plans and hope for the future of BLAC.
To learn more: BLAC Instagram (blac_hofstra): https://www.instagram.com/blac_hofstra/?utm_medium=copy_link
Join fellow Bella as her long-term friend Jon puts her in the hot seat to reflect on finding purpose outside of work, values and aspirations, and even sharing a spooky story. From lighthearted questions to deep reflections, all the tea is spilled!
Join fellows Alex, Iman, and Sneha as they share their experiences preparing for life after graduation including studying for the LSAT, applying to law school, and practicing self-love and confidence to overcome imposter syndrome.
Join fellows Sarah and Bella in an honest conversation about the recent relaxation of mask mandates in New York State and on college campuses as well as the effects of the pandemic on student life.
Join Fellow Elissa Cano and her sister as they engage in an open discussion about the pros and cons of shopping and working at thrift and retail stores.
Join fellows Michaela, Lauren, and Damali as they talk about the 2017 Netflix series "Girlboss" and Sophia Amoruso's successful--yet, problematic--fashion empire. This episode talks about sustainability, women's empowerment, and the nuanced history of the term #girlboss.
Join CCE Fellows Kayla and Elissa and their guest Kayla Hicks, CEO and President of Sustain Equity Group, as they discuss the direct and residual effects of gun violence on the Black community!
Missing People on Long Island
Why do only certain types of missing persons cases penetrate mainstream media and make a lasting impression on us as a society? How can we raise more awareness for cases of missing people that have slipped through the cracks and remain unsolved due to little media attention? Join CCE Fellow Antonia Moffa for a discussion of how we perceive people when they disappear.
Sources:
https://hofstracenterforcivicengagement.wordpress.com/2021/10/08/youve-heard-of-gabby-petito-but-have-you-heard-of-these-missing-women-of-color/
https://www1.nyc.gov/site/ocme/for-families/missing-and-unidentified-persons.page#:~:text=More%20than%2013%2C000%20people%20were,for%2060%20or%20more%20days.
https://amsterdamnews.com/news/2021/09/23/gone-and-forgotten-nearly-50-black-girls-missing-n/
https://missingpersonscenter.org/advanced-search/tag/casestatus/active/?criteria=3
https://dailyvoice.com/new-york/suffolk/police-fire/alert-issued-for-missing-15-year-old-long-island-girl/779134/
https://twitter.com/NYPDMissing
https://charleyproject.org/case/edmond-tillman
https://bronx.news12.com/bronx-family-searches-for-86yearold-mother-who-got-off-wrong-bus-stop-42385551
https://bronx.com/yessica-nivarrez-castro-14-missing/
https://www.silive.com/crime-safety/2021/09/patrick-alford-staten-islander-missing-for-11-years-to-be-featured-on-in-pursuit-with-john-walsh.html
https://www.silive.com/news/2020/01/its-been-10-years-since-missing-staten-island-boy-patrick-alford-has-been-seen.html
Join fellows Sarah Stauffer and Lauren Ballinger as they talk about working in the service industry during the COVID-19 Pandemic, and the impacts the pandemic had on different jobs, as well as stressors that employees were under while striving to keep their business running, keep customers happy, and keep everyone safe in the process.
Join Fellow Benjamin Morawek and his guest, Maya Mehta, as they talk about the social theory of reasoning and why it supports the case for engaging in rational conversations about politics and society—especially with people who disagree with you. Referenced in this episode is the video by Vsauce, "The Future Of Reasoning," and the book by Jonathan Haidt, The Righteous Mind: Why Good People are Divided by Politics and Religion. The figure referred to is "The Social Intuitionist Model"; it appears on page 55 of Haidt's book and as Figure 2.4 on page 2 of this PDF.
Join Fellow Sarah Stauffer and her friend, Lily Marston, as they discuss the challenges of work in Animal Rescue and in Animal Shelters. They talk about common misconceptions, what it is like to work with animals, as well as the internal operations. Listen to the end to learn how you can help your local shelter!
