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Achona: Beyond the ArticlesMrs. Naz InterviewMrs. Naz Interview by Achona Online2024-12-0311 min
Achona: Beyond the ArticlesAchona OctoberBy the Bay is back! In this October episode of Banter by the Bay. The editors are once again gathered to discuss the new school year, changes to the Achona website, and other banter.
Starring:
Brooke Fechtel, Editor-in-Chief
Nicole Bianchi, Editor-in-Chief
Cassidy Forte, Social Media Editor
Ava Radovic, Managing Editor2024-10-2116 min
Achona: Beyond the Articles73 Questions, 3 bad riddles... and other banterIn the March episode of Banter by the Bay. the Editors are once again joined by the whole Achona staff. The girls tackle (almost) 73 Questions, Vogue-style. They discuss some of their favorite and least favorite things while snacking on cookies and other treats. One of their new least favorite things may just be holiday riddles.
Starring:
Olivia Payne, Editor-in-Chief
Brooke Fechtel, Social Media Editor
Nicole Bianchi, Managing Editor
Alex Nicholas, Senior Staff Writer
Danica Lothrop, Senior Staff Writer
Cassidy Forte, Junior Staff Writer
Ava Radovic, Sophomore Staff Writer2024-04-241h 04
Achona: Beyond the ArticlesIn with the Achona staff, out with 2023… and other banterIn this very special January episode of Banter by the Bay, the Editors are joined by some of the Achona staff! Danica, Cassidy, and Ava chime in to share their ins and outs for 2024, as well as some predictions for the future. Some ins include Justice, bagels, movie theaters, and spatial awareness, while outs feature department stores, bad fake tans, and Stanley cups (and pickles, maybe).
Starring:
Olivia Payne, Editor-in-Chief
Brooke Fechtel, Social Media Editor
Nicole Bianchi, Managing Editor
Danica Lothrop, Senior Staff Writer
Cassidy Forte, Junior Staff Writer
Ava Radovic, Sophomore Staff Writer2024-02-0635 min
Achona: Beyond the ArticlesGobble, gobble... and other banterIn the November episode of "Banter by the Bay," Achona's pop culture podcast, Editors Olivia, Brooke, and Nicole tackle their Thanksgiving traditions. The editing team gobbles on about The Hunger Games (again), ice skating, school spirit, and more.
Starring:
Olivia Payne, Editor-in-Chief
Brooke Fechtel, Social Media Editor
Nicole Bianchi, Managing Editor2023-11-2838 min
Achona: Beyond the ArticlesNew year, new pumpkin spice... and other banterAchona’s pop culture podcast “Banter by the Bay” makes it's return for the new school year! Editors Olivia Payne, Nicole Bianchi, and Brooke Fechtel discuss everything fall and the new school year. They talk (over one another) about pumpkin spice, uniforms, and dressing up as grills for Halloween.2023-09-2724 min
Achona: Beyond the ArticlesAlex And Emme's Music PodcastAlex And Emme's Music Podcast by Achona Online2023-09-1540 minAchona: Beyond the ArticlesOscars 2023Oscars 2023 by Achona Online2023-03-3049 minAchona: Beyond the ArticlesElyse Watson InterviewElyse Watson Interview by Achona Online2023-03-2926 minAchona: Beyond the ArticlesSmith and Kinsley PodcastSmith and Kinsley Podcast by Achona Online2023-02-1610 min
Achona: Beyond the ArticlesSo holiday epsiodes... and other banterAchona’s pop culture podcast “Banter by the Bay” makes its triumphant return with an episode (briefly) about holiday episodes! Digressions include Christmas movies, the Barbie Cinematic Universe, and upcoming senior events.2022-12-2237 minAchona: Beyond the ArticlesSo Holiday Epsiodes... And Other BanterSo Holiday Epsiodes... And Other Banter by Achona Online2022-12-1900 min
Achona: Beyond the ArticlesMidnights Album Podcast with Sophie Odmark and Asha JuddMidnights Album Podcast with Sophie Odmark and Asha Judd by Achona Online2022-10-2520 min
Achona: Beyond the ArticlesMidnights Album Podcast by Sophie Odmark and Asha JuddMidnights Album Podcast by Sophie Odmark and Asha Judd by Achona Online2022-10-2520 minAchona: Beyond the ArticlesInterview With Kate Pettit On Being Commited To Johns Hopkins UniversityInterview With Kate Pettit On Being Commited To Johns Hopkins University by Achona Online2022-09-1601 minAchona: Beyond the ArticlesInterview with Asha Judd (12) on GujaratiInterview with Asha Judd (12) on Gujarati by Achona Online2022-08-2901 min
Achona: Beyond the ArticlesGreat Places to Eat in Tampa BayGreat Places to Eat in Tampa Bay by Achona Online2022-03-3127 min
Achona: Beyond the ArticlesMarry Me PodcastMarry Me Podcast by Achona Online2022-02-1636 minAchona: Beyond the ArticlesEuphoria PodcastEuphoria Podcast by Achona Online2022-02-0824 min
