The Echo Podcast

The Echo Podcast

by The Echo SAS

News Society & Culture

Season 1

Crime and Consequence: A Moral or Societal Dilemma?

Inspired by the book shares surrounding criminology in our school’s AP English Language and Composition class, I accidentally discovered an old debate. From B. F. Skinner’s deterministic ideologies to Immanuel Kant’s free will arguments, we began to dig into the two main arguments in the human nature of crime. Today, we will delve into one of the oldest philosophical debates: Are criminals products of their environment, or morally accountable agents?

Virtual High School at SAS: Reflections and Advice

Richard, Lucy, and Bruce have a chat about taking a course with Virtual High School (VHS), a third-party organization that offers courses that the SAS internal curriculum does not offer. We discuss the pros and cons (mostly cons) of the VHS experience, the process for enrolling in a VHS course, and what we would say to current sophomores and juniors who are considering VHS as an option.

Test-Taking at SAS: Time, Studying, and Illusions of Competence

In this installment of The Echo podcast, Theo and Richard discuss effective and ineffective study techniques, and whether we are using time effectively around exam season. We analyze an anonymous survey of 73 high school students to come to a conclusion on excessive social influence on how much time students spend on studying before tests, and provide evidence-based solutions moving forward. Find links to all mentioned websites, books, videos, and more here, or below: https://richardli52.notion.site/Links-Test-Taking-at-SAS-Time-Studying-and-Illusions-of-Competence-5bbd130140084d44a5924a628b6ba958 Alternatively, the references listed within the link above are duplicated below: RemNote website (https://www.remnote.com/) The Only Study Guide You’ll Ever Need by Jade Bowler (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58211955-the-only-study-guide-you-ll-ever-need) Introduction to the Forgetting Curve: Article (http://uwaterloo.ca/campus-wellness/curve-forgetting) Reading Effectively (https://mcgraw.princeton.edu/undergraduates/resources/resource-library/active-reading-strategies) Retrospective Revision Timetable (https://youtu.be/b7o09a7t4RA) “Learning How to Learn” Coursera (https://coursera.org/share/ace875e4dd605145d75886055799dee7)

Killer's Nest

In this podcast, Maja and Ida delve into the topic of serial killers and the psychology behind their actions. They discuss various disorders, such as psychopathy, which are often found in serial killers. They talk about the different motivations and the role of childhood trauma that drives people to become serial killers.Maja and Ida provide examples of some of the most notorious serial killers in history and examine the factors that led them to commit their crimes. For instance, the Toolbox Killers and Jeffrey Dahmer.

SAT Prep Culture

In this episode, Richard and Connor explore the competitive testing culture at SAS, the facts and role of test prep centers, and what we think incoming juniors should do in the face of immense pressures.

Staff Room Ep.5 : The IB diploma and Life (with Ms.Baptista)

Aarush Srivastava'27 sits down with Ms. Baptista, the new IB Diploma Coordinator at SAS PX, for a wide-ranging conversation covering everything from her personal life to the ins and outs of the IB Diploma and its benefits. This episode features valuable advice straight from the coordinator herself—especially helpful for students on the fence about which program to choose. We hope you enjoy this episode, and stay tuned for what’s coming next!

Staff Room Ep. 4 : Beyond Numbers (with Dr.Yuen)

Aarush Srivastava '27 talks to Dr. Rosemary Yuen, a veteran high school math teacher at SAS. They discuss Dr. Yuen's background, her life story, and broader topics like mathematics and AI in the fields of science. Dr. Yuen shares valuable advice from her 32 years at Shanghai American School, and as it is her last year, she leaves us with some encouraging words. We hope you enjoy it, and stay tuned for the next episodes!

Staff Room Ep. 3: Tech-Talk (with Mr.McMillan)

Aarush Srivastava '27 has an amazing conversation with Mr. McMillan, our high school technology coach, about a wide array of topics, including the correct and ethical use of AI as a tool, technological advancements in educational systems, and Mr. McMillan's background and past pursuits in life. This episode is filled with loads of fun personal stories and valuable advice that go beyond the technological lens. We hope you enjoy it, and stay tuned for the next episodes!

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