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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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.

Careers, Hoops, Languages, Grammys: Current Events

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 taken place since 2018. Finally, Camile Reyes Rojas evaluates the results of the 2024 Grammy Awards, the nominees, and the category winners.

Hosted by Rowan Reising. Produced by Camile Reyes Rojas. Music by Daniel Ruiz-Jiminez.

Another Generation of Athletes and Officials

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 Ruiz-Jiminez.

PHOTO: Teams line up before a game during the city of Davis's Youth Basketball program. CREDIT: Justin Hickey

Taking a Step Back

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 and produced by Rowan Reising. Music by Daniel Ruiz-Jiminez.

New Year, New Goals, New Opportunities

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.

PHOTO: Senior Derek Barker drives to the hoop as the Blue Devils try to rebound from last season and improve on their record. CREDIT: Alessandra Trask 

Get Acquainted with Paul's Place

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.

Podcast Package by Camile Reyes Rojas. Tour and interview segment by Rowan Reising. Produced and edited by Camile Reyes Rojas. Music by Daniel Ruiz-Jiminez.

 

The News Cycle, Dec. 11, 2023: Taking on the outdoors

This week the News Cycle talks to UC Davis Professor 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-Jimenez.

PHOTO: Jonathan Eisen takes a photo of birds flying overhead. CREDIT: Jonathan Eisen

The News Cycle, Dec. 4, 2023: Looking ahead to college preparation

This week the News Cycle talks to Eda Chen about the career counseling and academic advice 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. Interview by Rowan Reising. Produced by Rowan Reising. Music by Daniel Ruiz-Jimenez.

Talking Turkey: Thanksgiving Thoughts

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 UC Davis in Extension of Enology. Then, Gwynn Canfield produced a package about what students at Davis High are thankful for. 

The Mental Health Journey Called High School

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. 

Photo credit: Lynn Spradlin

Interviews by Rowan Reising. Produced by Camile Reyes Rojas. Music by Daniel Ruiz-Jimenez.

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