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The Buzz: The Berkeley High Jacket Podcast
by The Berkeley High Jacket
Produced by Elsa Dietz and Zazie Duchene, The Berkeley High Jacket Podcast features exclusive interviews and in-depth reporting on local issues from the perspective of high school students.
Episodes
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Latinx Cultural and Historical Representation at Berkeley High
Tune in to The Buzz to hear student and staff thoughts on the representation of Latinx/Hispanic culture and history at BHS. From events to classroom curriculum, this episode explores how Latinx culture is currently represented at BHS and how it can be improved.
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Berkeley High's Hidden Price Tag
In this episode, we talked to members of the Berkeley High community about the prices that may come with participating in activities at Berkeley High. This episode was produced by Alina Kennedy. Interviews were conducted by Olivia Dillon, and Charlotte Cranley, and the editing was done by Manushi...
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Advice From Upperclassmen
Are you a freshman or sophomore who wants advice from seniors? In this week's episode, we interviewed seniors at Berkeley High School to hear their advice for lowerclassmen. This episode was produced by Amela Amago. Interviews were conducted by Adonai Nikodimos and Julia Stone. Sound editing was...
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Back to School: How Do the Jackets Feel?
Welcome back to a new school year! In this episode, we discussed a survey that we sent out to Jackets about their hopes, predictions, hot takes, etc., for the school year.
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Asian American Pacific Islander Culture Representation in Today's Media
In this episode, we asked Berkeley High School students and staff about how they see different aspects of Asian American Pacific Islander culture, from clothing to food and much more, in their day to day lives.
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Berkeley Unified School District Contract Negotiations
How Berkeley High teachers, the Berkeley Unified school district, and impartial mediators negotiated a new contract for teachers, with financial boundaries and high turnover rates complicating the process, and details of the new tentative contract. This episode was produced by Zazie Duchene with...
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The Voices of BSU
For the episode of the Buzz, we investigated how the Black Student Union leaves its mark on students and the BHS community. This episode was produced by Zazie Duchene. Interviews were conducted by Julius Braun, Ámela Amego, and Taylor Reynaud, and the editing was done by Manushi Shah.
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ICE and Immigration Policy
How undocumented immigrants in Berkeley have been impacted by the Trump administration's policies. This episode was produced by Elsa Dietz, written by Taylor Reynaud, with interviews conducted by Amela Amego and Taylor Reynaud. This episode was edited by Manushi Shah.
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One semester down, one more to go
What students learned during fall semester, and habits they'll be continuing in the new year. This episode was produced by Zazie Duchene, and interviews were conducted by Alina Kennedy, Julius Braun, and Lukas Smith. The sound editing was done by Manushi Shah. From everyone on the Buzz, we hope…
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Thanksgiving: Grateful, but for what?
For this episode of The Buzz, we talked to students and teachers about their experiences and traditions with the holiday to investigate how Thanksgiving is portrayed in school and communities. This episode was produced by Zazie Duchene, and interviews were conducted by Julius Braun, Alina…
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Filipino American History Month
What the month of October means to Filipino-American students and staff. This episode was This episode was produced by Elsa Dietz, and interviews were conducted by Amela Amego, Olivia Dillon, and Taylor Reynaud. The editing was done by Manushi Shah.
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Representation on the court: are sports inclusive at Berkeley High?
For this week’s episode of the Buzz, we looked into how BHS students and coaches navigate representation of latinx athletes in their sports. Thank you for listening to this week's episode of the Buzz! This episode was produced by Zazie Duchene, and interviews were conducted by Lukas Smith and…
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An Era of Political Violence
How students and teachers are reacting to our current political climate. This episode was produced by Elsa Dietz, interview were conducted by Amela Amago, Taylor Reynaud, and Olivia Dillon. The narration was done by Elsa Dietz and edited by Manushi Shah.
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Now and Then: The evolutions of Berkeley High traditions
In this week's episode of The Buzz, we looked into the history of Berkeley High traditions, with a focus on Red and Gold day. Some love it, some hate it, and others have mixed feelings. To investigate this further, we talked to both teachers and students about their their Red and Gold day...
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Should BHS adopt universal grading policies?
In today's episode, we take a deep dive into Berkeley High's different small school grading policies, and ask students and teachers alike how they feel about these systems, and how they impact students. Thank you for tuning in to this week's episode of the Buzz! See you next time. This episode…
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The hopes, fears, and predictions of Berkeley High students
For this beginning of the school year episode, we talked to students across grade levels about their predictions, expectations, and concerns about the upcoming school year. This episode was produced by Elsa Dietz and Zazie Duchenne. Thank you to Emily Green, Daniel Stone, Jules Droz, Henry...
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The Buzz: Saying Goodbye
Beloved video production teacher and CAS instructor Philip Halpern is retiring after 33 years. We sat down with Mr. Halpern and gave him space to reflect on his time at Berkeley High. This episode was produced by Miriam Reichenberg and edited by Manushi Shah. The interview was conducted by Dylan...
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The Buzz: AAPI Culture and Curriculum
For this week's episode, we looked into how different AAPI cultures are represented in Berkeley High's curriculum. We sat down with teachers and a current BHS student. This episode was produced and narrated by Zazie Duchene. Interviews were conducted by Elsa Dietz and Julia Brimmer. Manushi Shah...
