In our latest episode, Sophie, Clifford, and Lily join back to give a recap of their fall semester, their thoughts on college applications, and then dive deep into their thoughts on Omicron, the most recent COVID-19 variant. They discussed the outlook of Omicron for the rest of spring and upcoming fall semesters, how COVID has impacted our lives and approaches to pandemics, and even more!  ..read more

It’s been a long journey, and we have lost some familiar faces: we’re saying goodbye to Chloe, Pooja, and Andrew, and we wish them the best in all of which they pursue. However, we're excited to start a new chapter! Joining us this season is returning hosts: Sophie and Clifford, but we're also welcoming our new co-host: Lily. Tune in for this episode to recap the year, discuss the present, and look towards the future!  ..read more

For our Season 2 Finale episode, we say farewell to our beloved co-hosts, Chloe Isabella Tsang, Pooja Kalyan, and Andrew Cramer, as they depart high school and start their new chapter in college. We reflect on our year, reminisce on the season, and hear from our '21 graduates first-hand.  Join Sophie and Clifford in a few weeks for an all-new Season 3 of Blurred Box, with new topics, guests, and even hosts ..read more

In our latest episode, we welcome a special guest, Dr. Robert Stowe, executive director of the Harvard Environmental Economics Program, and co-director of the Harvard Project on Climate Agreements. He helps us debunk common myths and preconceptions regarding climate change, and tackle some big questions and niche areas - is the onus on the government or us as individuals to make an impact on climate change, to how does agriculture play a role? Tune in to hear Dr. Stowe’s take on it all and his work ..read more

COVID-19 has thrown our education system into chaos, and many B&M schools had to move to online learning. However, Stanford OHS has been doing virtual learning for almost a decade now, so listen in on this episode as the crew converses with Stanford OHS's principal, Dr. Tomohiro Hoshi. He gives insight into how OHS has helped other schools with virtual learning and how schools responded to OHS's example. In addition, we've hit on topics such as the permanency of online learning, SEL and the value of social connection (both in-person and virtually), and many more!  ..read more

The season of college applications for the Class of 2021 is now over, and we bring back one of our previous guests to reflect on the journey. How do you navigate the college process with the changes COVID has brought? Is it easier or harder now than ever? This episode sees the crew grilling the head of college counselling at Stanford Online High School, Dr Adam Lips, on his tips to best approach the college application process during COVID-19, his perspective on the test-optional concept, and how admissions officers are looking at student profiles differently ..read more

What's good about podcasts, why do we do it, and how is it different from other mediums? The group tackles these questions with the help of our newest co-host, Clifford Stowe, a fellow student at Trinity High School in NY. We delve into the importance of having student voices heard, and how recording these podcast episodes creates a platform separate from written mediums. With the recent events of Asian hate crime happening across the country, we also address the Atlanta spa shootings from mid-March.  ..read more

The long college application and admissions process is slowly coming to a close for seniors, just as high school juniors start thinking about all things college-related. In this episode, seniors, Chloe, Pooja, and Andrew answer Sophie’s questions about the college application process. The team shares their unique struggles, including the difficulty of taking standardized tests amidst the pandemic and their opinions and advice on college essay writing. From discovering what they value most, to emphasizing the importance of passion and enjoyment in high school, to redefining what success means a ..read more

The Blurred Box team is back for the first episode of 2021! Starting the discussion with the most notable event so far— the Capitol Riot Fallout. We share emotions about the attack on the White House before offering differing opinions on Harris’s choice to wear a sari on Inauguration Day. Perspectives are also exchanged on the widespread ban on Trump’s social media accounts and the role of social media in promoting misinformation.  ..read more

The team uses the chance free from outside guests to have a catch-up conversation on their lives, the world, and 2020 in general. From hearing about Andrew taking his hand at writing a play, to our perceptions about the US Presidential Election, to our evolving experience with Senioritis, to a heartfelt conversation on identity and “finding ourselves,” this episode is truly one to remember!  ..read more