The News Cycle

The Davis Senior High School's Blue Devil Hub produce this weekly show for the Davis community. The show dives into issues relevant to students and residents. In addition to KDRT, you can find the show at bluedevilhub.com. It is broadcast on 95.7 KDRT at 8 AM on Mondays and noon on Tuesdays.

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Replays Monday 5-5:15pm, Tuesday 8-8:15am
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Music programs are only online for two weeks after they are broadcast.

The Impact of Tires

 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 it affects their lives, then Jasper Gegorian Miller gives us insight into a potential resulting consequence: becoming late or tardy to school.

Hosted by Rowan Reising. Produced by Camile Reyes Rojas/ Music by Daniel Ruiz-Jiminez. Packages by Zachary Schroeder, Satya Jackson Dunning, Chase Bruno, and Jasper Gegorian Miller.

Uncovering the Arts With Music and Murals

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 opportunities offered by the strings program. 

Hosted by Noah Meyer. Produced by Noah Meyer. Music by Daniel Ruiz Jiminez. Packages by Krishna Sahoo, Helena Massotti Miranda, Niamh Thomas, and Jordan Wagner. 

PHOTO: A mural painted near the art department wing. CREDIT: Helena Massotti Miranda

Kindness and Community

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 ourselves. Paige Tracy reports. To fully understand how social media affects our students, we sit down with Junior Hayley Smith, an avid user to investigate how teenagers use their phones to their benefit.

Hosted by Rowan Reising. Produced by Camile Reyes Rojas. Music by Daniel Ruiz Jiminez. Packages by Jamie Macdonald, Olivia Ayson, and Paige Tracy.

Learning Languages in New Nations

 

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 Noah Meyer. Produced by Camile Reyes Rojas. Music by Daniel Ruiz Jiminez. Packages by Alyssa Hwang and Alexandra Maduros. 

 

Bicker, Bargain, Banter: Family Relationships

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 Manansala about their relationship as twins as well as what they are going to do when apart after graduation.

 

Students Succeed Financially as Small Businesses Grow

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 Hibel and Christopher Kim. 

PHOTO: Juniors Arshan Adili and Noah Layiktez pose after cleaning a car for their business “Sudsy Saltans” CREDIT: Arshan Adili and Noah Layiktez

All About CAASPP

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. Executive producer is Sean Campbell. Music by Daniel Ruiz Jiminez.

 

March Madness Sparks Sports Betting

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. Hosted by Noah Meyer. Produced by Noah Meyer. Music by Daniel Ruiz Jiminez. Packages by Jordan Kim and Lewis Williams.

Discrepancies in Curriculum Approaches

Today, the News Cycle focuses on teaching disparities in the Davis Joint Unified School District, Gwynn Canfield has the story. Later in the episode, we 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 Science of Sleep

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 Lauren Cornell and Suhela Lamba. Graphic created by Christopher Kim.

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