The Prospector Podcast

In this episode, writer Nishaant Sinha interviews history teacher Wes Morse about the evolution of his hair. Listen to Morse's perspective on what he calls the "chronology of a hairline receded" — his experience from growing up with a middle part to adopting a lighthearted view on hair loss.

Join writer Alina Tie as she interviews Mr. Gilmore and Mr. Ellegood about their fitness journey.

Follow editor Saba Sharifolnasabi as she talks with two of the artists who helped paint the mural that used to be in the library.

Follow writer Cecillia Zhou as she interviews Ms. Conrad about her career in the production of television shows, movies, and plays.

Join writer Srinika Joshi as she interviews both junior Eli Goodman and English teacher Alex Han in order to discover the potential dangers and effects of the new era of artificial intelligence and the products it can and is creating.

Follow writer Anderson Chang as he tackles with teacher Oliver Yeh the question of what NIMBYism is in the context of housing and how it has played a role in shaping the Bay Area.

Join writer Anuj Shah as he explores alongside math teacher Jeremiah Rebustes the evolution of slang and how it has been used in today's society and education.

Join Sophia Yee as she discusses with Cupertino High School's business teacher Aiden Hill on the topic of the job market, the impact of AI, and what to do moving forwards as technology only continues to advance.

In this episode, staffer Anderson Chang interviews Cupertino High School teachers Colin Phares and Sean Coleman on the topic of men's mental health and why there is a stigma surrounding the topic.

Join Miya Widman as she hosts the publication's second ASB Executive Election Special and meets Pearl Lakhani and Hoa Ryoo, who are running for the president and vice president positions, respectively. This episode aims to inform listeners on the candidates for president and vice president for the 2025-2026 school year. The Associated Student Body's executive election takes place from Wedn...

Join Miya Widman as she hosts the publication's second ASB Executive Election Special and meets Eunho Namkoong and Aaron Luc, who are running for the secretary and treasurer positions, respectively. This episode aims to inform listeners on the candidates for secretary and treasurer available for the 2025-2026 school year. The Associated Student Body's executive election takes place from We...

In this episode, staffer Nimrit Gandhi interviews Fremont Union High School District Board of Trustees, Naomi Nakano-Matsumoto and Rosa Kim discuss their roles, responsibilities, the election process, and their future plans.

In this episode, staffer Noah Kang interviews college counselor Mrs. Amick. You can typically find Mrs. Amick in the College and Career Center on campus, where she guides high school seniors through the complicated and stressful college application process. Through this interview, we gain insight into what this college application season looks like from her perspective.

In this episode, staffer Alexander Liu discusses with Ben Scharf, a lifelong musician, about his career in music and teaching as well as recent developments in the Homestead and Cupertino High School music program.

This episode is the second installment of The Prospector's Presidential Election Special, featuring a discussion about the 2024 presidential election with guest Sean Coleman, AP US History teacher at CHS, hosted by staffer Nikhil Krishnaswamy. In this conversation we discuss key topics related to the upcoming election.

Hosted staffers by Katie Kim and Joyce Lee, this episode is about the pressuring desire for success at young ages. What are these desires? How do they affect the students in our community? How about on a broader scale in the entertainment industry? These are just some of many questions that will be answered today.

Hosted by staffer Noah Kang, this episode features Cupertino High School alumna Joyce Ye regarding her knowledge of drug usage during and post-high school. Recognizing the unrealistic approach of solely promoting drug abstinence, the focus shifts towards teaching students how to safely and responsibly navigate within a world of substance use.

Lisa Zivanic, Joyce Lee and Nitya Dhulipala host the publication's second ASB Executive Election Special. The Associated Student Body's executive election takes place from Wednesday, Feb. 28 to Friday, March 1. The hosts meet with Annabel Liu, Abhinab Chatterjee, Pearl Lakhani and Hannah Wawda in a series of interviews and discussions between candidates. This episode aims to provide insigh...

Hosted by staffer Jolie Han, this episode features statistics from a survey conducted by The Prospector, and personal stories of students with non-Eurocentric names. We hope to shed light on the diverse culture in the Bay Area by honoring the beautiful, ethnic names given to some students at Cupertino High School.

Hosted by staffer Tanvee Sai and featuring CHS World History teacher Ms. Davies, this episode is about Ms. Davies' journey in broadcast journalism and eventually in education. Did she originally want to be a teacher? A radio DJ? What were the different things she could do as a broadcast journalist? Why did she decide to make the shift to be a substitute teacher? These are just some of the many...

In a follow-up to the four-candidate discussion, the fifth candidate, Kurtis Lin, joins hosts Lisa Zivanic and Joyce Lee in an individual interview regarding his Associated Student Body president campaign. Edited by Lisa Zivanic

Lisa Zivanic and Joyce Lee host the publication's first-ever ASB Presidential Election Special. The Associated Student Body’s executive election takes place on Wednesday, March 1st, and polls close on Thursday, March 2nd. The ASB President position leads Cupertino High School’s ASB — a group of almost forty dedicated to serving our school. The hosts speak with the five determined candidates in...

Hosted by staffers Anika Rao and Riya Malik, this episode will be discussing the history of Thanksgiving and whether or not the holiday can be redeemable, at least in the Bay Area. Has the holiday grown enough to have different implications than its history? Through sharing and discussing personal anecdotes and facts, this episode will answer the burning question of Thanksgiving's morality.

Hosted by staffers Tanvee Sai, Jolie Han and featuring CHS School Based Therapist, Denise Salin, this episode is about body shaming, eating disorders, and more. How do mental illnesses relate to an obsessive focus on a perceived flaw appearance? What type of effects does it have on students? How do people recover from these issues? These are just some of many questions that will be answered today.

Hosted by staffer Tanvee Sai and featuring CHS Literature teacher Mx. Hsu, this episode is about breaking the gender norms with their experiences on coming out as non-binary. How were they treated by peers? coworkers? or current students? How can others educate themselves to this inclusive environment? These are just some of many questions that will be answered today.