How do you build a full volleyball team from scratch, starting with 2 players practising on a tiny patch of grass, and catapult them onto centre court to win gold at the Canadian National Championships? Well, Coach Sis Phant did just that ~ with Team Harmony, just north of Toronto. And it was no accident. As I interview each player, join me in discovering how the deliberate focus from Coach Sis on respect, kindness and connection developed a powerful loyalty that motivated them to bring thei ...
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9) Megan Chiang 🏅 "Now is the time to showcase everything that you’ve got ~ to not hold back…to not shy away. Let everything go at this moment. I think that's what helped us win the national title."
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1:08:21Canadian…National…Champion. Wow. What a title. But, let’s take it one step further. Imagine a team of extraordinary athletes who went on to become # 1 in Canada. Now, just imagine being captain of that very same remarkable team. The sport? Volleyball. The team? Harmony, from just north of Toronto. The captain? Megan Chiang. The most surprising part…
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Will hosts men's golfers Ian Williams and Jack Batts for a discussion on the pressure of Golf, the life of a Student athlete, and the incredible momentum surrounding the golf program.
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Mikayla Hosts another Pop culture filled episode
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8) Eva Lin 🏅 "The amount of time, effort and dedication I've put in has paid off in many ways. But it all came from Step 1 ~ just joining a team."
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53:30Have you ever been on the verge of quitting something but persevered…and the results were life-altering? If so, you’re in good company today with my very special guest ~ Eva Lin. I’m so glad that you’ve tuned in for today’s interview that will have you wishing you could even just carry Team Harmony’s luggage to any one of their sensational tourname…
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Host Mikayla is joined by fellow peace times writer Izzy Tilley to talk about all things on campus, critique Super Bowl commercials, and discuss Kendrick Lamar's halftime show.
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WPU Lacrosse Player Aidan McNeely Joins to talk about life as a student athlete, the physical demands of Lacrosse, and what the heck is a bull dodge?
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We're back! A new lineup of hosts (Will, Mikayla, and Matt) talking through the plans for Peace Talks in 2025. Enjoy our Oscars discussion, what day of the week Pacer day should be on, and a brief sports update.
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7) Roselle Mo 🏅 "What was crucial in my journey was the coach. So, it's very important to find a great coach who is willing to lead you and grow you into an amazing athlete as well as a good person."
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45:43Who do you think of when you hear the word trust? Well, for Roselle Mo, she thinks of an entire volleyball team ~ none other than the immensely talented Team Harmony, just north of Toronto. If you ask her teammates, 3 things stand out about Roselle: hard work, commitment, and determination. But at the core of all of this strength is a very huge and…
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6) Grace Tsang 🏅 "I know my teammates will always be there to keep me going and lift me up."
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42:29When you think of happiness and gratitude, who is the one person that comes to mind? Well, I’ve got a new name for you to add to the top of your list: Grace Tsang. I can’t wait for you to hear today’s interview that will have you wishing there was an extra spot available for you on Team Harmony. In terms of Grace’s incredibly positive outlook and d…
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5) Makenna Gillick 🏅 "The bonding that we did as a team made sure that when things got tough, we'd be there for each other."
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1:00:45What do you do when you’re deep in conversation with someone who is giving amazing life advice, and then you realize they’re a fraction of your age? Well, in the case of Makenna Gillick, you sit up and pay attention. I can’t wait for you to hear today’s interview that will have you wishing you could be 16 all over again. Trust me on this one. You c…
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Closing off the Fall of 2024, this episode is a throwback in the middle of the semester. Peace Talks host Elizabeth invites Peace Times staff members Dayna and Victoria to chat about a variety of topics from social media, to graduating and future plans, to preferred gown colors and more! Find our stories and topics on our website: https://peacetime…
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A GoalKeeper Reaching Goals(WPU Soccer 2024)
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32:30With WPU"s soccer team earning the USA South Conference Tournament Championship title recently, how did they make it possible? Peace Talks host Will invites WPU Student athlete and Junior Soccer GoalKeeper Ayden Miller to discuss the ins and outs of soccer, what it's like balancing student life and being a soccer player at the same time, and the ma…
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Peace Talks host Jacob invites Seamus Shaughnessy on the podcast to discuss what it's like to be a full-time college student running for mayor in the Raleigh Mayoral Election of 2024! If you want to hear more about Shaughnessy, read our latest story: https://peacetimesmedia.com/2024/10/03/the-pacer-running-for-mayoral-office/…
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A Volleyball Player's Perspective ( WPU Volleyball 2024)
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30:30Peace Talks Host Will brings on WPU Junior volleyball Player; AJ Townsend to discuss the 2024 Volleyball Fall season as well as the experience of being a volleyball player/student athlete at WPU. Be sure to be updated on the team by following their website: https://gopeacepacers.com/sports/womens-volleyball…
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Peace Talks host, Jacob, brings on special guests: Jake Valentine and Julianna Moreland to asks about how they found WPU, the campus's new Creative Club, their favorite things about Fall, and more!
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4) Trinity Lam 🏅 "Being together as a team is much more important than a gold medal that no one will remember at the end of the day.”
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40:17I could tell from the start that Trinity Lam is the kind of person you’d want on your team ~ any team, since it is clear she brings her A-game to every single task. Trinity is the libero on Team Harmony…a very special volleyball team in Canada that you definitely want to know. She and her teammates shot to fame when they became the Canadian Nationa…
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Jacob, Elizabeth and Will kick the school year off with talk of campus events and issues, including housing and Pacer sports.
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Jay and Jacob Trump speak together on the past semester as it is coming to a close.
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Peace Talks with Student Body President: Alyssa Poteat
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Jay, Will, and Lillian discuss upcoming events and Spring sports!!
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Caleb and both Jacobs talk campus events, the Super Bowl, and more!
