Making Waves

For our final episode of Making Waves for the season, we've brought on SOL representatives Leah Wright and Maddie Wusstig to showcase what exactly the SOL organization is and how it helps bridge the intersection between being LGBTQ+ and a person of color within the cultural centers at OSU.

In this week's very special episode, we’re joined by Lipo Sinapati, director of the Asian & Pacific Cultural Center! Tune in to hear his journey to becoming the center director, and the importance of creating a strong cultural community.

It's time for the IBPIA takeover!!! Join the Pacific Islander Association (PIA) and Isang Bansang Pilipino (IBP) at OSU for some inside info on what it's like being a club member and officer! Listen to our guest speakers Jayden Castaneda (IBP Co-President), Skye Bala (IBP Intern), and Tutasi Willy (PIA Pasifika Coordinator) as they share their experiences not only being apart of their clubs, but how it feels being in a white-dominated community.

In this week's episode join our discussion as we research a missing person's case with guest speakers Tihani Mitchell and Jayden Casteneda, then ending it off with our traumas around food.

In this short and sweet episode of Making Waves join the cast (and returning guest speaker, Ashley Tran!) in how they deal with being homesick, family wackiness, and what they all look forward to this upcoming summer season!

Join the team and guest speaker Ashley Tran, a Community Relations Representative at the Asian & Pacific Cultural Center, as they talk about how their families immigrated to America, the struggles of adapting to American culture, and how coming from immigrant families have affected their lives.

Join the cast and a new guest speaker: Moani Tiare Atay, a Leadership Liaison at the APCC, as they discuss various fun topics such as will you survive scenarios, hot takes, and dream lives!

Welcome back to Making Waves! Come and join us this week as we explore the meaning of our names, our experiences in growing up with APIDA parents, siblings, and childhood homes, as well as a segment on each of our favorite boba spots!

Making Waves is back again with season 5! Join us for the first episode of the new season as we talk about what life was like during our high school years and how the transition was like to college. 

To close out this season, we're joined by a very special guest, Janet Nishihara, OSU APIDA Icon and Executive Director of the Educational Opportunities Program to talk about APIDA history at OSU and how the Asian & Pacific Cultural Center came to be. Listen to Janet's funny stories of former APCC staff, the *possibly* haunted center, and more!

Making Waves is back with another episode featuring PIA and Ka 'Ikena Hawai'i! Join us as we navigate through our experiences as PI students here at OSU and what it took to get us here, but most importantly, what it took to keep us here!

This week, we're diving into the chaotic yet exhilarating world of roommate dynamics. Join Stella, Leslie, Julie and Jocelynn as we explore the hilarious, heartwarming, and sometimes downright bizarre experiences of living with roommates.

In this episode, we kick-off APIDA Heritage Month with discussing how role models and representations effect our life growing up in media and different aspects.

Making Waves is back this Spring Term! Get ready to ride the waves of laughter as we dive into the unique experiences of Pacific Islander students at OSU! In this episode, our two beloved staff, Naia and Moani, will teams up with PIA for an unforgettable chat.

Get ready to ditch the mainstream and dive into a wild ride of unpopular opinions on this episode of "Unpopular Opinion"! We are breaking all the rules and bringing you the juiciest contrarian takes from our own unpopular opinions to the audiences.

This episode features personal stories and discussions on how cultural expectations, intergenerational dynamics, and diverse backgrounds within the APIDA community can impact the ability to openly express affection. Get ready to explore love, laughter, and a few sarcastic remarks, because expressing affection shouldn't be harder than assembling IKEA furniture.

Get ready to celebrate Lunar New Year in style as our hosts dive into the traditions and festive fun that make this holiday a blast! Join us for a special episode featuring a surprise guest who spills the tea on their favorite Lunar New Year memories. From dragon dances to red envelopes, we've got your dose of laughter and cultural insights covered. Tune in and get ready to usher in the new lunar cycle with us!

In this episode, we explore the contrasts between home life and college life, unraveling the layers of identity and cultural dynamics during the holiday season. We've also got the scoop on the ins and outs of 2024. Grab your boba, cozy up in your favorite hoodie, and join us as we navigate the rollercoaster ride of post-holiday pandemonium.

Making Waves is back with season 4! In this first episode, we will be talking about what it’s like to be in college as an APIDA identifying student along with our stories and experiences.