Achona: Beyond the ArticlesWas 2021 better than 2020 or were we just desensitized... and other banterWas 2021 better than 2020 or were we just desensitized... and other banter by Achona Online2022-01-1955 minAchona: Beyond the ArticlesMindy Kaling's newest show... and other banterIn the first episode of “Banter by the Bay,” Achona’s new pop culture podcast, Editor-in-Chief Chloe Mintz and Managing Editors Raquelle Elson and Isabel Bequer discuss coming-of-age shows and their impacts on viewers. In comparing the relatable and realistic nature of shows set in college with those set in high school, like the “Gossip Girl” reboot, the trio analyzes the choices made in writing these shows and how well they can convey the coming-of-age experience to their traditionally younger demographic.2021-12-1533 min
Achona: Beyond the ArticlesThe Prevalence of Academic Burnout within the Academy CommunityIn this episode of "Achona: Beyond the Articles," Editor-in-Chief Chloe Mintz talks academic burnout with guidance counselor, Mary Beth Adams. The pair examine the prevalence of burnout within the Academy community, particularly as an all-girls high school, and identify ways in which students can better combat such stress.2021-09-2429 minAchona: Beyond the ArticlesMary Grace Nash talks about being singleMary Grace Nash talks about being single by Achona Online2021-09-0300 min
Achona: Beyond the ArticlesACHONA Oak Grove Interview with Ella FernandezACHONA Oak Grove Interview with Ella Fernandez by Achona Online2021-09-0300 minAchona: Beyond the ArticlesAbigail Chudzinski- Her plans for Cross Out CancerAbigail Chudzinski- Her plans for Cross Out Cancer by Achona Online2021-09-0101 minAchona: Beyond the ArticlesLucy Dyer Jobs Story by Elle AmorielloLucy Dyer Jobs Story by Elle Amoriello by Achona Online2021-09-0100 minAchona: Beyond the ArticlesCassie H. and Meghan S. talk Oak GroveCassie H. and Meghan S. talk Oak Grove by Achona Online2021-09-0100 minAchona: Beyond the ArticlesSophie M. talks foodSophie M. talks food by Achona Online2021-09-0100 minAchona: Beyond the ArticlesKatia Huddleston ('22) on college stressKatia Huddleston ('22) on college stress by Achona Online2021-09-0100 min
Achona: Beyond the ArticlesDerek Chauvin: The Importance of his Guilty VerdictIn this episode of “Achona: Beyond the Articles,” members of the Achona Online staff — Editor-in-Chief Adriana James-Rodil, Managing Editor Emara Saez, Sophomore Staff Writer Raquelle Elson, and Sophomore Staff Writer Isabel Bequer — discuss the ramifications of the guilty verdict that Derek Chauvin received recently for the death of George Floyd back in May 2020. Although his sentencing is not for another few weeks, this case of police brutality could serve as a precedent for future cases of police violence; in the past, due to qualified immunity, police officers have rarely been held accountable for misconduct. The staff writers discussed the aftermath of last...2021-04-2920 minAchona: Beyond the ArticlesOprah's Interview with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle: The Truth is RevealedThe interview between Oprah and Prince Harry and Meghan Markle aired on CBS on Sunday, Mar. 7, at 8 p.m. eastern time. Oprah commenced the interview by stating that “There’s no subject that’s off limits,” in addition to making it clear to the audience that they were not paid for the interview. This comes after Harry and Meghan’s decision to step down as senior royals — which they announced on Jan. 8, 2020. However, as the interview revealed, the couple did not want it to end that way, yet the perpetuation of untrue, racist stories published by British Tabloids and a lack of suppor...2021-03-2823 minAchona: Beyond the ArticlesMental Health Topics Are Oversaturated with Depression and AnxietyWhen talking about mental health, the first thing people discuss are depression and anxiety. These two topics are extremely important and prevalent in society, but they tend to overshadow other mental disorders that have worse misconceptions. In this podcast, Junior staff writer Sophia Garcia covers why depression and anxiety receive the most attention and how to expand this crucial topic.
Sources:
- https://adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/facts-statistics
- https://www.nami.org/press-Media/Press-Releases/1998/Facts-on-Schizophrenia
- https://www.rethink.org/advice-and-information/about-mental-illness/learn-more-about-conditions/schizophrenia/
- https://www.thechicagoschool.edu/insight/psychology/ptsd-awareness-month/
- https://www.healthline.com/health/bipolar-disorder#bipolar-disorder-in-women
...2021-03-2317 min
Achona: Beyond the ArticlesFriday, Mar. 12 - Thursday, Mar. 18We publish an episode of Jaguar Jabber: Weekly World News every Thursday night, so tune in as we briefly discuss, in 5 to 10 minutes, major news events around the world.
