The News Cycle

Today, the News Cycle focuses on the administration at DJUSD which supports English learners. We sat down with Maria Luquin, Director of Multilingual Education and Categorical Programs, to talk about the different resources and requirements for students who are English learners. Then, Ellie Blosch reports on the interpretation services provided by the Language Justice Group, and Alessandra Trask g...

Today The News Cycle focuses on online scams. We sat down with John Breyault who is vice president of nonprofit organization, “National Consumers League,” to talk about the social and economical effects of phishing scams. Lily Schroeder speaks about the phishing scams that Davis High students received. Noah Meyer investigates the intervention that UC Davis takes to ensure online safety for their s...

Today the News Cycle focuses on the impact of driving in a small town. Today we focus on the effects of driving in a small town. We connect Davis to the larger issues of unsafe driving and the growing gas prices that cost individuals and the greater planet. Zachary Schroeder and Satya Jackson Dunning have the stories. Then, Chase Bruno walks us through the difficulty teenagers have parking and how...

Today the News Cycle focuses on the arts. Krishna Sahoo investigated the removal of art rooms from the new stem building, which the district did without asking teachers. Helena Massotti Miranda reports on the underrepresentation in the art field at DHS. Shifting to music, Niamh Thomas gives us an overview on the struggles the music department is facing, while Jordan Wagner profiled the internship...

Today we focus on the Davis community and connecting with others outside our bubble. To start, Jamie Macdonald walks us through the behind-the-scenes of Picnic Day, a tradition Davis has every year. Then, we go on to talk about how kindness can connect us all as well as brighten someone’s day, Olivia Ayson has the story. Lastly, it’s important to remember social media’s impact on our circle and ou...

Today The News Cycle focuses on learning new languages. We talk to juniors Diego Torres Garcia and Maxym Perepadya, who both came to the United States from other countries and had to learn English to adapt to their new environments. Additionally, Alex Maduros investigates the benefits of learning a second language, and Alyssa Hwang focuses on the methods of learning a second language.  Hosted by N...

Today, the News Cycle focuses on family relationships as we sit down with licensed family and marriage therapist Holly Lien to discuss familial relationships and how she can assist in the growth and development of relationships through her practice. Then, Marion Delarue profiles Junior Gabriel Crawford and his close relationship with his grandmother. Lastly, Ellie Blosch talks to Reese and India M...

Today the News Cycle focuses on financial responsibility at Davis High. We interview Juniors Arshan Adili and Noah Layiktez, who co-run a car wash business called Sudsy Saltans. Then, Elina Hibel investigates students who resell items online, and Chris Kim profiles the Financial Literacy Club. Hosted by Noah Meyer. Produced by Camile Reyes Rojas. Music by Daniel Ruiz Jiminez. Packages by Elina Hib...

The News Cycle focuses on the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress test and how governing bodies such as the state and the Davis Joint Unified School District uses these results to better there programs. Additionally, Boyeon Choi reports on how Davis High Senior Sami Tully-Smith’s accommodation improved her life. Hosted br Rowan Reising, produced by Camile Reyes-Rojas. Executi...

The News Cycle focuses on March Madness and the gambling that comes with it.  We interview reporter Robert Linnehan from the publication Sports Betting Dime, and Diane Goode, the Executive Director of the Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling.  Lewis Williams gives us opinion on the legality of sports betting in a editorial, and Jordan Kims gives us background information about March Madness. Ho...

Today, the News Cycle focuses on teaching disparities in the Davis Joint Unified School District, Gwynn Canfield has the story. Later in the episode, I sat down with Davis High’s Principal Bryce Geigle to learn about the district's approach to classrooms with different learning methods. Kristen Kay then comments on how grade inflation has affected students for the worse.

The News Cycle focuses on the importance of sleep. We talk to Dr. Temitayo Oyegbile-Chidi, a sleep neurologist at UC Davis, to talk about the links between sleep and less stress. Additionally, Lauren Cornell proposes putting a coffee bar in Davis High, and Suhela Lamba reviews the tardy policy at DHS. Hosted by Noah Meyer. Produced by Camile Reyes Rojas. Music by Daniel Ruiz Jiminez. Packages by L...

Today, the News Cycle looks at what rights minors have and how to exercise them. Bill Williams, one of Davis High's social studies educators, joins us to discuss the curriculum surrounding student rights, how to approach law enforcement, and what’s important to practice to ensure our voice is heard. Gwynn Canfield further investigates how seniors prepare to vote for their first election in Mar...

