COVID-18 Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/covid-18 Host Rachel Livinal brings us stories of high school seniors from Merced, CA while they navigate their senior year, living situations and more during COVID-19. © 2025 Rachel Livinal 88a78773-962d-56a9-8d86-011375dd1f34 no Covid-18 Season 2 Trailer COVID-18 Trailer en Fri, 09 Feb 2024 12:10:47 -0800 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 13:14:06 -0800 https://img.transistor.fm/E7f09oIouA8aCay5nk-glQ67M_m8b6jAzsdJ6NGrDzg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzEwNTE4LzE2MTc4/Mzk0NDctYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg COVID-18 episodic Rachel Livinal Host Rachel Livinal brings us stories of high school seniors from Merced, CA while they navigate their senior year, living situations and more during COVID-19. Host Rachel Livinal brings us stories of high school seniors from Merced, CA while they navigate their senior year, living situations and more during COVID-19.. covid-19, merced, california, high school seniors, class of 2020, youth voice Youth Leadership Institute No No Episode 12: Merced's Dating During the Pandemic 12 12 Episode 12: Merced's Dating During the Pandemic full daf4ddc9-5774-42fa-a589-bcccad31add8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a0e90268 Host and reporter: Rachel Livinal, We'Ced Youth Media

Interviewees:
Dallas Webster
Yadira Balderas

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Interviewees:
Dallas Webster
Yadira Balderas

]]> Fri, 02 Jul 2021 13:00:00 -0700 Rachel Livinal Rachel Livinal 671 COVID-18 closes our second season in Merced, talking about something near to everyone's hearts: dating. Host, Rachel Livinal describes the importance dating apps have had during the pandemic. COVID-18 closes our second season in Merced, talking about something near to everyone's hearts: dating. Host, Rachel Livinal describes the importance dating apps have had during the pandemic. covid-19, merced, california, high school seniors, class of 2020, youth voice No Episode 11: Drifting Smoke in the Bay 11 11 Episode 11: Drifting Smoke in the Bay full 5675b871-eca3-4933-98b8-9a60d2dd7bb3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5b9c85fb Reporter: 
Andrea Gil, Youth Leadership Institute, San Mateo County Tobacco Education 

Interviewees:
Monica Pahulu, Taulama for Tongans, Tobacco Education Coalition 
Aniya Majors, Grambling State University, Ambassador at The Truth Initiative, Bay Area community Health Advisory 

Credit to news source taken from News4JAX

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Andrea Gil, Youth Leadership Institute, San Mateo County Tobacco Education 

Interviewees:
Monica Pahulu, Taulama for Tongans, Tobacco Education Coalition 
Aniya Majors, Grambling State University, Ambassador at The Truth Initiative, Bay Area community Health Advisory 

Credit to news source taken from News4JAX

]]> Fri, 25 Jun 2021 13:00:00 -0700 Rachel Livinal Rachel Livinal 747 Andrea Gil reports from the bay on an urgent issue not addressed as often as need be, especially during the pandemic: second-hand smoke. The story follows its effects on communities, specifically every person's health. Andrea Gil reports from the bay on an urgent issue not addressed as often as need be, especially during the pandemic: second-hand smoke. The story follows its effects on communities, specifically every person's health. covid-19, merced, california, high school seniors, class of 2020, youth voice No Episode 10: Pomona: A Year in Reflection 10 10 Episode 10: Pomona: A Year in Reflection full a97f9f14-7072-473b-ad41-dfe9e61f0f3e https://share.transistor.fm/s/30361f8c Hosts and Narrators:
Samantha Zavala-Angulo, Pomona Students Union

Jonathan Alvarado, Pomona Students Union


Editor:
Samantha Gutierrez, Pomona Students Union

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Samantha Zavala-Angulo, Pomona Students Union

