Redlands Rundown

Sydney and Macey rewind back to Episode One of Redlands Rundown and recount some of their favorite moments, themes, and takeaways from the past year's episodes. Summer break might mean a pause for the podcast, but the team is already looking ahead to next season's content.

Macey sits down with sophomore Peyton Rogers on this week's episode of Redlands Rundown to discuss her upcoming transfer to Oklahoma State University, a 4-year university. Rogers primarily based her decision on the sense of community and experiences she’s had at Redlands.⁠

This week on Redlands Rundown, Sydney speaks with Director for Upward Bound, Tori Davis. Restarting her educational journey as an adult here at Redlands gave Davis the drive to continue achieving educational and professional milestones her 18-year-old self only dreamed about. As an inspiration to her children and others, Davis continues working with Upward Bound to help high school students achieve their educational goals.

This week on Redlands Rundown, Sydney speaks with Student Events Committee Head and Assistant Director of the Registrar office, Dana Hunka. No matter what stage of life a student might be in, student events are available to students so they can connect with one another. Hunka and her team provide various opportunities throughout the year to encourage students to come together for just that purpose and make lasting friendships.

Redlands Rundown welcome admission's counselor Brady Leck again to the podcast to speak with Macey about tips and tricks to have a successful Fall enrollment. There's a lot that can go into getting enrolled for classes and Redlands' admissions counselors and staff are here to help you create the schedule you need to graduate in time.

Macey talks with her husband, Spencer Scotten, about the range of possibilities in the Redlands Agricultural department. Whether students are looking for a competitive club to join or a close-knit community of their peers, the Ag department has a spot waiting for you to get involved in.

Ask the right questions with Sydney on Redlands Rundown as she speaks with her brother, Nathan Dacus about his new job after graduating from Redlands and USAO. Transitioning from college student to new employee has been a project in the works that the siblings hope many can relate with once they go into the real world.

In this episode of the Redlands Rundown, Macey talks with nursing student Ken Thompson about his decision to change professions after 11 years in education. As one of Redlands many nontraditional students, Thompson explains why and how he made the decision to return to school and why Redlands was the best choice for him.

In this episode of the Redlands Rundown, Sydney talks with retired professor Mike Tabor. After reminiscing about past History courses, Tabor and Sydney discuss how Mr. Tabor and similar professors has made an impact on her and other's lives while at Redlands Community College.

In this episode of the Redlands Rundown, Macey sits down with Julie Lamb, Licensed Professional Counselor. Lamb explains about the importance of making time for rest, whether it be physical, mental, or emotional, during the holiday season, especially for students.

In this episode of the Redlands Rundown, Macey and Sydney dive into the many learning resources available to help students succeed!

In this episode of the Redlands Rundown, Sydney talks with Brady Leck, Student Services Specialist. Brady shares how the advising team supports students and prospective students.

In this special episode of the Redlands Rundown, Sydney sits down with Kacey Daniels, Executive Director of Student Services, to celebrate National First-Generation College Student Week.

In this episode of the Redlands Rundown, Macey sits down with Paris Przekurat, Director of Financial Aid. Paris shares valuable insights on the financial aid process and highlights the many resources available to help students secure funding for their education.

In this episode of the Redlands Rundown, Sydney chats with Treston Gage, Redlands student and basketball player, about life as a student-athlete and how TRIO has helped him stay on track in the classroom and on the court.

In this episode of The Redlands Rundown, Macey sits down with Dr. Jena Marr, president of Redlands Community College, to discuss her journey in higher education, her leadership philosophy, and the college’s impact on students and the community.

In this episode, Macey and Sydney share their best advice for navigating college life. From managing your time and staying organized to getting involved on campus and making the most of your Redlands experience. These tips will help set you up for success!

In this episode of the Redlands Rundown, Sydney sits down with Amy Graham to talk all things TRIO Student Support Services. Amy shares how TRIO helps qualifying students succeed in college by offering personalized support, resources, and guidance every step of the way. From academic coaching to building confidence for the future.

In our first episode, we set the stage for what you can expect from the show, including campus news, college tips, and conversations that keep you connected. We also share our personal journeys to Redlands, what drew us here, and why we chose to be part of this community.