"Tell me how this whole thing plays out." Jake interviews his grandfather about how life was before he was born. This story is important because it shows how things change between generations.
“Do you think you can do better?” Melissa interviews her brother on what it's like to be a teacher. It is important because people don’t really think that being a teacher is hard or they don’t think it is important and so we hear the perspective of a teacher. He says no matter how good you are, you can always try to be better.
“You are my Sunshine” Veronica Ochoa and Danielle Altamirano; Danielle interviews Veronica about her kids and being a mother. This story matters because it gives you a glimpse into the ups, and downs of being a mother.
“Because of that failure, I couldn’t graduate in time.” Michael Duroy interviews her older sister about the hardships she had to experience during college, specially since she had to study abroad. This is important for anyone studying far away from home and family because it can help them (who are also going through the same experiences) relate.
“You Can Always Start Over”
Diego Connolly interviewing his grandmother, Liz Maizlish about her experiences evacuating and leaving her home because of the fires that threatened Santa Barbara. This story is important because it shows the vulnerability of someone who is even temporarily without a home, and who doesn’t know whether their entire livelihood is as it should be, or a pile of ash.
“Work Hard and Play Hard” Sean interviews his aunt, Christine about school. This story is important because it gives foresight and advice about surviving through school.
“At that time, I needed a support system”. Nikko interviews his mother Wilma on how being a parent has changed her. This is important because it shows you how with enough support, inspiration, and a strong goal, you can get through even the toughest of times.
“I Never Really Cared About Going Back ... Never”
Simone Interviews her grandmother about her childhood, son, and career as an actress. This story is important because it proves you should always follow your dreams.
“You are a big boy now.” Benny interviews his mom on the songs she would sing to him when he was young. This is important because it shows how people will grow out of something, no matter what.
“Family is where we all stick together” Zhenghui Chen interviews his mom about how raising a family and becoming a mom has changed her. This story is important because it shows how easily a family can change someone quickly. Chinese with subtitles.
“I fell more towards video games” is an interview of Andrew Velasquez coming from Mathew Alpuche. It explains how his early childhood was with his three parents, his friends, and his siblings, even including his dog. The interview is very important to both the interviewee and the interviewer because it is stress relieving and it helps understand each other. Listeners might find this important to themselves since they might be or used to feel the same way.
“Try not to be an introvert and try to be an extrovert.” Giovanni Maya interviews his brother in a quest to find some valuable words about his upcoming future. Given that a broad future is universal along our peers, the words said by my brother can open the eyes of a figuratively blind person.
"What was your childhood like?" Sarkis interviews his father to see what his childhood was like and what is was like to be a father. It is important to understand what family is and to appreciate loved ones.
"What was your first impression of me?" Karen interviews her mother about what she thinks of her as a daughter. This story matters because it reminds us how important mothers are. (Korean with English subtitles)
“A lot of students were involved in the political issues.” Sooyeon asks her mom about her hardships and memories in South Korea. This interview is important because it presents a time of trouble that we young Americans don’t really think about. (Interview in English/Korean with subtitles)
“We advocate for young children and pregnant women.” Gabriel DuBransky interviews his mother, Barbara DuBransky. About her job as a social worker and its factions. This story is important because it is a crucial job in some kids’ lives and Barbara helps these kids daily.
“I Don't Believe In KIlling” Stevie interviews her mom Lisa about what she is proudest of, and what she wants in the future. This story is important because it shows what someone is proud of, and what should be aimed for in the future.
“We Learned That They Were Crypts” Sylvie interviews Nicole Thomas about her experience filming a documentary on lowriders in Compton with “gang bangers”. The interview presents a look into the “gangster life” and how it’s not what it seems.
“For the most part I was a happy child...”
Mia Guzman interviewing Silvia Guzman
This interview is about Silvia’s (Mia’s mom) childhood and some struggles that she face along the way. The reason that this story matter is because, while interviewing, Mia learned somethings about her mom that she didn’t even know.
“Being a parent is probaly one of the biggest things I’ve done with my life”. This heartfelt interview is about Kryste Kurlander she talks about her life as a child, being wife and a hardworking mother of two. This inteview is important because it teaches you about someone elses life, certain things changed her life and some of her best and worse moments in her life.
“The most phenomenal thing in the world” Grace Creadon interviewed her sister Fiona about
her connections and opportunities with horses. This story is important because it can empower
young people to follow their passion and work hard to make their dreams come true.
“It was a lot of fun growing up”
“It was a lot of fun growing up” Noah interviews his mom about
her childhood. This story is important because it shows how my mom’s life was growing up.
“Working Life”
Lucas Martinez interviews his mother about her work life. I believe that work is an Important aspect of life, that’s why I chose to interview my mom about her work.
“Once my friend and I were walking home and we stole”
Zuyi Guan interviews her mother about what makes her happy and memories she had. This is so that she was able to learn more about her mother’s life in China.
“Do you remember anything on the night that i was born?.” Andrea ask her older brother what he remembers on the night she was born. This story is important because it displays how others remember you at a young age.
"The show must go on." Rex interviews his mom about her life, loss, and career as a full-time mom and costume/interior designer.