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thedonut.co/
www.theskimm.com/daily-skimm2021-03-1806 minAchona: Beyond the ArticlesWhat Defines Boy Bands?According to the Oxford English Dictionary, a boy band is a pop group composed of young men whose music and image are designed to appeal primarily to a young teenage audience. There are a lot of musical groups out there that are made up of boys, but by definition, not all of these are boy bands. In this episode of "Achona: Beyond the Articles," Sophomore Staff Writers Gigi Alfonso, Winsome Storm, and Daegan Walker will define what makes a boy band a "boy band" and provide examples of modern and classic boy bands.
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https://shadow-twts.medium.com/the-bts-effect-on-south-koreas-economy-industry-and-culture-975e8933d...2021-03-1221 minAchona: Beyond the ArticlesFriday, Mar. 5 - Wednesday, Mar. 10We publish an episode of Jaguar Jabber: Weekly World News every Thursday night, so tune in as we briefly discuss, in 5 to 10 minutes, major news events around the world.
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/middle_east/pope-francis-iraq-2021/2021/03/05/097e2234-7aab-11eb-8c5e-32e47b42b51b_story.html
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/senate-passes-1-9-trillion-covid-relief-bill-including-1-n1259795
https://www.oprahmag.com/entertainment/a35757432/oprah-harry-meghan-interview-things-we-learned/
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/542052-biden-to-formally-establish-new-gender-policy-council
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/09/briefing/myanmar-meghan-harry-canada-elderly.html
https://www.cnn.com/politics/live-news/stimulus-house-vote-03-10-21/index.html
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/senate-confirms-merrick-garland-biden-s-attorney-general-n12604612021-03-1104 min
Achona: Beyond the ArticlesFriday, Feb. 26 - Thursday, Mar. 4We publish an episode of Jaguar Jabber: Weekly World News every Thursday night, so tune in as we briefly discuss, in 5 to 10 minutes, major news events around the world.
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https://www.odni.gov/files/ODNI/documents/assessments/Assessment-Saudi-Gov-Role-in-JK-Death-20210226v2.pdf?cn=Daily%20Donut%20March%201&cid=7150cdcea2af1e18a77f164c25f6572f2021-03-0506 minAchona: Beyond the ArticlesFriday, Feb. 19 - Thursday, Feb. 25We publish an episode of Jaguar Jabber: Weekly World News every Thursday night, so tune in as we briefly discuss, in 5 to 10 minutes, major news events around the world.
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thedonut.co/
www.theskimm.com/daily-skimm2021-02-2604 minAchona: Beyond the ArticlesFriday, Feb. 12 - Thursday, Feb. 18We publish an episode of Jaguar Jabber: Weekly World News every Thursday night, so tune in as we briefly discuss, in 5 to 10 minutes, major news events around the world.
Sources:
https://www.reuters.com/article/olympics-2020-mori-int-idUSKBN2AC041
https://ew.com/music/taylor-swift-releases-love-story-new-recording/
https://edition.cnn.com/2021/02/13/politics/biden-trump-second-impeachment-trial/index.html
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-02-14/japan-earthquake-injures-124-causes-temporary-power-outages
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Valentines-Day
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/prince-harry-meghan-markle-expecting-second-child-together-n1257928
https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2021/02/15/967366282/as-biden-reopens-aca-enrollment-are-you-eligible-to-sign-up-or-switch-health-pla
https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2021/02/16/winter-storm-live-updates/
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/2/16/un-alarmed-as-battle-for-marib-threatens-millions-of-yemenis
https://static.nytimes.com/email-content/MBE_sample...2021-02-1906 minAchona: Beyond the ArticlesFriday, Feb. 5 - Thursday, Feb. 11We publish an episode of Jaguar Jabber: Weekly World News every Thursday night, so tune in as we briefly discuss, in 5 to 10 minutes, major news events around the world.
Sources:
https://apnews.com/article/4cf944fe4fb3ebb81f182668754858b1?cn=Daily%20DONUT%20February%208&cid=306a318d44d1101c8ea35a21ed6c610d2021-02-1207 minAchona: Beyond the ArticlesFriday, Jan. 29 - Thursday, Feb. 4We publish an episode of Jaguar Jabber: Weekly World News every Thursday night, so tune in as we briefly discuss, in 5 to 10 minutes, major news events around the world.