Jonathan Alvarado, Pomona Students Union


Editor:
Samantha Gutierrez, Pomona Students Union

]]> Fri, 18 Jun 2021 13:00:00 -0700 Rachel Livinal Rachel Livinal 874 In this episode, Pomona Students Union members, Samantha Zavala and Jonathan Alvarez, reflect on their early days with the pandemic. Like many others, they weren't ready nor did they know how to respond to the impending news of a global shut down. They share an intimate account of their individual response to the crisis, their overall experience, and what they have learned from a year under lockdown. In this episode, Pomona Students Union members, Samantha Zavala and Jonathan Alvarez, reflect on their early days with the pandemic. Like many others, they weren't ready nor did they know how to respond to the impending news of a global shut down. They sh covid-19, merced, california, high school seniors, class of 2020, youth voice No Episode 9: ECV Honor the Fear, Normality is Near 9 9 Episode 9: ECV Honor the Fear, Normality is Near full 9388c9a4-868a-402d-9cf4-30b69b4d03e2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/98a0f5a9 Interviewees:

Daphne Ramirez, Que Madre 
Kobe Sanders, CVHS Alum, UCLA
Dr. Brenda Ross, Perinatologist, UCR Health 

Reporter:
Vianey Alguin, Que Madre

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Daphne Ramirez, Que Madre 
Kobe Sanders, CVHS Alum, UCLA
Dr. Brenda Ross, Perinatologist, UCR Health 

Reporter:
Vianey Alguin, Que Madre

]]> Fri, 11 Jun 2021 13:26:15 -0700 Rachel Livinal Rachel Livinal 671 As accessibility to the vaccine becomes more tangible, youth share collective concerns and community doctor validates possible hysteria. Reporter, Vianey Alguin shares another story from the Eastern Coachella Valley. As accessibility to the vaccine becomes more tangible, youth share collective concerns and community doctor validates possible hysteria. Reporter, Vianey Alguin shares another story from the Eastern Coachella Valley. covid-19, merced, california, high school seniors, class of 2020, youth voice No Episode 8: The Dawn of Fresno's Youth Leaders 8 8 Episode 8: The Dawn of Fresno's Youth Leaders full bccb6cd5-7a2c-405e-8190-5675888c8470 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d7e9d99c Reporter: 
Ishan Singh, The KNOW Fresno 

Interviewees: 

Debbie Hawkins - Leadership teacher and Campus Culture Director, Sunnyside High School

Kimiya Attar - University High School, president of Fresno's GENUP chapter

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Ishan Singh, The KNOW Fresno 

Interviewees: 

Debbie Hawkins - Leadership teacher and Campus Culture Director, Sunnyside High School

Kimiya Attar - University High School, president of Fresno's GENUP chapter

]]> Fri, 04 Jun 2021 13:00:00 -0700 Rachel Livinal Rachel Livinal 677 Adolescents and teens are uniting together and discovering their voices within Fresno as they advocate for community and civil reforms. Within this episode, we speak to Debbie Hawkins and Kimiya Hawkins, two individuals who are inspiring leadership and positive actions within Fresno. Listen in to hear their stories and the social footprint they have left upon the world. Adolescents and teens are uniting together and discovering their voices within Fresno as they advocate for community and civil reforms. Within this episode, we speak to Debbie Hawkins and Kimiya Hawkins, two individuals who are inspiring leadership and po covid-19, merced, california, high school seniors, class of 2020, youth voice No Episode 7: Unusual Remote Relaxation in Long Beach 7 7 Episode 7: Unusual Remote Relaxation in Long Beach full 3fbd6313-6664-4131-91b7-b4761c5c5c59 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a0c90a34 Reporter: Yesenia Pacheco, Voice Waves Long Beach 

Interviewee: Nereida Nieto

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Interviewee: Nereida Nieto

]]> Fri, 28 May 2021 13:58:57 -0700 Rachel Livinal Rachel Livinal 523 Reporter Yesenia Pacheco reports on one high school senior and how she has experienced quarantine throughout the last year, especially when her life has flipped upside down. Reporter Yesenia Pacheco reports on one high school senior and how she has experienced quarantine throughout the last year, especially when her life has flipped upside down. covid-19, merced, california, high school seniors, class of 2020, youth voice No Episode 6: The Pomona Experience: Teacher vs. Student 6 6 Episode 6: The Pomona Experience: Teacher vs. Student full d36aeab5-55f6-4fe4-bf0a-71fc26f6f3b3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/91ad779a Interviewees:
Miguel Coronado, Pomona High School
Fernanda Fausto, UC Berkeley 
Hailey Bickett, Bonita High School

