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Hello and welcome to Spilling the Tea with CCE, the podcast created and led by Fellows at Hofstra University’s Center for Civic Engagement. CCE is a university institute designed to educate students in democratic values by actively engaging them as knowledgeable citizens through collaborative partnerships with their campus, local, state, national, and global communities. Each episode features a pair of Fellows discussing a topic they researched and chose.

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    • May 13, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 33m AVG DURATION
    • 58 EPISODES


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    E57: Why Students Matter More Than Ever (But Don't Always Mobilize): A Conversation with Mario Murillo

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 15:12


    Welcome back to another episode of Spilling the Tea with CCE!This time, Fellow Karoline Otavalo, a senior majoring in public relations, Professor Mario Murillo, and Vice Dean of the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication (LHSC), dive into a powerful conversation about how national politics are showing up on campus.We dive into the most significant changes under the current administration, how those policies impact students and faculty personally, and why youth activism isn't always as strong as it could be. From mental health challenges to the power of media, we cover what's holding students back and how we can step up.

    Why isn't Gen Z organizing?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2025 27:54


    Welcome back to another episode of Spilling the Tea with CCE! This time, Fellows Emma Cerrelli and Donay Lewis dive into a powerful conversation about why Gen Z isn't as civically active as past generations, and what we can do to change that. They share insights and actions you can take to raise your voice and make an impact in your community.

    EP 55: Hofstra Votes- A Deep Dive into Civic Engagement

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 20:21


    Welcome back! In this episode of Spilling the Tea with CCE, is hosted by Fellows Laika Jerome and Hamna Haque. With their guests they discuss the upcoming election and the role Hofstra Votes and the university at large have to play in engaging young voters

    EP 54 - Privilege in Gen Z Society

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2023 58:04


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2023 15:37


    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 fostering a campus community of students demanding action to address gun violence in America.

    EP 52 - Water Rights w/ Dr. Kelsey Leonard

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2023 19:32


    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 around you.

    EP 51 - Domestic Violence Awareness w/ The Safe Center LI

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2023 18:31


    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 Domestic Violence and what steps can be taken to prevent and help those going through a difficult situation with the help of The Safe Center LI. Resources: The Safe Center 24/7 Hotline: 516-542-0404 The Safe Center Website: https://www.tscli.org/ Hofstra Title IX Office Number: 516-463-5841 Hofstra Title IX Office Email: StudentTitleIX@hofstra.edu Hofstra Student Counseling Services: 516-463-2273

    EP 50 - The Presence of Guns in the United States

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2023 55:46


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2023 30:28


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2022 32:36


    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 masking, and general COVID fatigue everywhere, how does that affect those who are immunocompromised or in close contact with someone who is? Resources Mentioned Sinjita's Research: https://issuu.com/hofstra/docs/poster_-_ug_research_day__sinjita_bhattacharya__-_ Sinjita's Blog Post: https://hofstracenterforcivicengagement.wordpress.com/2022/04/07/what-its-like-to-be-a-high-risk-college-student-in-a-pandemic/ Immunity Debunked: https://twitter.com/SabiVM/status/1588658173866823682 The People's CDC: https://peoplescdc.org/2022/11/07/peoples-cdc-covid-19-weather-report-21/

    EP 47 - The Ethics of True Crime: Journalism or Glorification?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2022 33:05


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2022 31:07


    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 student body, and their personal stories with these accounts. They also talk about the psychological effects of social media on young adults.

    EP 45 - Abortion Post-Dobbs: What Will Be The Impact?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2022 33:21


    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 ramifications, as well as how this decision has and will continue to impact them and those closest to them.

    EP 44 - Leadership that Looks Like You

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 32:46


    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 chose to lead organizations and projects, as well as how having leaders that look like them have helped to bolster their own dreams and ambitions.

    EP 43 - Dining Debacle: Eating with Dietary Restrictions on Campus

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2022 36:48


    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 other dietary restrictions and cultures. They also take a dive into the unfair treatment of food workers on campus.

