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Voices

By Edie Pike

Voices is about sharing my voice and the voices of others. It’s about learning and understanding what others have to say, as well as sparking new ideas and getting people thinking in hopes that people will learn more about themselves.
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Special Episode: Transracial Adoptees and the Transition to College

VoicesMay 11, 2023

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Special Episode: Transracial Adoptees and the Transition to College

Special Episode: Transracial Adoptees and the Transition to College

I'm back for what's becoming my annual school project episode and this time it's a great and meaningful topic: transracial adoptees and the transition to college. It's personal to me and has played a big role in the last couple years of my life. I did some research and chatted with some friends. Enjoy!

And here are my references if you are interested!

  1. Docan-Morgan, Sara. 2010. “‘“They Don’t Know What It’s like to Be in My Shoes”’: Topic Avoidance about Race in Transracially Adoptive Families.” Journal of Social and Personal Relationships 28(3):336–55. 
  2. Fry, Jessica J. 2019. “Asian American transracial adoptees: Identity development in college.” Journal of Student Affairs. Retrieved March 21, 2023  (https://sahe.colostate.edu/asian-american-transracial-adoptees-identity-development-in-college/)
  3. Kim, Grace S., Karen L. Suyemoto and Castellano B. Turner. 2010. "Sense of Belonging, Sense of Exclusion, and Racial and Ethnic Identities in Korean Transracial Adoptees." Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology 16(2):179-190 (http://libproxy.vassar.edu/login?url=https://www.proquest.com/scholarly-journals/sense-belonging-exclusion-racial-ethnic/docview/614553907/se-2).
  4. Lee, Richard M. 2003. “The Transracial Adoption Paradox.” The Counseling Psychologist 31(6):711–44. 
  5. McGee, Ebony O. and David Stovall. 2015. “Reimagining Critical Race Theory in Education: Mental Health, Healing, and the Pathway to Liberatory Praxis. Educational Theory, 65(5):491-511.
  6. McKinley, Celie. 2018. “Resilience in Adopted vs. Non-Adopted College Students.” Honors Thesis, Department of Psychological Science, Ball State University.
  7. Nunn, Lisa M. 2021. College Belonging: How First-Year and First-Generation Students Navigate Campus Life. New Brunswick, NJ: Rutgers University Press
  8. Pitcher, Erich N., Trace P. Camacho, Kristen A. Renn, & Michael R. Woodford. 2018. “Affirming Policies, Programs, and Supportive Services: Using an Organizational Perspective to Understand LGBTQ+ College Student Success.” Journal of Diversity in Higher Education 11(2), 117-132.
  9. Powell, Anne-Elizabeth C. 2017. “Racial Identity Development of Transracial Adoptees During College: A Narrative Inquiry.” PhD dissertation, Department of Higher Education, Azusa Pacific University. (http://libproxy.vassar.edu/login?url=https://www.proquest.com/dissertations-theses/racial-identity-development-transracial-adoptees/docview/1952112366/se-2).
  10. “Statement on Affinity Spaces.” Committee on Inclusion & Equity - Policies - Statement on Affinity Spaces. Retrieved May 10, 2023 (⁠https://www.vassar.edu/inclusion-and-equity/policies/statement-on-affinity-spaces⁠). 


May 11, 202316:49
Special Episode: Hybridity in Musical Theater

Special Episode: Hybridity in Musical Theater

I’m back again for another special episode! This time it’s a final project for my class Music and Protest, and I talk all about the musicals West Side Story and In the Heights, why they were groundbreaking, how they compare, and how they serve as forms of resistance. Enjoy!
May 04, 202212:25
Special Episode: Diverse Perspectives

Special Episode: Diverse Perspectives

Welcome back! Today I talked about my English class, Diverse Perspectives in Literature, and reflected on our last unit “Beyond the Single Story.” Enjoy!
Dec 15, 202010:17
S2 Episode Ten: What I’ve Learned

S2 Episode Ten: What I’ve Learned

Welcome to my last podcast episode for a while! I’ve learned so much these past 20 weeks and today I’m here to share it all with you. Enjoy!
Aug 27, 202017:01
S2 Episode Nine: Equity and Excellence

S2 Episode Nine: Equity and Excellence

This week I talked with my classmate Cristian Gaines about the work we’ve been involved in this summer and our passion for social and racial justice in our community. Enjoy!
Aug 21, 202031:13
S2 Episode Eight: Storytelling

S2 Episode Eight: Storytelling

This week I sat down with my friend Luke Moskowitz and we talked about our passion for theatre and how we deal with rejection. Enjoy!
Aug 13, 202018:33
S2 Episode Seven: All The Strings Attached

