Samo Unmuted The Samohi

Hidden behind the veil of learning geometric theorems and literary devices, the high school experience teaches valuable life lessons that go beyond the classroom. Parallel to that however is the common conception that high school doesn't teach you enough of the skills that adulating demands. This episode is an investigation by Sam Kohn and Sophie Rosenblum of The Samohi newspaper, talking to a plethora of current students on what high school does -- and does not -- teach us.

The Samohi Staff involved:

Sam Kohn -- Co-Editor-in-Chief

Sophie Rosenblum -- Managing Editor

Contributors involved (in order of appearance):

-Anna Kroskrity ('21)

-Olivia Kramarsky ('21)

-Yissacor Tewodros ('21)

-Bryce Benun ('21)

-Aidan VanOpDorp ('21)

Background music used (in order):

"lofi beattape" -- 猫 シ Corp

"groovy" -- Logic (yes the rapper)

"Clouded Conscience" -- Rellim

"Blues Fuse" -- Rellim

"Penthouse Players" -- Rellim

The definition of "home" is ever-changing -- especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. For some, it simply represents where they shelter for a night. For others, home can be metaphorical, representing the comfort they find in an idea or activity. In this episode, a collection of Samo students reflect on their stories and experiences, investigating what home means to them.



The Samohi staff members involved:

-Sam Kohn -- Co-Editor-in-Chief

-Julia Rotgin -- Co-Editor-in-Chief

-Sophie Rosenblum -- Managing Editor

-Octavia Donaldson -- Student Life Editor

-Alana Witting -- Center Spread Editor

-Sakura Amano -- Staff Writer



Contributors involved:

-Dasha Rothblatt ('21)

-Angela Hsu ('21)

-Avery Smith ('23)



Background music used:

"Winter Chill" // lofi hiphop beattape -- Johto.

Music taste: one of the greatest indicators of a friendship-to-be. It’s how we define and express ourselves within the greater context of our community. In this episode, Sam Kohn, Co-Editor-in-Chief of The Samohi, and Sophie Rosenblum, Managing Editor, discuss the ubiquitousness of music in high school life, featuring stories, poetry, and an interview with one of Santa Monica High School's budding music producers.

The Samohi staff members involved:

Sam Kohn -- Co-Editor-in-Chief

Sophie Rosenblum -- Managing Editor

Contributors involved:

Kieran van Vuuren -- Interviewee

Background music used (in order):

"Saikuru" - Kerim0w

"Fever" - Peggy Lee

"Prune You Talk Funny" - Gus Dapperton

"Regrets" (prod. LAZYASSKID)

"Lighter" (prod. midsummer)

"Shakur" (prod. MITCH BEATS)

"IT AIN'T EASY" (prod. nat)

"A Lonely Cherry Tree" - Pix