From the Coal Mines to Success

Alice Louise Ainsworth beat the odds and got out of a coal mining town in Pennsylvania to become a successful teacher. I asked Wheezie what was it like growing up and how did she ever go to college when no...

The Beginning Path of Adulthood

Hanan Omar is my older sister who recently got a job at Marshalls three months ago. I interviewed her about how she got the job offer and some skills required. I also asked her about her favorite work story and...

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....

Family Stories

A discovery of my heritage and history. I learn how my das grew up as well as my ancestors lives.

Questions with Mila

Various questions with Mila Horsley regarding our friendship, her childhood and work experience

Grandpa Remes

Simply an opportunity to better understand the life of my grandpa. Our conversation covered everything from his childhood to final years of work.

Interview With my Dad

This is an interview with my amazing dad, and a bit of his life story!

Life of my Grandfather

This is and interview for my history class understanding the life of my grandfather.

Afi Yellow-Duke and Hamilton Nolan
September 5, 2018 App Interview

Afi and Hamilton talk about the unionization of Gawker Media and the rise of unions in journalism, specifically in digital media spaces. Hamilton also shares his hopes for the future of the labor movement.

The Everyday Hero

A brief interview with an 18 year old girl in a wealthy upper middle class school district where teenagers working isn't average.

Interview With Mildred Jordan

An interview with one of the very under appreciated women that work in our school cafeteria. This goes to show that everyone’s story can be relatable and matters.

God Old Days Interview

This interview was done to look back on the past and get a perspective of how different the lives of some of our relatives were.

Serving in the U.S. Marine Corps
December 4, 2021 App Interview

My grandpa, George Nieman, talks about growing up in Bridgeport, CT, his service in the U.S. Marine Corps, and his career.