In our 19th episode, we look at how burnout can affect us in our lives. Many teens are involved in school, extracurricular activities, friendships, and even relationships. Those things can make us feel drained and overtime ... burnt out.

In this episode, hosts Elizabeth Papkov and Elena Surber talk with Whitney High School Counselor Mac Blate, about how to reduce those feelings of stress and remove draining elements from our lives.

In our 18th episode of Studio 701, we explore what it’s like to lead an entire high school music program as one person.

From early morning rehearsals to concerts and classroom lessons, Mrs. Michelle Jamieson does it all.

Hosts Rachelle Deguzman and Vahey Tamazyan sit down with her to learn how she manages Whitney's band, orchestra, choir, and music appreciation classes.

We also dive into how Mrs. Jaimeson weaves mindfulness into the pressures of leading Whitney’s entire music program, and how it shapes her daily life.

In our 17th episode, we look at how students should prepare for AP tests and what to expect.

Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors take on the stress of studying and performing well on these exams. So how can we feel more comfortable? Does preparing actually help people do better? And how does the scoring of these tests impact students future?

In this episode, hosts Payton D’Amico and Charlize Tumulak talk with Counselor Roisin LeRoy about how she got involved in organizing Whitney's AP tests and her tips on how students can prepare for the exam.

In our 16th episode, we explore one of the mysteries of our world, Bigfoot.

In this episode, we debate evidence for and against the existence of Bigfoot, with Spanish Teacher Todd Furtado.

Many people are skeptical about his existence, others are sure that he is real. Hosts Elijah Zuniga and Caden Sense analyze evidence for and against Bigfoot’s existence and try to find the truth hidden in the mystery.

Many questions will be asked, many stories will be told, and you’ll learn that this world is full of mysteries.

In our 15th episode, we go behind the scenes of what students do to bring spirit weeks to life.

From planning LTAs and giveaways to deciding dress up days, the spirit committee does everything they can to appeal to the student body and improve their high school experience.

But what are some challenges and unexpected obstacles that are faced?

Find out on this episode as hosts Paige Friesen and Bella Morris hear spirit coordinator Meadow Dettner’s experience of event planning and what it takes to get the entire school more involved.

In our 14th episode, we will look at how high school students can learn how to be financially smart. We talk about financial independence, meaning teens start earning and spending money. We learn what can teens do to prepare for their financial responsibility during and after high school.

In this episode hosts Camila Irizarry and Ava Austin talk with Math Teacher Scott Seffens on how teens can start their financial journey’s and be smart with their money from an early age.

In our 13th episode of Studio 701, we discuss Whitney’s Best Buddies Club’s. We talk about the connection the club has to United Sports and Child Development lll.

The Best Buddies Club unites Whitney’s neurodivergent and neurotypical students in a safe space to hang out and enjoy lunch together. The club helps bring awareness to a misunderstood community and teaches neurotypical students how to treat people on the spectrum with kindness and understanding.

Alyssa Hutchcraft and Tilly Urieff talk with Senior Maggie Crocker about her experience as president of Best Buddies and what she hopes students can learn from this diverse club.

In the 12th episode, we talk about music and how it is one of the most popular forms of self-expression. It is a place where students can write and sing about how they are feeling.

Gavin Dean and Ellie Pace talk with senior Chance Horton about how he creates music, publishes it, and promotes it with family and friends.

In our 11th episode, we explore college paths after high school. In 2021, Whitney HS grad Sophia Perkins had a 4.5 GPA and could have easily gone straight to a four-year university, but she made the decision to attend community college instead. In this episode, Justin Sneed and Ananth Bhandarkar talk with Sophia about her perspective on why she chose this path, despite the common stigma that community college is a last resort, and discusses how it can be a practical option for many students seeking to further their education.

In our 10th episode, we talk about content that provided to teens. In a world where teens are bombarded with advertisements, news from social media, and the internet, it is important to be able to discern accurate information.

Hosts Selena Macam and Aubrey Dunn talk with AP Literature teacher Patrick Gale. In the conversation, they explain how teens should understand the importance of reading books and not getting influenced as much by social media

The Language Arts curriculum at Whitney fosters conversations about the importance of following your own ideals and questioning the credibility of popular influence, especially in the modern world.