Videos are the best way to get a message across. While still photos can reinforce emotions, videos allow the observer to experience a new realm of perspectives. Video journalism allows us explore and spread multiple viewpoints even if we disagree with them.
Interviewing Caroline Anderson, a Candidate for the LCUSD School Board
By Ethan Kim
On October 15, 2020, The Outspoken Oppa team interviewed Caroline Anderson, a candidate for the LCUSD School Board. According to her website, for six years, Ms. Anderson served as Director of the La Cañada Flintridge Educational Foundation, including one year as President. She is currently serving as the Executive Vice President on the Executive Board of the La Cañada Council PTA and is the PTA President at Palm Crest Elementary School.
She has also served as the La Cañada High School 7/8 Executive Board historian and was on district-wide committees, including the reentry committee (which focuses on grades 7-12 students going back to school in person) and the parcel tax oversight committee (which focuses on the review of the expenditures related to the current parcel tax).Ms. Anderson has over 600 endorsers ranging from the La Cañada Teachers’ Association and National Women’s Political Caucus- Greater Pasadena Area. She received the endorsement of California State Senator Anthony Portantino, saying in his endorsement, “Caroline Anderson is a smart and dedicated advocate for our children and our school district. Her long-standing volunteer efforts have improved our schools and made a positive difference for our children.”
To add on, she has been endorsed by City Council Member and Former LCF Mayor Terry Walker, Former LCF Mayor Donald Voss, 4 out of 5 of the city council members, three former school board members, a former LCHS assistant principal, various elected officials, community leaders, distinguished educators, and hundreds of community members.
In a nearly six-minute interview, Ms. Anderson explored why she is running for school board, top three objectives if elected to the school board, ways she has been in service to the La Cañada community, perspective on the efficiency of the distance learning embraced by the LCUSD, view on DEI proposals, and campaign endorsements. At the end of the interview, Ms. Anderson shared a sympathetic message to the students affected by the school changes because of the pandemic, establishing a welcome to communicate with her. She ended the interview saying, “I want you to feel welcomed in La Cañada.”
The interview was directed by Luke Kim and edited by Zuzu Farrington. The interview was conducted by Ethan Kim. Special thanks to Caroline Anderson for her time and effort.
Interviewing Belinda Randoplh, a Candidate for the LCUSD School Board
By Ethan Kim
On October 4th, 2020, The Outspoken Oppa team interviewed Josh Epstein, a candidate for the LCUSD Board. According to the Valley Sun, Epstein is the former President of La Cañada Flintridge Educational Foundation, Co-chair of the Committee for La Cañada Schools, theatrical lighting designer, on the faculty at the University of Southern California School of Dramatic Arts, and the winner of the 2020 Golden Apple Award for “outstanding community leaders throughout the state.”
In a ten minute interview, Epstein explored why he is running for School Board, his three objectives if elected to the school board, how he will provide a quality education for a diverse student population, his campaign endorsements, and what he would say to students entering a school system affected by the global pandemic.
He also expanded on his perspective on the DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) efforts in the LCF schools and how his previous experience in education and as a father has prepared him for the school board.
The interview was directed by Luke Kim and edited by Zuzu Farrington. The interview was conducted by Ethan Kim. Special thanks to Josh Epstein for his time and effort.
Interviewing Josh Epstein, a Candidate for the LCUSD School Board
By Ethan Kim
On October 4th, 2020, The Outspoken Oppa team interviewed Josh Epstein, a candidate for the LCUSD Board. According to the Valley Sun, Epstein is the former President of La Cañada Flintridge Educational Foundation, Co-chair of the Committee for La Cañada Schools, theatrical lighting designer, on the faculty at the University of Southern California School of Dramatic Arts, and the winner of the 2020 Golden Apple Award for “outstanding community leaders throughout the state.”
In a ten minute interview, Epstein explored why he is running for School Board, his three objectives if elected to the school board, how he will provide a quality education for a diverse student population, his campaign endorsements, and what he would say to students entering a school system affected by the global pandemic.
He also expanded on his perspective on the DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) efforts in the LCF schools and how his previous experience in education and as a father has prepared him for the school board.
The interview was directed by Luke Kim and edited by Zuzu Farrington. The interview was conducted by Ethan Kim. Special thanks to Josh Epstein for his time and effort.
Discussing climate breakdown, potential solutions, and future politics with Peter Kalmus
By Ethan Kim
Peter Kalmus is a data scientist at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory and an Associate Project Scientist at UCLA’s Joint Institute for Regional Earth System Science & Engineering. Before his career, he studied at Harvard University and received a Ph.D. in physics from Columbia University. He is well known for acting as a lead organizer for Fridays for Future, writing his book titled Being the Change: Live Well and Spark a Climate Revolution, co-founding an app called Earth Hero, and his passionate activism on climate breakdown.
He has been featured on multiple media outlets and received the NASA Early Career Achievement Medal for his contributions to the scientific community. Within the interview, we discussed climate breakdown and it’s relevance in modern society. Mr. Kalmus then elaborated on the detrimental effect climate breakdown has on surrounding ecosystems and humanity. He explained the necessary steps to address climate change and what the proper political response looks like.
He then talked about Fridays for Future, an international movement of students who leave class to protest in favor of proper action against climate breakdown. He concluded with how students can be involved in the fight against climate change and what the future looks like if we do not do anything.
Trailer for an interview with Peter Kalmus
By Ethan Kim
In a single minute, the trailer for our interview with Peter Kalmus displays the major points from our thirty-minute full interview. Edited by Ashley Olson, the fast paced events of the video and thrilling background music emphasizes the urgency of climate breakdown.
The full interview will release in July 2020.
Devil’s Gate Dam Documentary
By Ethan Kim
Directed and Edited by Luke Kim, this documentary dives into the various aspects of the local dam. Kim interviews multiple key people such as Superintendent Wendy Sinnette.