Reporters:
Angela Coronado, Gente Organizada
Samantha Zavala-Angulo, Gente Organizada

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Miguel Coronado, Pomona High School
Fernanda Fausto, UC Berkeley 
Hailey Bickett, Bonita High School

Reporters:
Angela Coronado, Gente Organizada
Samantha Zavala-Angulo, Gente Organizada

]]> Fri, 21 May 2021 13:00:00 -0700 Rachel Livinal Rachel Livinal 557 Reporters Samantha Zavala-Angulo and Angela Coronado report the experiences of a high school freshman, college freshman and high school teacher surrounding school during the COVID-19 pandemic, distance learning, availability of resources, and their outlook on the future. Reporters Samantha Zavala-Angulo and Angela Coronado report the experiences of a high school freshman, college freshman and high school teacher surrounding school during the COVID-19 pandemic, distance learning, availability of resources, and their outloo covid-19, merced, california, high school seniors, class of 2020, youth voice No Episode 5: Merced, Can You Hear? 5 5 Episode 5: Merced, Can You Hear? full 61d8fdf8-1428-4893-bb55-28fd54354613 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f4ade272 Reporter: Rachel Livinal, We'Ced Youth Media
Interviewee: Lyric Adam, Merced College

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Interviewee: Lyric Adam, Merced College

]]> Fri, 14 May 2021 13:00:00 -0700 Rachel Livinal Rachel Livinal 481 Host, Rachel Livinal from Merced reports on Lyric Adam, a college student as she struggles with the difficulties of social distance learning and how being hard of hearing adds to the strain. Host, Rachel Livinal from Merced reports on Lyric Adam, a college student as she struggles with the difficulties of social distance learning and how being hard of hearing adds to the strain. covid-19, merced, california, high school seniors, class of 2020, youth voice Yes Episode 4: Zoomin' in the Bay 4 4 Episode 4: Zoomin' in the Bay full dfba094a-a611-4f48-9e6c-de7cfb81debf https://share.transistor.fm/s/7fc33de2 Reporters:
Mikayla Wong, YLI San Mateo
Mk Munoz, YLI San Mateo 
Xitlalli Pineda, YLI Marin 

Interviewees:
Mikayla Wong, YLI
Mk Munoz, YLI

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Mikayla Wong, YLI San Mateo
Mk Munoz, YLI San Mateo 
Xitlalli Pineda, YLI Marin 

Interviewees:
Mikayla Wong, YLI
Mk Munoz, YLI

]]> Fri, 07 May 2021 13:00:00 -0700 Rachel Livinal Rachel Livinal 456 Reporters, Mikayla Wong, Mk Munoz, and Xitlalli Pineda describe Mikayla and Mk's experiences during the pandemic from different school prospectives. One, a 2020 grad, the other, a soon to be 2021 grad. If you have similar feelings and experiences as our reporters, please visit crushingthecurve.me for more resources. Reporters, Mikayla Wong, Mk Munoz, and Xitlalli Pineda describe Mikayla and Mk's experiences during the pandemic from different school prospectives. One, a 2020 grad, the other, a soon to be 2021 grad. If you have similar feelings and experiences as our covid-19, merced, california, high school seniors, class of 2020, youth voice No Episode 3: The Fruit of Labor in the Coachella Valley 3 3 Episode 3: The Fruit of Labor in the Coachella Valley full 8436ef38-2b60-48a5-b662-82e0c7c0aa3a https://share.transistor.fm/s/dd92d268 Reporter:
Vianey Holguin, Que Madre Coachella
Interviewees:
German Chavez
Felipa Saldivar 

