Β Β Β RECENT PODCAST EPISODES
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Season 2 (2025β26)Β
π° Ep. 7: Inside The Proclamation β Gia Β (1/05/26- 5m 30s)
Luz sits down with Gia, a Wilbur Cross student journalist and photographer, to talk about her work with The Proclamation, the school newspaper. Gia shares what inspired her to join the paper, how she developed her passion for photography, and what sheβs learned about storytelling, responsibility, and confidence through journalism.Β
π¨ Ep. 6: Art in Focus β Annie (11/24/25- 4m 19s)
Danyele sits down with Annie, a Wilbur Cross junior who spent two years in the Visual Arts Department at ECA, the Educational Center for the Arts. Annie shares how she explored sculpture, painting, digital photography, cinema, and darkroom film while learning to push creative boundaries and trust her own artistic voice. She reflects on community, confidence, problem solving, and the power of expressing yourself through different tools and mediums.
πββοΈ Ep. 5: Running for Greatness β Fiona (11/17/25 β 4m 36s)
Daniel sits down with Fiona, a standout Wilbur Cross runner who powered through an incredible Cross Country season, earning Second Team All-Conference honors and qualifying for the State Open. She shares how teamwork, discipline, and positive thinking help her push through every mile and why she believes any student can find belonging, strength, and family on the Cross Country team.
π· Ep. 4: The Saxophone Journey - Dontae (11/05/25 β 14m 53s)
Dachai sits down with Dontae, a Wilbur Cross musician whose talent takes him beyond the classroom to the Educational Center for the Arts (ECA) in New Haven. He shares how his love for the saxophone began, what itβs like studying music at ECA, and how performing has shaped his confidence and creativity. Plus, listeners get a special treat with a live saxophone performance that captures his passion for jazz.
π€ Ep. 3: Empowering Voices- Melany (10/10/25- 4m 56s)
Luz and Jose sit down with Melany, a student leader making her mark at Wilbur Cross. From her work with C4D to helping launch AACTUS workshops, Melany shares how young people can use their voices to drive real change. She also reflects on her experience with BioCity and the lessons sheβs learning along the way about leadership, community, and courage.
π‘ Multilingual Transcript Ep. 3-Β English, Spanish, Tigrinya, Pashto, Arabic, Persian, Swahili
π Ep. 2: EMT Pathway Spotlight β Leighanna (9/29/25 β 2m 56s)
Yahaira interviews Leighanna, an EMT student at Wilbur Cross, about what itβs like to train as a first responder. From tackling tough textbook lessons and hands-on practice to earning a certification and planning for careers in healthcare, the EMT pathway is preparing students for real futures in medicine.
π§ͺ Ep. 1: Inside BioCity: Student Pathways to Science Careers- Karen (9/08/25-Β 5m 46s)
Luz chats with Karen about what itβs like to step into a real biotech lab. From hands-on experiments and teamwork to earning college credits and meeting scientists, BioCity is opening doors for high school students to explore future careers in cancer research, genetics, biomedical engineering, and more.
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Season 2 (2025β26)
πΎ Ep. 4: Beyond the Court β Samantha (1/05/26- 4m 52s)
Esmeralda and Oscar sit down with Samantha, a student at Wilbur Cross High School, in this Spanish-language episode to explore how Squash Haven is shaping her journey both on and off the court. Samantha shares how discovering a new sport opened doors to academic support, college readiness, and a strong sense of belonging.
Link to β Squash Haven
π‘ Multilingual Transcript Ep. 4-Β English, Spanish, Tigrinya, Pashto, Arabic, Persian, Swahili
π« Ep. 3: Crossroads of Courage- Roya (10/22/25 - 2m 48s)
Esmeralda and Oscar talk with Roya, a student from Afghanistan, about her journey to the United States and her new life at Wilbur Cross. Roya shares memories of home, the challenges of starting over, and the dreams that keep her going.Β
π‘ Multilingual Transcript Ep. 3-Β English, Spanish, Tigrinya, Pashto, Arabic, Persian, Swahili
π Ep. 2: ConnCAP at Southern β Luz & Sayde (9/29/25 β 2m 59s)
Luz talks with Sayde about her experience in ConnCAP, a pre-college program at Southern Connecticut State University that partners with New Haven Public Schools. From tutoring and mentoring to college visits and earning credits while still in high school, ConnCAP helps students prepare academically, mentally, and socially for the transition to college and future careers.
π‘ Multilingual Transcript Ep. 2-Β English, Spanish, Tigrinya, Pashto, Arabic, Persian, Swahili
π Ep. 1: From Mexico & Ecuador to Cross- Esmeralda & Oscar (9/15/25- 2m 15s)
Esmeralda from Mexico and Oscar from Ecuador share their journeys, challenges, and dreams at Wilbur Cross High School. From saying goodbye to their homes to building new opportunities in New Haven, their stories highlight courage and hope for the future.
π‘ Multilingual Transcript Ep. 1-Β English, Spanish, Tigrinya, Pashto, Arabic, Persian, Swahili
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CrossTalk Mission Statement
CrossTalk amplifies student voices through student-led podcasts that spotlight the stories, creativity, and spirit of Wilbur Cross High School. Our mission is to create space for students to lead, inspire and connect our school community.
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Cross the World Mission Statement
Cross the World highlights the journeys, cultures, and dreams of our international and multilingual students. Our mission is to celebrate diversity, build understanding, and share student voices with encouragement and respect.Β