Welcome friends to the SASS Cast Podcast! My name is Devin Hunt and my lovely cohost is the one and only Lauren Porter. We both work at the Student and Academic Support Services office at Lindenwood University in Saint Charles, Missouri. This podcast is made for students to hear what college is really like. We are students interviewing students unfiltered.
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SASS Cast, Episode 21 -- Legacy
Devin Hunt, Lauren Porter, and Robby Hamilton
With our last episode of the 2021-2022 season, we are ending where we started. President Robby Hamilton joins us for the last time. Together we talk about what legacy means on campus and in life. What do we want people to remember us by and how can we make the change we want to see in the world.
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SASS Cast, Episode 20-- Cheer
Devin Hunt, Lauren Porter, and Antonio Esquivel
Today we interviewed Antonio from the Lindenwood Cheer Team. A lot of misconceptions surround cheerleading. Today we discuss what cheerleading is really like at Lindenwood. As a sport a lot of people think it
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SASS Cast, Episode 19-- Wrestling
Devin Hunt, Lauren Porter, and Elijah Mahan
Elijah Mahan is a junior wrestler at Lindenwood University. He is a BFA Acting major who most recently played Angel in Rent. Please enjoy this awesome episode where we talk about what it means to be a student-athlete and how he balances a vigorous acting program and an intense athletic program.
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SASS Cast, Episode 18--Football
Devin Hunt, Lauren Porter, Kai Ross, Sterlin Williams, and Lloyd Lockett
Kai, Lloyd, and Sterlin are not your typical football players. today we interview these three amazing men to hear their input on Lindenwood becoming a D1 school and how that will affect Lindenwood as a whole. Are students being too hard on athletes? What can Lindenwood do to help the divide between students and athletes? To hear all of that and more, take a listen.
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SASS Cast, Episode 17--Men's Rugby
Devin Hunt, Lauren Porter, and Isaac Fuentes
Isaac Fuentes joins us to talk about the rugby team here at Lindenwood University, and the preparation needed to compete at Nationals this year in Kennesaw, Georgia! We are so excited to have him on this podcast.
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SASS Cast, Episode 16- Field Hockey
Devin Hunt, Lauren Porter, Marnie Riedell, and Pauline Terwindt
Marnie Riedell and Pauline Terwindt are two strong and incredible female filed hockey players at Lindenwood University. Both girls join us to discuss what it is like to be playing a female sport without a male counterpart. With conversations about equality and creating a second home, we really get an idea of what it is like to be on the Field Hockey team at LU. Enjoy getting to know these amazing girls.
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SASS Cast, Episode 15-Changing One's Major
Devin Hunt, Lauren Porter, and Kevin Manley
Kevin Manley joins the podcast to talk about college students and changing one's major. It can be really scary and hard figuring out what you want to major in especially at 18 years old. In this episode, we talk about the reality of college students and their majors with some fun statistics!
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SASS Cast, Episode 14- Black Student Union (BSU)
Devin Hunt, Lauren Porter, and Joseph Oliverires
Episode 14 guest is Joseph Oliverires, President of the Black Student Union. Enjoy a deep conversation about how the BSU supports students at Lindenwood and how our university can do better to support the black students on campus. "To increase retention and graduation rates of Black students by promoting academic excellence and enrichment
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SASS Cast, Episode 13- Campus Activity Board (CAB)
Devin Hunt, Lauren Porter, Jenna Biagi, and Maddie Kehoe
The Campus Activity Board at LU is an organization that plans hundreds of events for the academic year here at Lindenwood. Joining us today are Jenna and Maddie from the CAB and we talk with them about how they plan their events and the importance of adapting to different circumstances.
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SASS Cast, Episode 12 -- LU Shaderoom
Devin Hunt, Lauren Porter, and Anonymous Anonymous
With almost 2,000 followers in under a year, LU Shaderoom has taken the student community to a whole other level. This Instagram account that started as a joke has brought to light what students love and hate about Lindenwood. From amazing athletic facilities to the concerning food, LU Shaderoom has brought the community together and for the first time, we get to hear from the creator themselves. Please enjoy this episode as we ask the deep questions about how this account got started and what are the plans in the future.
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SASS Cast, Episode 11- Unofficial Lindenwood Social Media
Lauren Porter and Devin Hunt
Join Lauren and dev as they discuss the unofficial Instagram accounts associated with Lindenwood University. From the LU Shaderoom to Lindenpups, they discuss the effects that these accounts have on the student population. Are these accounts helpful to the student body, or is it causing more harm?