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Vianey Holguin, Que Madre Coachella
Interviewees:
German Chavez
Felipa Saldivar 

]]> Fri, 23 Apr 2021 13:06:20 -0700 Rachel Livinal Rachel Livinal 557 Reporter, Vianey Holguin reports on youth from the Eastern Coachella Valley who have had a first hand account with the labor of farm working during the pandemic. These youth recount their perspectives and visualize the ideal treatment for the ones who bring the world of flavor to our table. Reporter, Vianey Holguin reports on youth from the Eastern Coachella Valley who have had a first hand account with the labor of farm working during the pandemic. These youth recount their perspectives and visualize the ideal treatment for the ones who bri covid-19, merced, california, high school seniors, class of 2020, youth voice No Episode 2: Protests and Safety Precautions in Long Beach 2 2 Episode 2: Protests and Safety Precautions in Long Beach full 8037359c-42da-4335-82aa-13b1a1eff36d https://share.transistor.fm/s/1e6b7b85 Reporter: Yesenia Pacheco, Voice Waves Long Beach
Interviewee: Elijah Grey

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Interviewee: Elijah Grey

]]> Fri, 16 Apr 2021 13:00:00 -0700 Rachel Livinal Rachel Livinal 455 Reporter, Yesenia Pacheco from Long Beach reports on one young man Elijah, and how he's coped with the pandemic over the course of a year. Reporter, Yesenia Pacheco from Long Beach reports on one young man Elijah, and how he's coped with the pandemic over the course of a year. covid-19, merced, california, high school seniors, class of 2020, youth voice Yes Episode 1: Fresno's Lack of Leadership 1 1 Episode 1: Fresno's Lack of Leadership full d91cd98c-1f4b-4984-8203-952af7a98358 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ed11af27 Reporter: Ishan Singh, The KNOW Fresno 
Interviewee: Roan Gordon, University High School 

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Interviewee: Roan Gordon, University High School 

]]> Fri, 09 Apr 2021 13:00:00 -0700 Rachel Livinal Rachel Livinal 594 Reporter, Ishan Singh from Fresno reports on his city's community leaders, and their effect on the population as a whole. Reporter, Ishan Singh from Fresno reports on his city's community leaders, and their effect on the population as a whole. covid-19, merced, california, high school seniors, class of 2020, youth voice No Covid-18 Season 2 Trailer Covid-18 Season 2 Trailer trailer 86d864d7-d1db-4d84-949e-bd87cbad10e7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/48683891 Reporters in order of appearance:
Mikayla Wong, YLI Bay Area
Mk Munoz, YLI Bay Area
Yesenia Pacheco, Voice Waves Long Beach
Vianey Alguin, Que Madre Coachella Valley
Ishan Singh, The KNOW Fresno
Angela Coronado, El Gente Pomona

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Mikayla Wong, YLI Bay Area
Mk Munoz, YLI Bay Area
Yesenia Pacheco, Voice Waves Long Beach
Vianey Alguin, Que Madre Coachella Valley
Ishan Singh, The KNOW Fresno
Angela Coronado, El Gente Pomona

]]> Wed, 07 Apr 2021 16:44:49 -0700 Rachel Livinal Rachel Livinal 124 COVID-18 is back with another season, only this time, it's with young people from all across the state! Join Rachel Livinal, host, and other youth reporters, as they share the stories young Californians have to say about the pandemic and its effects COVID-18 is back with another season, only this time, it's with young people from all across the state! Join Rachel Livinal, host, and other youth reporters, as they share the stories young Californians have to say about the pandemic and its effects covid-19, merced, california, high school seniors, class of 2020, youth voice No Episode 10: Graduation 10 10 Episode 10: Graduation full 1a23206e-70d9-4dda-b963-c40d1e3fb0c5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b1d0391f Seniors in order of appearance:
Pete Garcia, El Capitan High School
Akina Westmoreland, Buhach Colony High School
Evren Ayik, Merced High School
Rolando Guillen, El Capitan High School
Angelina Giron, El Capitan High School
Jenasis Yarrell, El Capitan High School 
Melanie Lemus, El Capitan High School
Lyrical Adam, El Capitan High School

Ambient sound in the beginning is David Chen, graduate of Merced High School

Special Thanks to Mary Schindler from YLI for giving outstanding feedback and suggestions on each episode. 