Sources:
https://thedonut.co/
https://www.theskimm.com/daily-skimm
https://thehill.com/homenews/news/536586-coachella-and-stagecoach-canceled-again-in-2021-due-to-pandemic2021-02-0404 minAchona: Beyond the ArticlesHow Tiktok and Social Media Platforms Affect the Music IndustryIn this episode of Achona: Beyond The Articles, Sophomore Staff Writers Daegan Walker and Kimberly Egoavil take a look at social media platforms and how they are affecting the music industry. They dive into how TikTok songs have been taking over the charts, how some of your favorite artists may have jump-started their careers on the popular app, and how that has positively and negatively affected the way music is being produced. Find out more about how social media affects the music business by listening to this episode.2021-02-0418 minAchona: Beyond the ArticlesFriday, Jan. 22 - Thursday, Jan. 28We publish an episode of Jaguar Jabber: Weekly World News every Thursday night, so tune in as we briefly discuss, in 5 to 10 minutes, major news events around the world.
Sources:
https://theweek.com/10things/962575/10-things-need-know-today-january-22-2021
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/22/business/biden-food-stamps-stimulus-checks.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/22/world/europe/virus-variant-uk.html
https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/23/us/larry-king-dies-trnd/index.html
https://www.buccaneers.com/news/tampa-bay-super-bowl-lv-nfc-championship-win-green-bay-packers-31-26
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/535749-house-formally-sends-impeachment-to-senate-putting-trump-on-trial-for-capitol
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/01/11/us/articles-impeachment-trump.html
https://www.npr.org/2021/01/25/959602615/janet-yellen-confirmed-by-senate-making-history-as-first-female-treasury-secreta
https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/brazil-coronavirus-variant-minnesota/2021/01/25/bff5a8de-5f53-11eb-9430-e7c77b5...2021-01-2905 minAchona: Beyond the ArticlesFriday, Jan. 15 - Thursday, Jan. 21We publish an episode of Jaguar Jabber: Weekly World News every Thursday night, so tune in as we briefly discuss, in 5 to 10 minutes, major news events around the world.
Sources:
https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/18/politics/trump-covid-travel-restrictions/index.html
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-usa-vaccines/us-does-not-have-reserve-stockpile-of-covid-19-vaccines-health-chief-azar-idUSKBN29K2RG
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/15/us/politics/nra-bankruptcy.html
https://walterfootball.com/nflreview.php?cn=Daily%20DONUT%20January%2018&cid=32594ac62cda21ba6afee470eeae92272021-01-2206 minAchona: Beyond the ArticlesFriday, Jan. 8 - Thursday, Jan. 14We publish an episode of Jaguar Jabber: Weekly World News every Thursday night, so tune in as we briefly discuss, in 5 to 10 minutes, major news events around the world.
Sources:
https://thedonut.co/
https://www.theskimm.com/daily-skimm2021-01-1404 minAchona: Beyond the ArticlesGeorgia Senate Runoff PodcastIn this episode of Achona: Beyond the Articles, Managing Editor Emara Saéz and Sophomore Staff Writers Isabel Bequer and Kimberly Egoavil dive into the timeline of Georgia’s two Senate runoff races involving David Perdue (R) versus Jon Ossoff (D) and Kelly Loeffler (R) versus Raphael Warnock (D). These two races caused national attention to focus on Georgia because they determined majority control of the Senate. As discussed in this episode, the two races broke in favor of the Democratic candidates, meaning Joe Biden will go into his presidency with a unified government. The staffers discuss the implications of thi...2021-01-1133 minAchona: Beyond the ArticlesTuesday, Jan. 5 - Thursday, Jan. 7We publish an episode of Jaguar Jabber: Weekly World News every Thursday night, so tune in as we briefly discuss, in 5 to 10 minutes, major news events around the world.
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https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/georgia-senate-runoff-election-results-2021/story?id=74588101
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/532720-trump-raises-pressure-on-pence-incorrectly-stating-he-could-throw-out
https://www.thenationalnews.com/world/the-americas/trump-claims-that-pence-can-reject-fraudulently-chosen-electors-1.1141057
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2021/01/05/kenosha-police-charges-jacob-blake/
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-01-05/la-county-residents-warned-covid-19-everywhere
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/01/06/breonna-taylor-shooting-death-2-louisville-detectives-fired/6561578002/
https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/30658668/alabama-crimson-tide-wide-receiver-devonta-smith-wins-heisman-trophy
https://www.wsj.com/articles/georgians-vote-in-runoff-races-that-will-determine-senate-control-11609842600
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/julian-assange-bail-uk-judge-denies-wikileaks-founder-release-pending-us-extradition-appeal/
https://www.politico.com...2021-01-0806 minAchona: Beyond the ArticlesFriday, Dec. 11 - Thursday, Dec. 17We publish an episode of Jaguar Jabber: Weekly World News every Thursday night, so tune in as we briefly discuss, in 5 to 10 minutes, major news events around the world.
