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By Prairie Ridge High School Media Club
Wolf PrintsFeb 15, 2022
The Human Mind is a Ferrari
In a very special episode of ETC, Grant and Jonah welcome Prairie Ridge’s very own psychology teacher, Mr. Curt Wadlington to the show. The trio begin with simple childhood memories and the path to becoming a teacher. As the episode progresses, they dive into some life philosophies and Mr. Wads explains how psychology has shaped his outlook on life and how it can affect ours as well.
Look for more Prairie Ridge news team content at PRWolfPrints.com. Would you like to be part of the team? New members are welcome to join any time throughout the year.
After School Radio - Little Mermaid Edition
This episode includes an inspirational story, PR news of the week, plus a featured guest from this Saturday's senior musical. Which senior actor/athlete makes an appearance? Listen to find out.
After School Radio - Birthday Episode
This special birthday episode includes another inspirational story, PR announcements, plus some background on this week's featured musician who shares a birthday with the host. Which country artist has a degree in Mass Communications and Journalism? Find out in this week's episode.
After School Radio - Worried about Ukraine
This first March episode features an inspirational story, PR announcements, news and commentary about the Chicago Auto Show and the Russian attack on Ukraine, plus some trivia about Counting Crows.
After School Radio - Happy Valentines Day
This Valentines episode features an inspirational story, Wolf Bites announcements, a Tom Petty feature, and jokes appropriate for this "couples day."
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After School Radio - First Episode for News Team
After School Radio with Logan Howes joins the Prairie Ridge news team with a podcast for news, music, and more: afternoon entertainment to enjoy while waiting for your school bus.
Between the Lines - Let’s Play Two! Umpire Dan Bellino Returns
MLB umpire Dan Bellino returns to the show. Host John Myers and guest host Grant Preves congratulate Dan on and inquire about his experience umpiring during the 2021 World Series. Listen for a discussion on a myriad of hot topics concerning the league today. From the current lockout and crackdown on foriegn substances, to the prospect of robotic umpires and banning the shift, this episode covers it all! Tune in to hear an inside perspective on the questions relevant to the MLB right now.
Etc - Benevolent Brotherly Banter
Join Grant and his older brother Collin on this special episode of Etc. The two discuss Collin’s childhood and experience as an older sibling to twins. Collin also reflects on how his love of acting began. From joining theater camp at a young age, to now performing in college productions, he sees himself in the production industry for the long haul. Enjoy as brothers reminisce about shared memories and hopes for the future.
*Recorded January 2nd, 2022
Prairie Ridge to Wall Street: Ryan Ruth
During this special episode of Financial Festivities, Grant welcomes Ryan Ruth, a PR graduate and current associate at Ares Management to the show. Ryan describes his plentiful internship experiences through UW-Madison, and contrasts working in the public and private markets. The guest also breaks down the mechanics of private equity and credit, detailing the process of leveraged buyouts, and the business models of private equity/credit firms like Ares.
*Recorded November 28th, 2021
Questions for Ryan? Email ryan.ruth418@gmail.com
Find out more information on the Ares Capital Corporation Portfolio.
Etc - Extracurriculars are Essential
During this episode of Etc recorded on November 22nd, 2021, Grant and Jonah dissect the importance of student participation in clubs and extracurricular activities, controversial current events, and Thanksgiving break plans. The duo reflects on how involvement throughout all four years of high school has benefited them each, and shaped them into the people they are today. Stick around for the end, when the hosts answer a tough relationship-themed “Slow Take.”
Timestamps:
0:00 - 1:25 - Overview/Preview
1:25 - 1:52 - Introduction
1:52 - 8:40 - Player Profiles
8:40 - 12:00 - Song of The Week
12:00 - 16:42 - Kyle Rittenhouse Verdict & Ahmaud Arbery Case
16:42 - 18:00 - Waukesha Incident
18:00 - 20:27 - Thanksgiving Plans
20:27 - 32:24 - Jonah’s Extracurricular Activities
32:24 - 35:22 - Grant’s Extracurricular Activities
35:22 - 37:52 - Advice For Underclassmen
37:52 - 43:10 - Slow Take Questions/Responses
43:10 - 44:40 - Closing Thoughts & Sign-off
Look for more Prairie Ridge news team content at PRWolfPrints.com. Would you like to be part of the team? New members are welcome to join any time throughout the year.
Gymnast Gracie Willis
On this episode of Etc, Grant and Jonah welcome student athlete Gracie Willis to the show. The three discuss Gracie’s love of gymnastics and her commitment to pursue the sport while attending the U.S. Air Force Academy. Gracie also details her family’s connection to the military, and her lively high school experience as a participant in a variety of clubs and athletics here at Prairie Ridge.
