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I interviewed Stan Meadows for my First Year Seminar class at Marshall University. Our FYS class has been focusing on critical thinking and how thoughtfully developed and artfully asked questions can lead to enriching and enlightening stories. Frank Sesno's book...

On November 26, 2017, Sean Lau will interview Joseph Fortunat, the youth leader for St. John Vianney Church. He will be asked about his lifestyle and how the people present in his life have affected him up until now. These...

In his interview, conducted in December 2017 in Virginia Beach, Virginia, Jack (17) interviews his host parent (61) about childhood and earlier years’ experiences in his hometown. Mr. Pittman described his most difficult time when his mother died when he...

A story told by a grandpa about his up bringing and his perseverance to tackling the real world asked by his granddaughter. His passion for education and success reflects off of his aspirations and struggles.

We talked about growing up in a multicultural family, school, life experiences, and what the future looks like.

I, Elise Spenner, interviewed my mother about crucial aspects of her life. Our conversation began with her childhood, with family traditions, with the interesting stories from our past. Her favorite memories all revolve around shared moments with family, in nature,...

In this recording, father and son discuss the plot, themes, and lessons Ken Kesey portrays through his novel One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.

This interview was about telling my grandparents story from my Dad’s point of view.

My friend Anne Hermann has long had a passion for and involvement with the field of mental health services, particularly for older adults.

Nazneen Husain (48) talks to her sons, Zahid Husain (21) and Riaz Husain (26), about the financial struggles she and her husband faced living in America and her reasoning behind wearing a hijab after 9/11.

We talked about how my mom wants to be remembered and the lessons that she has learned.

Bilquis begins with a powerful message for listeners. She continues on to detail her history with her family, and her childhood experiences. She then transitions towards her experience with her own immediate family. Bilquis reflects on her aspirations as an...

Old man josh talks

I interviewed my grandma Barb for my First Year Seminar Class at Marshall University. Our FYS Class has been focusing on critical thinking and how thoughtfully and artfully asked questions can lead to enriching and enlightening stories. Frank Sesno’s book...

My mom and me go through different topics from her growing up to her now as an adult .

Mahendra Shah always wanted to make a “lasting impression” on society. He always wanted to make a change and have a purpose in life. As a child, he believed that having a “last impression” on society was to become a...

In this interview, we talk about how school has changed Alejandra’s sense of identity and who she is as a person.

In this recording, Jennifer Stavreva, a student, and Whitney Wilda an Illinois history teacher discuss the books that need to be read before a student graduates high school.

We talked about what he some of the stuff he went through in his life like his toughest moment and what he was like as a kid. Then we ended with what he wants to be remembered as.

Thad Murphy discusses his timeline from working as a minor in order to help his family to working at his education and law school. He discusses law school as he experienced it: difficult and stressful, yet fulfilling and gratifying. Additionally,...

In this interview, I discussed with my grandfather his life choices and career path along with his memorable moments/stories that he believes should be shared.

In this interview Malena's mom discusses the way her past and the people in her life influenced her, what it was like for her growing up, and her hopes for Malena in the future. She discusses her mother (Malena's grandmother)...

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The ten of us talked about how we hope to be remembered. Some were more vocal than others, including the French bull dog bean snoring in the background.

The Guinness World Record holder Elan Buller, was interviewed my Luca España on November 17th 2017. Elan Buller had once been the elementary school physical education coach for Luca, between his 1st and 6th grade years. Luca and Buller became...