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https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/529897-trump-administration-to-purchase-another-100m-doses-of-moderna-vaccine?cn=Daily%20DONUT%20December%2014%20Noom&cid=1940cbfcf04a3c0f31761f0ef3511f932020-12-1807 minAchona: Beyond the ArticlesThree Presidents: An Overview of Current Peruvian PoliticsIn this episode of Achona: Beyond the Articles, Sophomore Staff Writers Gigi Alfonso and Winsome Storm discuss how Peru has had a problem with its government recently: there have been a record-breaking three presidents in one week. Protests have become rampant because of the impeachment and swearing in of the presidents. While Peru is bringing in new presidents, the U.S. is also facing a similar transition of power as the election results were made official on Monday, Dec. 14, 2020. Find out more about Peru’s presidents and how it relates to the U.S. by listening to this episode.
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ht...2020-12-1713 minAchona: Beyond the ArticlesSocial Justice Class Discusses Mission and Ministry - Episode 3Seniors in social justice class are completing a semester-long capstone project about an injustice in the world. In the first episode of this Achona: Beyond the Articles social justice podcast series, Ava McKenna ('21), Chasie Cordoves ('21), and Kaitlyn Lezama ('21) reflect on their chosen injustice and draw connections between the particular injustice, the mission of the Academy of the Holy Names, and the ministry of the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary.2020-12-1315 minAchona: Beyond the ArticlesSocial Justice Class Discusses Mission and Ministry - Episode 2Seniors in social justice class are completing a semester-long capstone project about an injustice in the world. In the first episode of this Achona: Beyond the Articles social justice podcast series, Madi Sigler ('21), Jess Reynolds('21), and ('21)Emily Good reflect on their chosen injustice and draw connections between the particular injustice, the mission of the Academy of the Holy Names, and the ministry of the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary.2020-12-1119 minAchona: Beyond the ArticlesFriday, Dec. 4 - Thursday, Dec. 10We publish an episode of Jaguar Jabber: Weekly World News every Thursday night, so tune in as we briefly discuss, in 5 to 10 minutes, major news events around the world.
Sources:
The Donut Daily Newsletter (https://thedonut.co/)
https://www.nbcnews.com/2020-12-1105 min
Achona: Beyond the ArticlesSocial Justice Class Discusses Mission and Ministry - Episode 2Seniors in social justice are completing a semester-long capstone project about an injustice in the world. In the second episode of this Achona: Beyond the Articles social justice podcast series, Seniors Ava McKenna, Chasie Cordoves, and Kaitlyn Lezama reflect on their chosen injustice and draw connections between the particular injustice, the mission of the Academy of the Holy Names, and the ministry of the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary.2020-12-0413 minAchona: Beyond the ArticlesThe Grammy’s Bias is Questioned After The Weekend Receives Zero NominationsIn this episode of Achona: Beyond the Articles, Editor-in-Chief Adriana James-Rodil, Managaing Editor Emara Saéz, and Senior Staff Writer Maddie Glaum discuss the recent Grammy Awards backlash for not nominating three-time Grammy Winner The Weekend, despite the popularity of his album "After Hours." They dive into the possible biases, sexism, misogyny, and lack of inclusion during the Grammy nominating process and its role in enhancing the exclusivity of the awards show.
Sources:
https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/music/weeknd-calls-grammy-awards-corrupt-after-he-receives-zero-nominations-n1248967
https://variety.com/2020/music/news/weeknd-slams-grammys-again-super-bowl-1234840223/
https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/awards/grammy-awards-chief-alleges-nominating-process-rigged-nbc-news-interview-n1121376
https://www.grammy.com/sites/com/files/a...2020-12-0424 minAchona: Beyond the ArticlesMonday, Nov. 30 - Thursday, Dec. 3We publish an episode of Jaguar Jabber: Weekly World News every Thursday night, so tune in as we briefly discuss, in 5 to 10 minutes, major news events around the world. We publish an episode every Thursday night, so tune in as we briefly discuss, in 5 to 10 minutes, major news events around the world.
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https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-11-30/california-covid-coronavirus-restrictions-hospitalizations-at-record-levels
https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2020/11/30/moderna-covid-vaccine-fda-approval/
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-11-30/arizona-certifies-biden-s-election-victory-over-trump
https://blackfriday.com/news/cyber-monday-statistics-and-history
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/doj-uncovered-widespread-fraud-change-election-results-barr/story?id=74486937
https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/archaeology/a34826099/jesus-childhood-home-unearthed/
https://time...2020-12-0404 minAchona: Beyond the ArticlesFriday, Nov. 13 - Thursday, Nov. 19We publish an episode of Jaguar Jabber: Weekly World News every Thursday night, so tune in as we briefly discuss, in 5 to 10 minutes, major news events around the world. We publish an episode every Thursday night, so tune in as we briefly discuss, in 5 to 10 minutes, major news events around the world.
