The Berkeley High Jacket Podcast: Recent Episodes
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The Berkeley High Jacket Podcast features exclusive interviews and in-depth reporting on local and national issues from the perspective of high school students.
As we wrap up this school year, we thought we’d highlight one of the many programs at Berkeley High that makes this place so special-- James Dopman's Law and Social Justice classes.
The program is important in helping students explore their interests and passions and shaping their critical thinking skills.
This episode was produced by Miriam Reichenberg, and edited with help from Zazie Duchene and Taylor Reynaud.
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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage (AAPI) month was first recognized by Barack Obama in 2009, and since then it has been celebrated by Berkeley High. For today's episode, we talked to members of Berkeley High's AAPI community about how the school's unique programs have helped strengthened their cultural identity.
This episode was produced by Zazie Duchene and edited by Julia Brimmer.
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On this episode of The Buzz, we’ll guide you through the history, present, and future of Our Monologues, a student production vital to Berkeley High culture and community.
Learn more @ourmonologuesbhs or check out ourmonologues.com
This episode was produced by Miriam Reichenberg and Zazie Duchene. It was narrated by Julia Brimmer, and edited with help from Taylor Raynaud.
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For April Fool's Day, it’s been highly requested by our listeners that we release an ASMR episode… so we invite you to sit back, relax, and enjoy the beautiful ASMR sounds we’ve recorded around campus.
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Hey Jackets! Meghan Malone, Commissioner of Elections, brings you a trailer for a podcast series introducing the 2024-2025 ASB president and vice president candidates.
Voting starts on March 25th!
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For Women’s History Month, we asked members of the Berkeley High community to share advice and words of wisdom from women they’re influenced by.
The episode was produced by Zazie Duchene, narrated by Taylor Reynaud, and edited by Julia Brimmer.
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After Super Tuesday, just a few days ago, the ‘I voted’ stickers are starting to make their appearances in the Berkeley High hallways. For this week's episode, we interviewed seniors about their thoughts on voting.
Thank you for listening to this episode of the Buzz! This episode was produced and narrated by Zazie Duchene and edited by Julia Brimmer.
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Now that the hype around Valentine’s Day has come and gone, we thought it might be fun to take a look at what relationships, situationships and dating look like at Berkeley High, and what it takes to be in a healthy romantic partnership.
This episode was produced and edited by Miriam Reichenberg. Interviews were conducted by Miriam Reichenberg and Taylor Reynaud.
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For Black History Month, we took an in-depth look at the African American Studies program at Berkeley High, the unique program that's home to classes like African Diaspora dance.
This episode was produced by Zazie Duchene with help from Julia Brimmer.
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Maybe you're someone who goes to the gym on New Year's day, and New Year's day only. Or you could be someone who's been keeping up with gym goals for the last three years. For this episode of The Buzz, we talked to members of the Berkeley High community about their New Year's resolutions.
Stick around in 2024. This episode was produced by Zazie Duchene. Interviews were conducted by Julia Brimmer and Taylor Reynaud.
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The Holiday Meal is a Berkeley High tradition, returning for the first year after the pandemic. Unhoused and low income people across the city were invited to share in a filling meal and enjoy festive activities. For this episode of The Buzz, we sent our team out to report on the Holiday Meal, and interview volunteers and guests.
This episode was produced by Miriam Reichenberg and Zazie Duchene. Interviews were conducted by Zazie Duchene, Taylor Renaud, and Julia Brimmer. This episode was narrated by Paolo Rivera.
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In speaking with Chris Kindness Award founder Alan Ross, and students and teachers at Berkeley High, we explore how our community can come together to spread positivity through small, daily acts of kindness
Learn more about the Chris Kindness Award by checking out the website.
Interviews were conducted by Miriam Reichenberg and Zazie Duchene, and the episode was edited by Julia Brimmer. Taylor Renaud narrated.
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Here on the Buzz, with Thanksgiving right around the corner, we talked to the AMPS food pantry coordinator about the role the pantry plays in sustaining Berkeley residents.
"There’s a lot of people here that need USDA food, so it’s really cool helping them out. They really need it." -- AMPS student Emmanual, who goes by Champy.
This episode was produced by Miriam Reichenberg and Zazie Duchene, and edited by Julia Brimmer.
