Mello: Pen Palling

This past month I've been writing to pen pals. I've always loved collecting stamps and mailing letters, so I figured being a pen pal is a natural progression. I met some incredible people off of Instagram to exchange stuff with. Going to the post office is a treat for me.…

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Kat: A World Without Social Media

4.9 billion people across the world use social media. Facebook and Instagram are responsible for around half of all revenue generated by social networking apps. Social media has evolved into a natural part of our everyday lives. Businesses, CEOs, college students, moms, and even pets use social media on a…

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Dunn Center • Central Carolina Journal

https://open.spotify.com/episode/02t8QBRNtO1wn1nDHX4Yfd?si=FiWD1YvqQRaIQ0Dz3yBhOg EPISODE 23-05 Listen on 88.3 WUAW every Saturday at 11 and Sunday at 8. Gwen Collins, the site director for the Dunn Center, also oversees activities for the Dunn Senior Center, one of the several offerings provided on the campus. We talk with her--as well as with Shameka Harper,…

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Matt Ramey • Central Carolina Journal

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3Gc2DjABP1GyOH8meKIduq?si=b0993e93774a480c EPISODE 23-04 Listen on 88.3 WUAW every Saturday at 11 and Sunday at 8. Photographer Matt Ramey is working on doing a photo essay about the city of Sanford and its people during 2023.  He's looking for people and places that he can photograph to tell the entire story…

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Asia: Life After College?

Have you all thought about life after college? I recently had an assignment that asked me what were my plans post-graduation. I decided to not further my education in the classroom. I think after my time here at CCCC comes to an end, I will start some freelance work and…

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Mello: All Stars Animation

The Oscars were on Sunday. Sadly no one got slapped or anything major happened. One thing that did make me feeling internally oppressed the Oscars don't respect animation as much as they should or used to. Animated films used to be nominated in every category, not just "Best Animated Picture."…

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State of the State • Central Carolina Journal

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7GqcJERAVtxkCJ2X5zpPr4?si=SPyhscy2RveJUK-lQpEyNw EPISODE 23-03 Listen on 88.3 WUAW every Saturday at 11 and Sunday at 8. This episode highlights the major points of the State of the State address delivered by Governor Roy Cooper on Monday, March 6, 2023--as well as from the Republican Response delivered by Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson.…

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Asia: Power of Perception

Hey Guys! I have been dealing with a lot of external stressors lately. It has weighed me down so much, that it is beginning to reflect in my academic performance. A lot of jobs/people tell us to "leave our problems at the door," but what do you do when your…

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Mello: Getting LASIK

I used to wear glasses for my entire life. It wasn't until last year that I saved enough to get LASIK eye surgery. I went to New York because four of my family members went to the same doctor. It was painless. There was some slight discomfort but I am…

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All About Asia

Hi guys! My name is Asia Kiniel, I am a BPT student. When I joined, I had no idea of what I would be getting into and for a bit the uncertainty was daunting. After meeting my teachers and seeing the course load, I began to feel right at home.…

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Mello: Creatively Bankrupt

Do you ever get a feeling that you should be doing something productive? That any form of lesuire makes you uncomfortable? That is a feeling I've had and it's sadly not uncommon. There are times I want to work on my writing but try to justify to myself that after…

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Student Government Association • Central Carolina Journal

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0CCdresbrG4B5fmFhx2BzK?si=21d7cc42f6b840e8 EPISODE 23-02 Listen on 88.3 WUAW every Saturday at 11 and Sunday at 8. A discussion about the ways that the Student Government Association helps to provide advocacy for and activities for students at Central Carolina Community College.  Guests include President Regional Spinks, Vice President Emilie Obregon, Lee County…

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Get to Know Katerina

Hello! My name is Katerina Medina, and I am currently attending Central Carolina Community College. I started attending CCCC last August as a Broadcasting Production student, am I am deciding whether or not to get a degree or just a diploma. I would really like to attend a film school…

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Library • Central Carolina Journal

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4WDpfjbrDQlfRZsujieTzV?si=11bdc39e6e264b6b EPISODE 23-01 Listen on 88.3 WUAW every Saturday at 11 and Sunday at 8. Peggy Cotton, Allison Sills, and Elaine Wilderson discuss all of the ways that the libraries of Central Carolina Community College are able to assist students, staff, and the general public. Learn more at www.cccc.edu/library

