The News Cycle

Today The News Cycle focuses on the future of two of Davis's most important methods of transportation, bikes and the Unitrans buses. First, an interview with Kutay Ozcelik, DHS student and winner of the UC Davis Big Bang Energy and Sustainability prize. Then, an editorial from Siena Campbell about how bus schedules can impact students. Hosted and produced by Samuel Ochsner-Hembrow. Package by...

Today The News Cycle focuses on a Davis High Black History Month event, along with three editorials from the HUB staff. First, Marion Delarue will cover the Davis High Black History Month event of African American quilts and arts. Then, Harlow Hamilton details why we should care about bike theft in Davis and Emily Cao speaks about the importance of having cooking classes in DJUSD. Finally, Leela D...

 This week, the News Cycle focuses on our monthly student newspaper. We’ll hear from reporters Rowan Reising, Carlos Chavez, and Chris Kim about their respective stories in the recent February edition of the HUB. From the LA wildfires to CTE courses, the HUB has it all.  Music by Daniel Ruiz-Jimenez. Hosted and Produced by Noah Meyer. Executive producers are Noah Meyer and Alessandra Trask. 

Today The News Cycle focuses on celebrating national and local musicians. We sat down with Yuma Kano, pianist and winner of the annual Davis High Concerto Competition this year, who detailed his love for music and playing. Then, Carlos Chavez reports on Watermelon Music Store and how they allow local musicians to shine. Finally, Sam Ochsner-Hembrow covers the Grammys award show and Davis community...

Today The News Cycle focuses on the programs and services Davis High offers for students. We sat down with Kelly Wehrley who is the head of the English Learner Development classes as DHS. Noah Meyer went down to the academic center to fill us in on what they do for students. Hosted by Alessandra Trask. Produced by Alessandra Trask. Music by Daniel Ruiz Jiminez. Packages by Noah Meyer.

Today The News Cycle focuses on the ability of new technologies to lower barriers to entry in science, art, and sustainability. Elina Hibel spoke to student photographers who run sports photography accounts, and we had a conversation with Michael Corsetto, director of hardware and systems engineering at Advanced. Farm, about how tech has changed engineering. Hosted and produced by Samuel Ochsner-H...

Today The News Cycle focuses on the Inauguration Day. We have a conversation with UC Davis Law School professor Kevin Johnson about the Trump administration’s policies, and how they will make an impact domestically and internationally. Then, Alessandra Trask presents an overview of Inauguration Day and its procedural ceremony.  Hosted and produced by Boyeon Choi. Package by Alessandra Trask. Music...

 The News Cycle focuses on New Year’s Resolutions, and recapping the past year of the podcast. First, Dorrie Harland covers students at Davis Senior High who made resolutions, and then we dive back into our year in 2024.  Music by Daniel Ruiz-Jimenez. Hosted and Produced by Noah Meyer. Executive producers are Noah Meyer and Alessandra Trask. Package by Dorrie Harland. 

Today The News Cycle focuses on the holiday season and the effects the holidays have on mental health. We sat down with Gloria Petruzzelli, a clinical psychologist at UC Davis to discuss the different ways to deal with stress, and which mechanisms can help control the symptoms of anxieties and stress.  Hosted and produced by Boyeon Choi. Music by Daniel Ruiz Jiminez. 

Today on the News Cycle we focus on Unions in and around Davis. We look into how they help their members, and the ways they shape the world around us. Sam Ochsner-Hembrow interviews Faith Bennett, a PHD candidate at UC Davis, about her role in the UAW 4811 bargaining convention. Tyler Price spoke to members of the Davis Teachers Association about how they work for the teachers of Davis. Carlos Cha...

Today The News Cycle focuses on Davis High alumni. We dug deep into what they have been up to and how what they learned at DHS translated into their current lives. Noah Meyer reports on DHS graduates who have carried on their athletics into college. Elina Hibel focuses on students who are now attending college and studying their respective majors. Sneha Budhathoki shares the stories of HUB alumni...

This week on the News Cycle, we focus on Thanksgiving. We spoke with John McNerney, the Ecological Resources Program Manager for the City of Davis about how the city manages the turkey population. Then, Zachary Schroeder sits down with local bakeries to discuss their plans for the holiday rush, and Chase Bruno covers how Target is preparing for the Black Friday sales. Music by Daniel Ruiz-Jimenez....

