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Listen inMay 14, 2019
Listen In: Math teacher celebrates Pi Day annually
Math teacher Kevin O'Gorman sat down with Opinions Editor Samantha Haney to talk about his experience celebrating Pi Day. He sometimes celebrates with his class, but often sits down to enjoy pie on his own if he doesn't celebrate during the school day.
Listen In: Giving compliments provides benefits for giver, receiver
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 Day on March 1.
Silvernail teaches AP Psychology and covers types of relationships between different people.
"Psychology focuses a lot on how important it is that people feel a sense of belonging and that people want to connect with others," Silvernail said.
Giving a compliment benefits both the compliment giver and the compliment receiver by creating a relationship that makes both people feel good. A study by Psychology Today in 2021 suggested that more people should start giving compliments more frequently because of the psychological benefits.
"Especially if a person is intuitive and is paying close attention to the expressions of the person that they're giving the compliment to," Silvernail said. "We never know what's going on in somebody's day but to see somebody light up because you told them 'I love your hair' could make a big impact on [their] day."
Not only does she know this based on personal experience but Silvernail teaches a theory in her class that backs it up.
"Giving compliments would be a theory that's called the 'Feel Good When We Do Good' theory," she said. "Just like the theory states, a lot of times when we do a small act of kindness and see the way they respond, that makes us feel good for a significant time."
To celebrate National Compliment Day, Silvernail recommends giving a compliment as a simple act of kindness to help make a better day for someone else. Her personal goal is to get better at both receiving and giving compliments because of the impact on others.
"It makes them feel loved and wanted and part of a bigger group," Silvernail said.
Listen In: Lunar New Year celebration holds tradition, culture
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 the Lunar New Year.
Guan's parents are from China and the majority of their family still live there so they follow some of the traditional practices such as wearing red, decorating with fish for good luck and hanging red papers around the house.
The holiday prompts cleaning, wearing new clothes and other traditions to start the new year with prosperity. This year's celebration is extra special Guan said since 2024 is the year of the dragon, one of the 12 Chinese zodiacs.
"The creature largely symbolizes luck, strength, ambition and charm," Time Magazine said.
China has the largest Lunar New Year celebration in the world, prompting the largest mass migration as people travel home to China to celebrate. Although Guan has never made it due to the holiday's timing being in the middle of the school year, she would love to go in the future.
"I would love to see the celebrations. They have enormous parades in the cities [and] market vendors sell trinkets in the streets," Guan said.
The most important thing that Guan wants people to know about Chinese culture as a whole is that it needs to be kept separate from the government. She enjoys wearing traditional Chinese clothes because they prompt that conversation and allow her to have that conversation with people.
"Just because a government does one thing does not mean that the culture is necessarily associated with that or symbolic of that," Guan said. "I find that's a common misconception that people have in the West."
The Lunar New Year is Feb. 10 but there is a 14-day celebration that will end on Feb. 24.
Listen In: Competition show builds friendships, provides learning opportunities
Class of 2011 graduate Charles Zimmerman recently competed in season 5 of Holiday Wars, a baking competition show. As a high school student, Zimmerman won a gingerbread house contest as part of the Lafayette Culinary team. That was his first culinary arts competition. Zimmerman sat down with Multimedia Editor Samantha Haney to talk about what he took away from the show and how he got into his current field.
Listen In: Native American Heritage Month offers gifted teacher opportunity to teach culture
Gifted teacher Shannon Batt sat down with Multimedia Editor Samantha Haney to discuss her experience as a member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. She has been able to pass down her tribal heritage to her sons and over the past month has chatted with both Lafayette and middle school students about her culture. Batt said that although she doesn't live with her tribe, it still feels like home every time she's able to visit.
Listen In: Car debate leads friends to form new club
Car Club is a new, non-school-sponsored club that has started meeting outside of school, giving students an opportunity to learn engineering skills. Sophomore Adit Swami sat down with Multimedia Editor Samantha Haney and reporter Neel Patil to discuss the future of the club. The club has begun building a go-kart with an engine that they collectively fundraised to purchase. Soon, Swami hopes to start entering the club’s custom go-kart in drifting races, and interested club members will be able to drive it.
Listen In: Heart Health Month sparks reflections on soccer tryouts
Listen In: Student experienced cultural shifts with Japanese-American family, move to America
Ever since she came back from Japan, freshman Akiko Field has seen notable differences in American culture. From differences in culture at home and school to differences in overall experience, Field talks about what she has seen and how it has impacted her.
Listen In: Asian American / Pacific Islander Month inspires pride in culture
Listen In: Book promotes autism awareness, acceptance
Language arts teacher Melissa Schumacher discusses the book The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon and how it allows students to understand autism from the perspective of the main character.
Listen In: Taking a pause during Black History Month
Listen In: Traditional vs. non-traditional college options
College and career counselors Sarah Hicks and Alex Dusenberry discuss what students can do after high school. From the traditional 2-year or 4-year college route to trade school or an apprenticeship, all options are possible for students and students can discover these options at the college and career office.
Listen In: Halloween brings friends, families closer together
Art teacher Lauren Sakowski and sophomore Sarah Ebenezer both grew up making costumes with their moms. Now, Sakowski does this with her own children while Ebenezer started creating her own. Both use this holiday as a chance to connect with their friends and family. In this episode, Sakowski and Ebenezer talk about what Halloween means to them and how they celebrate it.
Listen In: Math teacher shares experience utilizing 'phone boxes' during class
Stephanie Hruby has been teaching at Lafayette for 13 years. Over that time, with the rising popularity of cellphones, she developed a way to prevent students from using them unnecessarily in class - phone boxes. In this episode, Hruby talks about the phone boxes in general, but also how they have worked for her and the response she has gotten from students.
