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Item Episode 144: Reporter Alex Lassiter shares Board of Regents coverage insights(2024-03-24) Sirovy, Kaylie; Lassiter, AlexFormerly a campus administration reporter, now a podcast reporter, Alex Lassiter reflects on his past coverage of the University of Minnesota’s Board of Regents and the recent process of selecting a new president.Item Episode 145: Student-run Instagram meme accounts feature real UMN life(2024-03-31) Lassiter, Alex; Speiker, ColinAs the student admins of the FarstoolGophs account prepare to step down after this semester, OneBuzzMinnesota will continue to keep the memes alive.Item Episode 147: Training for a marathon is more than feet to pavement(2024-04-14) Lassiter, Alex; Heinen, Ceci; Marathon Alex; McFarling, Merrick; Brooks, Samantha; Brophy Achman, VirginiaFrom the grueling workouts to the euphoria of crossing the finish line, discover what it takes from experts and newbies to conquer the marathon distance.Item Episode 152: Slangology: how slang words are formed(2024-06-07) Lassiter, Alex; Dalola, Amanda; Halpert, ClaireWith insights from linguistics experts and examples ranging from French borrowings in English to modern-day Gen Alpha and Gen Z slang innovations, Alex Lassiter traces slang terms back to their origins and dissects how they change over time.Item Episode 154: UMN celebrates its third annual Juneteenth block party(2024-06-20) Lassiter, Alex; Moses, Terresa; Varma, Keisha; Ramírez Fernández, Mercedes; Brewer, RoseThe University of Minnesota celebrates its third annual Juneteenth block party and enjoyed the festivities despite unexpected rain.Item Episode 157: The magic of movie scores(2024-07-07) Lassiter, Alex; Warfield, Patrick; De Haan, JohnAlex Lassiter, in discussions with music experts, reports on the importance of film scores and how character themes can enhance storytellingItem Episode 159: Inside the coverage: Katrina Bailey on her debut story(2024-07-19) Lassiter, Alex; Bailey, KatrinaAlex Lassiter hosts senior city desk reporter Katrina Bailey, who discusses her first story, “East African students process tensions in East Africa,” her challenges in sourcing and the learning experience from reporting on such a sensitive topic.Item Episode 161: Senior reflections and freshman advice(2024-08-02) Lassiter, Alex; Karwowski, Alex; Brown, Ainsley; Roessler, AmeliaIn the final summer episode, University of Minnesota seniors share personal insights and advice for incoming freshmen, reflecting on their growth through the college experience.