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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California Raptor Center rehabilitates wildlife going on 50th Anniversary

The California Raptor center is rehabilitating wildlife and teaching volunteers hands-on methods. Next, we search for the pest Pizza in Davis. Finally, Davis residents share the advantages of using a bicycle as primary mode of transportation. Packages by: Max Davis-Housefield, Mikayla Aguirre and Samara Brewer 

Producers- Max Davis-Housefield & Stella Maze, Music- Daniel Ruiz-Jimenez 

Political Roundtable

This week, The News Cycle hosts a political roundtable with local political party leaders. Joining us in this episode are Linda Deos, the chair of the Yolo County Democratic Party, and Jim Fein, the communications director for the Yolo County Republicans. This is an abridged version of the conversation - the full version can be found at bluedevilhub.com and wherever you get your podcasts.

Producers- Max Davis-Housefield & Stella Maze, Music by- Daniel Ruiz-Jimenez

Boy Scout involvement fluctuates with the pandemic

Community Boy Scout troops are stuggling to recruit members during the pandemic. Next, families around Davis are finding pros and cons in raising chickens. Finally, Russell Boulevard is undergoing changes from the city. Packages by: Ayisi Ni, Grace Kishiyama & Maria Anderson

Producers- Max Davis-Housefield & Stella Maze, Music- Daniel Ruiz-Jimenez

Davis in Solidarity with Ukraine

Since the Russian invasion last Thursday, Davis has expressed its solidarity with Ukraine and its sister city there, Uman. The News Cycle checks in on the situation in Uman and then looks at a candlelight vigil that was held Saturday to demonstrate support for Ukrainians. Interview by Max Davis-Housefield. Package by Shira Kalish.

Producers- Max Davis Housefield & Stella Maze, Theme Music- Daniel Ruiz-Jimenez

Students share Valentine's Day plans

Davis High students have made many plans for how to spend the perfect holiday with their friends, and we dive into the world of astrology with a look at trending star signs and horoscopes. Plus we have a second episode in our series chronicling people who have experienced prejudice in Davis. Packages by Maria Anderson, Bridget Nagle, and Leyla Bolkan.

Producers- Max Davis Housefield & Stella Maze, Theme Music- Daniel Ruiz-Jimenez

Bizarro World radiates culture and quirk in its return

After a covid hiatus, like most local shops, game and comic book haven Bizarro World is back in business. Next, we talk with local farmers, vendors and shoppers about farm-to-fork eating. Packages by Elliot DeJong & Maria Anderson.

Producers- Max Davis Housefield & Stella Maze, Theme Music- Daniel Ruiz-Jimenez

Davis Prepares to Celebrate Black History Month

Community organizers, including Davis High’s Black Student Union, have planned events for the entire month. But, they argue, Black History should really be taught and appreciated all year round. Plus, we visit the Mondavi Center where the show goes on. Packages by Xochitl Armien and Lewis Herring-Tillman.

Producers- Max Davis-Housefield & Stella Maze, Theme Music- Daniel Ruiz-Jimenez

High school students fight back against new bell schedule

A high school student council formed in order to petition the enacting of a new bell schedule. Next, plans are solidifying surrounding the construction of a new Career Technical Education building on the Davis High School campus. Finally, we begin a series of interviews with individuals from minority groups in the community on their experiences in the town of Davis. Packages by Leyla Bolkan, Grace Kishiyama & Jihan Moon.



Producers- Max Davis-Housefield & Stella Maze, Theme Music- Daniel Ruiz-Jimenez

Local businesses adapt to Omicron surge

This week, we see how local businesses are having to modify their hours of operation due to increased risk and decreased demand. We also take a look at COVID testing at elementary schools and DHS’s new musical production. We round the show off with a remembrance of Martin Luther King Jr. Packages by Alex Miyamoto, Julian Dunn, and Bridget Nagle. “We Shall Overcome” Melody after Charles Albert Tindley; setting & sound file by Peter Gerloff.

Producers- Max Davis-Housefield & Stella Maze, Theme Music- Daniel Ruiz-Jimenez

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