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On this week's episode, we explore what jobs and money management look like for students at Berkeley High. We got insight from personal finance teacher Crystal Rigley, and conducted several interviews with students around campus.
This episode was produced and edited by Zazie Duchene and additional interviews were conducted by Julia Brimmer and Taylor Reynaud.
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This year, as spirit week rolls around again, culminating in yet another Rally Day, we’re bringing you an episode exploring how school spirit has changed over the years.
This episode was produced by Miriam Reichenberg and Zazie Duchene, and edited by Julia Brimmer. Interviews were conducted by Emmett Price and Taylor Renauld. We used audio from last year’s Buzz episode called The Sounds and Sights of Red and Gold Day.
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From September 15 to October 15, Latinx Heritage Month is celebrated across the country. Here on The Buzz, we’re sharing interviews with two Latina student artists on how creativity shapes the ways they see themselves and their communities. We spoke with Anita Julca and Lol-be Ceasar-Santos.
"During Hispanic Heritage Month it’s so important to amplify voices of Latinx artists. Of course, you know I’m 17, so I'm still figuring out who I am as an artist and as a Latina woman in our world." --- Anita Julca
This episode was produced by Zazie Duchene and Miriam Reichenberg. Interviews and additional reporting were conducted by Miriam Reichenberg, Taylor Renauld, and Julia Brimmer.
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Welcome to this year's first episode of The Buzz! For the 2023-24 school year, we’ll be featuring in-depth discussions and interviews about topics that matter to our community.
The school year is well underway. We’re sitting next to new people in class, joining clubs, and meeting up with old friends. But making friends in high school isn’t as simple as it was in elementary school, when asking someone to join you on the swings was all you had to do. It’s more challenging now.
For this episode, we asked Berkeley High students to share their experiences. We also talked to Eva Cantor, a Bay Area therapist who works with teens, about how we can build more genuine connections and make good friends in high school
This episode was produced and edited by Miriam Reichenberg and Zazie Duchene. Interviews and additional reporting were conducted by Zazie Duchene, Emmett Price, Julia Brimmer, and Paolo Rivera. We included a clip from the song We’re Going to Be Friends by The White Stripes.
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As the school year comes to a close, The Buzz asked seniors to share their high school memories, from the everyday and mundane to the big and memorable. What will they miss? What will they take with them as they move forward?
Thanks for listening to the last Buzz episode of the 2022-2023 school year! We’ll be back next year with more episodes and content. This episode was produced and edited by Miriam Reichenberg with help from Sofia Rodriguez. Interviews were conducted by Zazie Duchene, Mariarosa Cerritos, and Bodhi Seidler.
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Students commute to school in all different ways. For today’s episode, we spoke with students about how getting to school can sometimes be frustrating or relaxing, eventful or mundane. Whatever the case, the destination is always the same– the crowded, diverse, spirited halls of Berkeley High.
This episode was produced and edited by Miriam Reichenberg. Interviews were conducted by Zazie Duchene.
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Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) culture has had a huge impact American society. From K-Pop bands to everyday streetwear trends, there are parts of AAPI culture everywhere. In this episode, The Buzz interviewed students about the impacts it has on their own lives, through food, entertainment, fashion, and music.
This episode was produced by Sofia Rodriguez. Interviews were conducted by Mariarosa Cerritos and Zazie Duchene. The episode was edited by Lucy Rickart-Webb.
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How is education viewed in different countries and how does that impact students? The Buzz spoke to several international students about their experience with their respective school systems and the differences between them and Berkeley High.
This episode was produced by Sofia Rodriguez. Interviews were conducted by Mariarosa Cerritos, Willow Priforce. The episode was edited by Lucy Rickart-Webb.
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For this episode, the buzz spoke with students, teachers, and admin about the most inspiring woman figure in their lives as well as their thoughts on the month.
Thanks for listening to this episode of the Jacket podcast. This episode was produced by Sofia Rodriguez. Interviews were conducted by Mariarosa Cerritos, Willow Priforce, and Zazie Duchene. The episode was edited by Lucy Rickart-Webb.
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What keeps students centered outside of school? The Buzz spoke with two Berkeley High students about their interests in beekeeping and open-water swimming, respectively, touching on fulfillment and mental health.
