Elysa and Cody talk about their favorite song from the band Muse and then discuss the making of Unintended with the award-winning producer of the song, Paul Reeve.

Paul Reeve - https://paulreeve.com/

Muse Wiki - https://www.musewiki.org/MuseWiki

Yazli and Daisy talk about the emotional short film, All Too Well, directed by Taylor Swift and inspired by her song of the same title.  They also interview noted filmmaker and University of Texas at Austin professor Miguel Alvarez for his expert take on this film.

All Too Well The Short Film - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tollGa3S0o8

Miguel Alvarez - https://rtf.utexas.edu/faculty/miguel-alvarez

Eric, Zoar, Lesley, and Arlette reveal the secrets behind an ancient and respected art form: the Bonsai tree.  They were lucky enough to interview the president and vice president of the Houston Bonsai Society, Pedro Rodriguez and Dr. Barbosa about this intricate living art.

Houston Bonsai Society - https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Community-Organization/Houston-Bonsai-Society-192942147403083/ 

Lorena, Camila, Kimberly, and Vanessa talk with local up-and-coming singer Ashley Acosta, known as El Angel Terrenal, about how she creates her gorgeous songs.  They also discuss her rapid rise to fame by winning Tengo Talento, Mucho Talento, and her plans for the future.

Ashley Acosta YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9XyeRd7k8FfP7B8EQG8jmQ

Ashley Acosta Tengo Talento, Mucho Talento Final - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8G8HOCYbfwM

Florivette, Emely, Haley, and Alekzandria talk about the recent Netflix speculative horror film The Platform and try to decide what the controversial ending really means.  They also interviewed Dr. Javier Ramirez from Lee College for his perspective on the film and some of its elements.

Dr. Javier Ramirez  - https://www.lee.edu/programs/mexican-american-studies/

Daysia, Mackenzie, Eliza, and Anastasia dig into the deeper meaning behind the film Coraline.

Oscar, Maritza, and Joseph discuss the Grammy-winning Natalia Lafourcade song "Hasta la Raíz" and why it remains so popular.  They also connect this emotional song with their own lives and how they interpret the idea of "roots."

Hasta la Raíz- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFNkzIWKURU

Jennifer, Angelique, Vianney, and Alorndra consider the art of the skateboard.  They give a brief history of the sport, as well as their personal connection to it.  Then, Vianney interviews Xavier, a local skateboarder, about his love of the sport and how he chose the art piece displayed on his skateboard.

Saturn Devouring His Son - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saturn_Devouring_His_Son

How does generational trauma manifest itself and how do we cope with it?  Kayla, Anthony, Shelby, and Aaron use the recent Disney smash hit film Encanto to talk about the things that are sometimes the most difficult to talk about.  They also interview someone who has experienced this kind of trauma to gain further perspective on this issue.

Jaidyn takes us on a deep dive through the powerful anime Violet Evergarden, and interviews noted anime vlogger Kevin Nyaa for his thoughts on this emotional and beautiful work of art.

Link to Kevin Nyaa’s YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/KevinNyaa

Music used under Creative Commons:

Sound Cloud Artist & Music:

Free Music Archive Artist & Music:

a.  Romantic~ 2:44-4:51, 5:19-5:25

b. The River Song~ 8:09- 9:14, 9:21- 10:00

c. Little Mozart~ 10:22- 10:27, 11:00- 13:10,

d. Menuet~ 13:10-13:53