The Stormy Petrel Times

The Stormy Petrel Times

This is The Stormy Petrel Times, the podcast that discusses all things Petrels! Creator/ Host/ Freshman Class President Ashleigh Ewald produces content for the Petrel community weekly, discussing breaking Ogle news, events, issues, and everything Petrels need to know! Follow the talk show on Instagram @thepetreltimes and listen to stay tuned about ongoing activities and clubs during the week. Find out about how involved students at Oglethorpe are making a difference, and you might even be one of them!

Episodes

March 11, 2024 31 mins

Want to learn from an international politician how different countries govern and how other countries go about their political parties? Listen to one of the Estonian politicians who visited Oglethorpe University’s meet-and-greet politics class, Kristo Enn Vaga. At only 27 years old, Kristo Enn Vaga went from being a pro-cyclist in France to an elected politician representing the Estonian Reform Party. Join us as he shares how he be...

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Please welcome Georgia’s 1st Muslim woman and Palestinian American to ever serve in the state’s House of Representatives, Ruwa Romman. Listen in on the conversation between former Oglethorpe University Student Body President of 2014-2015 and now with me, 2023-2024 president. Her journey into bringing representation into local politics and setting a hopeful example for those who come after her, Ruwa, will inspire you never to give u...

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To kick off Spring 2023, please welcome first-year students Neal Nankani, Willem Jaron, and Evan Matela. The three guests developed and created the initiative, 6th Man. The 6th Man Initiative has worked tirelessly to get home games packed with students supporting our athletics. Listen to him speak about his involvement in promoting and encouraging school spirit throughout the Petrel nation. We hope you enjoy learning about the 6th ...
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This week’s episode of the Stormy Petrel Times features well-known Cambodian American author Loung Ung and a Khmer Rouge genocide survivor. ‌In this interview, Loung Ung discusses her previous project, the Land Mine Project, and how she worked with Angelina Jolie to bring her story to life. ‌Listen in as we learn more about how her story and what kept her going during an unforgettable event in history. I hope you all enjoy it and b...
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We welcome alumna Jody from SitterTree on our final episode of the Stormy Petrel Times for 2022. You've likely seen advertisements for SitterTree jobs around campus. Here Jody discusses the organization's background and how it got started. She hopes to share her college experience while providing tips on how students can reduce the number of student loans. Please listen and enjoy!
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In this week’s episode of the Stormy Petrel Times, we interview Senior Class President Marc Collins. Listen in as we learn more about Marc’s vast involvement on campus, his time as a student at Oxford, what we can expect from SGA this next school year, and much more!
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On this week’s episode of the Stormy Petrel Times, we interview Dr. Michelle Lyn, Director of the Counseling Center. Listen in as we learn more about these four certified counselors and their journey as a Petrel, the Counseling Center’s services, and more!
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In this week’s episode of the Stormy Petrel Times, we interview Student Body President Justin Bennett. Listen in as we learn more about Justin’s vast involvement on campus, his time as President, what we can expect from SGA this semester, and so much more!
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On this week’s episode of the Stormy Petrel Times, we interview Leron Burge, Assistant Director of Student Involvement. Listen in as we learn more about Leron and his journey as a Petrel, Student Involvement’s plans for the Spring 2022 semester, how students can assist, and more!
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Oglethorpe University’s Podcast is here! Created and produced by Petrels for Petrels. This trailer episode introduces the type of content the audience can expect to hear and the purpose of making this podcast. Please enjoy and follow on Instagram @thepetreltimes for the latest information!
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