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The best stories being published on the SNO Sites network

Best of SNO

The best stories being published on the SNO Sites network

Best of SNO

Through self-discovery about identity, students gain independence

By Ari Novak, University of Chicago Laboratory High School November 20, 2024

ARI NOVAK: When talking about independence for teenagers, the first things to come to mind are usually financial independence: getting your first job and receiving your first paycheck, or getting your...

College Bound Ep. 1: Senior Siena Snyder, University of Michigan

By Sami Maniaci, Parkway West High School November 20, 2024

Senior Sami Maniaci: Hello, Longhorns. I'm your host, Sami Maniaci, and in today's episode, we have a very special guest: Siena Snyder. Siena started playing softball at only four years old, and had...

Hope Jones: From the Dojo to the World Stage

By Braden Buehrle and Lucy Kim November 19, 2024

This story was originally published on The Wildcat Roar on October 14, 2024.

Out of Tune Podcast – Ep. 2 Chromakopia

By Cooper Caskey, Arlington High School November 18, 2024

This podcast made by AHS student, Cooper Caskey, is called Out of Tune and is about anything to do with music. This podcast covers everything from fan favorites, songs of the week, music drama, and so...

WVHS Book Club – Lessons in Chemistry

By Rubi Martin, Wilsonville High School November 1, 2024

Welcome to the Wilsonville High School Book Club podcast! Join Claire Keith, Rubi Martin, and Hayden Trotter to discuss their September read, Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. Their October book...

S2E2 – The intersection between environmentalism, menstruation

By Ella Dorfman, Archer School for Girls October 31, 2024

Sexplained is an educational podcast intended to support teenagers’ comprehensive health by providing information and advice regarding sexual health. In the second episode of Sexplained Season 2, host...

Chris Susil Unveils His Latest Literary Masterpiece: A Journey Through Words

By Dalan Vail and Griffin Beach October 22, 2024

This story was originally published on Jacket Journal on October 16, 2024.

America Through Hip Hop Ep. 2: Debating Chicago’s rap elites

By Bailey Chinnan, Carlmont High School October 17, 2024

Since its creation, Chicago has always had a place as one of the centers of innovation in rap. The prominence and notoriety of Chicago's finest is undeniable and unmatched. In this episode, Bailey Chinnan...

The Orbit: New Teacher Feature

By Elias Kilbridge, Clayton High School October 10, 2024

Chemistry teacher Mary Russo joins host, senior Elias Kilbridge on the Orbit. From an unexpected application to AmeriCorps to a recounting of her first two weeks at Clayton High School, Russo's bright...

Film Convo Ep. 1: Stepping in front of the cameras

By Emilia Bateman, Carlmont High School October 8, 2024

Today, host Emilia Bateman sits down with actress Penny Munroe for a conversation about the film industry. They begin by discussing how Munroe's lifelong involvement in film has shaped her perspective...

All Things Animals Ep. 5: Giving street dogs a second chance

By Hannah Chan, Carlmont High School September 19, 2024

Welcome back to All Things Animals! This episode features Suzanne Whaley, an Oakland resident, who has been fostering dogs for seven years. She works with a rescue organization, Nobody's Perfekt Dogs...

From School Halls to Sunday Songs: Hollie Schlueter’s Journey to Church Music

By Camryn Cunningham and Brianne Joseph September 19, 2024

This story was originally published on The Wildcat Roar on September 9, 2024.

Where Does It Stem?: episode four

By Abby Eckert and Taylor Negrin June 3, 2024

Join hosts Abby Eckert and Taylor Negrin as they discuss the lasting question of whether math is a discovery or an invention with Del Val math teacher Ryan Murphy. It isn’t just a black and white debate,...

“Behind the Backline:” episode 15

By Veronica Hart, Delaware Valley Regional High School May 29, 2024

Welcome to the long-anticipated rebranding of "Behind the Backline." Due to the 2nd hardworking anniversary of the podcast, I’ve decided to reward her with a makeover. Please excuse the time I took...

Retirement and Reflection—Mrs. Dobbert

By Elias Kilbridge, Clayton High School May 23, 2024

PODCAST TRANSCRIPT: Elias: Hello, my name is Elias Kilbridge, and welcome back to The Globe podcast: The Orbit. Today, I have with us one of our great Clayton teachers, Ms. Barbara Dobbert. Thank you...

PODCAST Kent Collins reflects on time served in Navy, transition to teaching

By Amelia Bassi and Seya Sawiris May 21, 2024

Music made by Amelia Bassi This story was originally published on The Standard on April 22, 2024.

Where does it STEM: episode three

By Abby Eckert and Taylor Negrin May 21, 2024

Join hosts Abby Eckert and Taylor Negrin as they discuss whether psychology should be considered part of the STEM field with Del Val psychology teacher Rod Jensen. Over the past decades, psychology has...

PODCAST Suppressing stereotypes: Uncovering experiences as South Asians in London

By Raj Chamria, Ayla Rafiq, and Meher Sareen May 17, 2024

Music by SoulProdMusic from Pixabay This story was originally published on The Standard on May 14, 2024.