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The Buzz: First Year, Last Year
In this week's episode, as we near the end of the school year, we sat down with a freshman and senior. We asked them to reflect on their experiences so far, and how they compare to popular media depictions of high school. This episode was produced by Miriam Reichenberg and edited by Manushi Shah....
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The Buzz: Building Community through Third Places
In today’s increasingly digitized world, third places, or public spaces that provide a sense of belonging, are becoming fewer and far between. Here at The Buzz, we decided to speak with Berkeley High students who gather in public places and participate in shared activities that enable them to...
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The Buzz: Women in STEM, Often Heard of but Rarely Seen
Though Berkeley High has many women teaching in STEM areas, and many of those classes have a variety of students, representation is still lacking in certain STEM fields, especially ones like computer science and physics. To further explore this issue, we talked to a Berkeley High student and a...
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The Buzz: The Downtown Berkeley Commercial Carrousel
Noticing the constant turnover of stores in Downtown Berkeley, we investigated the issues that affect our downtown, and what is being done about them. We also looked into a cafe that just opened, where Peet's used to be-- Penelope's, and what the public's reaction has been like. This episode was...
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The Buzz: In Conversation with Mr. Pritchard
Black Economics is a unique course, founded alongside the AFAM studies department. Teacher Mr. Pritchard shared how the class empowers students to make important financial decisions, and to examine the ways in which the economy affects Black communities. This episode was produced by Miriam...
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The Buzz: Religious Communities at Berkeley High
Berkeley High is home to a handful of religious clubs, and for this week's episode, we wanted to understand the role religious communities play in student's lives. This episode was produced by Zazie Duchene and edited by Manushi Shah. Interviews were conducted by Julia Brimmer and Elsa Dietz.
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The Buzz: Dancing Through the Decades
For this week's episode, we're diving into the BHS dance production show. We interviewed the Dance Production teacher, Linda Carr and junior Rose Levon about their experiences this semester. This episode was produced by Zazie Duchene and edited by Manushi Shah. Julia Brimmer and Dylan Gasgupta...
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The Buzz: In Conversation with Anaís Azul
We sat down with Peruvian-American musician and Berkeley High alum, Anaís Azul, and spoke about their creative process and the release of their new album, Simp'ashani: Canciones Trenzadas. This episode was produced by Miriam Reichenberg and edited by Manushi Shah. Taylor Reynaud and Elsa Dietz...
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The Buzz: From Farm to Table, BUSD's Food Education Intitatives
From Alice Water's founding the Edible Schoolyard, to students working in gardens with their peers, Berkeley offers many opportunities to be involved with farm-to-table experiences. For this episode of The Buzz, we look into these initiatives and opportunities and how they work to keep students...
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The Buzz: Knocking on Doors, Students Participating in Local Campaigns
Now that 16-17 year-olds can vote in school board elections following a decision from the Alameda County Registrar of Voters, some Berkeley High students have taken it upon themselves to get involved in the local election and encourage their peers to do the same. This week, we spoke to students...
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The Buzz: Puente, the Bridge to College
Puente, a California program, helps students in educationally underrepresented communities apply to college. We spoke to members of Puente at Berkeley High to learn more about the program. This episode was produced by Zazie Duchene, and edited by Manushi Shah. Interviews and research conducted by...
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The Buzz: Build like a Girl
Engineering tends to be a male-dominated field, but female-identifying students in Berkeley's Girls Garage program have the opportunity to try their hand at design and carpentry. We spoke to several students to learn more about this unique program. This episode was produced by Miriam Reichenberg...
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The Buzz: Three Yellowjackets with Lasting Impact
In this episode, we introduce you to Berkeley High alumni who have made a lasting difference in the Bay Area– education reformer Jean Wing, activist Bobby Seale, and poet Chinaka Hodge. This episode was produced by Miriam Reichenberg and Zazie Duchene, and research was conducted by Julia Brimmer,...
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The Buzz: Got Lunch?
For our first episode for the 24-25 school year, we sat down with the founder and leader of the Boys Who Cook club, who gave us a fresh perspective on what, and how, to pack for lunch. Preparing a satisfying meal can be more than just a routine-- it's an opportunity to bring a bit of creativity…
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The Buzz: Law and Social Justice Program Shapes Students' Futures
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…
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The Buzz: AAPI Community and Identity
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…
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The Buzz: Our Monologues
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…
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The Buzz: The Buzzes
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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The Buzz: 2024-2025 ASB Election Guide
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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The Buzz: Wise Words from Women in Our Lives
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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The Buzz: Casting Your Ballot
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...
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The Buzz: Relationships, Situationships (and Sinking Ships) at BHS
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....
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The Buzz: Community in the African American Studies Program
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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The Buzz: Fresh Starts at BHS
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...
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The Buzz: Holiday Meal Sparks Joy Once Again
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…
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The Buzz: Berkeley's Small Acts of Kindness
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...
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The Buzz: AMPS Students Help Fuel Our Community
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…
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The Buzz: Jobs at Berkeley High
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…
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The Buzz: Rally Day... Back in Time
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...
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The Buzz: Cultural Connections Through Art
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....
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The Buzz: Let's Be Friends
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...
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The Buzz: Out into the World
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...
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Produced by Elsa Dietz and Zazie Duchene, The Berkeley High Jacket Podcast features exclusive interviews and in-depth reporting on local issues from the perspective of high school students.
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