Listen in was created as an outlet for the many voices of Lafayette. We are open to discussing a wide range of topics from terrifying bear attacks to what it’s like to grow up with a whole lot of siblings. If you’re interested in being a featured guest, contact us via @thelancerfeed on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or email thelancerfeed@gmail.com.
Listen in: Science teacher Shannon Campbell shares 9/11 memories
In this episode, staff reporter Sonya Sud talks with science teacher Shannon Campbell, who shares her story about 9/11. Campbell's husband worked at a company office on the 50th floor of the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001. Listen in to learn more about how this has influenced the Campbells' lives.
Listen in was created as an outlet for the many voices of Lafayette. We are open to discussing a wide range of topics from terrifying bear attacks to what it’s like to grow up with a whole lot of siblings. If you’re interested in being a featured guest, contact us via @thelancerfeed on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or email thelancerfeed@gmail.com.
Listen In: Predictions for upcoming MLB season
In this episode, staff reporter Vijay Viswanathan sits down with junior Tom Richards to discuss his predictions for the upcoming Major League Baseball season, which begins on April 1, 2021.
Listen In: Business teacher explains 'Shop Local'
In this episode, staff reporter Samantha Haney talks to business teacher Holly Green about what 'shop local' means and how we can participate in our own communities.
Listen in: Lancers gain insight from life as first generation Americans
In this episode, staff reporter Juli Mejia talks to freshman Yasmin Hassan and sophomore Pooja Reddy about their experiences as first generation Americans. They discuss the struggles they have come across as well as how their individual cultures have given them unique perspectives on the world.
Listen in: Update on Rockwood's Alternative Learning Plan
Rockwood's Alternative Learning Plan (ALP) was implemented on March 26 as a way for students to stay connected to their classes and continue coursework. This past week, teachers have held virtual classes on Zoom and collected assignments on Canvas and Google Classroom. In this podcast, Digital Media Editor Jack Weaver talks to Principal Karen Calcaterra, Rockwood Assistant Superintendent of Learning and Support Services Shelly Willott and Lafayette Music Department Chair Brad Balog about how the ALP has been utilized.
Listen in: Advice for upcoming spring sports tryouts
Starting the first week in March, ten sports will begin their season with week-long tryouts to determine freshmen, junior varsity and varsity levels. In this episode, sports editor Morgan Vehige sits down with assistant varsity coach Scott Holtmann and senior lacrosse co-captain Kari Kamrud to talk about how they approach tryouts, along with the mental and physical aspects of each that come along with it.
Listen in: STL Spark sparks discussion about human trafficking
In this episode, Editor-in-Chief Kayla Carpenter talks with senior Shannon Worley about her and a group of LHS students called STL Spark and their mission to raise awareness of human trafficking by wearing dresses and ties throughout the month of December. This podcast provides information about the proximity of human trafficking to St. Louis and ways to support STL Spark.
Listen in: Party with political parties
In this episode, news editor Hayden Cottrell and lifestyles editor Grace Kirtley discuss the history of the United States government. This podcast provides a short overview of the history and creation of political parties in the country.
Listen in: Meeting author Stephanie Garber
In this episode of Listen in, Corren Tipton talks with sophomores Anna Matusiak and Janka Gerber about meeting Stephanie Garber, author of the Caraval trilogy. Featuring topics of Garber's writing tips and a summary of the book, this podcast takes a look into Garber's fantasy work.
Listen in: James G, rising musician
In this episode, opinions editor Alex Rozar talks with sophomore James Gay about his new album, Young Minds. Featuring a clip of his new song, this podcast takes a look at his development as a young artist.
Listen in: A look into ALARP
In this episode, Corren Tipton interviews two current Advanced Language Arts Research/Presentation (ALARP) students and one former ALARP student, discussing the unique class structure of the language arts curriculum. The students discuss their advice for future ALARP students, the skills they learned from the class and their favorite memories from the class.
Listen in: Future Lancers of Green Pines
In this episode of Listen in, Web-editor Chloe Baker sits down with Green Pines Gators Luci Cordes-Palmer, third grade, Jason White, fourth grade, and Ellen Cuendet, fifth grade, to talk about their experience in a Rockwood elementary school. With conversation ranging from their favorite sports to what they want to remember when they get into Lafayette.
Listen in: Future Lancers of Babler
In this episode of Listen in, Kayla Carpenter talks with Babler elementary students James Eisenhart, Kevin Gabris and Aida Weidner about their perspective on school at Babler and what they can look forward to in their years of high school. With topics ranging from their perception of high students now to the sports they want to play once they get to Lafayette, this podcasts dives into Rockwood life with three Babler Bulldogs.
Listen in: Love advice from freshman
In this episode of Listen in, Grace Kirtley dives into high school love advice with Freshman Aashish Allu and Jessica Watts. With topics ranging from best Valentine's gifts to how to help a heartbroken friend Allu and Watts share their perspective of love with the Lafayette community.
Listen in: Superbowl predictions
Featuring staff members Kayla Carpenter, and students Tyler Hagan and Steven Harding this episode looks into these football players predictions for the big game. Tune in next time for another podcast!
Listen in: Journalists of LHS
Featuring staff members seniors Amisha Paul, Jasmin Kim, junior Jack Weaver and freshman Morgan Vehige, this episode explores what being a student journalism looks like at LHS, and why people should join the publications staff. Tune in next time for a podcast about the super bowl and some student's predictions for who will take the title.
Listen in: Podcast on podcasts
Featuring Jeff Landow, Lafayette language arts teacher, this episode breaks down podcasts and their growing popularity. Tune in next time for a special edition covering student journalist at Lafayette.