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My name is Ginny Helmandollar. I am a senior from Louisa County High School and the Blue Ridge Virtual Governor's School program.  A component of my Senior Project is to give back to the community, so I have chosen to begin a podcast called Us, Now. In each episode, I have a discussion with various guests from around my school about relevant social issues high school students face today.

For the very last episode of Us, Now, we will be talking about racism and. Discrimination. The Civil Rights Movement occurred merely 60 years ago. discrimination, especially based on race, continues to affect all of us today. Some topics that we talk about today include:

A special thank you goes out to Alex Washington, Elijah Tamimi, Mr. Daniel Sanchez, and Mr. Todd Ryan for participating in my podcast! Please fill out the Google Form or email [email protected] for any feedback, questions, or requests for future episodes.

Once again, this has been the final episode of Us, Now. Thank you so much for listening, and I really hope it has had an effect on listeners like it has had on me.

And, if you remember anything from this podcast, remember that empathy and understanding, not hate, makes us stronger.

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My name is Ginny Helmandollar. I am a senior from Louisa County High School and the Blue Ridge Virtual Governor's School program.  A component of my Senior Project is to give back to the community, so I have chosen to begin a podcast called Us, Now. In each episode, I have a discussion with various guests from around my school about relevant social issues high school students face today.

In today's ninth episode, we will be talking about extracurriculars. Most high school students have very prominent lives outside of the classroom. Whether it be a sport, club, job, or even taking care of a sibling at home, we are all usually busy with something. Some topics that we talk about today include:

A special thank you goes out to Ms. Jennifer Thorpe, Ms. Kate Fletcher, Jean Hess, and Ethan Snyder for participating in my podcast! Please fill out the Google Form or email [email protected] for any feedback, questions, or requests for future episodes.

Thank you for listening!

Warning: This episode contains mentions of mental illness and suicide. The National Suicide Prevention Hotline is  1-800-273-8255.

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My name is Ginny Helmandollar. I am a senior from Louisa County High School and the Blue Ridge Virtual Governor's School program.  A component of my Senior Project is to give back to the community, so I have chosen to begin a podcast called Us, Now. In each episode, I have a discussion with various guests from around my school about relevant social issues high school students face today.

In this eighth episode, we will be talking about mental health. Mental health and mental illnesses are becoming less stigmatized in today's society. Still, many still misunderstand their effects on individuals. Some topics that we talk about today include:

A special thank you goes out to Dr. Nora Coleman, Mr. Chad Bunovich, Max Montana, and Katie Harris for participating in my podcast! Please fill out the Google Form or email [email protected] for any feedback, questions, or requests for future episodes.

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Hello!

My name is Ginny Helmandollar. I am a senior from Louisa County High School and the Blue Ridge Virtual Governor's School program.  A component of my Senior Project is to give back to the community, so I have chosen to begin a podcast called Us, Now. In each episode, I have a discussion with various guests from around my school about relevant social issues high school students face today.

For the seventh episode of Us, Now, we will be talking about reputation. In middle and high school, one's reputation is often incredibly important in determining friend groups and how we treat each other. Some topics that we talk about today include:

A special thank you goes out to Mrs. Helen Weddle, Jake Burch, and Harper Whitehead for participating in my podcast! Please fill out the Google Form or email [email protected] for any feedback, questions, or requests for future episodes.

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My name is Ginny Helmandollar. I am a senior from Louisa County High School and the Blue Ridge Virtual Governor's School program.  A component of my Senior Project is to give back to the community, so I have chosen to begin a podcast called Us, Now. In each episode, I have a discussion with various guests from around my school about relevant social issues high school students face today.

In today's sixth episode, we will be talking about the generation gap. There is often a significant difference in the cultures between generation. This sometimes creates a gap in understanding that causes conflict. Some topics that we talk about today include:

A special thank you goes out to Ms. Raleigh Christian, Mrs. Wendy Seibert, Ethan Phelps, and Taylor Talley for participating in my podcast! Please fill out the Google Form or email [email protected] for any feedback, questions, or requests for future episodes.

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WARNING: Mentions of gun violence

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My name is Ginny Helmandollar. I am a senior from Louisa County High School and the Blue Ridge Virtual Governor's School program.  A component of my Senior Project is to give back to the community, so I have chosen to begin a podcast called Us, Now. In each episode, I have a discussion with various guests from around my school about relevant social issues high school students face today.

For Episode 5, we will be talking about school safety. School safety can apply to many different things. Mental safety and physical safety are just as important, and even these two categories may be further broken down. Some topics that we talk about today include:

A special thank you goes out to Sergeant Robert Sarnoski, Mr. Jerry Slaughter, Acacia Scott, and Maddox Miller for participating in my podcast! 

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My name is Ginny Helmandollar. I am a senior from Louisa County High School and the Blue Ridge Virtual Governor's School program.  A component of my Senior Project is to give back to the community, so I have chosen to begin a podcast called Us, Now. In each episode, I have a discussion with various guests from around my school about relevant social issues high school students face today.

For the fifth episode, we will be talking about political polarization. According to numerous different sources, America has been growing farther apart in terms of political leanings. Democrats and Republicans are identifying themselves as less moderate than a few decades ago, and this shift has had an effect on our relationships with others. Some topics that we talk about today include:

A special thank you goes out to Mr. Dave Blanchard, Mr. Mark Harris, Dylan Seay, and Luke Schoenster for participating in my podcast! Please fill out the Google Form or email [email protected] for any feedback, questions, or requests for future episodes.

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My name is Ginny Helmandollar. I am a senior from Louisa County High School and the Blue Ridge Virtual Governor's School program.  A component of my Senior Project is to give back to the community, so I have chosen to begin a podcast called Us, Now. In each episode, I have a discussion with various guests from around my school about relevant social issues high school students face today.

For the third episode, we will be talking about cyberbullying. Many of us are familiar with its definition, and with the rise of social media, cyberbullying is becoming more and more of a problem. Sometimes, it is difficult to recognize because of how easily people can social media to their advantage. Some topics that we talk about today include:

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Hello!

My name is Ginny Helmandollar. I am a senior from Louisa County High School and the Blue Ridge Virtual Governor's School program.  A component of my Senior Project is to give back to the community, so I have chosen to begin a podcast called Us, Now. In each episode, I have a discussion with various guests from around my school about relevant social issues high school students face today.

In the second episode, we will be talking about body image. Body image is the way we see our physical appearances, whether in be in a positive or negative light. It affects us throughout our entire lives, but especially during school. Some topics that we talk about today include:

A special thank you goes out to Mrs. Jennifer Purcell, Mr. Mike Clements, Abby Sullivan, and Aaron Aponte for participating in my podcast! Please email [email protected] for any feedback, questions, or requests for future episodes.

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Hello!

My name is Ginny Helmandollar. I am a senior from Louisa County High School and the Blue Ridge Virtual Governor's School program.  A component of my Senior Project is to give back to the community, so I have chosen to begin a podcast called Us, Now. In each episode, I have a discussion with various guests from around my school about relevant social issues high school students face today.

For my first episode, we will be talking about student burnout. Student burnout is a common problem that many, if not all, students face at some point in time. It is characterized by feelings of physical and emotional exhaustion. Some topics that we talk about today include:

A special thank you goes out to Mr. Tom Trovato, Ms. Jessica Rabil, Nicole Harlow, and Gordon Alexander for participating in my podcast! Please email [email protected] for any feedback, questions, or requests for future episodes.

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