    EP 42 - Language Learning Within Academia

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2022 19:46


    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 careers and how the methods used can discourage your confidence, and potentially deter you from wanting to continue learning a foreign language if you have not already started. Lucas briefly introduces the idea of language acquisition, and how the concept of comprehensible input is an efficient way to study language long term helping reduce your grammatical and pronunciation errors.

    EP 41 - A Conversation About Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2022 31:35


    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 prioritize your mental health and help break the stigma associated with this topic. If you're facing a mental health issue, you are not alone. Please be sure to check out the resources listed below. Hofstra University Student Counseling Services: 516-463-2273 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 The Trevor Project Crisis Line: 866-488-7386 (Lifeline) Calm App: https://www.calm.com/ Sarah Stauffer's Instagram Handle: @qiaotagmaine

    EP 40 - The Non-Binary Experience: Coming Out, Figuring It Out, and Feeling Comfortable

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 78:56


    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, and Sarah, all of whose stories to discovery and understanding of themselves and their relationships with others deserve to be seen, heard, and expressed. Thank you for listening, we hope this episode can give you some insight on the non-binary experience. www.healthline.com/health/am-i-non-binary#learn-more

    EP 39 - Ableism and Disability at Hofstra

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2022 37:29


    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 our university's rich disability activism history and best efforts to be inclusive. TL Lewis' definition of ableism: https://www.talilalewis.com/blog/working-definition-of-ableism-january-2022-update A Guide to the ADA: https://beta.ada.gov/topics/intro-to-ada/

    Ep 38 - Why Telenovelas Are Problematic

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2022 37:09


    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 woman's dependence on a man, and more.

    Ep 37 - Being A Hijabi in the U.S.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2022 55:22


    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 how the rest of the world treats women who decide to dress modestly.

    EP 36 - Capitalism in Post-Pandemic Society

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2022 46:05


    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 information and specific sectors of the economic system that may need to be adjusted based on the current historical and political climate. NPR Quarantine Reduction Article: https://www.npr.org/2021/12/29/1068731487/delta-ceo-asks-cdc-to-cut-quarantine Primer to the 10 Principles of Disability Justice: https://www.sinsinvalid.org/blog/10-principles-of-disability-justice → check out the education tab on the website for lots of resources!

    EP 35 - BLAC: Who We Are, What We Do, and Advocacy in the Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2022 39:19


    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 their plans and hope for the future of BLAC. To learn more: BLAC Instagram (blac_hofstra): https://www.instagram.com/blac_hofstra/?utm_medium=copy_link

    CCE Hot Seat w/ Bella & Jon

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2022 61:44


    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 questions to deep reflections, all the tea is spilled!

    EP 33 - Life After Graduation: Law School, Employment, & Self-Confidence

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2022 23:09


    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 confidence to overcome imposter syndrome.

    EP 32 - Lifting Mask Mandates: A College Perspective

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2022 47:17


    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 life.

    Thrifting VS Retail: A Retail Worker's Perspective

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2022 44:09


    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?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2021 38:31


    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 sustainability, women's empowerment, and the nuanced history of the term #girlboss.

    EP 29: A Conversation: How Gun Violence Affects the Black Community

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2021 38:18


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2021 23:38


    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 raise more awareness for cases of missing people that have slipped through the cracks and remain unsolved due to little media attention? Join CCE Fellow Antonia Moffa for a discussion of how we perceive people when they disappear. Sources: https://hofstracenterforcivicengagement.wordpress.com/2021/10/08/youve-heard-of-gabby-petito-but-have-you-heard-of-these-missing-women-of-color/ https://www1.nyc.gov/site/ocme/for-families/missing-and-unidentified-persons.page#:~:text=More%20than%2013%2C000%20people%20were,for%2060%20or%20more%20days. https://amsterdamnews.com/news/2021/09/23/gone-and-forgotten-nearly-50-black-girls-missing-n/ https://missingpersonscenter.org/advanced-search/tag/casestatus/active/?criteria=3 https://dailyvoice.com/new-york/suffolk/police-fire/alert-issued-for-missing-15-year-old-long-island-girl/779134/ https://twitter.com/NYPDMissing https://charleyproject.org/case/edmond-tillman https://bronx.news12.com/bronx-family-searches-for-86yearold-mother-who-got-off-wrong-bus-stop-42385551 https://bronx.com/yessica-nivarrez-castro-14-missing/ https://www.silive.com/crime-safety/2021/09/patrick-alford-staten-islander-missing-for-11-years-to-be-featured-on-in-pursuit-with-john-walsh.html https://www.silive.com/news/2020/01/its-been-10-years-since-missing-staten-island-boy-patrick-alford-has-been-seen.html