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https://weather.com/en-IN/india/news/news/2020-11-16-glimpse-of-nationwide-joyous-celebration-of-the-festival-of-lights
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/11/16/rcep-15-asia-pacific-countries-including-china-sign-worlds-largest-trade-deal.html
https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/30310018/miami-marlins-hire-kim-ng-mlb-first-female-general-manager
https://ucr.fbi.gov/hate-crime/2019/topic-pages/incidents-and-offenses?cn=Daily%20DONUT%20-%20November%2017&cid=e22ea4306be05ba2d72f1f6f8f84...2020-11-2005 minAchona: Beyond the ArticlesSocial Justice Class Discusses Mission and Ministry - Episode 1Seniors in social justice class are completing a semester-long capstone project about an injustice in the world. In the first episode of this Achona: Beyond the Articles social justice podcast series, Amelia Cuttle ('21) and Qemamu Reddick ('21) reflect on their chosen injustice and draw connections between the particular injustice, the mission of the Academy of the Holy Names, and the ministry of the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary.2020-11-1814 minAchona: Beyond the ArticlesReuse, Reduce, ConsumeAs defined in the Oxford dictionary, sustainability is the avoidance of the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain an ecological balance. Capitalism is an economic and political system in which a country’s trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit, rather than by the state. And consumerism is the protection or promotion of the interests of consumers.
Seemingly disparate terms, the three are intertwined within both the financial system and the vast majority of society.
In this episode of “Achona: Beyond The Articles,” Multimedia Editor Chloe Mintz is joined by her father, Eric Mintz, a portfo...2020-11-1642 minAchona: Beyond the ArticlesFriday, Nov. 6 - Thursday, Nov. 12We publish an episode of Jaguar Jabber: Weekly World News every Thursday night, so tune in as we briefly discuss, in 5 to 10 minutes, major news events around the world. We publish an episode every Thursday night, so tune in as we briefly discuss, in 5 to 10 minutes, major news events around the world.
Sources:
https://www.theskimm.com/daily-skimm
https://thedonut.co/latest/2020-11-1305 min
Achona: Beyond the ArticlesRose ProjectRose Project by Achona Online2020-11-0602 minAchona: Beyond the ArticlesFriday, Oct. 30 - Thursday, Nov. 5We publish an episode of Jaguar Jabber: Weekly World News every Thursday night, so tune in as we briefly discuss, in 5 to 10 minutes, major news events around the world. We publish an episode every Thursday night, so tune in as we briefly discuss, in 5 to 10 minutes, major news events around the world.
Sources:
https://www.npr.org/2020/10/27/928259225/new-music-friday-the-top-10-albums-out-on-oct-30
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/holidays/halloween.html
https://www.timeanddate.com/time/change/usa
https://static.nytimes.com/email-content/MBAU_sample.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/02/briefing/china-thailand-military-trump-biden.html
https://static.nytimes.com/email-content/MBE_sample.html
https...2020-11-0605 minAchona: Beyond the ArticlesSeniors in Social Justice Class Discuss Pope John Paul II's "Letter to Women" - Episode 6Seniors Olivia Martinez, Dani, Baez, and Jenessa Bailey host the sixth and last episode of this social justice podcast series discussing Pope John Paul II’s “Letter to Women.”2020-11-0419 minAchona: Beyond the ArticlesNot All Diversity Is Good DiversityNot All Diversity Is Good Diversity by Achona Online2020-10-2948 minAchona: Beyond the ArticlesFriday, Oct. 23rd - Thursday, Oct. 29th.We publish an episode every Thursday night, so tune in as we briefly discuss, in 5 to 10 minutes, major news events around the world.We publish an episode every Thursday night, so tune in as we briefly discuss, in 5 to 10 minutes, major news events around the world.
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https://www.cbsnews.com/news/louisiana-man-fair-wayne-bryant-who-spent-23-years-in-prison-for-stealing-hedge-clippers-granted-parole/2020-10-2205 minAchona: Beyond the ArticlesSeniors in Social Justice Class Discuss Pope John Paul II's "Letter to Women" - Episode 3Seniors Alissa Pradera and Morgan Johnson host episode three of this social justice podcast series discussing Pope John Paul II’s “Letter to Women.”2020-10-2116 minAchona: Beyond the ArticlesSeniors in Social Justice Class Discuss Pope John Paul II's "Letter to Women" - Episode 4Seniors Rhyan Tappan and Iman Monsour host episode four of this social justice podcast series discussing Pope John Paul II’s “Letter to Women.”2020-10-2115 minAchona: Beyond the ArticlesFriday, Oct. 9 - Thursday, Oct. 15Welcome to Achona Online's podcast series Jaguar Jabber: Weekly World News. We publish an episode every Thursday night, so tune in as we briefly discuss, in 5 to 10 minutes, major news events around the world.