*Recorded on November 19th, 2021
Etc: The Meaning of Life with Coach J
Prairie Ridge Alum and current PR supervisor and baseball coach Eric Jakubosky joins Grant and Jonah to talk about his time in the Marines. Coach J highlights how his experiences during his time in the Marine Corps influenced his core principles, the difference between discipline and motivation, and leaving a legacy through your daily words and actions.
*Recorded November 7th, 2021
Between the Lines with Braden Thelander
On November 7, 2021, John Myers and Jonah Zhungu sat down with varsity baseball pitcher Braden Thelander to talk about the recruiting process, plus the difference between travel and high school baseball. After the interview, they discussed the Chicago Bears prospects (not good). Is it harder to rebuild a baseball team or a football team?
Follow PR baseball on Twitter @ridge_baseball.
Who should be the next PR athlete on Between the Lines?
Etc: College Craziness
During this episode of Etc recorded on November 7th, 2021, Jonah and Grant describe their experience through the college application process and dream schools/career aspirations. After the “Player Profile” and “Song of The Week” segments, the two discussed several timely stories, including Travis Scott’s Astrofest concert, and the media coverage of differing NFL events. Finally, the hosts answered a “Slow Take” question inspired from a recent Elon Musk Twitter poll.
Listen to the parts you want:
0:00 - 0:53 - Introduction
0:53 - 5:17 - Jonah’s College/Career Plans
5:17 - 8:38 - Grant’s College/Career Plans
8:38 - 14:50 Player Profiles
14:50 - 19:40 - Songs of The Week
19:40 - 23:40 - Astrofest Tragedy
23:40 - 26:30 - Pfizer News/COVID-19 Safety
26:30 - 30:42 Aaron Rodgers & Henry Ruggs Media Coverage
30:42 - 37:31 - Elon Musk Twitter Poll & Slow Take Questions/Responses
37:31 - 38:37 - Shoe Deal & Sign Off
Tesla, Inc. - Amateur Analysis
Recorded on October 25th, 2021, Grant premieres “Amateur Analysis,” a new segment of Financial Festivities where he dives into the specifics of a company’s financials. Furthermore, the host lists and explains the most insightful balance sheet figures, and how they are used in pricing metrics. Finally, Grant breaks down Tesla’s stock and data from the firm’s 2021 Q3 earnings report.
*Correction: Tesla’s D/E ratio based on 2021 Q3 data is 1.03, not 0.97.
Sources:
Reading A Balance Sheet: Investopedia
How To Analyze Stock Metrics: Prairie Ridge Wolf Prints
Tesla - Hertz Deal: The Verge
Tesla 2021 Q3 Report: SEC 10-Q Filing
Tesla 2021 Q3 Shareholder Deck: Tesla Investor Relations
Retirement Ready
Throughout this episode, recorded on October 11th, 2021, Grant examines the importance of saving for retirement. He explains why early and consistent contributions yield hefty earnings, and recommends utilizing Individual Retirement Accounts (IRA’s) and 401(k) accounts to maximize savings. Finally, the host suggests avoiding individual stock picking. Instead, he urges savers to invest in index funds or passive mutual funds that benefit from steady market growth.
*Correction: Contributions to 401(k) accounts for highly compensated employees are limited to only 2% more than the total contributions made by the average non-highly compensated employee at the company.
*Grant Preves is only sharing information, not providing financial advice. Investors assume risk and must complete their own research.*
Music Credit: Eat My Dust by Rocket Start
Sources:
Preparing For Retirement: U.S. Department of Labor
Roth IRA vs. Traditional IRA: Charles Schwab
401(k) Accounts: U.S Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Highly Compensated Employees (HCE) Limits: SmartAsset
Domestic Fund Managers 2020 Study: Standard & Poor’s Global
Target Date Funds: Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
Vanguard Target-Date Fund Portfolio Comparison: 2025 vs. 2065
Expense Ratio Cost Calculator. NerdWallet
The Fed vs. Covid-19
During this episode of Financial Festivities, recorded on September 27th, 2021, Grant discusses how the Federal Reserve operates by employing monetary policy. He outlines the steps that the central bank has taken to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, and how those efforts have impacted inflation and unemployment in the U.S. Finally, the host summarizes the events of the most recent Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting and provides a possible timeline for the beginning of rate hikes, and the tapering of bond purchases.
