Episode Three: HOTPOT TALK (Pilot Episode)
“Asian” or “Asian American” — The Death of Categorization
How should we approach the labels "Asian" and "Asian American"? How does the complexity of globalization blur their boundaries?
This episode starts with a brief intro from Michelle and Amy, followed by responses from the NMH community on defining “Asian” and “Asian American” (3:27). Then, through an in-depth conversation with Jessica Zhang (6:05), we dive into the fluid evolution of socially defined identities and together reframe how we should approach categorization.
Recorded, scripted, hosted, and edited by Michelle Tang, with assistance from Amy Vongvasin.
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Episode Two:
Rollering through NMH
In this episode, two stories from Anna Lazorina and the Lamplighter Audio Team. First it's "Roller Coaster Week." Midterms, Hogolympics and Family Days — all in the same week! Then we roll straight into the first ever NMH roller skating party, so hang on!
Produced by Anna Lazorina, with assistance from Pooja Manian, Alya Agbas and Ying Kay Leung.
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Episode One:
THE SOUNDS OF NMH
What’s the quintessential sound of Northfield Mount Hermon? The sound that — if you heard it anywhere in the world — would take you right back to this time and this place? Heard On The Hill’s reporters took their mics all over campus to find out.
This episode was planned, reported, recorded and hosted by Michelle Tang, Sofie Fleischmann, Rachel Huynh, Anna Lazorina and Izzy Cadena. Editing by Ben James.
Solo violin by Caleb Chung. Thanks Caleb!
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Heard On The Hill is Northfield Mount Hermon’s student podcast, where we make stories about life at NMH and beyond. Our episodes include interviews, on-the-ground reporting, field recordings and sound-rich design. Current student producers include Michelle Tang, Sofie Fleischmann, Rachel Huynh, Anna Lazorina and Izzy Cadena. Heard On The Hill is produced through the Audio Journalism and Podcasting co-curricular, led by Ben James.