Cantos Podcast

A podcast discussing everyday issues through the lens of adolescence, applying skills developed in studying humanities and communication.

Staying Positive - Strategies to Use

Students examine the art of staying positive in moments when everything and everyone says we shouldn't. 

02-09
10:14

New Years Resolutions - Caden, Reeda, Shirley

Caden, Reeda, and Shirley Explore the ideas and resolutions of their New Year 2023

01-19
04:43

Assumptions - What are they and where do they come from?

Everyday, students fight off the negative assumptions of their social relations. What are these assumptions and where do the come from?

12-13
07:32

Gift Cards, Are they worth it?

Students in today's episode discuss the value or meaning of a Gift Card. 

12-02
07:09

Electrification of HS: E-Hall Pass

DeSean, Megan, Ephram, and Cassidy share their first impressions on the concept of Electronic Hall Passes.  They also discuss the trends in electronic or digital interactions of the Modern High School. 

11-03
18:52

Homework & Sleep: Angelique, Makai, Emerson,

Students explore the concepts of homework and its impact on sleep habits of the new online educational environment. 

09-26
05:56

Death Penalty / Orange Cafe

Megan Jones, Ephraim Cretsinger, Emerson Mckay, and Shirley Bauer discuss the ongoing worldwide debate of the death penalty and the upcoming 'Orange Cafe' taking place of the library at Jackson High School.

09-13
04:38

Morality of the Death Penalty

Was Thanos morally correct for exchanging "a soul for a soul"? Are we allowed to kill the guilty as penance for the murder of an innocent? In this episode, Dorion, Joseph, and Jawaan discuss the Death Penalty as a punishment for crime.

01-08
04:02

The Social Animal

Raegan, Charlie, Purvaja, and Michael discuss Social Animal, a TED Talk by David Brooks

12-02
09:07

Examining The Exams

Mizner, Michaela, and Jose discuss how the SAT and other standardized exams may discriminate against disadvantaged kids and advanced kids

06-08
07:44

A Reflection On Junior Year

Join Daniel, Olivia Jules, and Easton as they discuss in the last week of school how their year has been. Listen as they talk about the ups and downs associated with the classes they've taken and conquered, the changes they've experienced with their relationships, and their overall success in academics. 

06-05
06:49

Fallacies of Standardized Testing

Sami, Zahrae, Van, and Aidan concur that the College Board is ripping off the american education system with baseless test scores and premium study tools tailored to rich families.

06-04
05:15

How Do You Persuade Someone?

In this episode, Jules, Maddie, and Chloe share some practical strategies and applications for effective persuasion.

06-04
03:49

Crowning a New Queen

Facing what could be the collapse of educational society or the rise of a golden era, Olivia, Easton, Daniel, and Daniel ponder the numerous achievements of Barbara Baird-Pauli's administration, and express expectations for the next principal at Jackson High School.

06-04
07:45

It's Culture, Not Race

A discussion based primarily on the cultural differences responsible for racial separation. Jose, Ian, De'Andre, and Gabe agree that it isn't race that divides our nation, but the inability to integrate cultures.

06-04
06:38

Flaws of JHigh

 Ian, Matt and Collin M talk about flaws that Jackson High has, and propose solutions. 

06-04
03:59

Pros and Cons of College

Ian Matt Van drop LSD in the latest installment of the Cantos.

06-04
06:32

Mental Illness and Race

In this episode, Lauren Jeffries, Ke'Andre Wilkie, Jozanique Humphrey, and Asia Selby discuss how African American parents respond to mental illnesses such as anxiety and depression. 

06-04
06:14

Does SAT Equal OOF?

Gaea, Jaselle, Kylie, and Kerik talk about the specifics of SAT scores, prep, and reputation! Listen in for some juicy standardized testing drama!

06-03
04:49

Demote the Vote?

In this episode, Nolen, Amelia, Aidan, and Cassidy weigh the pros and cons of lowering the voting age in the United States. 

05-31
05:20

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