The JagWire: Recent Episodes
Daniel Loyd
The students of Allen Park High School bring their community insights local and national politics, humor, school sports, and more!
In this episode, Tyler Frazier gives his thoughts on this years Oscars(0:23) and Dan Loyd guides us through a mediation known as RAIN(8:20).
In this day and age, our world is more connected than it has ever been. Despite this, it can be incredibly hard to keep up with what’s happening in countries other than our own. In today’s episode Nikki Hartley features Dan Loyd and Joel Burkey to educate us on the United States involvement in Afghanistan. Then, Sophie Miller informs us on what is currently happening with the Uighur Muslims in China.
In this episode, Emma Kubitz kicks off a new feature on The JagWire called The Positivity Project. Her segment, titled “Methodical Motivation”, gives suggestions on ways to get work done when motivation is low. After, Emma Compton tells the narrative of a slave with elite talent who overcame many obstacles to share her passion with others.
Filling out FASFA? Finding a major? Picking somewhere to start the next chapter of your life? As decision day approaches, choosing the next step can start to feel a little scary. On this episode Nikki Hartley host Allison Coon, Amor Tillman, Kenzie Lada, and Alaina Goulasarian as they share their own experiences and advice about the college selection process.
Wondering what clubs are up to in our school during these unusual times? On this week’s episode we have updates for you about Mock Trial States (0:28) and the Drama Club’s upcoming performances (16:49).
Happy Friday! In today’s episode Emma Compton tells a freaky & fun history fact; Nikki Hartley covers another “State of Our Union” segment; and Sophie Miller speaks on the life of a black trailblazer.
Happy Black History Month! In our 10th episode, Emma Compton speaks on the life of a leading Black French composer and then Tyler Frazier list 5 movies that promote Black history and culture.
In this episode, Matthew Smith starts with some school updates; Dan Loyd features Parker Quisenberry and mentors for an exposé on his musical talents; and Emma Compton speaks on the true strength of Shirley Chisholm.
Special edition episode! Have you heard something about Charity Week but aren’t sure what it fully entails? Or would you like to get to know a little bit more about the charity we are donating to? In this episode, Nikki Hartley interviews Nick, a representative from Kids-TALK(0:27) so we can all get to know the organization we’re sponsoring a little better. Then she meets with Mariel, the Charity Week Chair, to give a rundown of the events that are set to take place and ways you can donate(16:12).
In our 7th episode, Matthew Smith starts us off with the morning announcements; Nikki Hartley has a conversation with Christina Smith, Dillion Shropshire, and Sade Truran, for a “State of Our Union” segment questioning the influence of social media over our democracy(2:14); and Sophie Miller goes over some details in the APHS Code of Conduct that all students should be aware of(27:02).
What do libraries and female music artist have in common? They’re both the topics of this week’s episode! To start, Matthew Smith does the morning announcements; Emma Compton gives a historical exposé(3:14); and Tyler Frazier host Sophie Miller for another arts and culture segment(9:46).
From creepy killers to triumphs of physical and mental health, this week’s episode can’t be missed! As always, Matthew Smith starts us off with the weekly announcements; then Bailey Gray reveals some facts behind the mysterious Zodiac Killer(2:04); and Maura Martin shares hers and others’ experience with injury(11:35).
On this special edition of the JagWire, Nikki Hartley does a “State of Our Union” segment with three history teachers—Chris Pierson, Joel Burkey, and Dan Loyd. Speaking on the recent Capitol attacks, they provide historical evidence and educated input on the event that occurred and our country’s current situation.
Happy New Year! We’re starting the new year off with some announcements from Matthew Smith; then Emma Compton will introduce what is know as the worst year in history(3:35); and Sophie Miller will do another RAE segment on the way antisemitism has occurred both in the past and present(10:31).
In our first episode, Matthew Smith goes over this week's school announcements; Sophie Miller host Sarah Szalai as they discuss a community initiative known as RAE, or Racial Awareness and Equity(3:02); and Emma Compton investigates the life and legacy of Mary Shelley, author of Frankenstein and creator of the science-fiction genre(19:07).
In our last episode of 2020, Matthew Smith does the school announcements; Nikki Hartley host Elizabeth Sears, Julian Serratos, and Lisa Luecke for the first “State of our Union” segment on Lobbying(3:11); and Tyler Frazier host Erin Letourneau as they talk about some of their holiday favorites(15:46).