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.
Podcast
Uplifting Community and Budget Cut ConcernsMon, 04/21/2025 - 12:00am | DHS Journalism Class
Today the News Cycle focuses on responding to rhetoric from the Trump Administration about undocumented students and federal funding of education. A few weeks ago, we took a look at how the Trump Administration's economic plans will affect Davis residents. Now, students are worried about how they’ll be treated in the event of budget cuts or threats to their identity. We spoke with Matt Best, the superintendent of Davis Joint Unified School District, about a recent Op-ed he released that focused on the concerns of students and parents. Then, Elina Hibel covers budget cut concerns, and Rowan Reising gets a read on how students are feeling.
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Modern SkincareMon, 04/14/2025 - 12:00am | DHS Journalism ClassToday The News Cycle focuses on skincare. We have a conversation with Sacramento City College student Joyce Lee about the benefits of having a skincare routine. Then, Leela Davis reports on how sensitive skin requires special care and how a company has been working to solve this issue. Finally, Jamie Kang reviews the popularization of pimple patches amongst teenagers. Hosted and produced by Boyeon Choi. Packages by Leela Davis and Jamie Kang. Music by Daniel Ruiz Jimenez.
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Farm to Table, Table to TrashMon, 04/07/2025 - 7:30am | DHS Journalism ClassThis week, the News Cycle focuses on food, where it come from and where it goes. Carmela Forcella looks into farms, discussing the pros and cons of preserving agricultural land. Then, Emily CAO takes us behind the scenes at the farmers market. Afterwards, Oren Vinokurov went to Volt coffee and talked to both staff and customers. Finally, Stefani Vincente covers how Americans waste food, and how we can prevent it. Music by Daniel Ruiz-Jimenez. Hosted and Produced by Samuel Ochsner-Hembrow. Executive producers are Noah Meyer and Alessandra Trask. Packages by Carmela Forcella, Emily CAO, Oren Vinokurov, and Stefani Vincente |
Economic UncertaintyMon, 03/24/2025 - 12:00am | DHS Journalism ClassToday The News Cycle focuses on the current state of the economy. We have a conversation with UC Davis economics professor Christopher Meissner. Then, Sean O’Brien reports on the rising gas prices due to inflation and Luke Hanstad reviews federal grant cuts and how that affects students of all levels. Hosted and produced by Boyeon Choi. Packages by Luke Hanstad and Sean O’Brien. Music by Daniel Ruiz Jimenez.
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Sick of the Bird FluMon, 03/17/2025 - 12:00am | DHS Journalism Class
This week, the News Cycle focuses on the recent bird flu sweeping the country. Godolias Mesfin tells us about precautions being taken, and Simon Kim covers rising prices that are affecting local Davis shoppers. After that, we’ll hear editorials from Everett Campbell about the dangers of social media, and from Jamison Kang about school start times. Music by Daniel Ruiz-Jimenez. Hosted and Produced by Noah Meyer. Executive producers are Noah Meyer and Alessandra Trask. Packages by Godolias Mesfin, Simon Kim, Everett Campbell, and Jamison Kang.
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Women in STEMMon, 03/10/2025 - 12:00am | DHS Journalism ClassToday The News Cycle focuses on women's history month and women in STEM. We sat down with Kiana Mazaheri, the Co-President of the Feminism Club at Davis High School. Elina Hibel talked to women on campus to tell us more about their journeys with STEM. Madeline Lu tells us why she feels students would benefit from another break in the Spring Semester. Hosted by Alessandra Trask. Produced by Alessandra Trask. Music by Daniel Ruiz Jiminez. Packages by Elina Hibel and Madeline Lu. |
Bikes and Buses, Past and FutureMon, 03/03/2025 - 12:30am | DHS Journalism ClassToday The News Cycle focuses on the future of two of Davis's most important methods of transportation, bikes and the Unitrans buses. First, an interview with Kutay Ozcelik, DHS student and winner of the UC Davis Big Bang Energy and Sustainability prize. Then, an editorial from Siena Campbell about how bus schedules can impact students. Hosted and produced by Samuel Ochsner-Hembrow. Package by Siena Campbell. Music by Daniel Ruiz Jimenez. |
Hidden Perspectives: Opinions and VoicesMon, 02/24/2025 - 12:00am | DHS Journalism ClassToday The News Cycle focuses on a Davis High Black History Month event, along with three editorials from the HUB staff. First, Marion Delarue will cover the Davis High Black History Month event of African American quilts and arts. Then, Harlow Hamilton details why we should care about bike theft in Davis and Emily Cao speaks about the importance of having cooking classes in DJUSD. Finally, Leela Davis tells us about the repercussions of teachers not following concussion protocols. Hosted and produced by Boyeon Choi. Packages by Marion Delarue, Harlow Hamilton, Emily Cao and Leela Davis. Music by Daniel Ruiz Jimenez.
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Time for a Monday ReadMon, 02/17/2025 - 12:00am | DHS Journalism Class
This week, the News Cycle focuses on our monthly student newspaper. We’ll hear from reporters Rowan Reising, Carlos Chavez, and Chris Kim about their respective stories in the recent February edition of the HUB. From the LA wildfires to CTE courses, the HUB has it all. Music by Daniel Ruiz-Jimenez. Hosted and Produced by Noah Meyer. Executive producers are Noah Meyer and Alessandra Trask. PHOTO: The HUB provides a monthly newspaper, available for everyone via a subscription. CREDIT: Noah Meyer |
Local Music and Global StagesMon, 02/10/2025 - 12:00am | DHS Journalism ClassToday The News Cycle focuses on celebrating national and local musicians. We sat down with Yuma Kano, pianist and winner of the annual Davis High Concerto Competition this year, who detailed his love for music and playing. Then, Carlos Chavez reports on Watermelon Music Store and how they allow local musicians to shine. Finally, Sam Ochsner-Hembrow covers the Grammys award show and Davis community members’ favorite moments. Hosted and produced by Boyeon Choi. Packages by Carlos Chavez and Sam Ochsner-Hembrow. Music by Daniel Ruiz Jimenez. |
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