Economic teacher Pete Pelkey worked in a variety of professions, ranging from being a paramedic to working at a funeral home.

Pete Pelkey’s peculiar past

By Ananya Chaudhary, Dylan Nguyen, and Aashi Venkat May 7, 2024

Ananya Chaudhary · Pete Pelkey’s peculiar past EE: Hi guys, my name is Ananya Chaudhary, I'm Dylan Nguyen. And I'm Aashi Venkat, and today we're going to be talking with Pete Pelkey, who is...

Gator Tales: Xavier senior extends help to Ukrainian students

By Asiana Guang, Xavier College Preparatory May 7, 2024

This story was originally published on XPress on May 3, 2024.

Sexplained S1E4- All about Human Papillomavirus with Dr. Lauran Evans

By Ella Dorfman, Archer School for Girls May 6, 2024

Sexplained is an educational podcast intended to support teenagers’ comprehensive health by providing information and advice regarding sexual health. In the fourth episode of Sexplained, host Ella Dorfman...

The Class of 2025 cheers with pom poms during the Welcome Back Rally.

Hearing Cheering

By Daphne Huang, Trisha Sannappanavar, and Ethan Yang May 3, 2024

This story was originally published on El Estoque on April 13, 2024.

The Talk: The Faces Headed for Space

By E V Kennard, Nyah Rama, and Wendy Le April 30, 2024

Hosted by: E V Kennard, Nyah Rama Edited by: Wendy Le The CHS9 aerospace club is beginning its descent. Heading to its final weeks at CHS9, the members are making preparations for both their competition...

In Your Head Podcast Ep. 2

By Abbie Fleeman, Walnut Grove High School April 25, 2024

Host: Abigail Fleeman Guests: Rainey Pennington and Jaida Rivera Producer: Abigail Fleeman Series Summary: Abbie covers all kinds of mental health topics by learning about other people’s unique experiences...

The Talk: Ramadan Builds Bonds Through Belief

By Aliza Abidi, Safiya Azam, Hamza Zakir, and Wendy Le April 19, 2024

Hosted by: Aliza Abidi, Safiya Azam, Hamza Zakir Edited by: Safiya Azam, Wendy Le Ramadan is a holy month for Muslims in which they fast from food, water, and outside influences to practice spiritual...

SciScoop Ep. 4: Diving into deep brain stimulation

By Isabella Zarzar, Carlmont High School April 16, 2024

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a neurosurgical procedure that involves implanting electrodes into specific areas of the brain and delivering electrical impulses to regulate abnormal brain activity. It...

Join WSPN’s Bella Schreiber, Tina Su and Hallie Luo as they discuss the gap between women’s and men’s sports at the professional, college and Wayland High School level.

Fair play or foul? Uncovering the gap between women’s and men’s sports

By Bella Schreiber, Tina Su, and Hallie Luo April 12, 2024

This story contains an alternate format that can only be viewed on the original site. View this story on Wayland Student Press. It was originally published on April 4, 2024.

The Talk: Egan, a Nerd for Languages

By Anushree De and Wendy Le April 9, 2024

Seven. That’s how many languages French and Spanish teacher Micheal Egan speaks. Each has opened a new door of communication to different individuals he meets.  In this episode, The Sidekick features...

The role of feminism in pop culture

By Rikka Dimalanta and Jenny Marquez April 8, 2024

In this episode of Room 22 podcast, co-hosts Rikka Dimalanta and Jenny Marquez talk to sophomore Ariana Lopez-Villacorta, junior Vanessa Gonzalez and English teacher Francesca Gunther about their views...

2023-2024 El Escudo staff. Front row:
Front row: Daniel Fuentes, Sadie Roselle, Azul Cepero Cortes, Julissa Ayala Bonilla, Ana Mejia. Back row: Maggie Coulbourn, Luka Alvarez, Maverick Palacios, Ava Deviney.

El Escudo launches bilingual podcast

By Azul Cepero Cortes, Maggie Coulbourn, Ava Deviney, and Sadie Roselle April 3, 2024

macshieldonline · El Escudo Podcast -- Episode 1 In El Escudo’s first bilingual podcast, writers Azul Cepero Cortes, Maggie Coulbourn, and Ava Deviney discuss their experience learning a second...

Podcast: Beyond the Acceptance Letter: A Guide to the College Admissions Process – Episode 2

By Anisha Mandem, Prosper High School March 29, 2024

The college application process is stressful for many students, and many find that they lack the proper resources or guidance to make the most of their future. Beyond the Acceptance Letter is a podcast...

Episode four | Students' views and the news

Episode four | Students’ views and the news

By Ben Bradfield, Christina Nies, and Brendan Talbot March 22, 2024

Podcast host Ben Bradfield interviews seniors Brendan Talbot and Christina Nies, as well as college and career specialist Mr. Toomer to determine student and staff perspectives on test scores’ importance...

SciScoop Ep. 3: Space junk: A threat beyond Earth

By Isabella Zarzar, Carlmont High School March 20, 2024

In the expanse of outer space, an increasingly concerning phenomenon unfolds:space debris. Left from decades of human space exploration, this debris consists of abandoned satellites, spent rocket...