Follow @wecedyouth on Instagram for more information on the program and the interviewees in this podcast!

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Pete Garcia, El Capitan High School
Akina Westmoreland, Buhach Colony High School
Evren Ayik, Merced High School
Rolando Guillen, El Capitan High School
Angelina Giron, El Capitan High School
Jenasis Yarrell, El Capitan High School 
Melanie Lemus, El Capitan High School
Lyrical Adam, El Capitan High School

Ambient sound in the beginning is David Chen, graduate of Merced High School

Special Thanks to Mary Schindler from YLI for giving outstanding feedback and suggestions on each episode. 

Follow @wecedyouth on Instagram for more information on the program and the interviewees in this podcast!

]]> Fri, 31 Jul 2020 13:00:00 -0700 Rachel Livinal Rachel Livinal 614 Seniors, now graduates, reflect on their ceremony, and what the whole Class of 2020 experienced during the pandemic. Seniors, now graduates, reflect on their ceremony, and what the whole Class of 2020 experienced during the pandemic. covid-19, merced, california, high school seniors, class of 2020, youth voice No Episode 9: Merdead 9 9 Episode 9: Merdead full 151abe52-9cb7-4283-82e7-8f9abcfc9dab https://share.transistor.fm/s/e1ca8795 Seniors in order of appearance:
Angelina Giron, El Capitan High School
Christina Rhaburn, El Capitan High School 
Lyrical Adam, El Capitan High School
Evren Ayik, Merced High School
Aliyah Moreno, El Capitan High School
Rolando Guillen, El Capitan High School
Pete Garcia, El Capitan High School

Instagram for We'Ced Youth Media: @wecedyouth

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Angelina Giron, El Capitan High School
Christina Rhaburn, El Capitan High School 
Lyrical Adam, El Capitan High School
Evren Ayik, Merced High School
Aliyah Moreno, El Capitan High School
Rolando Guillen, El Capitan High School
Pete Garcia, El Capitan High School

Instagram for We'Ced Youth Media: @wecedyouth

]]> Fri, 24 Jul 2020 13:00:00 -0700 Rachel Livinal Rachel Livinal 659 Seniors navigate the harsh realities of employment and small businesses, social media conspiracy theories, and all in our little home city called Merced. Seniors navigate the harsh realities of employment and small businesses, social media conspiracy theories, and all in our little home city called Merced. covid-19, merced, california, high school seniors, class of 2020, youth voice No Episode 8: Balance 8 8 Episode 8: Balance full 9b2196b7-5589-44f0-8917-1a9d661b86a5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/99d9432b Seniors in order of appearance:
Christina Rhaburn, El Capitan High School
Pete Garcia, El Capitan High School
Lyrical Adam, El Capitan High School

Special Thanks to Ron Hoffart, School Psychologist from MUHSD

Instagram for We'Ced Youth Media: @wecedyouth

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Christina Rhaburn, El Capitan High School
Pete Garcia, El Capitan High School
Lyrical Adam, El Capitan High School

Special Thanks to Ron Hoffart, School Psychologist from MUHSD

Instagram for We'Ced Youth Media: @wecedyouth

]]> Fri, 17 Jul 2020 13:00:00 -0700 Rachel Livinal Rachel Livinal 556 Seniors struggle with their food intake and impulsive decisions riding alongside the uncertainty of quarantine. Seniors struggle with their food intake and impulsive decisions riding alongside the uncertainty of quarantine. covid-19, merced, california, high school seniors, class of 2020, youth voice No Episode 7: Relationships 7 7 Episode 7: Relationships full 89c4096a-705c-40bb-9455-3199cc7e2123 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c11bdb15 Seniors in order of appearance:
Melanie Lemus, El Capitan High School
Aliyah Moreno, El Capitan High School
Jenasis Yarrell, El Capitan High School

