Still We Persist

In this episode Sienna & Tamara talk to Destiny, the communications rep for the Pride Center and SOL: LGBTQ+ Multicultural Support Network. They explore intersections of race and sexuality and how to turn your poetic voice into action. Stay till the end to peep a sweet treat from Noughtie Dee. Originally posted on KBVR-TV's YouTube channel on November 19, 2019.

In this episode, Sienna and guest host Meghan speak with Luhui Whitebear about Indigenous organizing and how to bring motherhood into activism. Luhui Whitebear is the assistant director for the Native American Long House Eena Haws at Oregon State University. Originally posted on KBVR-TV's YouTube channel on November 12, 2019.

In this episode, Tamara and Sienna talk with Charlene Martinez who is the associate director of Student Experiences and Engagement at Oregon State University on healing justice and how to care for yourself and others while doing cultural organizing. Originally posted on KBVR-TV's YouTube channel on November 5, 2019.

First ever episode of Still We Persist. Older episodes are now being posted daily until they are back for the Fall term of 2024.  In this episode, Sienna & Tamara give some history around AYA and share their personal histories in order to ground you in the way they see & move through society. Originally posted on KBVR-TV's YouTube channel on October 29, 2019.

Jade, Sami, and Julie host their final episode of Still We Persist. The trio reflect on their time at OSU, what their postgrad plans are, and who had the most impact on them during their time at OSU. Originally posted on KBVR-TV's YouTube channel on May 28, 2024.

Benajza is back! Jada, Sami, and Benajza play a game where they discuss who they would like to have on their zombie apocalypse team, their thoughts on the Kendrick and Drake beef, and mood boards. Originally posted on KBVR-TV's YouTube channel on May 21, 2024.

Jada & Sami are joined by Masha discussing their favorite online games, their feelings about post-grad, and how working at AYA will probably be the last time they will experience a diverse workplace. Originally posted on KBVR-TV's YouTube channel on May 7, 2024. 

Jada & Sami are joined by Brianna and Belèn from Oregon State University's Diversity Initiatives & Programs. They talk about the importance of having diversity in academics and student leaders. Originally posted on KBVR-TV's YouTube channel on February 26, 2024. 

Yajirrah & Jada are joined by a new Still We Persist host, Sami! In this episode, they discuss the growth they went through the past year and how college movie portrayals aren't always accurate. Originally posted on KBVR-TV's YouTube channel on February 12, 2024. 

On this episode of Still We Persist, Jada & Kailey discuss their favorite things about their work environment, their sandwich and Taco Bell orders, and their car incidents. Originally posted on KBVR-TV's YouTube channel on January 29, 2024. 

Still We Persist is back for Winter term! In this episode, Yajirrah and Kailey talk about the new year, burnout in college, and Tik Tok trends. Originally posted on KBVR-TV's YouTube channel on January 16, 2024. 

Jada, Julie, and Shaina are joined for the last episode of the fall term with Julie's roommates! They talk about their Spotify Wrapped, their first impressions, and more. Originally posted on KBVR-TV's YouTube channel on December 6, 2023. 

Jada, Kailey, and Julie discuss dating in college. Their red flags, their icks, the White and Asian partner pipeline, and dating apps. Originally posted on KBVR-TV's YouTube channel on November 8, 2023. 

Jada and Kailey welcome the new school year by discussing the stereotypical college timeline, lessons they've learned as Asian American students growing up in Oregon, and Asian beauty standards vs Western beauty standards. Originally posted on KBVR-TV's YouTube channel on October 25, 2023.