The News Cycle

The Davis Senior High School's Blue Devil Hub produces 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.

Live Monday 5-5:30pm
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Prop 39

Today, The News Cycle deep dives into the driving forces behind and against Prop 39, a proposition that would require California voters to show additional voter ID when voting. We speak about this topic with Michelle Famula, President of the League of Women Voters of Yolo County. Hosted by Adeleine Glenn and produced by Maya Davis. Music by Daniel Ruiz Jimenez. 

Voices of Davis

Today The News Cycle focuses on giving voice to the voiceless. We have a conversation with Autumn Labbe-Renault, the executive director of Davis Media Access. Then, Charlie Villanueva tells us about Best Buddies Club and Karley Liu gives us a behind the scenes of the Davis High Library. 

Hosted and produced by Maggie Lubell. Package by Karley Liu and Charlie Villanueva. Music by Daniel Ruiz Jimenez. 

 

DHS Alumni Discusses National News

Today, we talk with Meghan Bobrowsky, a former Davis High student and a previous member of the BlueDevilHub staff, about the lawsuit Meta faced. Then, Maya Davis introduces us to the new Electric Vehicle class, and Peregryn Matchett and Priya Hoffman take us to Newsbeat. Hosted and produced by Lewis Paro. Packages by Maya Davis and Peregryn Matchett and Priya Hoffman. Music by Daniel Ruiz Jimenez.

 

A Refresh: Phone Policy

Today, The News Cycle is refreshing the community on updates to the new phone policy at DHS. We have a conversation with Principal Dr. Geigle. Then, Siena Campbell dives into a teacher and student perspective on the policy. Lewis Paro highlights a small business. Hosted and produced by Maya Davis. Packages by Siena Campbell and Lewis Paro. Music by Daniel Ruiz Jimenez.

Brewing: A New School Year

Today, The News Cycle gives students tips on how to study. We have a conversation with the Study Skills teacher, Rost Porter about his class and any tips he has for students. Then, Maya Davis introduces us to Volt Coffee. Zachary Shroeder gives us some advice from other graduating seniors of the class of 2026. Hosted and produced by Lewis Paro and Maya Davis. Packages by Maya Davis and Zachary Shroeder. Music by Daniel Ruiz Jimenez.



 

Volunteers Make it Happen

Today, The News Cycle is all about volunteering, especially with grad night coming up next week on June 12th. We have a conversation with volunteer Jen Perkins about her involvement in the event. Then, Eloise Tobey and Athena Kreylos cover more volunteering in the community. Hosted and produced by Maya Davis. Packages by Eloise Tobey and Athena Kreylos. Music by Daniel Ruiz Jimenez.

Alternative Paths and Lasting Memorials

Today, The News Cycle explores different paths and forms of remembrance. Maggie Lubell speaks with hairstylist Noel Willingmyer about cosmetology school as an alternative to college and the opportunities available in the beauty industry. Then, Delphine McNeil covers a COVID-19 memorial in the Davis Cemetery. Finally, Jason Lin reports on Natalie’s Corner, a memorial in Central Park that honors a community member through art and water features.

Hosted and produced by Maggie Lubell. Packages by Delphine McNeil and Jason Lin. Music by Daniel Ruiz-Jimenez.

The Creative Voices of Davis

Today, The News Cycle is all about local authors and creative writing in Davis. We have a conversation with a local author, Meera Ekkanath Klein. Then, Elek Hays-Bolgar explores local poetry nights in Davis, and Parker Leno talks about Avid Reader special events. Hosted and produced by Maya Davis. Packages by Elek Hays-Bolgar and Parker Leno. Music by Daniel Ruiz Jimenez.

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