Podcasts by Spilling the Tea with CCE

EP 54 - Privilege in Gen Z Society from 2023-11-18T15:11:22

Join Fellow Emma Cerrelli with guest Zjhari Cameron as they talk about the way privilege presents itself in today's society and the many forms it can take.

EP 53 - Students Demand Action (SDA) at Hofstra University from 2023-10-11T13:00

Join CCE Fellow Paris and her guests President Leah Wrazin and Vice President Sydney Greenlaw of Student’s Demand Action (SDA) at Hofstra as they discuss their new club on campus dedicated to fo...

EP 52 - Water Rights w/ Dr. Kelsey Leonard from 2023-04-24T23:20:32

Join Fellow Sneha and Dr. Kelsey Leonard, a Water Rights Activist and member of the Shinnecock Nation in discussing the importance of water rights and how you can be more mindful of the water ar...

EP 51 - Domestic Violence Awareness w/ The Safe Center LI from 2023-04-22T18:41:51

CW: This episode contains material related to domestic violence and sexual harassment/assault.

Join Fellows Steven and Kayla in partnership as we talk about the signs of Dome...

EP 50 - The Presence of Guns in the United States from 2023-03-17T01:03:53

Join CCE Fellow Emma Cerrelli and guest Zjhari Cameron as they discuss gun violence in America and its effects on society.

EP 49 - Planning for Post Graduation in 2023 from 2023-02-26T00:11:10

Join fellows Lauren Ballinger and Sneha Balaji Prabhu as they discuss their post graduation plans, fears, and relearning how to be a person outside of academia in 2023.

EP 48 - Masking in a "Post-COVID" Society from 2022-11-18T19:59:43

Join CCE Fellows Sinjita and Steven as they talk about the struggles of living on campus when most students and faculty are trying to move past COVID concerns. With lifted mandates, optional mas...

EP 47 - The Ethics of True Crime: Journalism or Glorification? from 2022-11-11T20:00:17

Join CCE Fellows Lauren Ballinger and Sarah Holmes as they discuss true crime and the challenges that can occur when attempting to join journalism with entertainment. 

EP 46 - Social Media Drama Accounts in Student Life from 2022-11-04T18:00:55

Join CCE Fellows Sneha Balaji Prabhu and Emma Cerrelli as they discuss the role and impacts of social media in their lives, the controversial nature of social media drama accounts amongst the st...

EP 45 - Abortion Post-Dobbs: What Will Be The Impact? from 2022-10-23T16:35:02

Join fellows Sarah Stauffer, Emma Cerrelli, Antonia Moffa, and Sneha Balaji Prabhu as they talk about the recent reversal of Roe v. Wade and the potential political, economic, and societal ramif...

EP 44 - Leadership that Looks Like You from 2022-10-12T17:00:02

Join CCE Fellows Kayla Stadeker and Steven Curd with their friend Will Germaine as they discuss leadership on campus in all its various forms. How past leaders have impacted their own ways they ...

EP 43 - Dining Debacle: Eating with Dietary Restrictions on Campus from 2022-10-07T19:25:50

Join fellow Sarah Stauffer and roommate Jess Mannhaupt as they discuss everything from their experiences eating on Hofstra's campus as vegetarians to the diversity of the food on campus for othe...

EP 42 - Language Learning Within Academia from 2022-05-13T18:00:43

In this episode of Spilling The Tea With CCE Damali and Lucas casually discuss the experiences that they have had being taught languages in the classroom setting throughout their academic c...

EP 41 - A Conversation About Mental Health from 2022-05-09T13:00:45

Join Fellows Elizabeth Flores and Sarah Stauffer as they discuss the topic of mental health and share their thoughts on the topic and personal stories. We hope that you are inspired to prioritiz...

EP 40 - The Non-Binary Experience: Coming Out, Figuring It Out, and Feeling Comfortable from 2022-04-26T14:33:56

There are so many people who have been searching for safe spaces to explore, find, and understand their gender identities. Today, CCE Fellow Jimena is joined by 3 lovely guests: Nathan, Sanaia, ...

EP 39 - Ableism and Disability at Hofstra from 2022-04-15T17:00

Join CCE fellows Sinjita Bhattacharya and Caitlin Cameron as they discuss the experiences that come with being disabled on Hofstra's campus, highlighting the ways ableism still shows up despite ...

Ep 38 - Why Telenovelas Are Problematic from 2022-04-08T21:53:58

Join Fellow Damali Ramirez and her friend Tiffany Acosta reflect on classic telenovelas they grew up watching and the problematic messages these shows promote, such as machismo, colorism, a woma...

Ep 37 - Being A Hijabi in the U.S. from 2022-04-01T19:00

Join CCE fellows Zahra Omairat and Iman Elshazly as they dive into the experiences of being hijabis in the US, the struggles that hijabi women face in their personal and professional lives, and ...

EP 36 - Capitalism in Post-Pandemic Society from 2022-03-26T21:00:36

Fellows Lauren, Sinjita, and Bella talk about capitalist structures in the context of the modern post-pandemic society. They reflect on their own personal opinions, as well as discuss informatio...

BLAC: Who We Are, What We Do, and Advocacy in the Future from 2022-03-18T19:00

Join CCE Fellow Kayla Stadeker and members of Black Leaders Advocating for Change, Morriah Johnson and Frank Shields II, as they discuss BLAC and the advocacy work they have done along with thei...

