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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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.