    EP 27 - Working In The Service Industry During a Pandemic

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2021 39:59


    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 stressors that employees were under while striving to keep their business running, keep customers happy, and keep everyone safe in the process.

    EP 26 - Civic Dialogue: The Case From Social Reasoning

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 26:55


    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 society—especially with people who disagree with you. Referenced in this episode is the video by Vsauce, "The Future Of Reasoning," and the book by Jonathan Haidt, The Righteous Mind: Why Good People are Divided by Politics and Religion. The figure referred to is "The Social Intuitionist Model"; it appears on page 55 of Haidt's book and as Figure 2.4 on page 2 of this PDF.

    EP 25 - The Intricacies of Shelter Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2021 54:19


    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 is like to work with animals, as well as the internal operations. Listen to the end to learn how you can help your local shelter!

    EP 24 - A Conversation About Race at Hofstra

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2021 63:37


    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 share some personal anecdotes. We hope you enjoy! Some definitions for terms used in the episode are below: 1.) POC = Person of Color 2.)PWI = Predominately White Institution

    EP 23 - The Cost of Applying to Law School

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2021 33:03


    "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 one really talks about what it costs just to go through the application process. There's many hidden fees, and costs you might not realize until you begin the process. Join fellows Alex and Sneha in their Podcast about what it's like to apply to law school and see their running total of how much it can cost.

    EP 22 - The Standardization of English as a Test of Intelligence

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 15:52


    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 their first language. Alexis' resources to learn more: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1SHsiiNRdX2EIpPkgakrSTjLPdqqnyh81?usp=sharing

    EP 21 - A Reflection on College During COVID

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 14:38


    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 to in-person classes could look like in the Fall.

    EP 20 - Edna Mahan and Sexual Violence in the Prison System

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2021 31:02


    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 for this phenomena. Content Warning: This podcast deals with themes of sexual violence and systemic violence. For the full report, visit https://www.justice.gov/opa/press-release/file/1268391/download For information on resources regarding sexual assault, visit https://www.rainn.org/resources

    Ep 19 - What's Happening in Myanmar?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 27:45


    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. The coup has displaced thousands of people from their homes, left the majority of politicians imprisoned, and fueled the persecution against the Rohingyas. They also discuss the role of multilateral organizations and the ethics of sanctions in response to political turmoil. For more information on Myanmar and to donate to protest groups: https://www.isupportmyanmar.com/ To donate to an organization fighting genocide against Rohingyas: https://www.burmataskforce.org/donate/

    Ep 18 - The Invisible Disability

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 32:18


    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 everyday life, the classroom, the workplace, traditional media, social media, and more. CW: anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts. Learn more about invisible disabilities: https://invisibledisabilities.org/ Learn more about DREAM: https://www.dreamcollegedisability.org/ Express your interest in DREAM at Hofstra: Dr Craig Rustici, craig.m.rustici@hofstra.edu Career and continuing education services in NY: http://www.acces.nysed.gov/

    Ep 17 - How The NFL Is Killing Their Players Off The Field: A Discussion on CTE.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 17:21


    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 time. In this podcast follow Becca as we discus causes, symptoms, treatments, and more of CTE and the connection to the NFL. Resources: https://concussionfoundation.org/CTE-resources/what-is-CTE https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_NFL_players_with_chronic_traumatic_encephalopathy https://www.netflix.com/watch/81062828

    Ep 16 - Affirmative Action: Why is it Being Abolished?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 14:13


    Fellow Joany explains the history of affirmative action, its important role in providing equitable opportunities in higher education for BIPOC students, and why there are prejudices towards these programs.