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3) Keira Elliott 🎖 "Engraved in all of our brains was that 'I BELIEVE' mindset which helped us pull through in the end."
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56:55How amazing would it be to have a sport’s team created ~ for you…all because someone believed in you. That’s it. Simply because someone believed in you. Now, picture in your mind 4 years later, that very same team going on to be #1 in the country. I’ve got a story for you today that is, essentially, what it’s like to have your Plan B turn into a Pl…
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2) Catherine Phant 🏅 "We were a team of 2 players on a tiny patch of grass..."
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44:40Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a national champion...? Well, 16-year-old Catherine Phant is just that. She and her teammates won gold at the Canadian National Championships in May, taking the volleyball world by storm ~ one serve, one set, one spike, one game at a time. I first met Catherine when I joined Team Harmony as a goal-setting…
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1) Trailer ~ Going For It 🌟 Building National Champions
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2:42How do you build a full volleyball team from scratch, starting with 2 players practising on a tiny patch of grass, and catapult them onto centre court to win gold at the Canadian National Championships? Well, Coach Sis Phant did just that ~ with Team Harmony, just north of Toronto. And it was no accident. As I interview each player, join me in disc…
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Members of the Black Student Union discuss their club and other campus activities with host Jacob Jones. Spoiler alert: BSU is for everyone!
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This episode features a conversation with WPU volleyball players Landis Limon and Keslee Hylton.
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Here about some past events, some Spicy hot takes, and the upcoming events here at WPU!
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#GlobalGoals Panel -- International Day of Peace 2023
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59:11WPU joined others around the world to celebrate the United Nations International Day of Peace on Sept. 21. After an opening reception on Main Lawn, Dr. Harold Briscoe led a panel of experts in a discussion on peacebuilding.
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Starting off with the Fall Semester, Jacob, Jay and Caleb chat about upcoming events, changes at Peace and with Peace Talks, and the Upcoming Purpose @ Peace event!
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In this episode we cover some more of the curriculum changes and sign off for the last time for spring 2023.
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In this episode we talk about the upcoming spring showcase.
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Special Guest # 2: A Very Political Podcast
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51:14In this episode we have another guest! Topics include Red Rose, Burial at Thebes and a variety of political conversations.
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In this Episode we discuss the upcoming play the school is producing. We also discuss some pop culture topics. Fair warning there is a bit of an audio problem in the very beginning.
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Our last podcast before our spring break. In this episode we discussed Internships and some school news. We also cover some pop culture with discussion on the show The Last of US.
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Update on Ebony ball and pop culture discussions including the Super Bowl Halftime show.
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In this episode we discuss Black History month events hosted by the BSU and the details for the Red Rose Ball as well as some other topics.
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This episode is the kick off to the spring 2023 podcast season. In this episode the beginning of the last semester for 2023 seniors and topics for the future episodes and are discussed.
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Peace Talks returns with an all-new crew! Kameesha, Kyle and Jacob discuss what success looks like, how to have healthy relationships (or get out of toxic ones), whether or not to buy a house, and more!
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Time to play the Prince of Egypt soundtrack, study for finals, and listen to the last Peace Talks episode of the spring semester. Join Emily, Jordan, Khalil and newcomer Jacob as they express their excitement and anxieties about summer, recap the return of Showcase Day, and get hyped for hip hop smoothies on LDOC!…
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From the Academy banning Will Smith for 10 YEARS to Jojo Siwa not being invited to the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards, what is up with award shows lately?! How did Jordan end up in Harlem?! Will we make it to the end of the semester?! Join Jordan, Khalil, and Emily as they discuss this and more pop and Peace news this week!…
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Did you know that it's cheaper to go to Jamaica than Florida right now? Fresh from Spring Break, Emily, Jordan, Khalil, and Jordan are back to discuss their spring break adventures, Harry Potter, tips for you advising meeting, the latest updates regarding Ukraine, and what's happening the rest of March at WPU.…
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Take a breath and a sip of water and join Jordan and Emily as they dish their thoughts about about the mask policy update, talk about the balance between being informed and becoming overwhelming as updates are announced about Russia and Ukraine, and talk about what is happening on campus to celebrate Women's Herstory Month.…
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The Little Podcast That Could (Episode 70)
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41:01After many attempts to record in 2022, the Peace Talks Podcast makes their return this week as Emily, Jordan, Khalil, and Lochlyn recap the Super Bowl halftime show, share the highs and lows of their love lives, dive into the Marvel and DC universe, and discuss what is happening at WPU to celebrate Black History Month.…
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In this podcast series, the COM 200 class examines songs for their style, meaning and impact. This podcast focuses on "Brown Skin Girl" by Beyonce.
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In this podcast series, the COM 200 class examines songs for their style, meaning and impact. This podcast focuses on "Where is the Love" by The Black-Eyed Peas.
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In this podcast series, the COM 200 class examines songs for their style, meaning and impact. This podcast focuses on "1-800-273-8255" by Logic.
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Talk About Songs: "We are the World 25 for Haiti"
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5:43In this podcast series, the COM 200 class examines songs for their style, meaning and impact. This podcast focuses on "We are the World 25 for Haiti."
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In this podcast series, the COM 200 class examines songs for their style, meaning and impact. This podcast focuses on "Crooked Smile" by J. Cole.
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Peace Talks Episode 69 "Women's Lacrosse"
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16:38Jacob sits down with Tim Priskey the Head Women's Lacrosse Coach at William Peace University, about how the season is looking as well as where some players come from as in other sports
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Peace Talks Episode 68 "Fall Ball for Lacrosse"
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24:26Jacob sits down with Willaim Peace University lacrosse player #3 Tom Sodan to talk about how fall ball went this season and how he's feeling about the upcoming season
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