The Buzz: The Berkeley High Jacket Podcast

Welcome to this year's first episode of The Buzz! For the 2023-24 school year, we’ll be featuring in-depth discussions and interviews about topics …

As the school year comes to a close, The Buzz asked seniors to share their high school memories, from the everyday and mundane to the big and …

Students commute to school in all different ways. For today’s episode, we spoke with students about how getting to school can sometimes be …

Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) culture has had a huge impact American society. From K-Pop bands to everyday streetwear trends, there are …

How is education viewed in different countries? The Buzz spoke to international students about their experiences in their respective school systems, …

For this episode, The Buzz spoke with students, teachers, and administrators about inspiring women in their lives, and about Women's History Month.

This episode was produced by Sofia Rodriguez. Interviews were …

What keeps students centered outside of school? The Buzz spoke with two Berkeley High students about their interests in beekeeping and open-water …

In this episode, the Buzz spoke with students and teachers about their perspectives on Black History month, what gaps students have in their knowledge about the month, and what improvements can be made to better …

When students walk into a classroom and see a substitute teacher in their teacher’s place, they may feel relief and excitement, or disappointment. In this short episode of The Buzz, we talk with students and substitute …

This episode profiles two Berkeley High School student musicians, Vivien Silas and Dexter Griffin. 

The episode was produced and edited by Miriam …

The various relationships with others that we have throughout our lives can have a massive effect on us and our mental health. To better understand these impacts, the Buzz spoke to students, staff, and experts on the …

Red and Gold Day, or Rally Day, is a tradition at Berkeley High. In this short episode of The Buzz, we speak with a safety officer, an administrator, …

This past year we’ve experienced loss of life in the Berkeley High community, and with loss comes immense pain, grief, and mixed emotions.

To understand how our community comes together after dealing with loss, the Buzz …

As Halloween approaches, The Buzz asked Berkeley High students and faculty to share their memories and thoughts, from costumes to candy trading, and …

From Spanish immersion experience to cultural celebrations, the Buzz spoke to Latinx students at BHS about what connection to their culture looks …

At Berkeley High, many students choose to listen to music during passing periods, at lunch, and even in class. Music is fun to listen to, but it can …

During the 40-minute lunch period at Berkeley High, the 3,000-plus student body can be found eating practically everywhere, both on and off campus. Jacket Podcast producers Miriam Reichenberg and Sofia Rodriguez spoke …

As Berkeley High welcomes students back onto campus for the 2022-2023 school year, many are feeling overwhelmed by starting school. The best way to …

Interviews with the staff that produce the Jacket every week.

You can find more episodes and coverage of the Berkeley High community at our website, berkeleyhighjacket.com.

This is one of three episodes interviewing the candidates for 2022-2023 student government at Berkeley High School.

This is one of three episodes interviewing the candidates for 2022-2023 student government at Berkeley High School.

This is one of three episodes interviewing the candidates for 2022-2023 student government at Berkeley High School.

This episode was produced by Clara Brownstein. It was written by Clara Brownstein, Aelia Gyger, and Sophie Horvath, and interviews were also conducted by Jeremy Herpin and Miriam Reichenberg. This episode was edited by …

Safety officers are an integral, but often overlooked, part of Berkeley High School. This episode delves into their experiences during the pandemic …

This episode of the Berkeley High Jacket Podcast looks into Berkeley Unified School District's plans for reopening safely in 2021.

Jacket editors Estella Zhou and Naomi Birenbaum speak with students at high schools in Chicago, Connecticut and New York about their experiences with …

Rachel Alper, Naomi Birenbaum, and Sophia Whyte interview members of the Berkeley High community about their experience being Jewish at the school.

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This episode takes an in depth look at the issue of teen vaping through interviews with members of the Berkeley High community and drug policy expert …

A bonus episode about the teacher sick-out yesterday.

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For our season two premier, an exclusive interview with Congresswoman Barbara Lee.

Created by Rachel Alper

Hosted by Naomi Birenbaum and Bennet Thompson

Made possible with support from Phillip Halpern and David Mai

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Host Arvin Hariri interviews Charlotte Walker on her modeling career.

Arvin Harari talks with Matilda Hallowell about Go Ahead Shred.

Host Arvin Hariri interviews BHS Men's Varsity Soccer players on the soccer season.

Photo: Mattias de los Rios

Members of Berkeley High School's Mental and Emotional Educational Team (MEET) in discussion with host Arvin Hariri.

Illustration: Gina Ledor

Host Arvin Hariri speaks with Melina Fike about Vote 16, Youth and Government, and college application season.