EP 35 - BLAC: Who We Are, What We Do, and Advocacy in the Future from 2022-03-18T19:00

Join CCE Fellow Kayla Stadeker and members of Black Leaders Advocating for Change, Morriah Johnson and Frank Shields II, as they discuss BLAC and the advocacy work they have done along with thei...

EP 35 - CCE Hot Seat w/ Bella & Jon from 2022-03-13T03:39:28

Join fellow Bella as her long-term friend Jon puts her in the hot seat to reflect on finding purpose outside of work, values and aspirations, and even sharing a spooky story. From lighthearted q...

CCE Hot Seat w/ Bella & Jon from 2022-03-13T03:39:28

Join fellow Bella as her long-term friend Jon puts her in the hot seat to reflect on finding purpose outside of work, values and aspirations, and even sharing a spooky story. From lighthearted q...

EP 34 - CCE Hot Seat w/ Bella & Jon from 2022-03-13T03:39:28

Join fellow Bella as her long-term friend Jon puts her in the hot seat to reflect on finding purpose outside of work, values and aspirations, and even sharing a spooky story. From lighthearted q...

EP 33 - Life After Graduation: Law School, Employment, & Self-Confidence from 2022-03-04T20:00

Join fellows Alex, Iman, and Sneha as they share their experiences preparing for life after graduation including studying for the LSAT, applying to law school, and practicing self-love and ...

EP 32 - Lifting Mask Mandates: A College Perspective from 2022-02-25T20:00

Join fellows Sarah and Bella in an honest conversation about the recent relaxation of mask mandates in New York State and on college campuses as well as the effects of the pandemic on student li...

Thrifting VS Retail: A Retail Worker's Perspective from 2022-02-18T20:00

Join Fellow Elissa Cano and her sister as they engage in an open discussion about the pros and cons of shopping and working at thrift and retail stores. 

EP 31 - Thrifting VS Retail: A Retail Worker's Perspective from 2022-02-18T20:00

Join Fellow Elissa Cano and her sister as they engage in an open discussion about the pros and cons of shopping and working at thrift and retail stores. 

EP 30 - Girl Boss? from 2021-12-03T20:00

Join fellows Michaela, Lauren, and Damali as they talk about the 2017 Netflix series "Girlboss" and Sophia Amoruso's successful--yet, problematic--fashion empire. This episode talks about sustai...

EP 29: A Conversation: How Gun Violence Affects the Black Community from 2021-11-19T20:00

Join CCE Fellows Kayla and Elissa and their guest Kayla Hicks, CEO and President of Sustain Equity Group, as they discuss the direct and residual effects of gun violence on the Black community!&...

EP 28 - Missing People on Long Island from 2021-11-12T20:00

Missing People on Long Island

Why do only certain types of missing persons cases penetrate mainstream media and make a lasting impression on us as a society? How can we r...

EP 27 - Working In The Service Industry During a Pandemic from 2021-10-29T19:00

Join fellows Sarah Stauffer and Lauren Ballinger as they talk about working in the service industry during the COVID-19 Pandemic, and the impacts the pandemic had on different jobs, as well as s...

EP 26 - Civic Dialogue: The Case From Social Reasoning from 2021-10-27T04:10:10

Join Fellow Benjamin Morawek and his guest, Maya Mehta, as they talk about the social theory of reasoning and why it supports the case for engaging in rational conversations about politics and s...

EP 25 - The Intricacies of Shelter Work from 2021-10-15T22:45:02

Join Fellow Sarah Stauffer and her friend, Lily Marston, as they discuss the challenges of work in Animal Rescue and in Animal Shelters. They talk about common misconceptions, what it ...

EP 24 - A Conversation About Race at Hofstra from 2021-10-09T05:49:11

Join Fellows Joany and Zahra as they talk about common day-to-day experiences of students of color in a predominantly Caucasian institution. They talk about issues facing many students today and...

EP 23 - The Cost of Applying to Law School from 2021-10-01T19:00

"You want to go to law school? It's not that bad, just pay for the LSAT and a few applications!"

Or so you thought. 

We all know that attending law school is expensive, but no...

EP 22 - The Standardization of English as a Test of Intelligence from 2021-05-03T21:10:58

Fellow Alexis discusses the English language, the standardization of the English language, and how this language has been used as an unfair test of intelligence for those where English is not th...

EP 21 - A Reflection on College During COVID from 2021-04-26T19:00

In this podcast, CCE Fellows Jenna and Micaela reflect on how their past school year was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. They discuss their perspectives on virtual learning, and what a return...

EP 20 - Edna Mahan and Sexual Violence in the Prison System from 2021-04-20T22:39:45

Fellows Alex Attilli and Daria Valan talk about sexual assault and systemic violence in the American prison system. They focus on Edna Mahan correctional facility in New Jersey as a case study f...

Ep 19 - What's Happening in Myanmar? from 2021-04-12T15:57:18

Fellows Olivia and Margaret give a summary of the events which led to the military coup in Myanmar this year, and how the Burmese citizens and the greater international community has responded. ...

Ep 18 - The Invisible Disability from 2021-04-05T20:00

Fellows Jasmin and Bella inform and educate listeners about disabilities that are internal and not “traditionally” shown externally. This includes reflections on invisible disabilities in everyd...

Ep 17 - How The NFL Is Killing Their Players Off The Field: A Discussion on CTE. from 2021-03-15T16:00

We have all heard of a concussion before, but have you heard of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, commonly known as CTE? CTE is a silent killer as a result of multiple concussions over t...