The Stormy Petrel Times
The Stormy Petrel Times
Ashleigh Ewald
This is The Stormy Petrel Times, the podcast that discusses all things Petrels! Creator/ Host/ Freshman Class President Ashleigh Ewald produces content for the Petrel community weekly, discussing breaking Ogle news, events, issues, and everything Petrels need to know! Follow the talk show on Instagram @thepetreltimes and listen to stay tuned about ongoing activities and clubs during the week. Find out about how involved students at Oglethorpe are making a difference, and you might even be one of them!
The Journey of Oglethorpe University Theater Star (ft. Emma Jean Scott)
Welcome the first Petrel guest for the school year 2024-25! You have seen the Oglethorpe Univeristy Theater star everywhere on campus, from posters, plays, and media posts to interactions; please welcome now, senior Emma Jean Scott. Emma Jean Scott starred in Oglethorpe University's hit Heathers in her first year and played the character Hope Cladwell in Urinetown. Listen in as Emma Jean provides insight into her acting career, how Oglethorpe Univeristy has impacted her, and what theater means. If you are a Petrel who wants to learn how to jump-start a successful Oglethorpe career in theater and how to get by in college and flourish, then this episode is your guide. Please listen and enjoy! 
Oct 3, 2024
20 min
Actions Triumph over Words & on Bridging the campus life experience (ft. Jeremy Anderson)
In this week's episode of The Stormy Petrel Times, Jeremy Anderson, president of DYNA.STTY, Co-president of NSLS and president and Co-founder of Igniteprenuers, SGA Outreach, and Collaboration, AKpsi Warden, will discuss his accomplishments and leadership challenges. He will shed light on issues he has experienced on campus and how he focuses on restoring integrity on Oglethorpe's campus. Please learn more about one of our fellow Petrels! Available on all listening platforms.
Apr 3, 2024
16 min
A Meet & Greet with a Gen Z International Politician from Estonia (ft. Kristo Enn Vaga)
Want to learn from an international politician how different countries govern and how other countries go about their political parties? Listen to one of the Estonian politicians who visited Oglethorpe University’s meet-and-greet politics class, Kristo Enn Vaga. At only 27 years old, Kristo Enn Vaga went from being a pro-cyclist in France to an elected politician representing the Estonian Reform Party. Join us as he shares how he became involved in politics and why. Aside from providing advice on how young people can get involved in politics, Kristo also discusses how international parties work and that politics is not a destination but a journey.
Mar 11, 2024
31 min
An Oglethorpe University alumna shares how the school has helped her become a leader & Georgia's first Palestinian state representative (ft. Ruwa Romman)
Please welcome Georgia’s 1st Muslim woman and Palestinian American to ever serve in the state’s House of Representatives, Ruwa Romman. Listen in on the conversation between former Oglethorpe University Student Body President of 2014-2015 and now with me, 2023-2024 president. Her journey into bringing representation into local politics and setting a hopeful example for those who come after her, Ruwa, will inspire you never to give up and not to be afraid of being a force to be reckoned with. 
Jan 29, 2024
21 min
Petrel Nation's Spirit Restored through
6th Man Initiative (ft. 6th Man)
To kick off Spring 2023, please welcome first-year students Neal Nankani, Willem Jaron, and Evan Matela. The three guests developed and created the initiative, 6th Man. The 6th Man Initiative has worked tirelessly to get home games packed with students supporting our athletics. Listen to him speak about his involvement in promoting and encouraging school spirit throughout the Petrel nation. We hope you enjoy learning about the 6th Man and join!
Feb 24, 2023
21 min
The Life of a Cambodian Genocide Survivor & Author (ft. Loung Ung)
This week’s episode of the Stormy Petrel Times features well-known Cambodian American author Loung Ung and a Khmer Rouge genocide survivor. ‌In this interview, Loung Ung discusses her previous project, the Land Mine Project, and how she worked with Angelina Jolie to bring her story to life. ‌Listen in as we learn more about how her story and what kept her going during an unforgettable event in history. I hope you all enjoy it and become empowered to get out there and make the world a better place.
Feb 24, 2023
26 min
Alumna discusses SitterTree's mission & tips on student loans
We welcome alumna Jody from SitterTree on our final episode of the Stormy Petrel Times for 2022. You've likely seen advertisements for SitterTree jobs around campus. Here Jody discusses the organization's background and how it got started. She hopes to share her college experience while providing tips on how students can reduce the number of student loans. Please listen and enjoy!
Dec 19, 2022
21 min
Aspiring Actor, Theater Enthusiast, & Soon to be OU Alumnus Legend (ft. Marc Collins)
In this week’s episode of the Stormy Petrel Times, we interview Senior Class President Marc Collins. Listen in as we learn more about Marc’s vast involvement on campus, his time as a student at Oxford, what we can expect from SGA this next school year, and much more!
May 22, 2022
19 min
Center Counseling is self-care (ft. Serey Bright, Michelle Lyn, Laronda Hollis, & Byron Kellam)
On this week’s episode of the Stormy Petrel Times, we interview Dr. Michelle Lyn, Director of the Counseling Center. Listen in as we learn more about these four certified counselors and their journey as a Petrel, the Counseling Center’s services, and more!
Mar 25, 2022
22 min
Becoming Invovled On Campus From SGA President (ft. Justin Bennett)
In this week’s episode of the Stormy Petrel Times, we interview Student Body President Justin Bennett. Listen in as we learn more about Justin’s vast involvement on campus, his time as President, what we can expect from SGA this semester, and so much more!
Feb 25, 2022
19 min
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