Loukya Vaka (12) and Ella Quinney (12) discuss the realities of the American Dream in today’s society. Special guest, Louis Stoyanov (12), joins the conversation to share his thoughts on how the state of America is influencing people’s opinions on the American dream. Tune in to experience the deep dive into what the American dream is, and what it means to Gen Z?
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Deep Dive Discusions Ep 4: What Does the ‘American Dream’ Mean to Gen Z
On episode four of this podcast, Loukya Vaka and Ella Quinney talk about the American Dream.
Credits | Hosts: Ella Quinney and Loukya Vaka | Guest: Louis Stoyanov | Music: Upbeat.io | Editor: Ella Quinney
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About the Contributors
Ella Quinney, Editor-in-Chief of The Ledger
Ella Quinney is a senior, this is her fourth year in Publications. Quinney is Co-Editor-in-Chief of the Ledger magazine, along with a reporter for the website. She can’t wait to work alongside her staff to produce the magazine, and work on the website this year. Outside of Publications, she is Key Club’s editor and a member of DECA. Quinney bakes, reads, and hangs out with her friends in her free time. She is looking forward to a great last year, in and out of the classroom.
Loukya Vaka, Copy Editor of The Ledger
Loukya Vaka is a senior, and this is her fourth year in Publications. Vaka is Copy Editor of the “Ledger” magazine, and this is her second year in this position. Outside of Journalism, Vaka is the president of Key Club, president of HOSA, treasurer of Books2Brand, and treasurer of NHS. She is also a part of LeaderinMe, Model UN, Students Demand Action, and Spanish Club. Vaka enjoys playing the piano and the flute, reading, listening to music, and spending time with her loved ones. In the future, she plans to study medicine and become a family doctor. She is excited to put out some amazing “Ledger” issues and for this amazing new year.