First Person Singular

First Person Singular segments feature the unique voices of our community, sharing a commentary, personal story, or an observation. To participate, submit 240 words to firstpersonsingular@ksqd.org, which should be readable in 90 seconds.

After review, the writer will be invited to record it in KSQD’s production room. The producer then edits in the opening music, an intro and an outro.

Sami Corn – Civic Center

by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | Sep 29, 2022

Sami Corn questions the safety of our historic Santa Cruz Civic Center.

Olga Cossi – Ravioli

by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | Sep 28, 2022

The late Olga Cossi shared an amazing creativity preparing meals. Here is here vegan way to cook ravioli.

Coleman – Waiting

by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | Sep 26, 2022

While in Salinas Valley State Prison, Coleman's perspective of waiting changed.

Patrice Vecchione – Emily

by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | Sep 22, 2022

In this earlier piece, Patrice Vecchione reflects on Emily and wonder.

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Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn

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Mathilde Rand

In December of 2008, I became part of the First Person Singular Team at KUSP (at that point we were five). During the last months of KUSP in 2016, I was the last hold-out. Now I am providing the same 2-minute program at KSQD, Community Radio, because I wholeheartedly believe in giving community members a voice. I am also the treasurer at KSQD.

Laurie Corn

I am attracted to the process of reducing a meaningful story or opinion to 90 seconds. I am a writer, so editing and honing a piece is a special love of mine. I have joined Mathilde Rand as co-producer of First Person Singular, and I encourage you to share your commentary on the air. This is community radio at its best.