PODCAST · education
The Trojan Horse
by The Castro Valley High School Olympian
The Olympian brings you news and views from Castro Valley High School.
Episodes
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Angel Ni: Mental and Emotional Health Decline
Angel Ni's reading of her opinion story on mental health decline.
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ASB Presidential Candidates Interviewed
Today Wyatt Franklin and Ethan Dinh interviewed ASB President candidates Ian Hsu and Indiana Chilton
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Season 2, Episode 2: Homecoming, The Nun II, Spanish Exchange Students, Dual Enrollment
The second episode of The Trojan Horse has arrived! On this episode, the Student Voices segment will be featuring the Olympian's editor-in-chief: Kaitlyn Tchang will be talking about her story about Spanish exchange students in CVHS. There will also be segments talking about Dual Enrollment for...
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Season 2, Episode 1: Welcome Back to the Trojan Horse!
Interviews from football players, club day, and a new teacher on campus.
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Episode 5: Farewell, Class of 2023
The season finale of The Trojan Horse has arrived! On this episode, you will first hear Renata Gutierrez's interview with last year's ASB President Jaylene Cole and next year's ASB President Quentin Hansen. Former Olympian Editor-in-Chief Olive Dooley then chats with Melissa Boussaroque and…
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Episode 4: ASB Elections, "Mean Girls," and Kai Liebowitz
Phew! We have a lot to unpack on this month's episode of The Trojan Horse. ASB President candidates Ava Alburo and Quentin Hansen join the podcast in a conversation with Turtle Newman about how each of them plans to run the school. Drew Paxman is then joined by "Mean Girls" cast and crew members...
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Episode 3: CV Spotlight, Thespian Society, and Lynee Sims
We're back for the first episode of 2023! You'll hear Turtle Newman's interview with the organizers of CV Spotlight: Austin Chan, Ailin Chen, and Jesse Wu. Then, Drew Paxman discusses "Mean Girls" and festival hive with Thespian Society co-presidents Charlotte Carpenter and Annie Moore. Poet…
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Episode 2: "Radium Girls," midterm election coverage, and Taylor Swift
The second episode of The Trojan Horse is out! On this episode you’ll first hear Samantha Jew’s interview with three cast members of the fall play “Radium Girls,” who also happen to be Olympian greats. Then begins our special election coverage! Hear Drew Paxman interview government teacher…
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Episode 1: College application tips, new bell schedule, and sleep deprivation
The Olympian is very pleased to announce the very first episode of our new podcast The Trojan Horse! In this episode, Drew Paxman interviews Allison Zuckerbrow, who gives college advice to seniors and a preview of what's to come (and what’s already occurred) in the College and Career Center...
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Interview with CVSan General Manager Roland Williams
Listen to Olympian great Drew Paxman's interview with CVSan General Manager Roland Williams!
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Pressure damages athletes' mental health
Olympian great Delaney Rasmussen explains how student athletes struggle to balance their schoolwork, training , sleep and social life.
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Downside of driving with parents
Melissa Boussaroque explains the pains of learning to drive with a parent by her side.
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Every 15 Minutes: Life is precious
Amanda Wong gives insight into the behind-the-scenes of the bi-annual assembly warning against drunk driving, "Every 15 Minutes."
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‘Stone Ocean’ rushes faster than Star Platinum can punch
Olympian great Felix Shum discusses the latest thrilling addition the "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure" series, "Stone Ocean."
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Don't burn yourself out over school
Olympian great Ethan To reflects on his senior high school experience and how burnout plagued the year.
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The harm of microtrends
Ever wonder what happened to the $3 Shein crop top you purchased in 2020? Chances are, it is either gathering dust in the back of your closet, or joining the 92 million tons of textile waste in the landfill, writes Olympian great Jennifer Mi.
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Watch dream-like visuals in "Belle"
“Belle” is a worthwhile film that viewers may find themselves connecting with in many ways, writes Olympian great Jessica Truong.
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Don't say adieu to Wordle
"Wordle is easy for people of all ages to understand," writes Olympian great Ada Chen. "Try it at least once to see what the hype is really about."
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Accepting reality: "I will get Covid"
Olympian great Andrew Hui comes to terms with his exposure to the coronavirus and the likelihood that he will catch Covid-19.
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"Spider-Man: No Way Home" lives up to hype
Olympian great Delaney Rasmussen reviews the new Marvel hit.
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Inside Soccer: Jenna's experience at tryouts
Olympian great Jenna Nosseir blogs about the girls soccer team.
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Trojans tally best media of 2021
Olympian great Drew Paxman reviews a poll of Trojans' favorite movies, music and television.
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Online student experience with the hybrid system
"Overall, I think the hybrid system has proven to be successful for students at home, as shown in its first week," writes Komal Khehra.
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“LILAC” brings bittersweet nostalgia
"Upon first listen, the song sounds like an optimistic spring picnic song, but actually it is a bittersweet farewell to the decade filled with the artist’s milestones and memories," writes Ada Chen.
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Cheating the college admissions
"Based on a true story, the documentary “Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal” follows the life of Singer and his various high profile clients," writes Andrew Hui.