Join Fellows Joany and Zahra as they talk about common day-to-day experiences of students of color in a predominantly Caucasian institution. They talk about issues facing many students today and share some personal anecdotes. We hope you enjoy!
Some definitions for terms used in the episode are below:
1.) POC = Person of Color
2.)PWI = Predominately White Institution
"You want to go to law school? It's not that bad, just pay for the LSAT and a few applications!"
Or so you thought.
We all know that attending law school is expensive, but no one really talks about what it costs just to go through the application process. There's many hidden fees, and costs you might not realize until you begin the process. Join fellows about what it's like to apply to law school and see their running total of how much it can cost.
Fellow Alexis discusses the English language, the standardization of the English language, and how this language has been used as an unfair test of intelligence for those where English is not their first language.
Alexis' resources to learn more: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1SHsiiNRdX2EIpPkgakrSTjLPdqqnyh81?usp=sharing
In this podcast, CCE Fellows Jenna and Micaela reflect on how their past school year was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. They discuss their perspectives on virtual learning, and what a return to in-person classes could look like in the Fall.
Fellows Alex Attilli and Daria Valan talk about sexual assault and systemic violence in the American prison system. They focus on Edna Mahan correctional facility in New Jersey as a case study for this phenomena. Content Warning: This podcast deals with themes of sexual violence and systemic violence.
For the full report, visit https://www.justice.gov/opa/press-release/file/1268391/download
For information on resources regarding sexual assault, visit https://www.rainn.org/resources
Fellows Olivia and Margaret give a summary of the events which led to the military coup in Myanmar this year, and how the Burmese citizens and the greater international community has responded. The coup has displaced thousands of people from their homes, left the majority of politicians imprisoned, and fueled the persecution against the Rohingyas. They also discuss the role of multilateral organizations and the ethics of sanctions in response to political turmoil.
For more information on Myanmar and to donate to protest groups: https://www.isupportmyanmar.com/
To donate to an organization fighting genocide against Rohingyas: https://www.burmataskforce.org/donate/
Fellows Jasmin and Bella inform and educate listeners about disabilities that are internal and not “traditionally” shown externally. This includes reflections on invisible disabilities in everyday life, the classroom, the workplace, traditional media, social media, and more.
CW: anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts.
Learn more about invisible disabilities: https://invisibledisabilities.org/
Learn more about DREAM: https://www.dreamcollegedisability.org/
Express your interest in DREAM at Hofstra: Dr Craig Rustici, craig.m.rustici@hofstra.edu
Career and continuing education services in NY: http://www.acces.nysed.gov/
We have all heard of a concussion before, but have you heard of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, commonly known as CTE? CTE is a silent killer as a result of multiple concussions over time. In this podcast follow Becca as we discus causes, symptoms, treatments, and more of CTE and the connection to the NFL.
Resources:
https://concussionfoundation.org/CTE-resources/what-is-CTE
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_NFL_players_with_chronic_traumatic_encephalopathy
https://www.netflix.com/watch/81062828
Fellow Joany explains the history of affirmative action, its important role in providing equitable opportunities in higher education for BIPOC students, and why there are prejudices towards these programs.
In this podcast, fellows Damali Ramirez and Sage Wenninghoff give an overview of what white feminism is and why the need for intersectionality is so dire.
CCE Fellow Lauren Ballinger and Associate Professor of Health Professions at Hofstra University Martine Hackett sit down to discuss the racial disparities in COVID-19 vaccine rollout. Listen to this podcast to learn about the circumstances that make certain demographics more susceptible to getting the coronavirus, the obstacles that many are facing in receiving the vaccine, and how vaccine rollout may look going forward.
How to get involved in helping the vaccine rollout:
https://www.england.nhs.uk/coronavirus/join-the-nhs-covid-19-vaccine-team/#i-am-interested-in-volunteering.