This episode was produced and edited by Miriam Reichenberg, with help from Zazie Duchene. For more coverage of the Berkeley High community, visit https://berkeleyhighjacket.com/
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In this episode, Buzz set out to speak with students and teachers about their perspectives on Black History month, what gaps students have in their knowledge of the month, and what improvements can be made to acknowledge its significance better.
This episode was produced by Sofia Rodriguez. Mariarosa Cerritos and Willow Priforce conducted interviews. The episode was edited by Lucy Rickart-Webb.
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When students walk into a classroom and see a substitute teacher in their teacher’s place, they may feel relief and excitement, or disappointment. In this short episode of The Buzz, we talk with students and substitute teachers to get a better understanding of what classrooms are like when the teacher is out.
Thanks for listening to The Buzz. This episode was produced and edited by Miriam Reichenberg. Additional interviews were conducted by Sydney Taylor with help from Zazie Duchene.
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This episode profiles two Berkeley High School student musicians, Vivien Silas and Dexter Griffin.
The episode was produced and edited by Miriam Reichenberg. Interviews were conducted by Zazie Duchene and Bodhi Siedler.
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From friendships to family to romantic partners, the relationships in our lives can have a massive effect on us and our mental health. To better understand these impacts, the Buzz spoke to students, staff, and experts on the way these relationships play out during the holiday season.
This episode was produced by Sofia Rodriguez. Interviews were conducted by Mariarosa Cerritos, Willow Priforce, and Sydney Taylor. The episode was edited by Lucy Rickart-Webb.
If you have any specific episode ideas that you would like to share, we would love to hear from you. You can find more episodes and coverage of the Berkeley High community at our website, berkeleyhighjacket.com
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Red and Gold Day, or Rally Day, is a tradition at Berkeley High. In this short episode of The Buzz, we speak with a safety officer, an administrator, and many students, as we capture the sounds and sights of the spirited day.
This episode was produced and edited by Miriam Reichenberg. Additional interviews were also conducted by Zazie Duchene. You can find more episodes and coverage of the Berkeley High community at our website, berkeleyhighjacket.com.
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This past year we’ve experienced loss of life in the Berkeley High community, and with loss comes immense pain, grief, and mixed emotions.
To understand how our community comes together after dealing with loss, the Buzz spoke to teachers and students about the diverse classroom approaches taken in the wake of tragedy.
Thanks for listening to this episode of the Jacket podcast. This episode was produced by Sofia Rodriguez. Interviews were conducted by Mariarosa Cerritos, Willow Priforce, and Sydney Taylor. The episode was edited by Lucy Rickart-Webb.
If you have any specific episode ideas that you would like to share, we would love to hear from you. You can find more episodes and coverage of the Berkeley High community at our website, berkeleyhighjacket.com.
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As Halloween approaches, the Buzz asked Berkeley High students and faculty to share their memories and thoughts, from costumes to candy trading, and everything in between.
This episode was produced by Miriam Reichenberg. The script was written by Zazie Duchene, and interviews were conducted by Zazie Duchene, Sydney Taylor, and Bodhi Siedler. The episode was edited by Lucy Rickart-Webb. Audio clips from Bobby Pickett’s song, “Monster Mash” were included throughout.
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From Spanish immersion experience to cultural celebrations, the Buzz spoke to Latinx students at BHS about what connection to their culture looks like for them, and what role it plays in their mental well-being.
This episode was produced by Sofia Rodriguez. Interviews were conducted by Mariarosa Cerritos, Willow Priforce, and Bodhi Siedler. The episode was edited by Lucy Rickart-Webb. Audio clips from Rosalia’s song, “Despecha” were included throughout.
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At Berkeley High, many students choose to listen to music during passing periods, at lunch, and even in class. Music is fun to listen to, but it can also help to regulate our moods, remind us of happy memories, distract us from negative emotions, and connect with others. On this week’s episode of the Buzz, as we continue to explore the theme of mental well-being, producers Miriam Reichenberg and Sofia Rodriguez talked to students about what music means to them, and how it helps them process their emotions.
This episode was produced by Miriam Reichenberg and Sofia Rodriguez. It was also edited by Lucy Rickart-Webb. Audio clips from Shuggie Otis’s song “Strawberry Letter 23” were included throughout. If you have any specific episode ideas that you would like to share, we would love to hear from you. You can find more episodes and coverage of the Berkeley High community at our website, berkeleyhighjacket.com.
