iBee: Recent Episodes

iBee

A podcast organization aimed at empowering and educating the student body of Lamar Academy.

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Join us on an exclusive investigative journalism report with iBee Podcast host Alexis Alvarado as we answer your questions about the mysterious origins of Lamar Academy's Keanu Reeves shrine: who, what, where, and most importantly...why?

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Seniors take over to discuss the college admissions process and their experiences as IB Diploma Programme students, featuring a student debate about the justification of the Affirmative Action process in college admission decisions.

Alexis Alvarado— Host

Frequently Asked Questions about College: Alexis Alvarado

Senior Q&A Session: Alexis Alvarado, Mia Cano, Gisselle Costa, Eduardo Rivas

Debate— Is Affirmative Action Justified?: James Murray v. David Lee

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Alexis Alvarado— Host

William Greer— The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Departure

Mayra Gutierrez— The Australian Fires

Spoken Word: To Bee or Not to Bee— Kiron Ang

Debate: Trump and Iran Missile Crisis— David Lee (Liberal) v. Eduardo Rivas (Conservative

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Host— Alexis Alvarado

Pros and Cons of Artificial Intelligence— Mayra Gutierrez

The OK Boomer Trend: Is it Justified?— Kiron Ang

Clubs and Organizations at Lamar Academy— Jofred Gonzalez

"To Bee or Not to Bee"—Kiron Ang

Debate: Do the benefits of technology outweigh the risks?— Bianca Garcia v. James Murray

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November 2019 Podcast Presents:

Host: Alexis Alvarado

Current Events: The Plague is Back!—Cassandra Garza

Pop Culture: Disney Plus— Heather Gager

Clubs/Organizations at Lamar Academy: Kiron Ang

To Bee or Not to Bee (Spoken Word):

"A Trip to the Hospital"—Kiron Ang

"Untitled" —Alexandra Cavazos

"Locomotive"— Emeterio Salinas (Read by Kiron Ang)

Debate: 

Is Big Pharma to blame for our medical dilemmas (such as drug pricing, the spread of illnesses, etc. )?—William Greer v. Nathan Kaplan

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October 2019 Podcast Presents:

Current Events/Politics: Trump Impeachment Inquiry— Annacaren Gutierrez

Opinion: The Best Thriller Movie to Watch this Halloween— Jade Sosa

National Hispanic Institute Experiences

Great Debate— Jofred Gonzalez

Lorenzo de Zavala Youth Legislative Session— Eduardo Rivas

Collegiate World Series— Alexis Alvarado

Special Spooky Segment: Paranormal Experiences at Lamar Academy— Mr. Garcia, Mr. Torres

Debate: “Should President Trump be Impeached and Removed from Office?”— Aaron Tawil v. Eduardo Rivas

Instagram: @ibeepodcast

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Mr. Lopez, our Lamar Academy College Counselor, takes over the iBee Podcast and answers questions about the college admissions submitted by  students and parents. 

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We cover...

  • Current Events: Climate Strikes— Valeria Garcia
  • Politics: The 2020 Census— William Greer
  • An Opinion on Metal Straws— Fernanda Sosa
  • Canada's Birth Control Climate Change Campaign— Mayra Gutierrez
  • Clubs at Lamar Academy— Jofred Gonzalez
  • Interview: A Conversation between a new Freshman and experienced Senior— Aidric Mancillas & David Li
  • Debate: Should we focus on preventing the advancement of climate change and repair our environment or should we prioritize economic progression?— David Lee v. James Murrary

Speakers in order of appearance are...

  • Alexis Alvarado
  • Valeria Garcia
  • William Greer
  • Fernanda Sosa
  • Mayra Guttierez
  • Jofred Gonzalez
  • David Li
  • Aidric Mancillas
  • David Lee
  • James Murray

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Topics

  • The Border Wall
  • Tips for Self-Love
  • Valentine's Day or Corporate Extortion Day?
  • A DEBATE OVER CULTURAL APPROPRIATION@ 9:13 - Aaron Tawil // Alejandro Escobedo

Speakers (in order of appearance)

  • Alexis Alvarado
  • Valeria Garcia
  • Sunidhi Jain
  • Fernanda Sosa
  • Eduardo Rivas
  • Alejandro Escobedo
  • Aaron Tawil

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Topics

  • The Government Shutdown
  • Fast food at the White House?
  • How to spot a dictator
  • New songs, movies, and memes in 2019
  • An Interview with Daniel Guerra over his Personal Project
  • An Overview of both sides when it comes to the Border Wall
  • A DEBATE OVER THE BORDER WALL@ 18:40 - Pro: Eduardo Castellanos // Against: Cassandra Garza

Speakers (in order of appearance)

  • Alexis Alvarado
  • Mayra Gutierrez
  • Heather Gager
  • Fernanda Sosa
  • Sunidhi Jain
  • Daniel Guerra
  • Eduardo Rivas
  • Eduardo Castellanos
  • Cassandra Garza

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Topics

  • 2018: A Year in Review
  • Politics: Trump and Immigrants
  • The Science behind Daylights Saving
  • Fashion and Advocacy? Generation 1
  • The Views on Immigration as it stands
  • A DEBATE OVER IMMIGRATION@12:40 - Pro: David Lee // Against: Michael Peas

Speakers (in order of appearance)

  • Alexis Alvarado
  • Valeria Garcia
  • Mayra Gutierrez
  • Juan Silva​
  • Eduardo Rivas​
  • Mark Peas
  • David Lee

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Topics

  • Politics: The Migrant Caravan
  • The Real Día de Los Muertos
  • Influenza Season
  • An Interview with the YAF
  • A DEBATE OVER ABORTION@16:22  - Pro-Choice: Alexandra Cavazos // Pro-Life: Eduardo Castellanos

Speakers (in order of appearance)

  • Alexis Alvarado
  • Heather Gager
  • Fernanda Sosa
  • Mayra Gutierrez
  • Eduardo Rivas
  • Alejandro Escobedo
  • Eduardo Castellanos
  • Alexandra Cavazos

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Topics

  • Politics: the 2018 Midterms and the Kavanaugh Hearing
  • The science behind Marvel's Venom
  • Student Life and Self-Care
  • A DEBATE OVER GUN CONTROL @ 19:20​ - For Gun Control: David Lee // Against Gun Control: Eduardo Rivas

Speakers (in order of appearance)

  • Alexis Alvarado
  • Valeria Garcia
  • Mayra Gutierrez
  • Fernanda Sosa
  • Diana Padron
  • David Lee
  • Eduardo Rivas