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Achona: Beyond the ArticlesRacist TikTok goes Viral which Prompts Discussions of "Thinking Before you Post"In late April, a racist video on the popular social media app TikTok went viral as it shows two Georgia teenagers being racist towards the African American community by stating the "n" word and other degrading and derogatory stereotypes. This is only one of several instances in which people have used social media platforms to slander groups of people for the purpose of promoting hate, getting likes and views, or both. Multimedia Editor Adriana James-Rodil interviews Contributing Junior Staff Writer Amelia Cuttle and Sophomore Anna Reins, and they discuss the importance of thinking before posting anything on the internet because...2020-05-0727 minAchona: Beyond the ArticlesThis I BelieveFor their final assignment, Virginia Pendleton's senior english class wrote and recorded personal essays modeled after the "This I Believe" NPR series, a podcast about the beliefs that guide our daily lives. Below are the title, time stamp, and descriptions of each senior's work.
I Believe Failure Leads To Success, 0:46
Senior Sarah Mounce wrote “I Believe Failure Leads To Success” to show others that failure is not something that should control your life and define who you are. This essay tells a story about how to learn from your failures to better yourself in school and also how failure can be u...2020-05-0322 minAchona: Beyond the ArticlesHow Will We Remember COVID-19?This episode of Achona: Beyond the Article is being submitted to the NPR Student Podcast Challenge and is, therefore, shorter than usual.
Editor-in-Chief Mei Lamison, Senior Staff Writers Casey Martin and Reagan Finch, and Multimedia Editor Adriana James-Rodil ('21) discuss, via FaceTime, how history will remember COVID-19 in the midst of this pandemic. Similar medical crises have occurred, most recently the 1918 Pandemic Influenza (Flu) and the SARS Outbreak in 2003, but younger generations have not experienced such a universal, yet isolating and fear-invoking event — until now. Nonetheless, this pandemic strikes at a time when various forms of technology are in homes ac...2020-03-3011 minAchona: Beyond the ArticlesPrivacy and Technology — the DilemmaIn this episode of "Achona: Beyond the Articles," Editor-in-Chief Mei Lamison ('20), Multimedia Editor Adriana James-Rodil ('21), and Senior Staff Writers Reagan Finch, Alexa Fredericks, Casey Martin, Georgia Ruffolo, and Sydney Wills start by discussing the issue with period tracking apps selling user's personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. They also discuss the difficulty for people to maintain privacy in this era in which almost everything is backed by technology and younger generations lack of concern over this. However, they also provide solutions to this issue and preventative measures for cellphone users, and more information is linked here.2020-02-1837 minAchona: Beyond the ArticlesWhy can’t Society Accept Compliments?In this episode of “Achona: Beyond the Articles,” Senior Staff Writers Kristin Commesso and Reagan Finch focus on how detrimental constantly being on social media platforms can be for young girls and boys. Commesso and Finch also discuss the importance of embracing everyone’s flaws and practicing self-love daily.2020-02-1028 minAchona: Beyond the ArticlesShould Celebrities Become Involved in Politics?Recently, the issue surrounding celebrities and politics has been in the spotlight; celebrities such as Kim Kardashian, Taylor Swift, and Beyoncé have been voicing their political opinions through various mediums. Whether it be on social media or on an award show stage, several celebrities have voiced their opinions on various issues ranging from women's rights to the current administration's border policy. Many have criticized these artists for bringing controversial issues into mainstream media. Often times, many feel that celebrities should leave it up to politicians to discuss these issues rather than mention them during “inappropriate” times. Some people feel that celeb...2020-02-1035 min
Achona: Beyond the ArticlesTo resolve, or not to resolve, that is the question.A mere six days succeeding our believed Yuletide, eggnog has been swapped for celery juice as have ornaments for dumbbells. It appears six days is much too long of a "holiday hiatus" for the likes of our modern society. As we venture into yet another 12 months of ardor, frustration, and woe, resolutions are made in the hopes of ensuring the success of the next 366 days. Of course, both identifying and fulfilling one's goals are much (much) easier said than done.