Special Thanks to Ron Hoffart, School Psychologist for the Merced Union High School District

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Melanie Lemus, El Capitan High School
Aliyah Moreno, El Capitan High School
Jenasis Yarrell, El Capitan High School

Special Thanks to Ron Hoffart, School Psychologist for the Merced Union High School District

]]> Fri, 10 Jul 2020 13:00:00 -0700 Rachel Livinal Rachel Livinal 590 Mother's Day passes by and seniors learn how to navigate their families as well as other relationships they had always held near to their hearts. Mother's Day passes by and seniors learn how to navigate their families as well as other relationships they had always held near to their hearts. covid-19, merced, california, high school seniors, class of 2020, youth voice No Episode 6: Stages 6 6 Episode 6: Stages full b3b48fc8-851b-41b1-ab70-765bc94f7f79 https://share.transistor.fm/s/74005001 Seniors in order of appearance: 
Aliyah Moreno, El Capitan High School
Rolando Guillen, El Capitan High School
Angelina Giron, El Capitan High School
Evren Ayik, Merced High School   

Special guest: Erin Hamm, a board member for the MUHSD School Board  
The clip, in the beginning, is Superintendent Peterson in his Special Message to the Class of 2020 video from the MUHSD YouTube channel

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Aliyah Moreno, El Capitan High School
Rolando Guillen, El Capitan High School
Angelina Giron, El Capitan High School
Evren Ayik, Merced High School   

Special guest: Erin Hamm, a board member for the MUHSD School Board  
The clip, in the beginning, is Superintendent Peterson in his Special Message to the Class of 2020 video from the MUHSD YouTube channel

]]> Fri, 03 Jul 2020 13:00:00 -0700 Rachel Livinal Rachel Livinal 597 Seniors find more information about their graduation from a school board meeting and share their feelings for the next step in adulthood for many graduates: college. Seniors find more information about their graduation from a school board meeting and share their feelings for the next step in adulthood for many graduates: college. covid-19, merced, california, high school seniors, class of 2020, youth voice No Episode 5: Earth 5 5 Episode 5: Earth full 3f372646-3a5a-4979-b48d-1892f8d8e570 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e7fa8172 Seniors in order of appearance: 
Akina Westmoreland, Buhach Colony High School, Vincent Arroyo, Merced High School, Pete Garcia, El Capitan High School, Rolando Guillen, El Capitan High School, Lyrical Adam, El Capitan High School.   
Podcast featured is called Two Bottoms, One Podcast and is available on Soundcloud.

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Akina Westmoreland, Buhach Colony High School, Vincent Arroyo, Merced High School, Pete Garcia, El Capitan High School, Rolando Guillen, El Capitan High School, Lyrical Adam, El Capitan High School.   
Podcast featured is called Two Bottoms, One Podcast and is available on Soundcloud.

]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2020 14:00:00 -0700 Rachel Livinal Rachel Livinal 444 Earth Day passes during Merced's quarantine, and seniors reflect on what our planet means to them, as well as other hobbies they have been investing in light of staying at home. Earth Day passes during Merced's quarantine, and seniors reflect on what our planet means to them, as well as other hobbies they have been investing in light of staying at home. covid-19, merced, california, high school seniors, class of 2020, youth voice No Episode 4: Education 4 4 Episode 4: Education full f2d4d0cd-5c53-4fc1-95a6-e4cce92b4d77 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3b49cfe5 Seniors in order of appearance:
Jenasis Yarell, El Capitan High School
Pete Garcia, El Capitan High School
Angelina Giron, El Capitan High School
Lyrical Adam, El Capitan High School

Voicemail, in the beginning, was Mr. Shaw, El Capitan's school principal

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Jenasis Yarell, El Capitan High School
Pete Garcia, El Capitan High School
Angelina Giron, El Capitan High School
Lyrical Adam, El Capitan High School

