Episodes

Friday Feb 21, 2025
S9 #1 The 67th Annual Grammy Awards 2025
Friday Feb 21, 2025
Friday Feb 21, 2025
From a controversial album of the year to endless viral moments, the 2025 Grammys caused quite a stir among social media users and music critics alike. Listen to Jayeesha Deb, Allison Chen, and Supriya Thapa share their views on the night as a sequel to a similar episode done on the 2024 Grammy awards. Topics covered include a debate on if “Cowboy Carter” really earned its award for album of the year, viral wholesome moments, and some unique red carpet fashion choices.

Monday Dec 16, 2024
S8 #4 Cellphones in Schools
Monday Dec 16, 2024
Monday Dec 16, 2024
Should cellphones be used in the classroom? Should they be entirely banned? How will districts like Arcadia Unified adapt to California's new Phone-Free School Act?
Join Allison and Supriya as they explore all the pros and cons of cellphone bans with student and teacher takes.

Monday Oct 28, 2024
S8 #3 Taylor Dayne Concert
Monday Oct 28, 2024
Monday Oct 28, 2024
Bringing the 80s and 90s back to life, Taylor Dayne’s concert at the Arcadia Performing Arts Center was a blast to the past for several generations who grew up with her as a household name.
Join Avani and Avigail as they dive into the event featuring a dinner gala and energizing performance. For a video version, watch the AUSD Today at bit.ly/taylordayne2024

Sunday Oct 20, 2024
S8 #2 Measure AS
Sunday Oct 20, 2024
Sunday Oct 20, 2024
Learn about Measure AS, the Arcadia Unified School Safety & Repair Measure, which is on the Nov. 5 Ballot.
More information is available at https://www.ausd.net/apps/pages/MeasureAS

Thursday Oct 10, 2024
S8 #1 Electrify Your Strings
Thursday Oct 10, 2024
Thursday Oct 10, 2024
What an electrifying night! Recently, Grammy award-winning rock violinist Mark Wood partnered with Arcadia Unified's talented Orchestra students from Arcadia High, Dana, First Avenue, and Foothills Middle School for his “Electrify Your Symphony” music education program.
Join Avani as she dives into the planning of the concert and the unique experience. Listen along for hits like “Shut Up and Dance,” by Walk The Moon, and “Living on a Prayer,” by Bon Jovi, and “Vivaldi Rocks.
For a video version, watch the AUSD Today!

Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
S7 #3 EDI Diversity Week
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
"Diversity Week," organized by the Associated Student Body and the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee, featured various lunch-time activities that celebrated the diversity in culture and identity in Arcadia. Learn more with Avani about this 1st annual event!

Thursday Feb 29, 2024
S7 #2 Constitution Team's State Competition
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Welcome to Sacramento! After winning their district competition, the Arcadia Constitution Team, led by Ms. Leahy, competed in the Sacramento state competition this past month. Hear more from Lucas about the team's journey as the students competed against 9 other CA teams for a place to compete in the national competition held in Washington, D.C.!
The Arcadia Constitution Team is opening applications for the 24-25 season! If interested, please sign up for a mandatory lunch session on the student bulletin. There will be a session available every lunch starting March 4.

Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
S7 #1 Stars & Awards: Diving Into the Grammys
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
Did you tune in to the Grammys or are you gearing up for the Oscars? Catch up on the latest scoops in entertainment with Jayeesha, Supriya, and their guests as they share their perspectives on the Grammys and predict what’s to come at the Oscars!

Saturday May 27, 2023
S6 #14 Ryan Liu’s Journey
Saturday May 27, 2023
Saturday May 27, 2023
Follow along as Claire Li interviews Ryan Liu on his journey from graduating Aradia High School and going to Pasadena City College, to then transferring to Yale University and Oxford University! Make sure to tune in to learn more about Ryan’s life, his advice to high school students, what he did to get to where he is today, and more!

Sunday May 21, 2023
S6 #13 Arcadia High Students with Jobs
Sunday May 21, 2023
Sunday May 21, 2023
Thinking about getting a job while in high school? Or want to just learn more about the experiences of high schoolers who do have jobs? Then make sure to tune in to this new episode, as Nicole Nie has a conversation with two seniors, Lia Moore and Samantha Leung, on different aspects of having a job, such as time management, how to land a job, and the pros and cons!

Saturday Apr 29, 2023
S6 #12 Saying Goodbye to Splash Mountain at Disney
Saturday Apr 29, 2023
Saturday Apr 29, 2023
Splash Mountain which once opened in 1989 is now officially closing due to controversy over the ride’s racist roots. By 2024, the ride will be transformed into “Tiana’s Bayou Adventure” and in this episode of Keepin’ It Arcadia, we hear from Arcadia High students about their opinions on the change, as well as their memories from Splash Mountain!

