History in the making: Berkeley and Oakland allow 16 and 17-year-olds to vote for school board
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57. The Buzz: Knocking on Doors, Students Participating in Local Campaigns
Now that 16-17 year-olds can vote in school board elections following a decision from the Alameda County Registrar of Voters, some Berkeley High students have taken it upon themselves to get involved in the local election and encourage their peers to do the same. This week, we spoke to students interning for school board candidate Jen Corn and the founder of Berkeley High's Civic Leaders Club. This episode was produced by Miriam Reichenberg, and was edited by Manushi Shah. Taylor Reynaud and Elsa Dietz conducted interviews.
56. The Buzz: Puente, the Bridge to College
Puente, a California program, helps students in educationally underrepresented communities apply to college. We spoke to members of Puente at Berkeley High to learn more about the program. This episode was produced by Zazie Duchene, and edited by Manushi Shah. Interviews and research conducted by Dylan Dashgupta and Julia Brimmer.
55. The Buzz: Build like a Girl
Engineering tends to be a male-dominated field, but female-identifying students in Berkeley's Girls Garage program have the opportunity to try their hand at design and carpentry. We spoke to several students to learn more about this unique program. This episode was produced by Miriam Reichenberg and Zazie Duchene, and edited by Manushi Shah. Taylor Reynaud, Elsa Dietz, and Julia Brimmer conducted interviews. Stay tuned for our next episode!
54. The Buzz: Three Yellowjackets with Lasting Impact
In this episode, we introduce you to Berkeley High alumni who have made a lasting difference in the Bay Area– education reformer Jean Wing, activist Bobby Seale, and poet Chinaka Hodge. This episode was produced by Miriam Reichenberg and Zazie Duchene, and research was conducted by Julia Brimmer, Taylor Reynaud, and Elsa Dietz.
53. The Buzz: Got Lunch?
For our first episode for the 24-25 school year, we sat down with the founder and leader of the Boys Who Cook club, who gave us a fresh perspective on what, and how, to pack for lunch. Preparing a satisfying meal can be more than just a routine-- it's an opportunity to bring a bit of creativity and joy to your day. This episode was produced by Miriam Reichenberg and Zazie Duchene. Keep an eye out for our upcoming episodes!
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