‘One Cool Story’ Podcast Focuses on SOJC Community

Julia Boboc records a podcast in the SOJC podcast studio lit in green
Julia Boboc is a student host and editor for the SOJC podcast “One Cool Story,” which launched in November. Photo by Zakary Christen-Cooney.

Listen to compelling interviews with students, faculty, staff and alumni.

By Julia Boboc, class of ’26

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When walking through Allen Hall in the UO School of Journalism and Communication (SOJC), it doesn’t take long to realize that the building is never empty. Students, faculty and staff are always in the halls, in the offices, in the classrooms. They’re discussing projects, working at tables and walking to and from class.

With over 2,000 students and more than 100 staff and faculty filtering through the halls, the place is filled to the brim with opportunities for connection, collaboration, mentorship and networking.

“One Cool Story: Tales from the University of Oregon’s School of Journalism and Communication,” a student-created podcast that launched in November, aims to share the special connections that make Allen Hall and the entire SOJC special. The inaugural season features four episodes of students interviewing peers, alumni, faculty and staff about college, their careers, our SOJC community and cool stories they want to share. Tune in to hear interviews with:

Whitney Phillips

Whitney Phillips, assistant professor of digital platforms and ethics, talks about her extensive research, why she loves teaching and her favorite travel stories.

Kayla Krueger

Kayla Krueger ’24 shares her experience as a DJ for campus radio station KWVA, the importance of having a creative outlet and her favorite concerts.

Sally Garner

Sally Garner, director of the Undergraduate Student Success Center, breaks down her background as a UO transfer student, the changes and evolution of Allen Hall, her transition from student to staff advisor and her four-legged friends.

Andrew Theen

SOJC alum Andrew Theen ’06, OPB politics and government editor, shares his experience as a student and intern, his journey to an editing role and the most memorable news story of his career.

Find “One Cool Story” wherever you get your podcasts. New seasons will be released each fall, winter and spring term. Find other University of Oregon podcasts on the OregonNews podcast page.

Julia Boboc is a second-year journalism major in the UO School of Journalism and Communication direct-admit program and a member of Clark Honors College. She especially enjoys interviewing and writing about people and feels everyone has a story to tell. She loves trying new things in journalism and taking on cool projects. She also produces a podcast, “How It’s Reported,” for the Daily Emerald.