Friday Mar 31, 2023
S6 #11 2023 All School Winter Assembly
Friday Mar 31, 2023
Friday Mar 31, 2023
Join Anvitha Marlapati as she interviews Peter Vo, the Arcadia High ASB Activities Director, and gets the inside scoop on the recent winter assembly, learning about the lengthy planning process, and much more!

Thursday Feb 23, 2023
S6 #10 World Cup: Under Review
Thursday Feb 23, 2023
Thursday Feb 23, 2023
Throwback Thursday!! Follow along with Wesley and William as they review the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, discussing different players and teams, making predictions, and talking about their overall thoughts on the games!

Friday Jan 27, 2023
S6 #9 Arcadia High School WASC Visit
Friday Jan 27, 2023
Friday Jan 27, 2023
In this episode, Anvitha Marlapati interviews Ms. DuBerke, as she shares about a recent WASC visit at Arcadia High School, getting the inside scoop of what it is, the importance of WASC, and how it works!

Friday Jan 20, 2023
S6 #8 Lakers and Warriors Review
Friday Jan 20, 2023
Friday Jan 20, 2023
In this episode, we follow along with Arcadia High School Junior Lucas Oh and Senior Hayden Wong as they recap roughly the first two months of the NBA season of two teams, the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors!

Monday Jan 09, 2023
S6 #7 Midnights Review
Monday Jan 09, 2023
Monday Jan 09, 2023
Join in on two Arcadia High Juniors, Lauryn and Skye as they review Taylor Swift’s most recent album “Midnights”, and rate each of the twenty songs on a scale of 1-10 and analyze the lyrics!

Friday Jan 06, 2023
S6 #6 A Trip Down Memory Lane With Colorguard and AHS Teachers
Friday Jan 06, 2023
Friday Jan 06, 2023
In this episode, we speak to Arcadia High School’s Colorguard Team about securing the title of “The Best Colorguard Team'' last month in the WBA Super Show– the cherry on top for an exceptional Fall Colorguard season. Additionally, we dive down memory lane with teachers Kevin Fox and Yumiko Goto, exploring past memories from their unique lives.

Friday Dec 16, 2022
S6 #5 Golf, Tennis, and Cross Country Accomplishments
Friday Dec 16, 2022
Friday Dec 16, 2022
In this episode, we talk to Arcadia High School’s Girls Golf, Girls Tennis, and Boys Varsity Cross Country teams regarding their recent achievements! Girls Golf and Tennis alike did a phenomenal job this season, achieving the Pacific League Champions titles. Girls Golf additionally became CIF Division 1 Champions. We also hear from the Varsity Boy’s Cross Country team and Girls Cross Country member, Reena Hsieh on their amazing seasons.

Saturday Nov 12, 2022
S6 #4 The French Exchange Program and Staff Appreciation Night 2022
Saturday Nov 12, 2022
Saturday Nov 12, 2022
Bonjour! In this episode, you will learn all about the French Exchange Program at Arcadia High School as well as the recent AUSD Staff Appreciation Night! Madame Vaughan, an AHS French teacher, elaborates on the uniqueness of the program and what it entails. We also talk to French students to hear about their experience in America and interview a host student and learn about what hosting a French student is like. Later, we explore the first Staff Appreciation Night coming back from the COVID-19 pandemic! We hear from several Arcadia Unified School District staff members, including Public Information Officer, Amber Nuuvali, and Chief Communications Officer, Ryan Foran, on how they organized the wonderful event!

Tuesday Nov 08, 2022
S6 #3 A Show Unlike Any Other: Grease
Tuesday Nov 08, 2022
Tuesday Nov 08, 2022
3, 2, 1, action! As opening night comes close, we go behind the scenes of Grease: The Musical, getting the inside scoop of the history of the musical, how the musical is put together, and much more!

Friday Oct 21, 2022
S6 #2 Arcadia High School’s New Clubs and Chartering Process
Friday Oct 21, 2022
Friday Oct 21, 2022
As displayed by the abundance of clubs that Arcadia High School is home to, it is evident that all students are given the opportunity to explore their interests and find their passions. In this episode, we interviewed the newly chartered clubs, gaining the opportunity to learn more about what they do and the story behind them. In addition, we sat down with Mr. Vo, the ASB Activities Director, to dive into the chartering process, as well as his thoughts on the new clubs!

