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Episode 46 - Running Your Own Race (Edith Cowan University)

May 31, 2025 • Junction Journalism

This month’s episode by journalism students at Edith Cowan University features the male ballet dancer, the adult with ADHD, the vision-impaired, the lifesaving nurse, the person seeking connection, the ‘body positive’ woman. And the link between them all? They’re all trying to pave their own way, often against formidable challenges and the expectations of others.

Hosts: Jack Penniment and Samuel Sparkes

Stories:
‘Men Can Ballet’ - Reporter: Oli Pike
‘A Brain Wired Differently’ - Reporter: Taya Cicanese
‘Through Dogs’ Eyes’ - Reporter: Toby Crestani
‘Saving Lives’ - Reporter: Clare Perrot
‘Solitude and the Stage’ - Reporter: CJ Russell
‘Sunrise Dip’ - Reporter: Chloe Nolasco

Production:

Sound design: Robyn Ogle and Samuel Sparkes
Executive Producers: Monty Sangar and Robyn Ogle
Supervising Producer: Simon Brady

Music:

‘Betelgeuse’ / Kunal Shingade

‘Come Back Home’ / Olexy