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The Devil's Advocate Podcast reporting on current events and Stanton News. Hosted by Sarah Bernardo and produced by Rowan Kershner.

Devil's Advocate


    • Apr 21, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 17m AVG DURATION
    • 18 EPISODES


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    Episode 3: Voices of Stanton

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 10:25


    In this episode of the podcast, we interviewed an assortment of random Stanton students to hear their unique anecdotes, stories, and fun facts to view a snapshot of Stanton student culture. We will also be talking to Staff Writer Oscar Stone to discuss his story in the upcoming issue of the Devil's Advocate paper. We will also be talking to Michael Ramirez, the Chief of Staff of Duval County Public Schools to clear up any confusion about the recently discussed Duval County policy changes.This episode is also sponsored by the Stanton PTSA.

    Episode 2: Bilingualism

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 23:11


    In this episode of the podcast, we will be discussing the struggles that bilingual students often face in regards to their native languages. We will also be talking to Spanish teacher Norma Crespo-Lowery to discuss the importance of learning and maintaining fluency in another language. To learn more, we will be talking to Staff Writers Elle Wight and Sriya Vemuri, who wrote similar stories in the most recent issue of the Devil's Advocate paper. Stay until the end, where we will be reviewing Kendrick Lamar's most recent studio album: GNX.

    Episode 1: The 2024 U.S. Election

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 12:11


    In this episode of the podcast, we will be discussing the challenges that come with separating one's social life with their political beliefs.

    Episode 6: Farewell Seniors

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2024 13:27


    This episode marks the end of the 2023-2024 production year for the Devil's Advocate podcast. In this episode, Podcast Producer Rowan Kershner and I will be talking about our experience producing the podcast as well as the development and future of the podcast. We will also be talking to Stanton seniors about their final year at Stanton and the Stanton experience.

    Episode 5: Longevity of Music

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024 13:15


    In this episode of the podcast, we will be discussing what makes a song timeless, as well as which artists and songs we believe have the longevity to stay popular for years to come. Stay tuned for the end of this episode where we will be interviewing students about how they create music playlists.

    Episode 4: Conspiracy Theories

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2024 19:42


    In this episode of the podcast, we will be talking about some popular conspiracy theories as well as the origin and dangers of these ideas.

    Episode 3: An Interview with Stanton Artist Lucas Farfan

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2024 18:21


    In this episode of the podcast, we will be interviewing Junior Lucas Farfan about his new solo music project "Portrait of a Bear." We will be talking about his inspirations, the meaning behind the album, and what is involved in making music from home. Later, we will be talking to Art Director Hawi Said about "Bewitched" by Laufey.

    Episode 2: Should Celebrities Use Their Platforms?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2023 25:13


    In the age of the internet and social media, it is becoming easier to share and view the opinions of individual people. However, those with a significant following have access to large platforms to present ideas and opinions that are highly valued by their fans. In this episode of the podcast, we will be discussing if celebrities have a moral obligation to use their platforms for social and political topics. After that, we will have Videographer Rishi Mudiganti and Features Section Editor Grace Larson rank Christmas songs.

    Special: Devil's Advocate 40th Anniversary with Robin Cox Eury

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 57:31


    This year, we are celebrating the 40th anniversary of Devil's Advocate to celebrate the growth and longevity of the newspaper. In this episode we are going to talk to Robin Cox Eury, the first Copy Editor of Devil's Advocate, about her time at Stanton and on the Devil's Advocate staff.

    Episode 1: The End of Affirmative Action

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2023 14:42


    On June 29, the U.S. Supreme Court voted to remove Affirmative Action from colleges and higher education. Affirmative Action is a system in which a number of seats are saved for specific groups that are regarded as discriminated against or disadvantaged in some way. In this episode of the podcast, we interview future college students as well as a current college student about Affirmative Action, its effects, and what the removal of it means for the future of higher education. At the end of this episode, Juniors Aarav Sharma and Krish Patel will be ranking Kendrick Lamar's five studio albums.

    Episode 6: Workload vs. Procrastination

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 13:11


    Stanton is known for being an academically rigorous school and students must put in time and efforts if they want to succeed. However, students often complain about the heavy workload presented at Stanton. In this episode of the podcast, we will explore the question of whether this stress is a product of the workload or student procrastination.

    Special: An Interview with Juliana Thint

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2023 21:29


    Staff Writer Kendall Ford interviews Juliana Thint on her experience in the Stanton Music Department and plans for the future.

    Special: Oscars Predications

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2023 29:02


    2022 saw a significant bounce back in the movie industry. In this episode, staff videographer Carlos Alvarez and Stanton film teacher Mr. Cox will offer their predictions for the upcoming March 12th Oscars.

    Episode 5: The Multicultural Club

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2023 9:47


    It's February, which means that the Multicultural Showcase, one of the most anticipated events at Stanton, is coming up soon. In this episode, we will be talking to Multi officers to learn what is involved in running the club and show, as well as talking to other Stanton students to learn about the public opinion of Multi. We will also hear from Spurthi Nrusimhadevara, who will be reviewing rom-coms.

    Episode 4: Therapy in Baking

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2023 10:31


    This episode will focus on the medium of food. We will be talking to Stanton students who like to bake to learn why they enjoy it, and how it benefits their mental health and personal lives. We will also talk to Carlos Alvarez, who will be reviewing Black Adam.

    Episode 3: Pressure to Perform

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2022 8:59


    As athletes play in highly popular games such as the Stanton Paxon game, they can spend weeks and months preparing for the day of the game. But with sports comes injuries, and in this episode of the podcast we will be covering the pressure that many athletes experience to perform in their sport despite facing serious injuries. Today's episode will also contain a new segment in which we bring someone on the podcast to review a book, movie, or album.

    Episode 2: Club Officers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2022 11:00


    The first two months of the 2022-23 school year are officially behind us, meaning that we are well into the school year. With Club Fair passing and everyone thinking about which clubs to join, today's podcast will be focused on Stanton clubs. We interviewed various club officers to learn more about their clubs, along with what's involved with running one.

    Episode 1: New Beginnings

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2022 6:31


    The start of school is famously associated with new beginnings. New classes, new teachers, new friends, and for some, a new school. with these first few weeks of the 2022-23 school year behind us, today's podcast will be focused on the experiences of students so far, what it's like to be a new Stanton student, and the future ahead of us. We interviewed a freshman and a senior to see their differing perspectives during their first week of school, as well as asking you to ask us questions about the upcoming school year.

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