Room 22

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Room 22 is a podcast hosted by Online Editor-in-Chief Tania Lopez and Digital Media Editor Jasmine Thompson of The Pearl Post. (Logo by Kristin Intal and Rikka Dimalanta)

  1. Oct 13

    Honoring the 5-year anniversary of the Room 22 Podcast

    In the Season 6 premiere of the Room 22 podcast, co-hosts Tania Lopez and Jasmine Thompson speak with podcast alumni about their experiences after high school and on the podcast for the 5th anniversary in a 5-part series. Listen as Aidan Lia, a host during the 2024-2025 school year, shares his insights in the first episode of the series.

  2. May 30

    Celebrating, reflecting on Pacific Islander identities

    In this episode of the Room 22 podcast, in honor of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, host Jenny Marquez and guest co-host Tania Lopez speak with cafeteria worker Jacinto "Jay" Aguila, school nurse Joselito "Jojo" Dalmacio and teacher librarian Alain Cruz about navigating their identities. Listen as they share their insights and experiences throughout the episode.

  3. May 1

    Autistic students reflect on autism, identity

    In this episode of the Room 22 podcast, guest co-hosts Tania Lopez and Isabella Tolosa talk with freshman Hadley Williams and another freshman who requested anonymity due to safety concerns about their experiences and perspectives navigating autism. Listen as they share their insights and opinions on autism in honor of Autism Awareness Month.

  4. Mar 27

    The complex legacy of Cesar Chavez

    In this episode of the Room 22 podcast, guest co-hosts Tania Lopez and Andrew Pulido discuss with freshman Jennika Vicents, Niya Bowers and senior Delilah Trujillo the recent sexual abuse allegations against labor leader and civil rights activist Cesar Chavez made by Ana Murguia, Debra Rojas and labor leader Dolores Huerta. Listen as they share their feelings and perspectives about the legacy of Cesar Chavez.

  5. Feb 27

    Student journalist reflect on Student Press Freedom Day

    In this episode of the Room 22 podcast, host Jenny Marquez and guest co-host Tania Lopez speak with Daniel Pearl Magnet High School Student Media student journalists, sophomore Silas Hinkle, junior Louise Gaguet and senior Kaleigh Tapaoan about Student Press Freedom Day. Listen as they share their feelings and perspectives about press freedom in journalism.

  6. Jan 31

    The return of 2016 in 2026

    In this episode of the Room 22 podcast, co-host Jenny Marquez is joined by guest co-host Online Editor-in-Chief Tania Lopez as they speak with students and teachers about social media’s new, popular trend: 2016 is the new 2026. Listen to guests librarian Alain Cruz, senior Nemesi Morales and freshman Axel Jimenez discuss their thoughts and experiences with this trend on this episode.

  7. 11/22/2025

    The impact of the First Amendment in journalism

    In this episode of the Room 22 podcast, host Jenny Marquez is joined by Opinion Editor Jasmine Thompson and Online Editor-in-Chief Tania Lopez as they speak with speakers and attendees at the National High School Journalism Convention in Nashville, Tennessee, navigating journalism through the First Amendment. Listen to guests Journalism Education Association 2025 Impact Award winner Satvika Ramanathan, 2023 Pulitzer Prize winner in General Nonfiction Toluse Olorunnipa, Pulitzer Prize winners in Local Reporting Jessica Gallagher and Alissa Zhu and First Amendment rights advocate Cathy Kuhlmeier speak on this episode about their thoughts and experiences with the First Amendment.

  8. 10/30/2025

    Class of 2026: Navigating the college application process

    In this episode of the Room 22 podcast, host Jenny Marquez and guest co-host Tania Lopez speak with Class of 2026 seniors as they navigate the college application process. Listen to seniors Sebastian Olfatmanesh, Nemesi Morales and Gabriella Urteaga speak on this episode about their thoughts and experiences throughout the process.

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Room 22 is a podcast hosted by Online Editor-in-Chief Tania Lopez and Digital Media Editor Jasmine Thompson of The Pearl Post. (Logo by Kristin Intal and Rikka Dimalanta)

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  • Creator
    The Pearl Post
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    39
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © The Pearl Post
  • Show Website
    Room 22