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Cancel culture plagues the internet
"I believe it is definitely important and necessary for people to call out others for their wrongdoings because it makes them a better person, but I don’t think it’s a good idea to abuse the power of social media as a gateway to bully someone," writes Ethan To. Read more here:
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Why actual representation in multimedia is important
"We need to start to use the media to highlight and showcase the different people in our society in positive and accurate ways,'' writes Olivia Dooley. Read more here:
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Walking alone as a girl
"There’s nothing as terrifying as being a girl and walking down the street alone or even with the company of other girls," writes Alex Tam. Read more here:
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Great for Everyone: “Ginny and Georgia”
"In 10 episodes, viewers followed Ginny while she navigated the challenges of fitting into a predominantly white town as a half-black girl and uncovered her mother’s secrets," writes Amanda Wong.
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I quit TikTok: here’s why
"Social media is now the place to be, replacing social gatherings and school gossip," writes Andrew Hui.
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“Raya and the Last Dragon” falls flat with character development
"Disney animation studios “Raya and the Last Dragon,” recently released on Disney Plus for a fee, is Disney’s latest attempt to continue its run of successful animated films," writes Austin Coffeit. Read more here:
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“Murder Among the Mormons” tells the truth behind the bombs and documents
"This was truly an intriguing documentary that shocked me to learn about," writes Brinkley Johansen. Read more here:
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In-person classes cause nerves and excitement
"I know that there are still many uncertainties, but the school and the school district are working hard to make school reopenings as safe and smooth as possible," writes Cecilia Lin. Read more here:
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Uncover the murder mystery “Not One of Us”
"Debbie Herbert creates a thrilling and suspenseful story in the novel “Not One of Us,”" writes Brinkley Johansen. Read more here:
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Cry in silence watching “If Anything Happens I Love You”
" “If Anything Happens I Love You” is a silent short film that tells the story of parents after the death of their child," writes Komal Khehra. Read more here:
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Teachers should see students’ faces, classmates shouldn’t
"For me personally, I always feel self-conscious that other students can see me during class, and would rather keep my camera off," writes Megan Baldwin. Read more here:
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College Board is a scam
"Although I will have learned all the content necessary for the full-length test this year, I, and many other students haven’t learned it well enough to perform as well as we would’ve since we have been learning online," writes Alex Tam. Read more here:
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A closer look at elite universities
"There is a lot of social pressure and anxiety when it comes to choosing a school," writes Ada Chen. Read more here:
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“The Yin-Yang Master: Dream of Eternity” is the aesthetic mystery to watch
"“The Yin-Yang Master: Dream of Eternity” is a fantasy movie that is released on Dec. 25, 2020 and is now available on Netflix," writes Cecelia Lin. Read more here:
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Isaac Dunbar shows off his musical caliber in "Evil Twin"
"Isaac Dunbar recently released his newest EP “Evil Twin” on Feb. 19. The EP was meant to represent himself and his “alternate persona” using his music. Dunbar said this music was very experimental and it was meant to show how he, as an upcoming artist, was unsure of what type of music he wanted…
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Cry in silence watching “If Anything Happens I Love You”
"This film made me realize how precious the time spent with family and friends is and how that should never be taken for granted because anything can happen at any time," writes Komal Khera. Read more here.
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“True Beauty” brings on laughter and romance
"With one of the most catchy and heartwarming soundtracks, this Korean drama is filled with sad backstories, awkward moments, and heartfelt romance," writes Ethan To. Read more here:
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Somewhere’s “Nothing Gold Can Stay” immerses listeners in a new universe
"If you like going on road trips and blasting music from your car speakers, singing at the top of your lungs, or feeling as if you have been immersed in a new universe, then the album “Nothing Gold Can Stay” is for you," writes Paulina Peltola. Read more here:
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Get sucked into the funny and mysterious reality, “WandaVision”
"“WandaVision” is a clever combination of retro sitcoms and classic Marvel action," writes Leah Jenaway. Read more here:
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Westerners, Stop Trying to Cancel Anime
"Cancel culture, most prominently seen on Twitter, has its fair share of controversies regarding anime," writes Felix Shum. Read the full story here:
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Pixar's "Soul" speaks to the Soul
"Pixar’s “Soul,” released on Disney+ Christmas Day, attempts to answer what comes before and after life with vivid and almost lifelike animations," writes Andrew Hui. Read the full story here:
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Sticking with my pro-Trump family
"For this story, I decided to contact my Texas relatives, specifically two uncles, to talk with them about the one thing I thought I never would: Trump," writes Eric Nepveux-Kjelstrom. Read the full story here:
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Term limits would improve Senate
Having no term limits has led to older politicians who are unrepresentative of the entire population, writes Miguel Bernas. Read his full story here:
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Storming of the Capitol: the result of white privilege
"One thing that stood out to me the most was the amount of hate the rioters displayed," observes Amanda Wong. Read her full story here:
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Indian farmer protest stretches around world
"The Indian government passed three agricultural bills that are affecting the lives of many farmers and their families ... They are rightfully enraged," writes Olympian great Komal Khehra. "We hope to see change and that starts with speaking up and spreading awareness." Read the story in print here.
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