The Echo Podcast

The Echo SAS

The Echo is the student newspaper of Shanghai American School Puxi. The podcast is a new initiative under The Echo aimed at discussing issues surrounding our school.

  1. May 28

    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!

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

    May 26

    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!

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

    May 26

    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!

    27 min
  4. Staff Room Ep. 2: The Principal’s Perspective (with Mr. Caskie)

    Apr 1

    Staff Room Ep. 2: The Principal’s Perspective (with Mr. Caskie)

    Aarush Srivastava ’27 sits down with Mr. Caskie, the high school principal, to trace his journey from math teacher to school leader. Along the way, he shares hard-earned advice, reflections on leadership, and insights gained from years on both sides of the classroom. We hope you enjoy it, and stay tuned for the next episodes! Mentored by Jinwook (James) Chang 26'

    20 min
  5. Staff Room Ep.1 : More Than Vocabulary (With Mr.Ogle)

    Mar 17

    Staff Room Ep.1 : More Than Vocabulary (With Mr.Ogle)

    Aarush Srivastava '27 interviews Mr.Ogle on this episode of Staff Room about the incredible power of language. He walks us through his personal journey learning new languages, explains how language shapes the way we see culture and the world, and even weighs in on modern linguistic trends—from Gen-Z slang to the role of gendered words. We hope you enjoy it. Mentored by Jinwook (James) Chang 26'

    22 min
  6. College Mythbusting Ep. 1: General Myths (with Mr. Colt)

    11/21/2025

    College Mythbusting Ep. 1: General Myths (with Mr. Colt)

    Jinwook (James) Chang ’26 and James Liu ’26 interview College Counselor Mr. Colt in this introductory episode to kick off the College Mythbusting series. In this episode, you’ll hear Mr. Colt break down common worries around standardized testing, GPA, superscoring, and admissions statistics, offering clarity on what truly matters—and what students can stop stressing about. Thanks for tuning in!

    14 min
  7. Eagles' Nest Ep.4 (ft. Lucas Li 25')

    09/07/2025

    Eagles' Nest Ep.4 (ft. Lucas Li 25')

    Jinwook (James) Chang ’26 interviews Lucas Li ’25, Mu Alpha Theta Honor Society president, executive officer of the Art of Problem Solving club, and one of our most recent alumni. In this episode, you’ll hear how Lucas fell in love with math, balanced academics with leadership, and shares his advice for students pursuing STEM at SAS and beyond. Thanks for tuning in!

    13 min
  8. Crime and Consequence: A Moral or Societal Dilemma?

    06/03/2025

    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?

    6 min
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The Echo is the student newspaper of Shanghai American School Puxi. The podcast is a new initiative under The Echo aimed at discussing issues surrounding our school.

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  • Creator
    The Echo SAS
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © The Echo SAS 2023
  • Show Website
    The Echo Podcast