Sources:
Data on inflation: Bureau of Economic Analysis
Data on unemployment: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Projections from September 21-22 FOMC meeting: Federal Reserve Board of Governors
Transcript from September 21-22 FOMC meeting press conference: Federal Reserve Board of Governors
CNBC Fed survey on taper timeline: CNBC
The Fed’s “Toolbox”: The Balance
Discount Rate vs, Federal Funds Rate: Investopedia
Etc: A New Senior Start
In their first Etc installment of senior year, Grant and Jonah celebrate the return of high school football, Homecoming, and new music from rap greats Kanye West and Drake. The duo also answered this week’s (not so) quick take: How different would our lives be if the COVID-19 pandemic never occurred?
0:00 – 0:58 – Introduction
0:58 – 3:30 – Start of senior year/high school football
3:30 – 7:55 – Player Profiles
7:55 – 12:33 – Music News/Songs of The Week
12:33 – 16:09 – Illinois Mask Mandate/COVID-19 Safety Importance
16:09 – 18:41- Altered Homecoming/Homecoming Week
18:41 -2 2:56 – Quick Take Questions & Responses
22:56 – 25:30 – Advice For Underclassmen
25:30 – 26:01 – Sign-off
Financial Festivities: A Critical Look at Crypto
On the premier episode of the Financial Festivities podcast recorded on September 6th, 2021, Grant explains his skepticism towards wide-spread Bitcoin adoption by elaborating on the crytpocurrency’s shortcomings. Additionally, he covers the benefits of Ethereum, the possibility of a digital dollar, and utilizing stablecoins to circumvent government surveillance. Finally, the host summarizes his current investing philosophy, and why value based investing yields the greatest returns over the long term.
*Grant Preves is only sharing information, not providing financial advice. Investors assume risk and must complete their own research.*
Music Credit: Eat My Dust by Rocket Start
Further resources:
Transaction Speeds: Towards Data Science & FinExtra
Bitcoin Lightning Network: The Bitcoin Lightning Network: Scalable Off-Chain Instant Payments
Bitcoin Environmental Impact: Cambridge University
Proof of Work vs. Proof of Stake: Investopedia Article: PoW vs PoS
Smart Contracts: IBM Article & Corporate Finance Institute Article
Digital Dollar “Fedcoin”: Reuters & StableFord
USD backed Stablecoins: Coindesk
Introducing Financial Festivities with Grant Preves
Prairie Ridge senior news editor Grant Preves shares his passion for economics and finance, giving insight on current events and fiscal policies that affect the American economy.
Wolf Prints podcasts are produced by the Prairie Ridge HS news team.
Between the Lines - Interview with an MLB Umpire
Between the Lines host John Myers interviewed Dan Bellino, Major League Baseball umpire. Listen to find out how he became an umpire (not his first career goal!), how he prepares for the emotions that can run high on the field, and learn who he has enjoyed meeting.
If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and let us know what kinds of interviews you would like to see next year on Between the Lines. Check out more Prairie Ridge news at PRWolfPrints.com.
Etc: Raising the Curtains with Matt Savas
PR senior Matt Savas joins Grant and Jonah for the third installment of Etc. The trio dives into the challenges of putting on this year's musical production of Curtains and discusses Matt's career in theater. Matt also gives his take on life during a pandemic and gives his advice for a successful four years in high school.
The 2021 Prairie Ridge musical streams March 19, 20, and 21 at 7:00 pm. Buy your tickets to watch here at https://prhs.booktix.com/.
Between the Lines: Spring Training is Back
John Myers and Jack Tobin discuss the latest in sports news for the Prairie Ridge news team: Bulls and Blackhawks, Super Bowl 2021 and predictions for next year, plus the start of MLB spring training.
Between the Lines: Watson vs. Wilson
John Myers and Jack Tobin discuss the latest in sports news for the Prairie Ridge news team: Deshaun Watson and Russel Wilson trade rumors, the NBA All star game, college basketball, NHL, and the NBA.
Produced by the Prairie Ridge High School news team.
See more at PRWolfPrints.com and follow @prwolfprints on social media.
Song: Great Days by Joakim Karud
Music promoted by Audio Library
Introducing Between the Lines with Jack Tobin and John Myers
Welcome to Between the Lines! Prairie Ridge HS juniors John Myers and Jack Tobin provide an in-depth look at the most recent news in the sports world. Follow for debates, comedy, and more.
Produced by the Prairie Ridge High School news team.
See more at PRWolfPrints.com and follow @prwolfprints on social media.
Etc: Are You An Alien Guy?
Etc: New Year, New Show
Introducing Etc with Grant Preves and Jonah Zhungu
Listen for humorous and meaningful discussions on life as a teenager, current events, sports and music from a high school perspective.
Produced by the Prairie Ridge High School news team.
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