The Sword
by The Sword
The Sword is affiliated with Westmont High School's The Shield. Hosted by Westmont students Lily Bourne and Anjali Nayak, the podcast delves into the lives and experiences of Westmont students.
Podcast episodes
Season 2
How Does Life-Threatening Disease Affect High School Students?
Even after being diagnosed with cancer, life goes on. But how does one cope with undergoing chemotherapy and radiation? Hosts Anjali Nayak and Lily Bourne speak with Rylann Adams and Amanda Kappenman to understand the impact of life - threatening diseases on high school development.
What Makes Someone Inspirational?
Each year, Westmont's senior class votes for one student to receive the Most Inspirational graduation robe. Last school year, Westmont's graduating class of 2023 honored George Bilionis. Hosts Anjali Nayak and Lily Bourne interview last year recipient for advice on how a student can make the most of their high school career. Looking back at his high school career, Bilionis answers our question "What makes someone inspirational?"
Season 1
Pride Month: Coming to Terms with Sexuality in a Changing World
In honor of the upcoming PRIDE Month, the Sword has decided to showcase the voices and talents of LBGTQ+ members within our Westmont community and their experiences challenging the limitation that heteronormativity imposes upon their identity.
How Can We Make School Events for Everyone?
Considering Westmont's diverse array of communities and backgrounds, Westmont's ASB often strives to promote diversity in school sponsored events. Whether it be the biggest nights of the year or everyday recognition of Westmont students, Westmont ASB has been working hard behind the scenes to ensure involvement of all students. However, there is still more work to be done! In this episode of The Sword, hosts Anjali Nayak, Lily Bourne, and Alex Gryciuk interview Westmont students Keira Devita (0:00) and Danielle De La Cruz (7:30) .
What Are The Effects of Chat GPT on Education?
Launched as a prototype on November 30, 2022, ChatGPT is an AI software known for its ability to answer and ‘think’ humanly. The system’s capability to write essays and solutions for students proves dystopian. As technology advances the critical thinking from English and History classes almost seem obsolete. In this episode of The Sword, hosts Anjali Nayak, Lily Bourne, and Alex Gryciuk interview Westmont teachers Dianne Leo (0:27) and Christopher Mock (17:45) .