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KMIH 88.9 The Bridge
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KMIH 88.9 The Bridge is a high school radio station in Mercer Island, Washington. Students create wonderful interviews, news broadcasts, sports broadcasts, and much more! If you can't listen to 88.9 The Bridge on the radio, you can listen to our best pieces here!
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Islander Middle School 8th-Grader Receives NYT Tiny Memoir Honorable Mention
Apr 2, 202500:05:04Tap to summarizeIslander Middle School eighth grader Paloma “Lola” Melian Lafinur has received an Honorable Mention Award in the third annual New York Times Tiny Memoir Contest for her memoir titled “Mi Nombre”. The Tiny Memoir Contest challenges students to tell a meaningful and interesting true story from their life in just 100 words. The Times received over 12,000 submissions from students around the world and announced 20 winners, 28 runners-up, and 72 honorable mentions.
Transcribe →The KCSARC Prevention Team Visits MIHS
Jun 12, 202400:05:16Tap to summarizeKMIH staff-member, Hayley Nguyen, talks with Hannah Pepin, a prevention specialist at the King County Sexual Assault Resource Center (KCSARC). KCSARC recently visited Mercer Island High School to educate the seniors about how they can support their peers and promote healthy relationships. Tune in to learn more about KCSARC's life-changing work!
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President Cauce of the University of Washington - Sophie Prock
May 24, 202300:13:07Tap to summarizeSoon-to-be first-year Sophie Prock, sits down with President Ana Marie Cauce of the University of Washington. Cauce tells us why UW, the most exciting parts about attending college in the city of Seattle, and what it's like to be president at one of the world's top research institutions.
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Climate Scientist Michalea King On Her Research and Career
May 19, 202300:19:43Tap to summarizeDr. Michalea King is a researcher at the University of Washington. 88.9's Sophie Prock sat down with her to discuss her research and work in the field of glaciology. Listen as Dr. King tells us how glaciers are impacted by today's changing world, and what it's like to be a climate scientist in the field.
Transcribe →Seattle's Biggest Seahawks Fan: Norb Caoili
Jan 13, 202300:13:37Tap to summarizeAs the Seahawks have made their way into the playoffs for the 2023 NFL season, Seattle's fans are getting more and more excited. Listen as Sophie asks Norb about how he supports the Hawks, and his predictions for the games to come.
Transcribe →When The Water Is Calm - New York Times Podcast winner
Dec 13, 202200:05:00Tap to summarizeOne of KMIH's Staff, Hayley Nguyen created a podcast about her dad's journey of escaping Vietnam at 13 without his family. It's a story of struggle, survival, and strength to achieve freedom and opportunity. This podcast was one of 10 winners of the New York Times Podcast Competition!
Transcribe →Race Literature at Mercer Island High School
Oct 5, 202200:14:02Tap to summarizeKMIH's Director of Staff, Sophie Prock, had the chance to interview Daniela Melgar, the Drama and English 12 teacher at Mercer Island High School. Mrs. Melgar explained what the Race Literature course is, and why students should consider taking it. In this English class, students are able to experience different literature written by all types of authors from different backgrounds through numerous lenses.
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Gabe and Sophie's Final Interview
Jun 9, 202200:13:21Tap to summarizeFrom Devorah Heitner to 'Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader', here's the last of Gabe and Sophie's radio collaboration. Thank you Gabe for everything you've done for us here at 88.9!
Transcribe →MIHS Students Protest Anti-Queer Legislation
Mar 11, 202200:02:06Tap to summarizeAudrey Sadlier covered the MIHS student walkout to protest the anti-queer legislation in Florida and Texas.
Transcribe →Interview with Ted Weinberg
Jan 12, 202200:26:19Tap to summarizeFor the second time, Sophie Prock sat down with councilmember Ted Weinberg for an interview. Listen as Ted describes what will happen as he transitions into being a member of Mercer Island's City Council.
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