Friday Oct 07, 2022
S6 #1 Meet The Team, Arcadia’s Funniest Moments, and Upperclassmen Advice
Friday Oct 07, 2022
Friday Oct 07, 2022
And a new chapter begins! Welcome to the first episode of Season 6 of 'Keepin' it Arcadia'. This episode will start off with some introductions from our wonderful podcast team and then go into our new "Keepin' Up With The Apaches" segment, which explores the experiences of Arcadia High students. To end off the episode, you will get to hear some advice from upperclassmen!

Wednesday Jun 01, 2022
S5 #11 The stories behind Arcadia’s successful spring sports
Wednesday Jun 01, 2022
Wednesday Jun 01, 2022
After the numerous successes and championships of Arcadia High School’s spring sports teams, Arcadia High was recently coined “TitleTown” by SGV/Whittier sportswriter, James Escarcega, on Twitter. Notably, all eight spring sports teams either won or placed second in their respective league divisions: Swim, Girls Softball, Track and Field, Badminton, Boys Volleyball, Boys Tennis, Boys Golf, and Boys Baseball. In this episode, we discovered each team’s road to success, dived deeper into the five league title wins, and heard from Arcadia High's student-athletes about their feelings on securing these wins.

Thursday May 05, 2022
Thursday May 05, 2022
In this episode, we uncover the secrets behind making the top 20 in the Southern California section of the Chemistry Olympiad Exam. Then, we hear from a standout player on Arcadia High's Baseball team about the team's recent wins and overall success and struggles through the season. After that, we chat with Arcadia Unified Superintendent Dr. Vannasdall and District Nurse Erica Newkirk about the recent celebration of our Classified Employee of the Year, Linda Ly. Finally, DCI Intern Michelle Fan speaks with Arcadia Color Guard members about placing 7th in the Scholastic section of the 2022 WGI World Championships.

Tuesday Mar 29, 2022
Tuesday Mar 29, 2022
Wondering what Arcadia Orchesis Company’s spring production theme is going to be, what it is like to be part of the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Commitee, and what it is like as a black student on campus? In this Keepin' it Arcadia episode, Wesley talked to two Orchesis officers about their upcoming performance. After that, Angelina spoke with Hannah Aguilar about the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Committee at Arcadia High about what it is like to be in EDI. Lastly, Joshua McMahon, the president of Black Student Union, reflected on Black representation at Arcadia High.

Wednesday Mar 16, 2022
S5 #8 MAMMA MIA!, Costume making with Ms. Eads, and Arcadia’s unique CTE classes
Wednesday Mar 16, 2022
Wednesday Mar 16, 2022
Arcadia Stage is back with an electrifying musical – MAMMA MIA! In this episode you will hear from Ms. Eads about costume making for this show. Then, we sat down with Emily Fang, a cast member in the show, about how the casts and crews are preparing for this show. But before that, Nicole chats with Danielle about her CTE news article.

Monday Mar 07, 2022
Monday Mar 07, 2022
In this podcast, we first dive into the new track and field season and hear from Arcadia Track and Field coach about his approach towards this spring track season. Next, we introduce you to the evergreen club and its brand new compost bins at Arcadia High School. Finally, you will learn more about the Arcadia High Girls Varsity Soccer team's record-breaking season, as the players give you insight into how they overcame their struggles to get to their first CIF semi finals in more than a decade.

Monday Feb 14, 2022
S5 #6 Arcadia High’s recent success in Science and Esports
Monday Feb 14, 2022
Monday Feb 14, 2022
In this episode, we talked to Ms. Mynster and the Science Bowl team about winning the regionals and their preparations for the nationals. After that, we spoke to Ethan Wong, who was recently nominated as a science talent search finalist, about his project and his passion for science. Lastly, we spoke to Bethany Chow, fellow DCIer, about her upcoming AUSD today video and article on the Arcadia High esports team’s 2nd place finish in CIF.

Thursday Dec 23, 2021
S5 #5 The Rose Parade
Thursday Dec 23, 2021
Thursday Dec 23, 2021
Taking place in our own backyard of San Gabriel Valley, the world-famous New Year Rose Parade has a rich history dating back to 1890. In this episode, we featured Arcadia High’s involvement in the 2022 parade as Girl Scouts, a Rose court princess, and Arcadia High’s marching band. We also spoke to Ms. Candy Carlson, from the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Committee, to learn about the history of the Parade and what goes on behind the scenes of the parade each year.

Monday Dec 06, 2021
S5 #4 DCI News Writing Competition Winners
Monday Dec 06, 2021
Monday Dec 06, 2021
High school winner Michelle So, and middle school winners Ethan Tso, Carol Chen, and Carie Chen read their 2021 Fall DCI News Writing Competition winning article submissions!