Interviewing my tita (aunt)

Javier Vallina (17) interviews his tita Veronica Vallina (50) about growing up as the youngest, her career, and her experiences traveling in Europe. (sorry about the dogs)

Mike Hayes, Emily Peters and Scott Acord

Emily shares her experience of being the eldest of 4 children whose father died when she was 12, just 6 yrs after her mother died. Emily, had been the only mother her siblings knew and when they moved their aunt...

"DACA applicants earn every right to be American. They are the epitome of the American Dream and the embodiment of the American character."

Olivia Quinto, a lawyer, chats with Rutgers Law classmates Diego Iniguez-Lopez and Victor Monterrosa, Jr., about being undocumented for 20+ years and how the three classmates' personal histories transform into the political as immigrant rights’ activists.

People of the Rio Grande Valley Border Towns: David "There is a legacy beyond social status."

People of the Rio Grande Valley Border Towns: David. David Withrow is the successful owner of the local cafe, Agrarian Coffee in McAllen, TX. David is a father and husband with a penchant for the refined culinary palette. David speaks...

Aunt Wanda (sibling number #8)

My Aunt wanda had a few choice words for the tourists flooding Floridas beaches, Governor DeSantis and Donald Trump. When it comes to the virus she refuses to go down without a fight. Aunt Wanda has entered "Walking Dead Mode"...

Natalie Hogan and Shannon Henley

[Recorded: Thursday, September 14, 2023] Natalie Hogan (19) from Fairfax, VA, and Shannon Henley (19) from Fairfax, VA participated in this One Small Step conversation as part of their Public Service Pathways 1-credit UNST course at UVA. Shannon shares her...

Nonnie
November 25, 2018 App Interview

We talked a lot about what her life was growing up and moving, as well as what it was like marrying into a ginormous Italian family. But, the not important part of what we talked about, I think, was what...

Death, Dying, and Loss Interview

My girlfriend, Aimee, interviews me about my thoughts on Death, Dying, and Loss. Reflections on subjects discussed throughout the semester in SOCI4122.

That Old Man’s Got STYLE!

We talked about his military service, growing up military, childhood memories, losing a loved one. Life experiences in their joy, pain, and everything in between.

Eliana and Jason

Eliana Olivas (18) talks with her father, Jason Olivas (44) about his relationship with his mother after losing her in April of 2016.

John Babcock Part 2: “You’re not a man if you’re not scared; you’re not a man if you don’t cry”

Discussion of John's relationship with his siblings and parents. We talked about the death of his father and later on, his mother. Childhood stories and memories and how his sister affected him. His life from the streets to Brookdale. He...

Ashley interviews her roommate about loss.
January 27, 2020 App Interview

In this interview I interviewed my roommate Emma who is one of my best friends. She speaks about losing her dog and having to say bye to her best friend when she left to go back to school.

Christmas 2019: Shelby Curran

I interview my aunt on her life and events that have impacted it.