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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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.

Know Your Rights

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 March. Naneh Grigor informs how to register to vote for the primaries.

Hosted by Rowan Reising. Produced by Camile Reyes Rojas. Music by Daniel Ruiz Jiminez. Packages by Naneh Grigor and Gwynn Canfield.

 

Measuring Up Measure N



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. After that conversation, the News Cycle interviews Kristin Conner, the public information’s officer at the DJUSD. Additionally, Rowan Reising gives us everything you need to know about measure N, and the positions for and against it. Hosted and produced by Noah Meyer. Music by Daniel Ruiz-Jiminez. Package by Rowan Reising.

PHOTO: Image of a banner hung up by the DJUSD that has been called into question.

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