EPISODE 6

“I wanted to show future students what could be made there.”

Shawn Hagen

South Central College

In this episode, we hear from Shawn Hagen about the aluminum guitars he built at South Central College, where he earned his associate degree, and how they tie in with his management major at Minnesota State University at Moorhead.

—As told to Beckie Supiano

About this series: Say Something, The Chronicle’s new podcast, collects stories from college students about what they’re up to and why. Check for new episodes every three weeks.

Photo: Scott Rahe, South Central College. Music: Guitar interludes courtesy of Shawn Hagen; Say Something theme courtesy of John Gravois.

Previous Episodes
Episode 1: Julia Shindel: “I’ve gotten to know John Carroll way better than I’d ever hoped.”
Episode 2: Zora Howard: “My main fear is about what four years away from Harlem will mean for me.”
Episode 3: Andy Richardson: “The design I chose to go with is the pop-and-beer-can collector.”
Episode 4: Allegra De Vita: “It’s always most rewarding when you have everyone’s full attention.”
Episode 5: Romaine Quinn: “I try not to wear my suit into class.”