Voicemail, in the beginning, was Mr. Shaw, El Capitan's school principal

]]> Fri, 19 Jun 2020 13:00:00 -0700 Rachel Livinal Rachel Livinal 577 Seniors take on school. Heading back, with a new way of learning at a distance, senioritis takes a toll, and seniors decide how to get through both their schoolwork and finishing strong while at home. Seniors take on school. Heading back, with a new way of learning at a distance, senioritis takes a toll, and seniors decide how to get through both their schoolwork and finishing strong while at home. covid-19, merced, california, high school seniors, class of 2020, youth voice No Special Episode: Justice Special Episode: Justice bonus c913816a-0439-4b4e-ad54-e7b3a63cdc39 https://share.transistor.fm/s/346f48a4 Seniors and guests in order of appearance:


Pete Garcia, El Capitan High School

Aliyah Moreno, El Capitan High School

Rolando Guillen, El Capitan High School

Akina Westmoreland, Buhach Colony High School

Zaynah Wali, El Capitan High School

Melanie Lemus, El Capitan High School

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Pete Garcia, El Capitan High School

Aliyah Moreno, El Capitan High School

Rolando Guillen, El Capitan High School

Akina Westmoreland, Buhach Colony High School

Zaynah Wali, El Capitan High School

Melanie Lemus, El Capitan High School

]]> Wed, 17 Jun 2020 13:00:00 -0700 Rachel Livinal Rachel Livinal 600 High school graduate Jenasis narrates her personal story as well as other BIPOC and their personal stories and thoughts on their experiences surrounding systemic racism and police brutality. High school graduate Jenasis narrates her personal story as well as other BIPOC and their personal stories and thoughts on their experiences surrounding systemic racism and police brutality. covid-19, merced, california, high school seniors, class of 2020, youth voice No Episode 3: Tragedy 3 3 Episode 3: Tragedy full 361dbf17-86c5-4034-a4f7-9ac2c3cf5c3e https://share.transistor.fm/s/1b997259 In the third week of quarantine, tragedies take over. Not only is the weather posing a whole new threat for mental health, but with the news of the week, things are reaching a tipping point of sadness. Teenage suicide becomes all too personal, as well as the count of deaths from the coronavirus rising. Seniors share their thoughts and connections to these stories. 

 

Seniors in order of Appearance:

Akina Westmoreland from Buhach Colony High School, 

Melanie Lemus from El Capitan High School, 

Christina Rhaburn from El Capitan High School, 

Pete Garcia from El Capitan High School, 

Aliyah Moreno from El Capitan High School, 

 

Special credit to KCRA-3 for their information and news segment.


]]> In the third week of quarantine, tragedies take over. Not only is the weather posing a whole new threat for mental health, but with the news of the week, things are reaching a tipping point of sadness. Teenage suicide becomes all too personal, as well as the count of deaths from the coronavirus rising. Seniors share their thoughts and connections to these stories. 

 

Seniors in order of Appearance:

Akina Westmoreland from Buhach Colony High School, 

Melanie Lemus from El Capitan High School, 

Christina Rhaburn from El Capitan High School, 

Pete Garcia from El Capitan High School, 

Aliyah Moreno from El Capitan High School, 

 

Special credit to KCRA-3 for their information and news segment.


]]> Fri, 29 May 2020 13:00:00 -0700 Rachel Livinal Rachel Livinal 536 In the third week of quarantine, tragedies take over. Not only is the weather posing a whole new threat for mental health, but with the news of the week, things are reaching a tipping point of sadness. Teenage suicide becomes all too personal, as well as the count of deaths from the coronavirus rising. Seniors share their thoughts and connections to these stories. In the third week of quarantine, tragedies take over. Not only is the weather posing a whole new threat for mental health, but with the news of the week, things are reaching a tipping point of sadness. Teenage suicide becomes all too personal, as well as covid-19, merced, california, high school seniors, class of 2020, youth voice No Episode 2: Cancelled 2 2 Episode 2: Cancelled full 7c93420b-e3d7-4a06-97dc-571dc7daafe5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6fa6f1a5 The second week of quarantine poses a whole new realization for seniors: school in person is out. For good. Seniors prepare for the uncertainty of the next few months, sharing their thoughts and concerns on the remainder of their senior year. 

