Culture over Coffee

Culture over Coffee, Episode #4: College admissions scandal

Alexander Haack and Rishab Verma • April 2, 2019

Welcome to Culture over Coffee, the Spartan Shield’s podcast where we talk about pop culture, new trends, and other news outside of the PV school district over a cup of coffee.

Episode #4: Alexander Haack and Rishab Verma interview Joel Kachappilly as they take a look at the college admissions scandal that has rattled the country and shaped the future for applicants.

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Alexander Haack, Arts and Entertainment Editor

My name is Alexander Haack, and I am the Arts and Entertainment Editor for the Spartan Shield Online. I am a senior and will be attending Iowa State University for Mechanical Engineering in the fall. I currently play snare in the marching band and sing in the chamber choir. I also run for the track team in the spring and you can rarely find me bagging groceries at Hyvee every few months.

Rishab Verma, Photo Manager

My name is Rishab Verma. I am a senior this year and am already getting a little sad that graduation is nearing. Pleasant Valley is my favorite place on this planet and I cannot begin to imagine what life will be like when I leave. My favorite teacher, Mrs. Dyer, says I will adjust to college life, but I know I will miss these Spartan hallways more than words could ever say. My hobbies include basket weaving, editing Spartan Shield photos and studying AP style rules.