S2 Episode Seven: All The Strings Attached

This week I talked with my friend Luka Ross about body positivity and as the title suggests, all the strings attached. Enjoy!
Aug 12, 202029:44
S2 Episode Six: Empower The Youth

S2 Episode Six: Empower The Youth

This week I talked with my friend Coral Lin about voting and empowering youth politically. Make sure to vote - your voice is valuable!!
Jul 30, 202022:48
S2 Episode Five: Rising To The Occasion

S2 Episode Five: Rising To The Occasion

This week I caught with my dance teacher and owner of my dance studio, Deb Vogel. We talked about many things, from women in business, to dance competitions, to cover. Enjoy!
Jul 23, 202030:34
S2 Epiosde Four: Quarantine Chronicles II

S2 Epiosde Four: Quarantine Chronicles II

This week I’m back with another episode of Quarantine Chronicles! Thank you to everyone for participating, I love your stories :) Enjoy!
Jul 16, 202014:18
S2 Episode Three: Past Patiently Waiting

S2 Episode Three: Past Patiently Waiting

The Hamilton film was recently released, so in honor of it, this week I talked with my lovely friend Luci DeJesus about our obsession with Hamilton the musical the importance of representation.
Jul 10, 202028:14
S2 Episode Two: Quarantine Chronicles

S2 Episode Two: Quarantine Chronicles

Welcome to my new series, Quarantine Chronicles! This week I spoke with a few different people about something positive they've experienced over quarantine, proving that even though the world is a crazy place, happiness can still be found in so many ways.
Jul 02, 202017:18
S2 Episode One: Beyond a Single Sound

S2 Episode One: Beyond a Single Sound

Welcome back! This week I interviewed my friend Naomi Wolfe about the production of her latest EP ‘Uncomfortable.’ Enjoy!!
Jun 27, 202016:09
S1 Episode Ten: Black Lives Matter

S1 Episode Ten: Black Lives Matter

This week I got in touch with my friend Nia Hyppolite. We addressed the very pressing current events of George Floyd's death and the Black Lives Matter Movement. This episode is the 10th and final episode of my first season. I’ll be back in three weeks!
Jun 04, 202016:34
S1 Episode Nine: What Music Can Do

S1 Episode Nine: What Music Can Do

This week I talked with Anya Epstein, a friend from dance, about music and how it’s impacted us and our lives.
May 28, 202015:02
Extra Episode: No Excuses

Extra Episode: No Excuses

This episode shares some thoughts of mine in light of recent anti-Asian racism as well as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.
May 25, 202005:25
S1 Episode Eight: Balancing Act

S1 Episode Eight: Balancing Act

This week I chatted with my good friend Olivia about our views of balance as high school students.
May 21, 202016:33
S1 Episode Seven: Lifting Up Voices

S1 Episode Seven: Lifting Up Voices

In this episode, I caught up with my friend Elianna Kruskal, and we talked about LGBTQ+ identity and community. I hope you enjoy! Also stay on the lookout for an extra episode in addition to the weekly episode in the next couple of weeks :)
May 14, 202016:12
S1 Episode Six: One of Those Feminists

S1 Episode Six: One of Those Feminists

This week I talked with my friend Jacy Alpert about two of her biggest passions, dance and women's rights! Enjoy!
May 07, 202019:09
S1 Episode Five: Born This Way

S1 Episode Five: Born This Way

Welcome back! This week, I got the chance to talk with my amazing friend Neva about one of my very favorite things: Asian American Identity. Enjoy!
Apr 30, 202023:07
S1 Episode Four: Growing Up

S1 Episode Four: Growing Up

This week I talked about growing up! I spoke a bit about my experience as well as fears I have for the future. I even had a quick chat with my built in best friend aka my little sister, Gemma.
Apr 23, 202011:13
S1 Episode Three: Feedback Loop

S1 Episode Three: Feedback Loop

Today I chat with my friend Coral about social media! We cover a lot of aspects of a very large topic and some ideas we really get into and some we brush the surface of. Enjoy!!
Apr 16, 202023:28
S1 Episode Two: Reaching Out

S1 Episode Two: Reaching Out

Welcome to week two of Voices! Today we feature the podcast’s first guest, Maeve Crowley. We talked about a couple of unrelated topics, but had a good conversation nonetheless. Enjoy!
Apr 09, 202020:14
S1 Episode One: Introducing Me

S1 Episode One: Introducing Me

I 100% stole that name from Camp Rock 2. Hi! Welcome to my podcast! This is the first episode, so in this weeks episode, I go over a lot of the basics and logistics, as well as a small bit of content. Thanks for listening!
Apr 02, 202009:27