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Trojan Focus

Trojan Focus

By Sword & Shield

Sword & Shield’s official podcast, Trojan Focus, offers a platform for students to focus on themselves in a way that encourages community in our school. Interviewing people from the school, including students and staff, Trojan Focus will aim to collectivize the voices of University High School. By focusing on a specific topic for each episode, we hope to achieve one of these four goals: familiarize students with normal life on campus, showcase a student or staff member, bring attention to an upcoming event, and/or help students in general.
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Teen Spirit: An Interview with Mr. Garcia

Trojan Focus • By Sword & Shield • Nov 19, 2021

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Talking Talents with Elizabeth Mathew
Talking Talents with Elizabeth Mathew
In Talking Talents, host Siara finds students around campus who have unique talents where she showcases their hard work and special abilities. In today’s episode, we are going to be featuring a published poet, Elizabeth Mathew!
14:15
January 12, 2023
Dartin’ Around about the Holidays
Dartin’ Around about the Holidays
A new episode of Dartin’ Around, the show where D’artagnan Osier talks about whatever he wants, is now posted. In this episode, D’artagnan talks about the holidays! More specifically, his four most favorite Christmas/holiday films, and why he like them so much!
10:26
December 02, 2022
Crossroad Conversations: Sports
Crossroad Conversations: Sports
Welcome to Crossroads Conversations, a podcast where random students at UHS are brought in and asked questions on current culture, and trends. Hosts Harper Richardson and Ryan Noorizadeh ask UHS students their thoughts on sports, sports on campus, and the value of sports.
10:08
November 18, 2022
Talking Talents with Milla De Villiers
Talking Talents with Milla De Villiers
In Talking Talents, host Siara finds students around campus who have unique talents where she showcases their hard work and special abilities. In today’s episode, we are going to be featuring singer and musician Milla De Villiers.
17:16
November 10, 2022
Crossroads Conversations: Art
Crossroads Conversations: Art
Welcome to the first episode of Crossroads Conversations where random students at UHS are brought in and asked questions on current culture, and trends. Hosts Harper Richardson and Ryan Noorizadeh ask UHS students their thoughts on art, arts on campus, and the values of art.
10:49
October 21, 2022
Dartin' Around with Akemi Nishida
Dartin' Around with Akemi Nishida
A new episode of Dartin’ Around, the show where D'artagnan Osier talks about whatever he wants, is now posted. In this episode, D'artagnan talks with the wonderful Akemi Nishida.
17:38
October 14, 2022
Talking Talents: Senior Stunt Doubles
Talking Talents: Senior Stunt Doubles
Check out the first episode of the year, where host Siara Gunawardhana learns more about Xander and Spencer Schnell, seniors who are stunt doubles on the side.
11:28
October 07, 2022
Talking Talents with Brooke Shaw
Talking Talents with Brooke Shaw
In Talking Talents, host Siara finds students around campus who have unique talents where she showcases their hard work and special abilities. In today’s episode, we are going to be featuring Brooke Shaw, who discusses her passion for dancing.
11:33
May 26, 2022
Dartin' Around: 2000's Revival
Dartin' Around: 2000's Revival
In this episode, host D’artagnan Osier discusses the revival of the top trends from the 2000's.
06:16
May 04, 2022
Talking Talents with Bahar Alimohammadi
Talking Talents with Bahar Alimohammadi
In Talking Talents, host Siara finds students around campus who have unique talents where she showcases their hard work and special abilities. In today’s episode, we are going to be featuring Bahar Alimohammadi, who discusses his passion for opera singing.
14:10
April 15, 2022
Studious: Electric Guitar
Studious: Electric Guitar
Host Sage finds students around the University High School campus who have unique talents and tries her best to understand how they work.  In this episode, guest Emma Bogo explains how she learned to play the electric guitar and teaches Sage how to strum a few chords.
10:35
April 13, 2022
Dartin' Around: Social Media Effects on Teens
Dartin' Around: Social Media Effects on Teens
In this episode, host D’artagnan Osier discusses the effects of social media on teen behavior, and how teenagers have molded their social lives around their social media presence.
07:30
March 10, 2022
Studious: Coding
Studious: Coding
Host Sage finds students around the University High School campus who have unique talents and tries her best to understand how they work.  In this episode, guest Arthur Facredyn explains the world of coding and teaches Sage how to code.
15:36
March 04, 2022
Talking Talents with John McPhie
Talking Talents with John McPhie
"Talking Talents" finds students around campus who have unique talents and we can showcase their hard work and special abilities.  In today’s episode, we are going to be featuring John Mcphie who paints birds.
17:53
February 18, 2022
Dartin' Around with Gabby Choi
Dartin' Around with Gabby Choi
Dartin’ Around is a podcast that lives up to its name. Much like the teenage spirit, topics for each episode are not confined to a single genre. Host D’artagnan Osier explores a wide variety of topics each episode that resonate with teen audiences, from extracurricular activities to job employment to pop culture. All around, the podcast truly can dart around to explore the world we live in.
04:42
February 11, 2022
Getting Your Feet Wet with Jean and Mila
Getting Your Feet Wet with Jean and Mila
In the second installment of Trojan Focus, host Siara Gunawardhana will be discussing the idea of making the most of your time here at UHS by getting involved and trying new things with our ASB President Jean Meyer and Vice President Mila Nenadic. 
20:31
December 14, 2021
Teen Spirit: An Interview with Mr. Garcia
Teen Spirit: An Interview with Mr. Garcia
In this inaugural episode, "Teen Spirit: An Interview with Mr. Garcia," host Sage Lamott discusses the high school experience with popular teacher, Mr. Garcia.  Together they discuss the trials and tribulations of being a teenager, student mental health as well as balance for young people in this day and age.
25:14
November 19, 2021