Link to the podcast Lauren references:
https://www.apmreports.org/episode/2020/05/14/coronavirus-in-the-delta-e3-the-hospital
Fellow Lauren speaks with Jamie Diamond and Charles Nieves from the Nassau County Chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America about food insecurity in Nassau County, how it has grown due to the pandemic, and how it is not a standalone issue.
Content warning: brief mention of police brutality towards the end of the episode.
https://www.nassaudsa.com/home
Facebook: @NassauCountyDSA
Twitter & Instagram: @NassauDSA
Fellows Daria and Alex talk about the aftermath of the 2020 election after recently finding out that former Vice President Joe Biden is now the new President-elect.
Fellows Micaela and Jenna watched the movie the Trial of the Chicago 7, which tells the story of the 7 protestors who were charged with inciting a riot during the 1968 Democratic National Convention. These protests were against the Vietnam War, and the movie and its issues are extremely relevant today.
https://www.netflix.com/title/81043755
In this episode, CCE Fellows Sarah Stauffer, Antonia Moffa, and Becca Lo Presti sit down and discuss healthy relationships in the time of COVID-19 as well as basics in boundaries and consent. Trigger Warning: This episode deals with themes of mental health and domestic violence. If at any point you feel uncomfortable, feel free to skip ahead or stop listening.
Links mentioned in this episode:
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
https://www.thehotline.org/
https://www.loveisrespect.org/about/
Join CCE Fellows Alexis, Kyla, and Olivia to learn more about how coronavirus is affecting vulnerable populations in the Americas.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/apr/21/latin-america-coronavirus-lockdowns-low-income
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2020/08/10/covid-brazil-deaths-inequality/?arc404=true
Since we were little, we knew we had to go to college. High schoolers feel a great amount of pressure that they must go to college? But should they? In this podcast, we talk about how the push for college has changed America and how the workforce did not shift to accommodate student needs. Hannon Sanford joins us to tell his journey of realizing that maybe college is not for him, especially if you are not going for something that you are interested in. All while keeping in mind that every life is different and how you should make your decisions on your own.
In today's episode, Sarah talks with Maggie Mader, a resident of Maine who survived an extremely abusive relationship when she was just 16 years old. They discuss topics such as abuse, survival, and what it takes for a relationship to be healthy, abusive, and all the grey areas in between.
Content Warning: This episode contains topics such as mental health, emotional and physical abuse, as well as sexual assault. If you are sensitive to any of these topics, please exercise caution as well as self-care when listening to this episode, or do not listen at all.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24-hour number: (800)-273-8255 https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org
National Domestic Vilence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 thehotline.org
Love is Respect: https://www.loveisrespect.org/
A conversation between two black women who are dealing with the current racial tensions in the US
To get in contact with Shaniqua and her organization, https://www.womensdiversitynetwork.org/
CCE Fellow Bella sits down with Rebecca Sanin, the President & CEO of the Health and Welfare Council of Long Island, for a discussion about the 2020 Census. They share what the Census is, the impact of the Census on Long Island, common misconceptions, it's relevance to college students, how you can help, and more.
https://my2020census.gov/
https://hwcli.com/work-we-do/coalition-grassroots-organizing/2020-census/#39-2020-census-covid-19-toolkit
https://guaac.wordpress.com/
Description:
The United States often intervenes in the affairs of other countries, supposedly to install democratic values and reinforce human rights protections. But is that really what is happening? In this discussion, we take a look at the history of American influence in Central America and the Middle East, and learn that oftentimes, the US has destabilized and destroyed many countries around the world. We also discuss the dangerous impacts of how the current presidential administration is radicalizing many Americans' views of foreigners.