This week, the News Cycle focuses on sports. We sat down with Tamara Reed, the varsity cheer coach at Davis High. Then, Lewis Williams talks to the varsity men's basketball team. Suhela covers the women’s basketball team. Music by Daniel Ruiz-Jimenez. Hosted and Produced by Alessandra Trask. Executive producers are Noah Meyer and Alessandra Trask. Packages by Lewis Williams and Suhela Lamba. 

This week, the News Cycle focuses on biking. We interview Nik Wylie, an employee at the Bicycle Hall of Fame. Then, Krisztian Anderson profiles the Bike Garage. Chase Bruno covers bike safety. Music by Daniel Ruiz-Jimenez. Hosted and Produced by Noah Meyer. Executive producers are Noah Meyer and Alessandra Trask. Packages by Krisztian Anderson and Chase Bruno. 

Today The News Cycle brings in four Davis High students–Henry Schumaker, Amarie Brown, Ariana Ottenwalter and Brandon Qi–for a discussion about the upcoming presidential election. We addressed issues regarding the electoral college and how “safe” states are viewed compared to swing states for candidates and campaign managers.  Hosted and produced by Boyeon Choi. Music by Daniel Ruiz Jiminez. 

Today The News Cycle focuses on Halloween around the world. We sat down with DHS language teacher James Curley, to talk about fall traditions in other countries. Dorrie Harland talks with exchange students about their experiences of the spooky season. Satya Jackson Dunning lets us know what DHS students will be dressing up for halloween. Hosted by Alessandra Trask. Produced by Alessandra Trask. Mu...

This week, the News Cycle focuses on clubs. We interview Jonas Orr, the club's commissioner this year. Elina Hibel digs into the Korean Exchange Club, Alex Maduros gives us a write up and a run down on the Creative Writing Club, and Evrydiki Vougioka profiles the Feminism Club. Music by Daniel Ruiz-Jimenez. Hosted and Produced by Noah Meyer. Executive producers are Noah Meyer and Alessandra Trask....

Today the News Cycle focuses on Indigenous People's Day. We sat down with Lewis Lawyer, an assistant professor at UC Davis, to talk about his work in language revitalization, and how Indigenous People's Day is seen by the Indigenous groups he works with. Carlos Chavez talks about the actual impacts of land acknowledgement ceremonies, and Satya Jackson Dunning speaks with teachers about their plans...

Today The News Cycle focuses on the process of learning languages. We sat down with Georgia Zellou who is a UC Davis linguistics professor to talk about the different ways people perceive and learn how to speak a language. Marion Delarue talks about the foreign language classes offered at Davis High and Alyssa Hwang profiles a DHS student from South Korea who had to navigate through learning and s...

Today The News Cycle focuses on the return of University of California Davis students. We sat down with Andrew Shiotani who is the Director of Services for International students and scholars for Global Affairs, to talk about the importance of Global Affairs and international students to UCD. Noah Meyer talks to UCD students and a professor on the start of the new school year. Tyler Price reports...

Today the News Cycle focuses on Fall. We talked with Helene Hahn, who works at the Coffee House, about how the season effects working there. Elina Hibel covers the DHS football team's fall traditions, Rowan Reising reports on the opening of a local pumpkin patch, and Krishna Sahoo talks to students about their favorite parts of Fall. Hosted by Boyeon Choi. Produced by Sam Ochsner-Hembrow. Musi...

The News Cycle focuses on construction. We’ll hear from Dominick Daisovi, a project coordinator on construction sites in Sacramento working for Turner Construction, about the heat wave he experienced over the summer. Dorrie Harland covers the recent construction at Davis Senior High School, and Alice Goncharova reports on new road projects around Davis.  Hosted by and produced by Noah Meyer. Music...

Today The News Cycle focuses on the 9/11 attacks’ effects on Davis. We sat down with Bill Williams who is a Davis High Government and Politics teacher, to talk about the changes and impacts he saw on both his students and community in Davis. Sam Ochsner-Hembrow investigates how a few community members searched for ways they could make a difference in Davis. Hosted by Boyeon Choi. Produced by Boyeo...

Today the News Cycle introduces the next chapter of the program for next year, welcoming new host and producer Boyeon Choi. Hosted by Noah Meyer, Rowan Reising, Boyeon Choi, and Camile Reyes Rojas. Produced by Camile Reyes Rojas. Music by Daniel Ruiz Jiminez.

Today, the News Cycle focuses on all kinds of friendships in the community, how they are made, sustained, and valued. We sat down with Holly Istas a psychology and government teacher at Davis High and discussed the psychology behind who you make friendships with and what it takes for healthy relationships. Then, Kristin Kay reported on students who were new to the school district and how they went...