Season 8 Ep. 7
Thoughts on Learning During a Pandemic
Join Ben and Sarah this week as they engage with a variety of students and professors at YCP to talk about education during a global pandemic. Listen as they reflect on a semester filled with struggles and learn how they turned some negatives into positives. Guests include Alex Evans, Ariel Mitchell, Travis Kurowski, Mike Zerbe, Alison Altemose, Stacy Lutter, Carrie Pucino, Brian Gray, and Jordan Tripp.
Season 8 Ep. 6
A Conversation with Rachel Louise Snyder
Join Ben and Sarah as they sit down and have a conversation with Rachel Louise Snyder. They discuss with her what led her to write and journalism, but more importantly her latest book No Visible Bruises: What We Don't Know About Domestic Violence Can Kill Us. Please join us for this very important conversation about domestic violence and the act of writing about important issues. Guest includes Rachel Louise Snyder.
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Season 8 Ep. 5
Protesting and Rhetoric
Join Ben and Sarah as they sit down with Drs. Cope and Smith to talk about protesting, rhetoric, and BLM. Hopefully, you will learn something new about getting important messages out to others. Guests include Dr. Cope and Dr. Smith.
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Season 8 Ep. 4
Lit and Film of Horror
Join Ben and Tara sit down to have a spooky conversation with York College's own Dr. Olney about the Literature and films of horror. From classics like Psycho to newer films like 2020's The Invisible Man, Dr. Olney teaches us about the way fear is used in literature and film and how it has changed over the years. And makes his recommendations on what you can watch at home to get into the Halloween mood. Guest includes Dr. Olney.
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Season 8 Ep. 3
Coming out and the LGBTQ+ Community at YCP
Join Ben, Sarah, and members of the LGBTQ + community at YCP as they discuss coming out. Hear about the struggles and celebrations with coming out; the obstacles and the importance of community. We hope you will feel the community surrounding you or become more educated about LGBTQ + issues.
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Season 8 Ep. 2
Streaming in the Time of COVID-19
This week, join Ben and Tara as they talk about their favorite (and least favorite) streaming services, as well as what they’ve been watching to stay entertained during quarantine! What kind of things have YOU been watching lately?
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Season 8 Ep. 1
Mental Health in the Media
On this week’s episode of the Rough Draft, Ben and Sarah sit down with Darrell Wilt, the director of Counseling Services at YCP, to discuss mental health and the resources available to students. Darrel is helping us break down the stigma surrounding mental health, and talks to us about the ways mental health is portrayed in media and pop culture.
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