Sources:
https://www.salon.com/2014/03/08/35_countries_the_u_s_has_backed_international_crime_partner/
https://apnews.com/2ded14659982426c9b2552827734be83
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/dec/19/central-america-migrants-us-foreign-policy
https://www.britannica.com/event/Monroe-Doctrine
https://fpif.org/free-trade-done-central-america/
https://medium.com/s/story/timeline-us-intervention-central-america-a9bea9ebc148
https://www.jstor.org/stable/2633287?seq=1
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2018/12/21/has-united-states-foreign-policy-central-america-fueled-migrant-crisis-donald-trump/2338489002/
https://www.sanluisobispo.com/opinion/readers-opinion/article214987750.html
https://www.hrw.org/news/2018/08/16/qa-trump-administrations-zero-tolerance-immigration-policy#
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/immigration/24-immigrants-have-died-ice-custody-during-trump-administration-n1015291
https://www.aclu.org/blog/immigrants-rights/immigrants-rights-and-detention/immigrant-kids-keep-dying-cbp-detention
https://www.nilc.org/issues/daca/
https://www.usatoday.com/border-wall/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/smugglers-are-sawing-through-new-sections-of-trumps-border-wall/2019/11/01/25bf8ce0-fa72-11e9-ac8c-8eced29ca6ef_story.html
On 4/23/20, fellows Daria Valan and Alex Attilli talk about the possible repercussions of opening up the country too soon.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/20/us/politics/coronavirus-protests-democrats-republicans.html?action=click&module=Top%20Stories&pgtype=Homepage
https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/15/us/states-reopen-coronavirus-trnd/index.html
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/inside-the-conservative-networks-backing-anti-quarantine-protests/2020/04/22/da75c81e-83fe-11ea-a3eb-e9fc93160703_story.html
https://www.vox.com/2020/4/22/21228651/opening-up-save-economy-trump-coronavirus-pandemic-shutdown
https://www.nbcbayarea.com/investigations/consumer/restaurants-learn-business-interruption-insurance-may-not-cover-coronavirus-closures/2271037/
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/texas-judges-30-day-coronavirus-mask-order-blasted-as-ultimate-government-overreach
https://video.foxnews.com/v/6151564466001#sp=show-clips
https://livingwage.mit.edu/states/39
https://www.dol.gov/general/topic/unemployment-insurance
In this episode, fellows Alexis and Yohelis discussed the movie Miracle in Cell No.7 and the repercussions of the criminalization of individuals with mental health, as well as the court systems' treatment (or lack thereof) of mental health patients.
Links:
https://www.mhanational.org/issues/position-statement-53-mental-health-courts
CCE Fellows Sarah Stauffer and Isabella Burckhardt talk with Heidi Randall and Tricia Grant, two inspiring women and community activists, about human trafficking on a local level as well as toxic masculinity. The ladies discuss their experiences, common misconceptions, as well as ways to help change the way the story is told. IF YOU ARE SENSITIVE TO TOPICS SUCH AS ABUSE OR SEXUAL ASSAULT, PLEASE PRACTICE SELF CARE AND MAKE SURE THAT YOU FEEL SAFE, OR DO NOT LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST. Music written and composed by Ethan Tauber. To learn more, check out the links below, and if you are suffering from abuse and need someone to talk to check out Love is Respect (listed below), who are open 24/7
Love is Respect Crisis Hotline:
https://www.loveisrespect.org/
1.866.331.9474
Maine Boys to Men:
https://www.maineboystomen.org/
Not Here:
https://nothere.me/
Documentaries:
The Mask You Live In
Girl Rising
Hello and welcome to Spilling the Tea with CCE, the podcast created and led by Fellows at Hofstra University’s Center for Civic Engagement. For those of you who don’t know, CCE is a university institute designed to educate students in democratic values by actively engaging them as knowledgeable citizens through collaborative partnerships with their campus, local, state, national, and global communities. This podcast was created out of a desire to continue pursuing these goals while social distancing in the COVID-19 pandemic. Every episode a pair of fellows, and potentially guests, will discuss a topic of importance to them.
We hope you will tune into our weekly episodes, starting this week!
A special thank you to Ethan Tauber, the musician who created the music you hear in the background of this trailer. He used the chords C, C, and E to create the tune. :)