Today, The New Cycle focuses on Measure N, a ballot measure coming up in the March election. We interview Elizabeth Bourne, who filed a cease and desist letter against the Davis Joint Unified School district for allegedly using district funds to urge people to support measure N. The News Cycle also interviews her lawyer, Jesse Franklin-Murdock, who filed and wrote the cease and desist letter. Afte...

Today, the News Cycle visits an array of topics, from life after High school to amateur critiquing of the annual Grammy Awards. Noah Meyer reports on the different pathways popular for Davis High graduates. Tightly squeezed together in the home gym of Davis High, students radiated school spirit. Alessandra Trask has the story. Marion Delarue went to the World Language Fair, an event that had not t...

The News Cycle spotlights youth sports. The News Cycle talks to Robert Larson, the head of the City of Davis Youth Basketball program. Sean Campbell creates a package recapping winter sports from 2023, and Boyeon Choi profiles some of what referees experience in youth sports. Podcast Packages by Sean Campbell and Boyeon Choi. Hosted by Noah Meyer. Produced and edited by Noah Meyer. Music by Daniel...

Today, the News Cycle talked to Davis High social studies teacher Kevin Williams about the Korean Culture Exchange Club, a group he has facilitated for around ten years. We discuss the impact of traveling abroad and advice to those seeking experience overseas. Maya Malinowski reports on the benefits of volunteering, as well as the different ways to do it. Podcast Package by Maya Malinowski. Hosted...

The News Cycle talks to Avid teacher Kelly McInturf about creating goals for the new year. Sean Campbell creates a package recapping winter sports from 2023, and Naneh Grigor interviews students about New Year's Resolutions. Podcast Packages by Sean Campbell and Naneh Grigor. Hosted by Noah Meyer. Produced and edited by Camile Reyes Rojas. Music by Daniel Ruiz-Jiminez.

Today the News Cycle explores Paul’s Place, a shelter for the unhoused, and comfort during these cold months. We talked with Executive Director of Davis Community Meals and Housing Tracy Fauver and long-term resident of Paul’s Place Ricardo Carr. Later in the episode, Camile Reyes Rojas reports on how people give back to those who are less fortunate and ways to be proactive in the community. Podca...

This week the News Cycle talks to Jonathan Eisen about birdwatching and getting outdoors. Lauren Cornell investigates different ways students can get outdoors. Jordan Kim discusses different ways people get together during the winter.  Podcast Packages by Lauren Cornell and Jordan Kim. Interview by Noah Meyer. Hosted by Noah Meyer. Produced and edited by Camile Reyes-Rojas. Music by Daniel Ruiz-Ji...

This week the News Cycle talks to Eda Chen about the career counseling and academic advise for highschoolers, and what that would look like for Davis high students. Gwynn Canfield investigates different ways students prepare for the Scholastic Assessment Test, or the SATs. Naneh Grigor debates whether or not it’s even worth it to take the test. Podcast Packages by Gwynn Canfield and Naneh Grigor....

This week, the News Cycle interviews Linda Harris, the Professor of Cooperative Extension in Microbial Food Safety at UC Davis, about keeping food safe during Thanksgiving. Additionally, Marion Delarue produced a package about the wine class at UC Davis. Delarue interviews Ben Montpetit, an associate professor in the UC Davis Viticulture and Enology Department, and Anita Oberholster, professor at...

This week, the News Cycle sits down with Gavin Debrito and his mother, Lynn Spradlin, to discuss his high school experience. We also talk to Leslie Silver, a licensed psychologist, to investigate teenage mental health in Davis and how to treat anxieties. Interviews by Rowan Reising. Produced by Camile Reyes Rojas. Music by Daniel Ruiz-Jimenez.

Today the News Cycle talks about clubs at DHS, and the many forms and shapes they take. Noah Meyer interviews the president of the Taylor Swift Society Noah Pasternack and Clubs Commissioner Axel Sundin. Carter Gleason and Boyeon Choi have packages about the Mental Health Awareness Club and the KPOP Club respectively Hosted by Noah Meyer. Produced by Camile Reyes-Rojas. Packages by Boyeon Choi and...

Today, the News Cycle dives into the spooky season. Rowan Reising interviews Spanish teacher Carlos Diaz about Dia de los Muertos, and how he celebrates with his class. Marion Delarue reports on Halloween traditions and Alessandra Trask investigates whether or not high schoolers are too old to trick-or-treat. Hosted by Rowan Reising. Theme music by Daniel Ruiz-Jimenez.