Gator Tales: Xavier senior fosters community for multicultural youth

By Asiana Guang, Xavier College Preparatory March 8, 2024

Senior Sonya Colattur founded the youth organization The Color of Us to allow those who come from a multicultural and multiracial background to feel accepted and celebrated. Listen to this podcast to find...

March 1 is National Compliment Day. A theory taught in AP Psychology mentions the benefits of both giving and receiving compliments.

Listen In: Giving compliments provides benefits for giver, receiver

By Samantha Haney, Lafayette High School March 6, 2024

On this episode of Listen In, social studies teacher Krista Silvernail sat down with Opinions Editor Samantha Haney to discuss the positive psychological impacts of compliments for National Compliment...

SciScoop Ep. 2: The impact of 3D bioprinting on medical research

By Isabella Zarzar, Carlmont High School March 5, 2024

3D bioprinting is an evolving technology that currently has an important impact on medical research. It's an advanced process that uses living cells, biomaterials, and bioactive molecules to create three-dimensional...

The Persistence Podcast – Raising Awareness for Teen Dating Violence

By Noa Batlle and Annabelle Frazer March 4, 2024

In this revised cut from The Persistence Podcast - Tina Nash, Noa and Annabelle speak with Kristina Nash, a certified divorce coach, domestic violence awareness advocate, and survivor in honor of National...

S4E6 – The Scoop on Archer sophomore actress, how she transformed her passion into a career

By Oona Seppala, Archer School for Girls February 29, 2024

In this episode of The Scoop, Senior Reporter Oona Seppala (‘26) interviewed Archer sophomore Sofia Capanna about her experience working as an actor on NBC’s new sitcom, “Extended Family,” and...

All Things Animals Ep. 2: Moving on to greener pastures

By Hannah Chan, Carlmont High School February 28, 2024

In this second episode, Hannah Chan speaks with Ximena Steevens, the co-founder of Abstractus Microsanctuary in Colombia. In 2019, Steevens and her husband transitioned from a dairy farm to a sanctuary...

People, Politics, and Perspective Ep. 5: Celebrating Black History Month amidst attacks on critical race theory

By Elaine Jiang, Carlmont High School February 22, 2024

Between 2021 and 2022, in the aftermath of massive worldwide protests over the killing of George Floyd and conversations about police brutality, a total of 563 measures were introduced across every state...

The Gray Room Podcast

By Charlie Christensen and Griffin Nye February 20, 2024

This story was originally published on The Talon on February 19, 2024.

“Where Does It Stem?”

By Abby Eckert and Taylor Negrin February 19, 2024

Freshman, Sadie Erling, joins assistant multimedia editor Abby Eckert and reporter Taylor Negrin to discuss the stereotypes of STEM, specifically within the computer science field. They explore how these...

Students and faculty at West are among the roughly 5% of US adults, according to the American Psychiatry Association, who experience SAD.

Living with SAD

By Jane Lam and Lilly Graham February 15, 2024

​ For some, the onset of winter conjures feelings of excitement and festivity — holiday dinners with family, sledding over winter break, sleeping in on the occasional snow day. Yet, for others,...

Listen In: Lunar New Year celebration holds tradition, culture

By Samantha Haney, Lafayette High School February 15, 2024

On this episode of Listen In, junior Jessica Guan sits down with Opinions Editor Samantha Haney to discuss the importance of the Lunar New Year in Chinese culture. Since she was a child, Guan has celebrated...

A Fashionable Entrance

By Ava Reyes and Lillian Seithel February 14, 2024

In this podcast, Photo Assignments editor Ava Reyes and Staff Photographer Lillian Seithel interview Mrs. Jane Kelley. They discuss Kelley’s fashion and her upcoming plans to expand her new social media...

How digital footprint affects Gen Z

By Rikka Dimalanta and Jenny Marquez February 8, 2024

In this episode of Room 22 podcast, co-hosts Rikka Dimalanta and Jenny Marquez talk to freshman Emma Bullock and math teacher Gonçalo Sousa about their digital footprints. Listen as they discuss their...

SciScoop Ep. 1: The future of precision medicine

By Isabella Zarzar, Carlmont High School February 2, 2024

With the advancement of research and technology such as AI and machine learning, the development and implementation of precision medicine is on the rise. Also called personalized medicine, precision...

Listen In: Competition show builds friendship, learning opportunities

By Samantha Haney, Lafayette High School February 1, 2024

On this episode of Listen In, Class of 2011 graduate Charles Zimmerman sat down with Multimedia Editor Samantha Haney after his recent competition in season 5 of "Holiday Wars", a baking competition show. As...

Don’t Get Me Started: Mrs. Doolan

By Maggie Volpi, Wylie East High School January 31, 2024

Maggie Volpi sat down with Mrs. Doolan to find out more about the Raider National principal. This story was originally published on Blue Print on November 2, 2023.

Up to Speed with Journalist at WBTV News and WCA Alumna, Claire Kopsky

By Taryn Cunningham and Corinne Plumb January 24, 2024

This story was originally published on The Wildcat Roar on January 23, 2024.

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