In part two of the series, we hear the rest of Michelle’s interview with Salman Rafique, an OSU student from Pakistan. Salman is a volunteer helping Afghan refugees resettle in Stillwater. Salman and Michelle discuss cultural differences between Afghanistan and Stillwater, especially around the interaction between men and women. He also shares his own experience adapting to cultural differences and finding acceptance while away from home.

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Recorded Nov. 10 and Dec. 30, 2021

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In this special series, the Newsroom listens to Michelle’s interview with Salman Rafique, an OSU student from Pakistan. He has been volunteering with the resettlement of our allies from Afghanistan. Hearing Salman’s own experience gives us some insight into what these people will go through as they adjust to life in Stillwater, Oklahoma. 

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Recorded Nov. 10th and Dec. 30, 2021

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In the final episode of 2021, the Newsroom discusses workiversaries, post COVID times, 7-Eleven coming to town, the new public safety radio system and homeless youth in the community.

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Recorded on Dec. 21, 2021

Episode permalink: https://www.studiostillwater.net/in-the-newsroom-ep33

Back in the studio after a short hiatus, the newsroom chats about the big news on Block 34 development, law enforcement purposely getting people drunk and the upcoming local election season. You’ll also get to hear an example of ‘reporter speak’ from Michelle. 

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Recorded Dec. 10, 2021

Episode permalink: https://www.studiostillwater.net/in-the-newsroom-ep32

In this week’s episode, the newsroom discusses the topics of the week and ends the show sharing what they are most thankful for this year.  

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Recorded on Nov. 19 2021

Episode permalink: https://www.studiostillwater.net/in-the-newsroom-ep31

In this episode, Beau returns to the helm of the podcast and learns Ashlynd's meme knowledge causes her to think of a Senator from Vermont instead of the OSU's legendary running back. Ashlynd and Michelle get to ride in the City's new ARFF, and a new internet service provider breaks ground on a fiber gigabit network. Chris gets passionate about hashtags used for Stillwater, and Beau announces our first listener contest.

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Recorded on November 10th, 2021

Episode permalink: https://www.studiostillwater.net/in-the-newsroom-ep30

News Press sports journalist Hallie Hart joins the newsroom to talk about the NCAA’s postseason ban on the OSU men’s basketball team. Michelle sits on the moderator spot as Beau takes a vacation. Chris and Ashlynd share stories from covering Homecoming and Hoops- Remix after walkaround. 

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Recorded Nov. 4, 2021.

Episode permalink: https://www.studiostillwater.net/in-the-newsroom-ep29

In this special episode, the Newsroom welcomes former News Press intern Destinee Adams to the studio. Destinee recently co-authored an article for TIME with Zamaan Qureshi titled, 'Instagram is doing grave harm to our generation. We need help to stop it.' Hear Destinee's journey as a young person growing up in the age of social media and the struggle to present your authentic self online.   She also introduces us to #birate TikTok. But only if you want your algorithm filled with pirates. Arrggh!

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Recorded Oct. 22, 2021

Episode permalink: https://www.studiostillwater.net/in-the-newsroom-ep28

In this week’s episode, Chris takes the opportunity to interview a self-described hacktivist from Turkey who defaces multiple Oklahoma Sheriff websites. Ashlynd and Beau discuss some of the rules of journalism. The newsroom also discusses Ashlynd’s look into Oklahoma’s statute of limits laws for child sexual abuse crimes. They also tease an upcoming interview with former intern Destinee Adams who co-wrote a piece on how Instagram and social media are harming their generation.

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Recorded Oct. 15, 2021

Episode permalink: https://www.studiostillwater.net/in-the-newsroom-ep27

In this week’s episode, the newsroom discusses the headlines of the week. Ashlynd tells us about the state legislature’s study on expungement reform. Beau shares how Stillwater and OSU are preparing for the Afghan refugees. Chris shares some updates from the Mid South gravel cycling event, and Rob shares his thoughts on Joy Hofmeister switching parties to possibly run against Governor Stitt. Ashlynd preps to cover the Tim McGraw performance at the McKnight Center and Wally Funk’s visit to Stillwater.  

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Recorded October 8th, 2021

Episode permalink: https://www.studiostillwater.net/in-the-newsroom-ep26