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During the 40-minute lunch period at Berkeley High, the 3,000-plus student body can be found eating practically everywhere, both on and off campus. Jacket Podcast producers Miriam Reichenberg and Sofia Rodriguez spoke to students about lunch culture, setting out to understand more about the social dynamics and challenges that play out during lunch.
This episode was produced by Miriam Reichenberg and Sofia Rodriguez, and was edited by Lucy Rickart-Webb. You can find more episodes and coverage of the Berkeley High community at our website, berkeleyhighjacket.com.
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As Berkeley High welcomes students back onto campus for the 2022-2023 school year, many are feeling overwhelmed by starting school. The best way to manage all of this? Take care of yourself and recognize your needs so that you can be at your best. The Jacket spoke to students about what they do to practice self-care.
This episode is the first in a series exploring students' mental health. It was executive produced by Miriam Reichenberg and Sofia Rodriguez, and was edited by Lucy Rickart-Webb. You can find more episodes and coverage of the Berkeley High community at our website, berkeleyhighjacket.com.
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Interviews with the staff that produce the Jacket every week.
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This is one of four episodes interviewing the candidates for 2022-2023 student government at Berkeley High School.
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This is one of four episodes interviewing the candidates for 2022-2023 student government at Berkeley High School.
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This is one of four episodes interviewing the candidates for 2022-2023 student government at Berkeley High School.
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This episode was produced by Clara Brownstein. It was written by Clara Brownstein, Aelia Gyger, and Sophie Horvath, and interviews were also conducted by Jeremy Herpin and Miriam Reichenberg. This episode was edited by Asha Baudart-Gehlawat. You can find more episodes and coverage of the Berkeley High community at our website, berkeleyhighjacket.com.
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Safety officers are an integral, but often overlooked, part of Berkeley High School. This episode delves into their experiences during the pandemic and return to school, day-to-day jobs, and relationships with students.
This episode was produced by Clara Brownstein. It was written by Clara Brownstein, Aelia Gyger, and Sophie Horvath, and interviews were also conducted by Jeremy Herpin and Miriam Reichenberg. This episode was edited by Asha Baudart-Gehlawat. You can find more episodes and coverage of the Berkeley High community at our website, berkeleyhighjacket.com.
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This episode of the Berkeley High Jacket Podcast looks into Berkeley Unified School District's plans for reopening safely in 2021.
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Jacket editors Estella Zhou and Naomi Birenbaum speak with students at high schools in Chicago, Connecticut and New York about their experiences with distance learning.
Host & Editor: Gunner Lee
Writer: Lev Gordon-Fierabend
Featuring: Estella Zhou, Naomi Birenbaum, Tallulah Johansen, Rebecca Gross, and Jiayang Jin
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Rachel Alper, Naomi Birenbaum, and Sophia Whyte interview members of the Berkeley High community about their experience being Jewish at the school.
Reporting by Rachel Alper, Naomi Birenbaum, and Sophia Whyte
Hosted by Naomi Birenbaum
Edited by Rachel Alper
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This episode takes an in depth look at the issue of teen vaping through interviews with members of the Berkeley High community and drug policy expert and advocate Ethan Nadelmann.
Directed by Rachel Alper (@rachel.alper) Edited by Gunner Lee (@_gunner_lee_) Hosted by Naomi Birenbaum (@naomibiren) and Bennett Thompson (@bennettleethompson) Reporting by Sophia Whyte (@sophiacwhyte) and Rachel Alper
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A bonus episode about the teacher sick-out yesterday.
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For our season two premier, an exclusive interview with Congresswoman Barbara Lee.
Created by Rachel Alper
Hosted by Naomi Birenbaum and Bennet Thompson
Made possible with support from Phillip Halpern and David Mai
Photograph Courtesy of Gage Skidmore
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Host Arvin Hariri interviews Charlotte Walker on her modeling career.
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Arvin Harari talks with Matilda Hallowell about Go Ahead Shred.
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Host Arvin Hariri interviews BHS Men's Varsity Soccer players on the soccer season.
Photo: Mattias de los Rios
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Members of Berkeley High School's Mental and Emotional Educational Team (MEET) in discussion with host Arvin Hariri.
Illustration: Gina Ledor
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Host Arvin Hariri speaks with Melina Fike about Vote 16, Youth and Government, and college application season.
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