In this episode of "Achona: Beyond the Articles," Sophomore Staff Writer Chloe Mintz and guest host Aspen Hunter ('23) hope...2020-01-2235 min
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Achona: Beyond the ArticlesWe Need A Little Christmas. Now.Are you lacking Christmas spirit? With the holidays right around the corner, seasonal stressors seem to compromise the joy of holiday festivities. In this podcast episode, Sophomore Staff Writers Chloe Mintz and Sarahgrace Jaffe share their Christmas traditions, consider the various ways to spread Christmas cheer "loud enough for all to hear," and test students' knowledge of all things Christmas.2019-12-1722 min
Achona: Beyond the ArticlesCancel Culture: Has our Society Become too Sensitive?Cancel Culture: social media's infamous way of “canceling” a public figure after a controversial statement or action. Victims of the trend range from James Charles, Billie Elish, Kevin Hart, and even Justin Trudeau. What does this new form of judgment say about our current population? Has our society become too sensitive? In the following Achona: Beyond the Articles podcast episode, Editor-in-Chief Mei Lamison and Multimedia Editor Adriana James-Rodil break down the meaning and effects of Cancel Culture.2019-12-0743 min
Achona: Beyond the ArticlesHow Teenagers Deal With Mental HealthMental health is a topic that is often ignored in casual conversations; many find it easy to talk about physical health, yet do not feel the same way about mental health. About 1 in 5 teenagers in the United States suffer from a mental disorder severe enough to impact their daily activities. In this podcast episode, Junior Staff Writer Emara Saez and Sophomore Staff Writer Chloe Mintz hope to shed some light on this overlooked topic. Mental health can be difficult to talk about, so High School Personal Counselor Emily Pantelis (‘07) joined the staff writers to give some tips on how to ap...2019-11-1838 min
Achona: Beyond the ArticlesA Growing Maturity and Change in HollywoodIn this podcast episode, Senior Staff Writers Sawyer Salgado, Casey Martin, and Alexa Fredericks discuss different ways the entertainment industry adapts to a changing society. They spoke about the issue of the more prominent presence of explicit content in the media today which is accessible to young people. They also discussed popular television shows such as "Stranger Things," "Euphoria," "Big Mouth," and "Game of Thrones." They reflect on the ideals of today’s more inclusive and mature culture as seen in television and film.2019-11-0630 min
Achona: Beyond the ArticlesFaux Fame: The Truth Behind Industry PlantsIn this podcast, Senior Staff Writers Georgia Ruffolo and Reagan Finch talk about "industry plants" and how their presence in every industry creates a sense of false hope in younger generations who have similar aspirations. Rising and relevant artists such as Billie Eilish, Dominic Fike, and Clairo as well as actors and actresses like Dakota Johnson and Armie Hammer are discussed in detail, revealing the truth behind their "rise" to fame through their familial ties and back room deals.2019-11-0425 min
Achona: Beyond the ArticlesLet's Get Real: Exploring Our FaithWelcome to Achona’s podcast. This week, Sophomore Staff Writer Chloe Mintz is joined by Catie Berg (’22) and Laura Caroline Jung (’22), sophomore staff writer Chloe Mintz considers the complexity of one’s religion and the various interpretations of faith— both within the Academy community and globally. Perhaps of even greater importance, the three students question previously conceived beliefs and share their remarks regarding our ever-changing society.2019-11-0425 min
Achona: Beyond the ArticlesTeenagers Open Up About Their Experiences as LGBTQ+ MembersThe meaning and significance behind LGBTQ+ may not be known throughout the world. There can be several misconceptions when it comes to its members. According to Bustle, "the more people learn about themselves, the more labels are coming into being," and it can be confusing to the straight community. Communication is one of the most important processes of being an ally and friend of the LGBTQ+ community. This podcast helps explain important terms and breaks the stigma towards LGBTQ+ members with an honest conversation about experiences as a queer individual.2019-10-2630 min
Achona: Beyond the ArticlesThe Health ChatJunior Staff Writer Kathleen Thomas spoke with Alison Jussaume, AP Language and freshman English teacher, about their favorite healthy habits that can be adaptable to the busy lifestyle of a high school student. By listening, you will learn about nutrition, fitness, and wellness. Hopefully, this can help you live a balanced life and incorporate as many healthy habits as possible.2019-10-0845 min
Achona: Beyond the ArticlesUpcoming Music Albums and Toxic FanbasesIn Achona’s third podcast episode, Senior Staff members Sydney Wills and Reagan Finch are joined by sophomore guest Sophia Garcia to discuss a multitude of topics revolving around music. They delve into albums that readers should look forward to, such as Kanye West’s long anticipated “Jesus Is King”, Sufjan Stevens’ “The Decalogue,” and even a lullaby rendition album of Katy Perry’s greatest hits. Wills, Finch, and Garcia also explore toxic fanbases and how these fan bases affect the way in which society views music and fashion.2019-10-0128 min
Achona: Beyond the ArticlesThe Vaping Epidemic Among TeenagersVaping in today’s society has become more and more prevalent. It has become popular over the last few years because it was believed to be safer than smoking cigarettes. However, recent news has contradicted that belief. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported 450 possible cases of severe lung injury and six deaths related to vaping and e-cigarette use. Teens and young adults are among the most affected by vaping and e-cigarette use. According to the New York Times, around 2.5 million high school students reported that they had vaped in 2017. So, why are teens choosing to vape?2019-09-1833 min
Achona: Beyond the ArticlesFreshmen Impressions on the First Week of SchoolWelcome to Achona Online’s first podcast called Achona: Beyond the Articles. This episode Multimedia Editor Adriana James-Rodil discusses with Jenna Fonsing (’23) and Amelia Prieto (’23) about the first week of school. For freshmen, their first week at a new school can be both exciting and overwhelming. Find out why by listening below.2019-09-0613 min