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    Prospectus Radio

    Prospectus Radio is a weekly podcast from the students of Parkland College's Prospectus newspaper.
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    Episodes (20)

    Prospectus Radio 20

    Prospectus Radio 20

    In this final episode on the 2021-2022 school year, Alicia Buskirk sits down with Adani Sanchez and Kathy Shannon from CUrbanism Club. Pieces from Lizzie Jackson and Brandi McCoy are covered as well as a report from the reproductive rights protest that ocurred on May 3rd.

     

    Prospectus Radio will return in the Fall of 2022.

    Prospectus Radio
    en-usMay 08, 2022

    Prospectus Radio 19

    Prospectus Radio 19

    In this episode, Alicia talks to Deane Geiken and Jarod Lake regarding the Perimeter Road Music Festival. Lizzie Jackson's opinion piece on student loan repayment, Parkland's new head women's basketball coach, and recent awards won from ICCJA are also discussed.

    Prospectus Radio
    en-usApril 25, 2022

    Prospectus Radio 18

    Prospectus Radio 18

    Champaign's entry in the Strongest Towns contest is discussed and host Alicia Buskirk sits down with Susan Jones of the Learning Commons to learn about the new study pods.

    Prospectus Radio
    en-usMarch 31, 2022

    Prospectus Radio 17

    Prospectus Radio 17

    Nate Carsten's piece on electric vehicles is covered in this week's episode. Host Alicia Buskirk gives information for Spring Break travel and reccommends Nikola Buis' personal letter about her experience as a Russian-American during the conflict in Ukraine.

    Prospectus Radio
    en-usMarch 09, 2022

    Prospectus Radio 16

    Prospectus Radio 16
    Alicia Buskirk discusses the recent Russian invasion of Ukraine and learns how international conflicts can affect fuel and crop prices locally from Dennis Michelsen of WITY Radio in Danville

     

    Prospectus Radio
    en-usMarch 01, 2022

    Prospectus Radio 15

    Prospectus Radio 15

    Winter weather hits Champaign-Urbana as Prospectus reporter Madi Houser recaps our historic winter storm. Host, Alicia Buskirk sits down with WPCD DJ Jarod Lake to discuss his new show. Parkland ROTC cadets get profiled by Prospectus reporter Nikola Buis.

    Prospectus Radio
    en-usFebruary 16, 2022

    Prospectus Radio 14

    Prospectus Radio 14

    Restaurant Week and Black History Month are covered in this week's episode of Prospectus Radio. You can hear pieces from Madi Houser, Nate Carsten, and Lizzie Jackson. Host Alicia Buskirk sits down with Donna Tanner-Harold from Parkland's Counseling Support Center.

     

    Prospectus Radio
    en-usFebruary 01, 2022

    Prospectus Radio 13

    Prospectus Radio 13

    Prospectus Radio returns for the Spring semester with host, Alicia Buskirk. This episode includes Trent Chassy's coverage from January's board of trustees meeting, tips for transition from homeschool to college from Madi Houser, and an interview with Applied Media Promotions coordinator Cindy Smith.

    Prospectus Radio
    en-usJanuary 22, 2022

    Prospectus Radio 12

    Prospectus Radio 12

    In this final episode of the fall semester, Alicia Buskirk covers Trent Chassy's piece on final exams and Madi Houser's meeting with the Cobra Investment Society. She also interviews Parkland's SWFT Director, Alicia Beck.

    Prospectus Radio
    en-usDecember 13, 2021

    Prospectus Radio 11

    Prospectus Radio 11

    Host Alicia Buskirk covers Stress Less Week and Madi Houser's Counseling Support Center piece. Music from Parkland's Chamber Singers and information about upcoming theater auditions are also included in this episode.

    Prospectus Radio
    en-usDecember 02, 2021

    Prospectus Radio 10

    Prospectus Radio 10

    Host Alicia Buskirk covers Trent Chassy's opinion piece on discussion boards in online classrooms and wraps up the Unit 4 Security series. Music from Parkland's Jazz combo is featured.

    Prospectus Radio
    en-usNovember 19, 2021

    Prospectus Radio 9

    Prospectus Radio 9

    In this episode, Alicia Buskirk covers Trent Chassy's piece about Cobra Venture as well as Nate Carsten's review of the new exhibition at Giertz Gallery. The Unit 4 high school series continues with an interview featuring local parent, Anna Simon.

    Prospectus Radio 8

    Prospectus Radio 8

    Host, Alicia Buskirk sits down with Prospectus editor Lizzie Jackson for a casual conversation about "boomerang students". She also covers Madi Houser's piece on shopping local and pauses the Unit 4 series to discuss the recent shooting deaths near Parkland College.

    Prospectus Radio 7

    Prospectus Radio 7

    In this episode, Alicia Buskirk revisits an interview with Parkland Theatre director Mike O'Brien. She also covers Jovi Pembele's Facebook whistleblower piece and Nate Carsten's update on the COVID Monitoring System door checkers. Champaign Central High School senior Claire Milton shares her thoughts on Unit 4's new security measures.

    Prospectus Radio 6

    Prospectus Radio 6

    Prospectus reporter, Madi Houser, joins Alicia Buskirk in studio to discuss the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program's ENGAGE Activity Boxes. Alicia also covers Nate Carsten's Lovejoy Writing Contest and announces a series on Unit 4's decision to implement permanent metal detectors in both Champaign high schools.