The Great Thanksgiving Listen 2019

Over Thanksgiving, as I did last year, I sat down with my father and we discussed how he goes about interacting with people of other generations. StoryCorps is a non-profit challenging people to capture their families’ histories. If you want to join the challenge, download the Story Corps mobile app then share your story with us!...

Stacie Erdahl describes what it's like being a mom, and the childhood memories of her kids that come with it. StoryCorps is a non-profit challenging people to capture their families’ histories. If you want to join the challenge, download the Story Corps mobile app then share your story with us!...

I sat down with my mom, Melissa, for a StoryCorps interview about her childhood dreams of nursing, how important family is in her life (see 0:22-0:58), and what she wishes she could tell her younger self. StoryCorps is a non-profit challenging people to capture their families’ histories. If you want to join the challenge, download the Story Corps mobile app then share your story with us!...

As “Ok Boomer” memes rise on social media, the infamous generation gap becomes more apparent. I sat down with my father Mark Tabor, a Gen X'er and learned his opinion on the generation gap. Check out 6:28-7:00 to hear about how the generation gaps differ throughout the constantly changing society. StoryCorps is a non-profit challenging people to capture their families’ histories. If you wa...

My mom Kim Lippert on growing up across the river, playing sports and high school adventures. From soccer tournaments and softball practices (5:33) to a big 1984 Buick Skylark fondly nicknamed Turd (6:01), my mom shares stories about cruising the streets of everywhere from Portland to Canada. StoryCorps is a non-profit challenging people to capture their families’ histories. If you want to join the...

A high school teacher reflects on how parenting and teaching are similar and how one prepares you for the other, the best memories from her life, and her hopes for the future of her family. StoryCorps is a non-profit challenging people to capture their families’ histories. If you want to join the challenge, download the Story Corps mobile app then share your story with us!...

Today there seems to be an increasing gap between generations. I sat down with Tony Coke, my dad, to talk about his perception of the different generations and their gaps. Skip to 4:15 to hear his take on the positives and negatives of the different generations. StoryCorps is a non-profit challenging people to capture their families’ histories. If you want to join the challenge, download the S...

Here is an interview between me and my younger brother, Declan, freshman. He gives his thoughts and experiences on his transition from eighth to ninth grade. Listen in at 7:03 to hear a passionate take on the cafeteria food. StoryCorps is a non-profit challenging people to capture their families’ histories. If you want to join the challenge, download the Story Corps mobile app then share your story with us!...

Delaney Southards, senior, talks Environmental club Green Society in this feature interview. Discover why we have no composting at 1:18 and skip to 5:47 to hear how you can join Green Society. StoryCorps is a non-profit challenging people to capture their families’ histories. If you want to join the challenge, download the Story Corps mobile app then share your story with us!...

Noah Johnson talks about his school life as a seventh-grader attending Rosemont Ridge Middle School. He also touches on his life outside of school, like playing video games and hanging out with friends. At 3:02 Noah talks about his unique dreams when he gets older. StoryCorps is a non-profit challenging people to capture their families’ histories. If you want to join the challenge, download th...

Nolan Lampson interviews Matthew Chao, 12, as part of the Thanksgiving StoryCorps audio story assignment. StoryCorps is a non-profit challenging people to capture their families’ histories. If you want to join the challenge, download the Story Corps mobile app then share your story with us!...