theLEGACY Podcast
By Western Student Association
theLEGACY PodcastJan 27, 2021
S1 E14: WSA Elections Summit
This is the fourteenth episode of a partnership between the Western Student Association and WIDR 89.1 FM. This week, Vice President for Rules, Bylaws, and Administration, and Co-chair of the Elections Promotions Committee, Ruby Eagle, leads as we discuss candidacy for WSA office.
Listen in to see who our candidates are, what their platforms are about, and why they would be the best fit for the position! For your convenience, we have listed the candidates and their social media accounts below! If you are a student, be sure to VOTE (HERE) Monday, March 22 at 8 am to Friday, March 26 at 5 pm!
"WMU FOR US"
- Presidential Candidate - Alexis Morris
- Vice Presidential Candidate - Eric Effinger
- Instagram: wmuforus
"DJESS WRIGHT"
- Presidential Candidate - Jacobi Wright
- Vice Presidential Candidate - Djessy Mutombo
- Instagram: djesswright_wmu
S1 E13: The Anniversary of COVID-19
This is the thirteenth episode of a partnership between the Western Student Association and WIDR 89.1 FM. This week, Senator for the College of Education and Human Development, Elijah Lewis, leads as we discuss the impacts of COVID-19 since it all began just over one year ago.
S1 E12: College Athlete Compensation
This is the twelfth episode of a partnership between the Western Student Association and WIDR 89.1 FM. This week, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Nathaniel Charter-Harris, leads as we discuss whether college athletes should be compensated. We are also joined by former Division 1 Track Athlete from Central Michigan University, Lexi Robinson.
S1 E11: Vaccine Hesitancy
This is the eleventh episode of a partnership between the Western Student Association and WIDR 89.1 FM. This week, WSA Vice President for Community Involvement, Henry Thiry, leads as we discuss vaccine hesitancy with WSA administrators and other health experts from across the Kalamazoo community.
S1 E10: WSA x SWAAG
This is the tenth episode of a partnership between the Western Student Association and WIDR 89.1 FM. This week, our very own Student Body President, Taylor West, leads as we engage in a conversation with the Kalamazoo-based Social Work Action Alliance Group, led by Dr. Don Cooney.
S1 E9: Community
This is the ninth episode of a partnership between the Western Student Association and WIDR 89.1 FM. This week, WSA Vice President for University Pride, Alexis Morris, leads as we discuss community and what it means to us and at the university level.
S1 E8: WSA Spring Preview
This is the eighth episode of a partnership between the Western Student Association and WIDR 89.1 FM. This week, we will discuss the plans of the WMU student government for the Spring 2021 semester and ways to get involved.
S1 E7: MLK & the Capital Riot
This is the seventh episode of a partnership between the Western Student Association and WIDR 89.1 FM. This week, we will discuss the history of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the recent insurrection at our nation's capital.
S1 E6: Fall 2020 Recap for WSA & WMU
This is the sixth episode of a partnership between the Western Student Association and WIDR 89.1 FM. This week, we wrap up the semester at Western Michigan University. We discuss what WSA has accomplished and what is on the horizon.
S1 E5: COVID-19
This is the fifth episode of a partnership between the Western Student Association and WIDR 89.1 FM. This week, we will discuss the most prevalent topic on all of our minds and changed 2020, COVID-19.
S1 E4: WSAxLWI - Race in Politics
This is the fourth episode of a partnership between the Western Student Association and WIDR 89.1 FM. This week, we partner with the Lewis Walker Institute and their WIRE podcast. The topic for today's episode will discuss race in politics.
S1 E3: Residence Life
This is the third episode of a partnership between the Western Student Association and WIDR 89.1 FM. This week, we will discuss Residence Life at Western Michigan University and the ongoing challenges within during these times.
S1 E2: Youth Vote & Voter Suppression
This is the second episode of a partnership between the Western Student Association and WIDR 89.1 FM. This week, we will discuss the ever so relevant topic of voting and voter suppression as election day looms.
S1 E1: Introduction to the WSA Hour
In this first episode of a partnership between the Western Student Association and WIDR 89.1 FM. This week, we will set the scene for our future podcasts and give a small introduction about WSA.