One Cool Story: Tales from the University of Oregon’s School of Communication and Journalism

Episode 07: Carmelli Hess, Advertising Visionary & Double Duck

In this episode, advertising major Zakary Christen-Cooney talks with Carmelli Hess '24, an Advertising and Brand Responsibility Masters' alum who also earned her undergraduate advertising degree at the SOJC. The two discuss Hess' time at the SOJC, how she found herself drawn to the world of advertising, and her award-winning capstone project on Latinx and Filipino representation in luxury fashion.
Each term, One Cool Story shares stories and experiences from a handful of SOJC faculty, students, staff, and alumni about life in Allen Hall, at SOJC Portland, and beyond. New episodes release each term, so be sure to subscribe wherever you’re listening so you don’t miss the next batch! To stay even more up to date with the SOJC, follow us everywhere at @UOSOJC or by searching for the University of Oregon’s School of Journalism and Communication.

Episode 06: Peter Laufer, Storytelling Legend & Fedora Fanatic

In this episode legendary storyteller Peter Laufer, SOJC Professor and James N. Wallace Chair of Journalism, speaks with journalism major Ethan Donahue about his early career in publishing and radio, his life as a journalism professor at the SOJC, heated debates with media faces, and much more!
Each term, One Cool Story shares stories and experiences from a handful of SOJC faculty, students, staff, and alumni about life in Allen Hall, at SOJC Portland, and beyond. New episodes release each term, so be sure to subscribe wherever you’re listening so you don’t miss the next batch! To stay even more up to date with the SOJC, follow us everywhere at @UOSOJC or by searching for the University of Oregon’s School of Journalism and Communication.

Episode 05: Andy Wilson, Gaming Guru Grad Student

In this episode we speak with Andy Wilson, a Media Studies and Communication PhD student at the SOJC. In a conversation with journalism senior Sydney Seymour, he shares his journey to the SOJC, what it’s like to teach students (often alongside his own professors), why you should consider joining the school’s PhD program, and insights from his dissertation on internet memes.
Each term, One Cool Story shares stories and experiences from a handful of SOJC faculty, students, staff, and alumni about life in Allen Hall, at SOJC Portland, and beyond. New episodes release each term, so be sure to subscribe wherever you’re listening so you don’t miss the next batch! To stay even more up to date with the SOJC, follow us everywhere at @UOSOJC or by searching for the University of Oregon’s School of Journalism and Communication.

One Cool Story Season 02 Teaser

Welcome to Season 2 of One Cool Story: Tales from the University of Oregon’s School of Journalism and Communication! Get a taste for this season's episodes by listening to this teaser!
Each term, One Cool Story shares stories and experiences from a handful of SOJC faculty, students, staff, and alumni about life in Allen Hall, at SOJC Portland, and beyond. New episodes release each term, so be sure to subscribe wherever you’re listening so you don’t miss the next batch! To stay even more up to date with the SOJC, follow us everywhere at @UOSOJC or by searching for the University of Oregon’s School of Journalism and Communication.

Episode 04: Andrew Theen, Politics and Government Editor at Oregon Public Broadcasting

In this episode, journalism junior Julia Boboc and Oregon Public Broadcasting's (OPB) 2024 Maynard E. Orme intern speaks with Andrew Theen, Politics and Government Editor at OPB and the first Maynard E. Orme Intern at the network. The two chat about his experience in Allen Hall, his journey from intern to editor, and how he turned a shocking photograph into an award-winning story.
Each term, One Cool Story shares stories and experiences from a handful of SOJC faculty, students, staff, and alumni about life in Allen Hall, at SOJC Portland, and beyond. New episodes release each term, so be sure to subscribe wherever you’re listening so you don’t miss the next batch! To stay even more up to date with the SOJC, follow us everywhere at @UOSOJC or by searching for the University of Oregon’s School of Journalism and Communication.

Episode 03: Sally Garner, Student Success Champion & Corgi Afficionado

In this episode, media studies and journalism senior Sydney Seymour speaks with Sally Garner,  SOJC Duck and the long-time Senior Director of the SOJC’s amazing Undergraduate Student Success Center. Sally gives us the details on what it was like in Allen Hall in the early 2000s, how she found her way back to the SOJC, and why she still loves being part of it after all these years. 
Each term, One Cool Story shares stories and experiences from a handful of SOJC faculty, students, staff, and alumni about life in Allen Hall, at SOJC Portland, and beyond. New episodes release each term, so be sure to subscribe wherever you’re listening so you don’t miss the next batch! To stay even more up to date with the SOJC, follow us everywhere at @UOSOJC or by searching for the University of Oregon’s School of Journalism and Communication.

Episode 02: Kayla Krueger, Dee-jayin' Journalism Alum 24

In this episode, two class of 2024 SOJC graduates discuss what it’s like to be a radio host on the University of Oregon campus! Public relations alum Ella Norton interviews journalism and political science grad Kayla Krueger, who got to share her passion for music at KWVA, the University of Oregon’s campus radio station. They chat about her radio gig, her rock band, and much more!
Each term, One Cool Story shares stories and experiences from a handful of SOJC faculty, students, staff, and alumni about life in Allen Hall, at SOJC Portland, and beyond. New episodes release each term, so be sure to subscribe wherever you’re listening so you don’t miss the next batch! To stay even more up to date with the SOJC, follow us everywhere at @UOSOJC or by searching for the University of Oregon’s School of Journalism and Communication.

Episode 01: Whitney Phillips, Media & Politics Guru and Assistant Professor at the SOJC

In our first faculty interview for our new SOJC podcast “One Cool Story,” we sat down with Whitney Phillips, SOJC assistant professor of digital platforms and ethics! In this episode, Professor Phillips speaks with SOJC senior Zakary Christen-Cooney about how she made her way from SOJC student to the faculty, her research on online communities and political polarization, and her new book that studies the connection between politics, media, and religion that releases this spring.
Each term, One Cool Story shares stories and experiences from a handful of SOJC faculty, students, staff, and alumni about life in Allen Hall, at SOJC Portland, and beyond. New episodes release each term, so be sure to subscribe wherever you’re listening so you don’t miss the next batch! To stay even more up to date with the SOJC, follow us everywhere at @UOSOJC or by searching for the University of Oregon’s School of Journalism and Communication.

One Cool Story: Fall 2024 Teaser

Welcome to One Cool Story: Tales from the University of Oregon’s School of Journalism and Communication. Each term you’ll hear from a handful of SOJC faculty, students, staff, and alumni about life in Allen Hall and beyond. Learn more and get an idea of what Season 1 will be like by listening to this teaser!