Trojan Talks: Recent Episodes
Trojan Talks
Welcome to our first episode back! In today’s episode, we sit down with the creator of the newest club at Midlo, senior Reagan McKenna.
For the final episode of this season and school year, we sit down with seniors Caroline Kidd and Hunter Brockenbrough to recap their years in Scoop. A special shoutout goes to senior Emma Grace Gregory for her service to the Scoop and helping to create TrojanTalks.
April is school library month, and this episode is dedicated to our very own librarians! This episode is an interview with Ms. Murfee and Ms. Evans about the ins and outs about their history and our library.
Girl Power Grants is an up and coming club at Midlo. This episode is a chat about the club with three members- Libby Hott, Nadja Vucetic, and Olivia Lord.
Midlo has the largest chapter of FBLA in VA, as well as one of the most successful ones. The episode is a chat with a few members who have been to nationals - Megan Lamberson, Mason Captain, and Cole Caffall.
Listen in for our Holiday special over break! In this episode, juniors Casey Eerio and Lekha Thorn face off to test their holiday knowledge. (Works cited are on our website, MidloScoop!)
Our first episode under new management! In this episode, Maddox and I will be discussing our favorite conspiracy theories.
In this episode, the Midlo Scoop staff offers advice to underclassmen, juniors specifically, from their own personal experience. Make sure to listen to find out the do's and don'ts of Junior Year!
Have a great summer and see you next school year!
In this week's episode we sat down with Paige Alley to discuss all things performance at Midlothian High School. Make sure to listen if you are interested in learning more about Midlo's theater and show choir departments!
In this week’s episode, we are featuring Erin Fiege who recently won Sophomore Student of the Year! Make sure to listen if you are interested in learning more about the face behind Midlo athletics.
In this week's episode, we discuss the origin of the beloved holiday, Valentine's Day. Make sure to listen if you are interested in learning the history behind this popular day and how it has undergone some modern twists.
*Disclaimer: the source of featured information is from History.com
This eagerly awaited interview features the Black Student Union co-founders Kennedy Olds and Zora Johnson who discuss the creation of their club and the goal behind it. Make sure to listen if you are interested in participating in the BSU or hoping to learn what the club creation process is really like.
Anyone interested in joining the BSU can reach out to Kennedy or Zora directly, or stop by Ms. Smith's room (104)!
In this week's episode, we discuss Marvel's Phase 4 in the wake of the release of "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" with Lauren Smithson and Elizabeth Townsend. Make sure to listen if you are interested in hearing some students' reflections and perspectives about cinematic changes within the Marvel multiverse.
In this week’s episode, we are featuring Will Hodge to talk about his hobby of producing music. We discuss his production process and how he balances this hobby with his other involvements.
In this week’s episode, we are featuring Profesora Moncada to discuss her immigration story and Spanish heritage. Make sure to listen if you are interested in hearing how her family adjusted to the new country and what they are doing today!
In this week’s episode, we are discussing summer jobs with multiple students, covering their work in fields including camp counseling with Reagan McAdams, swimming with Josie Crum, restaurants with Aidan Cluadel, and retail with Ava Dames Siegel. We will dive into their job descriptions as well as their advice for managing a teenage income!
In this week’s episode, we are featuring a variety of graduating students, asking them what they plan to do after high school. We’ll hear from Nicole Quiram and Erica Hidinger-Woods-who represent two students who got into in state and out of state schools, Ashton Misson- who plans to go into the military, Cassie Grizzard- who is going to be a student athlete, and Will Haemker- who hopes to be a farmer someday. Make sure to listen if you are interested in pursuing any of the paths listed above!
In this week’s episode, we are featuring representatives of Women in STEM. We have Morgan Hargrave representing Science, Mary Strader representing Technology, Karen Harrington representing Engineering, and Lisa Lamberson representing Math! Our guests talk about their journey in STEM and offer some helpful tips and advice for those interested in pursuing a future in STEM fields!
In this week’s episode, we feature representatives from Midlothian High School's Winter Sports teams, and interview them about their seasons and some of their advancements to states!
Did you make a New Year's Resolution this year?
In this week's episode, we feature Midlo's AP Psychology teacher, Mr. Nicholas Kirkbride, and dive into the psychology behind making goals. Make sure to listen if you are interested in learning just how to make your goal more achievable and guarantee a more successful outcome! We also hear from Midlo students sharing their New Year's Resolutions.
In this week’s episode, we dive into a debate on whether it is too early to start celebrating Christmas! Tune in to hear both sides of the argument, as well as what other Trojans have to say on the matter!
In this week’s episode, we go behind the mic and get to know the Trojan Talkers through a fun discussion of Would You Rather questions! We also hear some students contribute to the Would You Rather debate through our Midlo Minute segment.
As Halloween rounded the corner, we asked students to share some of their own personal encounters with any supernatural beings or paranormal themes. Listen to this week's episode to hear some spooky stories as well as fun facts about the spooky season!
We are proud to feature Dr. Maria Angela Catolico, M.D., a psychiatric specialist who works in the mental health field, specifically in cases of depression, anxiety disorders, substance abuse, and schizophrenia. Dr. Catolico works in Chesterfield and is affiliated with VCU Medical Center. In this episode, Dr. Catolico helps us understand mental health by providing resources and strategies that promote mental wellness.
This episode features students explaining their journey through quarantine and how they coped with boredom. We interview our guest Kyle Reeder, who invited boredom upon himself when he deleted all of his social media platforms. Tune in to hear how it has changed him!
Also make sure to check out Kyle's article about his experience with social media on the midloscoop website(midloscoop.com)!
In this episode, Midlo students weigh in on whether they would consider studying abroad, then we chat with junior Ashley Jennings who is doing just that! Tune in to find out the details behind Ashley's decision to study abroad in Germany for her senior year.
In this episode, we chat with VHSL Hall of Fame Inductee Caroline Bowe about running, life, and making it all fit together.