Can and should Lindenwood control these student-created accounts? All of these questions and more are discussed in this episode.
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SASS Cast, Episode 10 - Lion Line
Devin Hunt, Lauren Porter, and Erika Poeling
Erika Poeling is a sophomore at Lindenwood University. She double majors in dance as well as business. She is a proud member of Lion Line, who just went to nationals and received third in Hip Hop and 9th in Jazz! Fun fact, she used to be Lauren's suitemate when they were freshmen. Erika joins us to discuss life as a dancer at Lindenwood, and why dance has been such a big part of her life!
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SASS Cast, Episode 9- Catholic Student Union
Nataleigh Liddy, Grace Marshall, and Lauren Porter
Nataleigh and Grace have joined us today to talk about the Catholic Student Union at Lindenwood University. Enjoy the special Christmas episode.
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SASS Cast, Episode 8- Theatre
Janelle Klos, Nick Lane, Lauren Porter, and Alexia Prudencio
Janelle Klos is a junior BFA Technical Theatre major. She works part-time in the shop and is very talented at scenic painting, lighting, and props. She is a multi-trick pony. Nick Lane is a senior BFA Acting major who just recently played Heathcliff in You on the Moors Now directed by Donna Northcott. They join us today to discuss what theatre life is like at Lindenwood; the crazy schedule of a theatre major; and what time management looks like.
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SASS Cast, Episode 7- Tutors
McKayla Overton, Devin Hunt, and Lauren Porter
McKayla Overton is a sophomore dance major and joins us today to represent the tutors at Lindenwood University. She joins us today to discuss how students can prepare for finals; what it is like being a tutor; and what a tutoring session looks like.
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SASS Cast, Episode 6- First Year Council
Aubree Morris, Alisha Walter, Devin Hunt, and Alexia Prudencio
Aubree and Alisha are both freshman at Lindenwood University. They represent the class of 2025 in the first-year council where they are working on man projects to better the lives of freshman at Lindenwood University. They have joined us today to discuss why they chose Lindenwood; what this year has been like; and what they plan to do in the future.
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SASS Cast, Episode 5- Volleyball
Karli Eckert, Rodney Wallace, and Lauren Porter
Karli Eckert is a sophomore majoring in business and secondary education. She owns her own business called KA Creations where she creates stickers, illustrations, and more. She represents Lindenwood with the number 9! Rodney Wallace is a sophomore majoring in business with a minor in marketing. Not only is Rodney talented in sports, he also is incredibly smart. He has made the dean's list two semesters in a row, and most likely make the dean's list this semester as well. He represents Lindenwood with the number 18. They have joined us today to discuss how they put academics first as a student athlete; how they manage their time; and more.
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SASS Cast, Episode 4- Men's Basketball
Trent Champagne, Kevin Caldwell, Devin Hunt, and Lauren Porter
Trent Champagne and Kevin Caldwell are both basketball players at Lindenwood University. They have joined us to discuss how they juggle school and athletics. Enjoy this discussion as we discuss things like COVID-19, the conference, and how they stay so connected during these crazy times!
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SASS Cast, Episode 3- Shea Smith
Shea Smith, Devin Hunt, and Lauren Porter
Shea Smith is a sophomore rugby player at Lindenwood University majoring in social work. She is originally from California and has played rugby since high school. She is now a member of the best women's college rugby program in the nation. Shea joins us to discuss how she juggles being a full-time student and playing in such an interactive sport.
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SASS Cast, Episode 2-Alexia Prudencio
Alexia Prudencio, Devin Hunt, and Lauren Porter
Alexia Prudencio is a sophomore majoring in international relations & mass communication with an emphasis in journalism and a minor in nonprofit administration. She is an international student from Bolivia and she serves as the director of finance in the student government. Alexia joins The Sass Cast Podcast to discuss what it was like coming to America during Covid and how she handles taking 24 credits a semester.
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SASS Cast, Episode 1- Robby Hamilton
Robby Hamilton, Devin Hunt, and Lauren Porter
Robin Hamilton is a senior double majoring in sociology and middle school studies. He is the president of Lindenwood's student government and our 2021 Homecoming King. Robby joins the SASS Cast Podcast to discuss why he became president and what changes he would like to see at Lindenwood.