In this episode, we discuss about being in the Asian-American Pacific Islander Community (AAPI). Wendy and Carmen from the OC3 and our guest, Raymond from Reel Asian Podcast, talks about their stories from the impacts of our identities to the frustrations of the hate crimes towards our Asian elders. RESOURCES: Hate is A Virus (hateisavirus.org) Stop AAPI Hate (stopaapihate.org) Follow us on IG: @csumb.oc3 **CREDITS** Store (Prod. by Lukembro) Teapot (Prod. by Lukembro) Storybook (Prod. by Lukembro) Edited by: Valerie Ordoñez Episode Art by: Valerie Ordoñez

It's officially been a year since California shutdown and quarantine. CSUMB transitioned into online classes, students, faculty and members were struggling to adjust the "new normal" for the school year. In this episode, Valerie brings in a conversation with OC3 interns, Jesus and Myra, and Dr. Scott Waltz, a Liberal Studies professor. They discuss about their different experiences and adjustments with online classes, how they motivate themselves and to others, and what they did during the summer. They also discuss their hopes for returning back on campus for Fall 2021, with the precautions the university may be taking (wearing a mask, socially distancing, etc). Follow us on IG: @csumb.oc3 **CREDITS** Chocolate (Prod. by Lukembro) Biscuit (Prod. by Lukembro) Marshmallow (Prod. by Lukembro) Teapot (Prod. by Lukembro) Storybook (Prod. by Lukembro) Edited by: Valerie Ordoñez Episode Art by: Valerie Ordoñez

Welcome to the first episode of The OCTea. Hosted by Courageous Conversations Student Coordinator, Valerie Ordoñez. In this episode, Valerie introduces the Otter Cross Cultural Center, their faculty and student coordinators. They discuss about how they found the OC3, what the center means to them, and their experience during quarantine.  NOTE: This was recorded through Zoom, so please bare the sudden change of audio levels and glitches. This was recorded on February 1, 2021. Follow our Instagram: @csumb.oc3 **CREDITS** Music: Chocolate (Prod. by Lukembro) Biscuit (Prod. by Lukembro) Marshmallow (Prod. by Lukembro) Teapot (Prod. by Lukembro) Storybook (Prod. by Lukembro) Edited by: Valerie Ordoñez Episode Art by: Valerie Ordoñez