 

Seniors and guests in order of appearance: 

Aliyah Moreno from El Capitan High School, 

Melanie Lemus from El Capitan High School, 

Lyrical Adam from El Capitan High School, 

Akina Westmoreland from Buhach Colony High School, 

Vincent Arroyo from Merced High School, 

Alan Peterson, Superintendent of the Merced Union High School District, 

Angelina Giron from El Capitan High School, 

Evren Ayik from Merced High School.




]]> The second week of quarantine poses a whole new realization for seniors: school in person is out. For good. Seniors prepare for the uncertainty of the next few months, sharing their thoughts and concerns on the remainder of their senior year. 

 

Seniors and guests in order of appearance: 

Aliyah Moreno from El Capitan High School, 

Melanie Lemus from El Capitan High School, 

Lyrical Adam from El Capitan High School, 

Akina Westmoreland from Buhach Colony High School, 

Vincent Arroyo from Merced High School, 

Alan Peterson, Superintendent of the Merced Union High School District, 

Angelina Giron from El Capitan High School, 

Evren Ayik from Merced High School.




]]> Fri, 22 May 2020 13:00:00 -0700 Rachel Livinal Rachel Livinal 576 The second week of quarantine poses a whole new realization for seniors: school in person is out. For good. Seniors prepare for the uncertainty of the next few months, sharing their thoughts and concerns on the remainder of their senior year. The second week of quarantine poses a whole new realization for seniors: school in person is out. For good. Seniors prepare for the uncertainty of the next few months, sharing their thoughts and concerns on the remainder of their senior year. covid-19, merced, california, high school seniors, class of 2020, youth voice No Episode 1: Routines 1 1 Episode 1: Routines full 857b646f-85b5-4063-970c-5c0955c2122b https://share.transistor.fm/s/67bbbfa0 Seniors navigate their first week of quarantine: sharing their new routines, living conditions, connection to social media, and mental health. 

Seniors featured in order of appearance:

Steven Rice from El Capitan High School, 

Angelina Giron from El Capitan High School, 

Rolando Guillen from El Capitan High School, 

Christina Rhaburn from El Capitan High School, 

Evren Ayik from Merced High School, 

Melanie Lemus from El Capitan High School, 

Lyrical Adam from El Capitan High School

]]> Seniors navigate their first week of quarantine: sharing their new routines, living conditions, connection to social media, and mental health. 

Seniors featured in order of appearance:

Steven Rice from El Capitan High School, 

Angelina Giron from El Capitan High School, 

Rolando Guillen from El Capitan High School, 

Christina Rhaburn from El Capitan High School, 

Evren Ayik from Merced High School, 

Melanie Lemus from El Capitan High School, 

Lyrical Adam from El Capitan High School

]]> Fri, 15 May 2020 13:00:00 -0700 Rachel Livinal Rachel Livinal 600 High school seniors figure out what a routine looks like during shelter-in-place. High school seniors figure out what a routine looks like during shelter-in-place. covid-19, merced, california, high school seniors, class of 2020, youth voice No COVID-18 Trailer COVID-18 Trailer trailer 35977d77-fa5f-4745-a89c-1c8968f15a83 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1f5f53e1 Fri, 08 May 2020 13:00:00 -0700 Rachel Livinal Rachel Livinal 80 Check out what's ahead in COVID-18 a new podcast by high school senior Rachel Livinal from We'Ced Youth Media a proud program of Youth Leadership Institute. Check out what's ahead in COVID-18 a new podcast by high school senior Rachel Livinal from We'Ced Youth Media a proud program of Youth Leadership Institute. covid-19, merced, california, high school seniors, class of 2020, youth voice No