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The increased impact of social media is gradually changing the dynamics of soft power around the world. Politicians increasingly “engage in digital diplomacy”. It means that global connections are easier but at the same time more complex. It challenges existing models of influence as well as traditional hierarchical power structures. Joseph Nye defined term soft power as the ability of a country to persuade others to do what it wants without force or coercion. 60% of people using social media reported that it has impacted their self-esteem in a negative way. In this episode, we will discuss understanding of soft power, influence and impact of social media for soft-power influencing and self-esteem.

41% OF IUPUI STUDENTS FACE HOUSING INSTABILITY. While stress is a normal part of college for most students, the inability to meet basic needs like having a safe place to sleep creates additional hardship and prolonged stress.COVID-19 Worsens Housing Insecurity for College Students. As commuters, community college students lack access to on-campus housing and thus remain disproportionately impacted by rising housing costs in metropolitan areas. We will discuss the elements of housing insecurity, factors, impact and campus help.

This is our first episode of the semester In honor of black history month, we will be discussing gentrification, particularly in fountain square, causes, impact of urban planning, exploring both sides of the coin i.e. against and for gentrification arguments, and efforts for communities affected by it. ----------IUPUI Resource--------------------- The Through their Eyes Memorial Scholarship is in honor of the displaced families of the thriving Black community that occupied the land that is now IUPUI. Founded in 1969, IUPUI stands on the historic homelands of Native peoples and a vibrant Black community. This scholarship honors the descendants of those with displaced ancestors who once called the Ransom Place & Indiana Avenue communities home. https://news.iu.edu/stories/2021/07/iupui/releases/14-pike-graduate-awarded-through-their-eyes-memorial-scholarship.html

IUPUI is home to nearly 2,000 international students

EPISODE: Supporting Student Mental Health, Student Stigmas or Misconceptions around Seeking Help. 21% OF IUPUI STUDENTS HAVE UNMET MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS! Mental Health Stigma is one of the main barriers to the full implementation of mental health services. Campus initiatives are often limited to factors such as professional care, student stigmas or misconceptions around seeking help, and difficulties publicizing the initiatives to the students who would most benefit from them. In this episode, we will discuss de-stigmatize help and better access for college students. Online Resources to Support your Mental Well-Being - https://diversity.iupui.edu/Mental-Health-Resources---DEI.pdf -IUPUI Health Services Location 1: Campus Center, Suite 213 Call (317) 274-2274 for appointments or questions -https://iupui.thrivingcampus.com -https://studentaffairs.iupui.edu/health/counseling-psychological/counseling-options.html - JagsCARE is available to provide immediate and short-term support to meet the emotional and psych

As the fees of college continues to increase and the incomes of most Americans decline, several many college students are going hungry. According to researchers, approximately half of all undergraduates are food insecure. At IUPUI, 43% of OF IUPUI STUDENTS FACE FOOD INSECURITY! 1 IN 5 IUPUI FRESHMEN ARE BELOW THE POVERTY LINE AND CONSIDERED FOOD INSECURE! Generally, food security is a bigger issue for survey respondents than housing. Roughly 1 in 5 students face very low food security, meaning they are regularly unable to afford adequate food. Resources around YOU - Paws' Pantry founded in 2013, the food pantry is dedicated to helping relieve food insecurity inside the IUPUI community. Paws' Pantry is open on Tuesdays, 9:30-11:45 a.m. and 1-4:30 p.m. (Students only), Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (Students only) and Thursdays, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. (Students, faculty, staff). Learn more about Paws' Pantry here or contact jagsfood@iupui.edu! The Campus Kitchen at IUPUI (CKIUPUI) is a student-powered food rescu

Trigger warning: This episode contains content that may be alarming to some listeners. Today, we will be discussing sexual assault among college campuses, issues, bystander intervention, law process and campus support. Please feel free to step away and take a moment to yourself.s According to Know Your IX, Only 12% of college student survivors report the assault to police. Notably, only 7% of survivors of incapacitated sexual assault report to the police. Survivors cite a number of reasons for not reporting: not wanting others to know; lack of proof; fear of retaliation; being unsure of whether what happened constitutes assault; did not know how to report; and fear of being treated poorly by the criminal justice system. Services and resources are available for students who have experienced sexual or interpersonal violence or stalking. You can reach out to talk to the CAPS confidential advocate at saadv@iupui.edu or ckungu@iu.eduor 317-274-5715. If you are not in a position to meet with the confidentia

Bias in Hiring starts with several components including gender bias, stereotypes, or salary negotiation. Whether it's the classic robbery of Rosalind Franklin's recognition throughout her career or Lisa Meitner's discredit for her nuclear fission discovery. While women play a critical role in science and technology, women career scientists still face gender bias, accounting for only 28 percent of engineering graduates and 40 percent of graduates in computer science and informatics. The practice of ascribing women's accomplishments to men is called the "Matilda Effect." The prominent examples of Rosalind Franklin, Lisa Meitner, and Jocelyn Bell Burnell are but the tip of the iceberg when it comes to women who made significant contributions to scientific history and were rewarded by being written out of it and denied awards and recognition in their lifetime. In this episode, we will be discussing bias in hiring for women across industries, specifically in STEM; examples of gender bias, overcoming these cha

Welcome to the first Hash It Out Podcast for Fall 2021! TRIGGER WARNING: I would like to inform you this episode contains content that may be alarming to some listeners. Please feel free to step aside and take a moment. In the honor of Suicide Prevention Month, our scholars Medha and Billen will be discussing suicide among college students, factors, and prevention efforts. You can schedule an appointment with CAPS at IUPUI, call their office at 317-274-2548, or email capsindy@iupui.edu. If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide and seeking emotional support, there are crisis lines available via phone, chat, or text National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255 (TALK) National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Online Chat Services Crisis Text line: Text IN to 741741 for free, 24/7 crisis counseling. We’re here for you. Trevor Project Lifeline (confidential suicide hotline for LGBTQ+ youth): 866-488-7386 Support for deaf and hard of hearing: 800-799-4889

In this episode we look at the promises Biden made for his first 100 days in office and comment on his progress as well as discussing other topics from the past 100 days such as mass shootings and Asian hate crimes.

*TRIGGER WARNING* In this episode we discuss the topic of sexual assault, including rape, assault in the LGBTQ+ community, child assault, assault on campus, and reporting sexual assault.

In this episode we discuss the factors that cause people to migrate as well as other topics related to immigration

In this episode Debora and Chelsea discuss My Body My Choice and other topics of Bodily Autonomy.

In this episode we discuss the Gentrification of Indiana Avenue including a little history.

In this episode we discuss the School to Prison Pipeline in honor of Black History Month. Topics include a brief history of Black History month, Zero-tolerance policies, the No Child Left Behind Act and more.

In this episode we discuss Black lives matter movement and issues that impact black lives

In this episode we discuss Native American Erasure with the Native American Student Alliance (NASA) President Tiffany Bravo. For more information follow NASA on Instagram: nasa.iupui Also follow @illuminatives and @indigenousl #mmiw #NASA4mmiw #wetsuwenstrong #somethingelse #landback #nahm

In this episode we discuss a variety of issues surrounding the LGBTQ+ community including the Religious Freedom Act, Access to Healthcare/Mental Health, discrimination in housing, LGBTQ+ sentiments within black & brown communities, and more.

In this episode we discuss the upcoming 2020 presidential election and where each candidate stands when it comes to certain issues. We also discuss VP nominee Kamala Harris and the angry black woman theory, and voter suppression.

Colorism Within & Outside of The Latinx Communtiy by An IUPUI Social Justice Education program