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CCJ: What’s Coming in 2023

The Social Media class at Central Carolina Community College is gearing up for another season of Central Carolina Journal! We hope that you'll be tuning in for more great content as we cover topics of interest throughout our area! FIRST: Note that we have a slight time change! You can…

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Love Chatham • Central Carolina Journal

EPISODE 22-11 Listen on 88.3 WUAW every Saturday at 11:30 and Sunday at 8:30. A conversation with Dakota Philbrick of Chatham County NC Homeless Shelters (aka "Love Chatham"), discussing how the homelessness situation manifests in Chatham County; what is being done about it; and, how you can support their work.…

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Broadcasting • Central Carolina Journal

EPISODE 22-09 (and appendix) Listen on 88.3 WUAW every Saturday at 11:30 and Sunday at 8:30. On this episode: we feature the Broadcasting Production Technology program (they're the ones that make this podcast possible!). A roundtable with instructors Kassandra Lyles, Bill Freeman, and Fred Brucker about their broadcasting careers; the…

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Rickie: Reflections on CHSC

NOTE: To hear the Central Carolina Journal episode about the Chatham Health Sciences Center, click here. It sounds to me that CHSC is a very good facility to learn about being a healthcare provider. The job that they are focusing on is about learning the skills in several health-related fields. Sounds a lot like…

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BioWork • Central Carolina Journal

EPISODE 22-06 Listen on 88.3 WUAW every Saturday at 11:30 and Sunday at 8:30. A conversation with Dr. Lisa Smelser, Biotechnology Programs director at Central Carolina Community College. The discussion focuses on various bioscience companies in (or coming to) Central North Carolina and the types of jobs available from these…

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Rickie: An Old Student’s POV

I'm a 50+ year old student back in community college, trying to get my Associate Degree in Broadcasting Technology. One of my classes is Social Media . So, in this class, I had to become open minded and learn new things. So, this is where I'm at: learning to blog. I have never blogged…

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Culinary • Central Carolina Journal

EPISODE 22-04 Listen on 88.3 WUAW every Saturday at 11:30 and Sunday at 8:30. In this episode: "Rickie Tan" talks with Chef De-Ven Atkinson ("Chef D") about the Culinary program at Central Carolina Community College--and, in particular, the location he oversees at the Dunn Center Learn about the Culinary program:…

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Ababacar: Pressing on. . .

I am now starting to get used to the basics of creating a podcast. This class wasn't as difficult as I thought it would be. Being assigned to record the intro and outro of the show is fun and I enjoy it. Now, I have been assigned to do a whole show…

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Brent Trout • Central Carolina Journal

EPISODE 22-03 Listen on 88.3 WUAW every Saturday at 11:30 and Sunday at 8:30. In this episode: we talk with new Harnett County Manager Brent Trout. Press release on his appointment: Brent Trout Named New Harnett County Manager Links for the Harnett County Manager's Office: Manager's Office WebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitterBoard of Commissioners…

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Wampus Cat Music Festival • Central Carolina Journal

EPISODE 22-02 Listen on 88.3 WUAW every Saturday at 11:30 and Sunday at 8:30. IN THIS EPISODE: We talk with Jeff Popka of Indie On Air, organizer of the Wampus Cat Music Festival--coming to Gross Farms May 13-15, 2022. For concert information:  https://wampuscatmusicfestival.com/ Follow Wampus Cat on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wampuscatmusicfest Learn…

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Ababacar: “Me? A Podcaster?”

Being a student who is really new with the whole podcast situation is a big adjustment for me. I have listened to many interesting podcasts on the radio. Every morning when driving to school, I have this radio app on my phone which contains all the popular news channels such as CNN and…

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Barbering • Central Carolina Journal

EPISODE 22-01 Listen on 88.3 WUAW every Saturday at 11:30 and Sunday at 8:30. IN THIS EPISODE: We feature the barbering program, located in the Dunn Center.  Guests include barbering instructor, Lee McCullers; and, CCCC alum and owner of the Bearded Goose Barber Shop, Anthony "Biff" Graham. To contact the…

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