Language is an essential component of communication, especially in the educational setting. In this episode, MOSIAC interns speak about their perspectives on language at Point Loma Nazarene University.

In this episode, we talk with the author of “Pure: Inside the Evangelical Movement that Shamed a Generation of Young Women and How I Broke Free.” She shares the history of the purity movement and tools like values-based sexuality education. AND for the first time on Unmuted, we answer questions directly from YOU, our listeners.

To learn more about Linda or to read her book, visit her website: https://lindakayklein.com/

Music used:

WatR-Fluid by ItsWatR

https://pixabay.com/music/beats-watr-fluid-10149/

Today we’re talking about adapting vs. assimilating and exploring the multiracial identity with Dr. Augustine, Narissa Lane, and Avril Olivo Paniagua.

Show Notes --

Music used:

WatR - Whipped Cream by ItsWatR

How to apply to the podcast:

Click this link and select MOSAIC. Then write in “Unmuted Podcast.”

https://form.jotform.com/222976306976167

Or you can inquire about the open position in the DM’s of our Instagram: @plnu_unmuted

In this episode, we’re talking about microaggressions with Black Student Union president Taylor Floyd and professor of sociology Dr. V.

Our guests define the three types of microaggressions and share how they deal with them in their lives. Stay tuned til the end to hear about some fun ways to engage beyond the episode!

Show Notes:

Link to the Bias incident Report Form

https://cm.maxient.com/reporting.php?PointLoma

Huda F Are You? By Huda Fahmy

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/663680/huda-f-are-you-by-huda-fahmy/

The Magic Fish by Trung Le Nguyen

https://www.kpbs.org/news/arts-culture/2022/12/12/the-magic-fish-is-a-story-of-language-transformation-and-family

Music Used:

WarR - Whipped Cream by ItsWatR

https://pixabay.com/music/beats-watr-whipped-cream-10152/

Tuesday (Glitch soft hip-hop) by Amaksi

https://pixabay.com/music/beats-tuesday-glitch-soft-hip-hop-118327/

WatR - Fluid by ItsWatR

https://pixabay.com/music/beats-watr-fluid-10149/

Guest Luciana Pareyon-Gil shares about their experience commuting across the border from Tijuana to San Diego for university.

Articles/Resources Referenced:

https://www.ocregister.com/2019/04/05/heres-how-much-traffic-crosses-the-u-s-mexico-border/

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-EH7q61A_00CAz7hO4c4DNK4lYSC-MM2/view

Music/SFX Used:

Music by ItsWatR from Pixabay

Music by amaksi from Pixabay

Music by JuliusH from Pixabay

Sound Effect from Pixabay

Guests Gianna Piva and Grace Cook talk about representation in the media for disabled folks. They walk us through what the film industry is missing and how social media has been a place of growth and authenticity for disabled folks.

Films to watch:

Peanut Butter Falcon

Coda

Run

Crip Camp

Instagrams mentioned:

@aaron___philip

@mollyburkeofficial

@plnu_deltaalphapi

Articles quoted:

https://www.un.org/development/desa/disabilities/resources/disability-and-the-media.html

https://rudermanfoundation.org/white_papers/the-ruderman-white-paper-on-authentic-representation-in-tv/

Music used:

Ever Flowing by ItsWatR

https://pixabay.com/music/future-bass-ever-flowing-12277/

WatR - Fluid by ItsWatR

https://pixabay.com/music/beats-watr-fluid-10149/

Tuesday (Glitch Soft Hip-Hop) by amaksi

https://pixabay.com/music/beats-tuesday-glitch-soft-hip-hop-118327/

Today, we talk to PLNU alum and former VOL leader, Micah Renner. Micah walks us through the journey of leaning into their own queer identity while also leading queer students on this campus.

Today we talk to Klassen RA, Lydia Sunberg, and Klassen RD & VOL Co Staff advisor, Jessica Hong, about the importance of rest as a human right and what rest looks like within community. This episode made the Unmuted team rethink rest completely, so definitely give it a listen!

Some resources to check out mentioned in this episode:

Nap Ministry

Bell Hooks

Brené Brown podcast titled “Dr. Shawn Ginwright on the Four Pivots: reimagining justice, reimagining ourselves”

Today we are talking about how to access therapy on campus and sharing advice for those interested in starting therapy. And we have 4 special voices, Shannah Mau, Jessica White, Annika Barr, and Veronica Koralewski, to help us out!

This episode is extremely relevant, so give it a listen.

Click the link in our bio to start listening now on Spotify & Apple Podcasts!

TW: this episode talks about mental health, and specifically eating disorders. If this is something that is triggering or unhelpful to you, please stick around for our next episode.

Today we’re talking about the Middle Eastern Association here on campus, and we have Fahad Hakim and Sage Taber to help us to do that! In this episode, Fahad describes what it's like to be Middle Eastern on this campus, and Sage describes how she plans to maintain her connection to her Middle Eastern identity. As you listen, you’ll find that both Fahad and Sage are committed to seeking out connection with their culture on a daily basis, and the things they've discovered and communities they've created because of that are truly beautiful.

Special thanks to MEA board members, Hannah Kefalas, Eddie Simhairy, and Nuriya Mona for helping with our intro!

Resources:

MEA’s Instagram: @plnumea

Beyond Unmuted song recommendation - BoroBoro by Arash

The Daily (podcast)

The Middle East Institute (email list)

Al Jazeera (news)

Babel: Translating The Middle East (podcast)