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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Economic Uncertainty

Today 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. 

 

Sick of the Bird Flu

 

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. 

 

Women in STEM

Today 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 Future

Today 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 Voices

Today 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. 

 

Time for a Monday Read

 

 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 Stages

Today 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.

Academic Advancement in the Academic Center

Today The News Cycle focuses on the programs and services Davis High offers for students. We sat down with Kelly Wehrley who is the head of the English Learner Development classes as DHS. Noah Meyer went down to the academic center to fill us in on what they do for students.

Hosted by Alessandra Trask. Produced by Alessandra Trask. Music by Daniel Ruiz Jiminez. Packages by Noah Meyer. 



 

How New Technology Can Lower Barriers

Today The News Cycle focuses on the ability of new technologies to lower barriers to entry in science, art, and sustainability. Elina Hibel spoke to student photographers who run sports photography accounts, and we had a conversation with Michael Corsetto, director of hardware and systems engineering at Advanced.Farm, about how tech has changed engineering.

Hosted and produced by Samuel Ochsner-Hembrow. Package by Elina Hibel. Music by Daniel Ruiz Jimenez. 

All About Inauguration Day

Today The News Cycle focuses on the Inauguration Day. We have a conversation with UC Davis Law School professor Kevin Johnson about the Trump administration’s policies, and how they will make an impact domestically and internationally. Then, Alessandra Trask presents an overview of Inauguration Day and its procedural ceremony. 

Hosted and produced by Boyeon Choi. Package by Alessandra Trask. Music by Daniel Ruiz Jimenez. 

 

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