Teagan Mcgrew and her grandmother VonVon talk about growing up as a child of 11 kids and her viewpoints on the economy then v.s. now.

In this interview, conducted in November 2023 in Bruceton Mills, West Virginia, Teagan Mcgrew (17) interviews her grandmother VonVon (68) about her childhood. VonVon shares stories of growing up in a big family and the struggles of money that came...

My Grandma's Story from West Virginia

Nathan McKinney (17) interviews Pauline McKinney (70) about her early life in West Virginia. They took about her childhood, raising kids, and moving to California.

Alex Clunan and Allie Prescott

[Recorded Thursday, April 27th, 2023] Alex (19) and Allie (31) have a One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. Alex is a first year undergraduate student at the University of Virginia studying biomedical engineering to pursue medicine. Allie is a...

John Hess and Alex Wu

Creating Community Through Sharing Stories: John Hess shares his story growing up in West Virginia, where his family valued traveling and spending time with relatives. After going to graduate school at Cornell, he moved to Andover with his family. He...

Mary Farrell and Collinn Tran

[Recorded: Friday, February 17, 2023] Mary (70) and Collinn (18) have a One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. Mary is a liberal Catholic and a mother of three from Massachusetts while Collinn is a first-generation student at the University...

Sarita Mehta and Amanda Coombs

[Recorded: Friday, June 10, 2022] Sarita (21, UVA '22) and Amanda (27, UVA '17) have a One Small Step conversation during Alumni Weekend at UVA. Sarita and Amanda, both recent UVA graduates, discuss life after college and their shared interest...

Nariah Williams and her great grandmother Diana Dozier talk about her life and childhood

In this interview, conducted December 5th 2021 in Michigan. Nariah Williams interviews her great grandmother Diana Dozier about her life growing up and favorite memories. Nana shares stories about her childhood and her school life. She also talks about her...

FYS Interview About Theme of Protest with Mason McKenzie by Elli Kroeger

I interviewed Mason McKenzie for my First Year Seminar class at Marshall University. Our FYS class has been focusing on critical thinking and how thoughtful developed and artfully asked questions can lead to enriching and enlightening stories, particularly oral histories....

FYS Interview about the theme of Pandemics with Lois Bay by Zackery Wood

I interviewed Lois Bays 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, particularly oral histories....

FYS Interview about the theme of WV Teacher Strike with Holly Lampl by Levi Oehlberg-Boggess

I interviewed Holly Lampl 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, particularly oral histories....

FYS Interview about the theme of Pandemics with Blaine Nease, by Gavin Nease.

I interviewed Blaine Nease, M.D. 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, particularly oral...

COVID-19 Higher Education

I interviewed Beth Waugh, a Senior Career Development Specialist at Marshall, 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...

FYS interview about the theme of Pandemics with Abbey McBrayer by Elijah Connell

I interviewed Abbey McBrayer 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, particularly oral histories....

FYS Interview about the theme of protests with Danny Spurlock by Ty Spurlock.

I interviewed Danny Spurlock 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, particularly oral histories....

FYS Interview about the theme of pandemics with Ken Shafer by Sam Adkins

I interviewed Ken Shafer  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, particularly oral histories.  We have examined...

FYS interview about the theme of pandemics with Glenna Shepard by Shelby Shepard

I interviewed Glenna Shepard for my first year seminar class at Marshall University. Our first year seminar class has been focusing on critical thinking and how thoughtfully developed and artfully asked questions can lead to enriching and enlightening stories, particularly...

FYS Interview about the theme of Essential Workers During the COVID19 Pandemic with Nate Brumfield by Heather Ratcliff

I interviewed Charles "Nate" Brumfield 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, particularly oral...

Interview Title: FYS Interview about the theme of protests with Rebecca Keene by Erica Rowe

I interviewed Rebecca Keene 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, particularly oral histories....

FYS Interview about the theme of Protests with Stephen Pisciotta by Cameron Hysell

I interviewed Stephen Pisciotta 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, particularly oral histories....

FYS Interview about the theme the effects of COVID-19 on working citizens with Sara Lewis by Bradley Lewis

I interviewed Sara Lewis 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, particularly oral histories....

FYS Interview about the theme of Pandemics with Mary Kincaid by Will Kincaid

I interviewed Mary 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, particularly oral histories. We...

FYS oral history interview
November 3, 2020 App Interview

I interviewed Chris Mays for my first your seminar class at Marshall University. Our FYS Class has been focusing on critical thinking and how thoughtful he developed and artfully asked questions can lead to enriching and enlightening stories, particularly oral...