Rice & Shine

Today we're joined by a new friend, Ren (@ren1_59 on TikTok)! We ask about his TikTok fame and influence, the struggles of being a queer creator, and his life in Australia. Find him on TikTok @ren1_59 and on Instagram @1_59cmr 

You read that right! Our freshman year has come to a close, and with that, we reflect on what an odd year this has been. Lauren appreciated the unique opportunities the COVID situation brought us, Sophie talked about trying to enjoy the "once in a lifetime" experience, Ava gave her advice to incoming freshmen, and Grace talked about thriving as an extrovert in the hybrid system. Don't worry, although the school year is over, Rice & Shine will be continuing over the summer!

Last week we had an episode in which we talked about the deeply rooted sexism of traditional dress codes in school. Today we interview Jordin, an 8th grader at a middle school in Kennewick, Washington. Jordin got dress-coded, challenged the authority, and today she tells her story. 

Although our school year has been dominated by zoom, dress codes are still prevalent. Especially with Bartram Trail High School making headlines by digitally altering girls' yearbook photos. Today we sit down to discuss our personal experience with dress codes, their sexist and body type-phobic ways, as well as seek change for dress codes and sexism in the future. 

With TikTok seeming to be the app of the year (or past 3), today we sit down to discuss its pros and cons. From its strong hold on pop culture to its problematic security, we each voice our thoughts on the app and determine whether TikTok is a blessing or a curse for each of us. 

With Sophie and Lauren out of town for volleyball, Grace and Ava lead this episode alone, discussing their thoughts and experiences regarding performative activism. They talk about what "Performative Activism" means and how they have encountered it, while Grace shares some personal stories.Links to some helpful articles:- https://www.dearasianyouth.org/post/how-to-combat-performative-activism- https://www.penncapital-star.com/commentary/ally-or-actor-how-to-avoid-the-trap-of-performative-activism-ana-white/- https://www.google.com/amp/s/forge.medium.com/amp/p/c900645d9f1fAs always, feel free to reach out to us on Instagram @riceandshinepodcast, or send us an email at riceandshinepod@gmail.com

Trigger Warning at 17:30 for mentions of suicide.This week, we take a deeper dive into the mental health of students, specifically South Korean students. Grace shares her parent's stories of being students in one of the top performing academic countries in the world. We compare the academic systems of South Korea to our schools and share how we deal with the stress surrounding education and our futures. In the midst of important exams and finals, we hope our words can help you in some way.If you ever feel like you need someone to talk to, we're here for you. Reach out to us on Instagram @riceandshinepodcast, or send us an email at riceandshinepod@gmail.com

After a week-long break, we are back with new content! While we were gone, we did an interview with Radio Survivor. Now with high school seemingly going back to normal, we reflect on the current hybrid system. We compare and contrast the online-only system with the hybrid system, voice our concerns, and appreciate our teachers.Link to the interview: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5zqJZSwz7xAPWK3KOXzDoO?si=WO1ZN7J3RYuDLfmqEk-ZNQLink to our old episode about online only: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4P3HLf4MRsQqfUUFkHHwP5?si=nIRWCquSTHCPdcQ49M-bzQ

This week we hop back on the K-Pop train as we discuss the industry's flaws: unrealistic beauty standards, disregard for mental health, controlling rules, creepy fans, the list goes on. We discuss our concern for idols' mental health and hope for a future of better treatment. 

In a continuation of our "get to know you" episodes, today we channel the sleepover vibe as we dive into hypothetical and most-likely-to questions. From rants about Mark Lee to deep mental health discussions, this episode is sure to entertain everyone.