    Ep 15 - White Feminism Needs Intersectionality

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 16:22


    In this podcast, fellows Damali Ramirez and Sage Wenninghoff give an overview of what white feminism is and why the need for intersectionality is so dire.

    EP 14 - Racial Disparities in the COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 13:24


    CCE Fellow Lauren Ballinger and Associate Professor of Health Professions at Hofstra University Martine Hackett sit down to discuss the racial disparities in COVID-19 vaccine rollout. Listen to this podcast to learn about the circumstances that make certain demographics more susceptible to getting the coronavirus, the obstacles that many are facing in receiving the vaccine, and how vaccine rollout may look going forward. How to get involved in helping the vaccine rollout: https://www.england.nhs.uk/coronavirus/join-the-nhs-covid-19-vaccine-team/#i-am-interested-in-volunteering. Link to the podcast Lauren references: https://www.apmreports.org/episode/2020/05/14/coronavirus-in-the-delta-e3-the-hospital

    EP 13 - Food Insecurity in Nassau County

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 24:25


    Fellow Lauren speaks with Jamie Diamond and Charles Nieves from the Nassau County Chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America about food insecurity in Nassau County, how it has grown due to the pandemic, and how it is not a standalone issue. Content warning: brief mention of police brutality towards the end of the episode. https://www.nassaudsa.com/home Facebook: @NassauCountyDSA Twitter & Instagram: @NassauDSA

    Ep 12 - The 2020 Election

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2020 45:40


    Fellows Daria and Alex talk about the aftermath of the 2020 election after recently finding out that former Vice President Joe Biden is now the new President-elect.

    EP 11 - The Trial of the Chicago 7 & its Relevance Today

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 14:30


    Fellows Micaela and Jenna watched the movie the Trial of the Chicago 7, which tells the story of the 7 protestors who were charged with inciting a riot during the 1968 Democratic National Convention. These protests were against the Vietnam War, and the movie and its issues are extremely relevant today. https://www.netflix.com/title/81043755

    Ep 10 - Healthy Relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 47:34


    In this episode, CCE Fellows Sarah Stauffer, Antonia Moffa, and Becca Lo Presti sit down and discuss healthy relationships in the time of COVID-19 as well as basics in boundaries and consent. *Trigger Warning:* This episode deals with themes of mental health and domestic violence. If at any point you feel uncomfortable, feel free to skip ahead or stop listening. Links mentioned in this episode: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ https://www.thehotline.org/ https://www.loveisrespect.org/about/

    EP 9 - COVID in the Americas

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 24:14


    Join CCE Fellows Alexis, Kyla, and Olivia to learn more about how coronavirus is affecting vulnerable populations in the Americas. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/apr/21/latin-america-coronavirus-lockdowns-low-income https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2020/08/10/covid-brazil-deaths-inequality/?arc404=true

    EP - 8 College Should Not Be the Only Option

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 36:19


    Since we were little, we knew we had to go to college. High schoolers feel a great amount of pressure that they must go to college? But should they? In this podcast, we talk about how the push for college has changed America and how the workforce did not shift to accommodate student needs. Hannon Sanford joins us to tell his journey of realizing that maybe college is not for him, especially if you are not going for something that you are interested in. All while keeping in mind that every life is different and how you should make your decisions on your own.

    EP 7 - A Survivor's Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 31:38


    In today's episode, Sarah talks with Maggie Mader, a resident of Maine who survived an extremely abusive relationship when she was just 16 years old. They discuss topics such as abuse, survival, and what it takes for a relationship to be healthy, abusive, and all the grey areas in between. Content Warning: This episode contains topics such as mental health, emotional and physical abuse, as well as sexual assault. If you are sensitive to any of these topics, please exercise caution as well as self-care when listening to this episode, or do not listen at all. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24-hour number: (800)-273-8255 https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org National Domestic Vilence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 thehotline.org Love is Respect: https://www.loveisrespect.org/

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