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 5-5:10pm, Tuesday 8-8:10am, Tuesday 5-5:10pm, Friday 2:30-2:40pm, Saturday 8-8:10am
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Music programs are only online for two weeks after they are broadcast.

The Effects of 9/11 on Davis

Today The News Cycle focuses on the 9/11 attacks’ effects on Davis. We sat down with Bill Williams who is a Davis High Government and Politics teacher, to talk about the changes and impacts he saw on both his students and community in Davis. Sam Ochsner-Hembrow investigates how a few community members searched for ways they could make a difference in Davis.

Hosted by Boyeon Choi. Produced by Boyeon Choi. Music by Daniel Ruiz Jiminez. Package by Sam Ochsner-Hembrow.  

 

2024 News Cycle Finale: Onto the Next Chapter

Today the News Cycle introduces the next chapter of the program for next year, welcoming new host and producer Boyeon Choi. Hosted by Noah Meyer, Rowan Reising, Boyeon Choi, and Camile Reyes Rojas. Produced by Camile Reyes Rojas. Music by Daniel Ruiz Jiminez. 

PHOTO: Noah Meyer, Camile Reyes Rojas, Boyeon Choi, and Rowan Reising in the studio. CREDIT: Rowan Reising

All About Friendships, New and Old

 

Today, the News Cycle focuses on all kinds of friendships in the community, how they are made, sustained, and valued. We sat down with Holly Istas a psychology and government teacher at Davis High and discussed the psychology behind who you make friendships with and what it takes for healthy relationships. Then, Kristin Kay reported on students who were new to the school district and how they went about making new friends, and Natalie Neal investigated what adults do to be active in the community and still spend time with their friends.

 

Hosted by Alessandra Trask, Produced by Camile Reyes-Rojas. Music by Daniel Ruiz Jiminez. Packages by Kristen Kay and Natalie Neal.

PHOTO CREDIT: Kristen Kay

Administration Provides Aid to English Learner Students

Today, May 20th, 2024, the News Cycle focuses on the administration at DJUSD which supports English learners. We sat down with María Luquín, Director of Multilingual Education and Categorical Programs, to talk about the different resources and requirements for students who are English learners. Then, Ellie Blosch reports on the interpretation services provided by the Language Justice Group, and Alessandra Trask gets to know the multilingual tutors who interpret for Davis High students in their classes.

 

Hosted by Maya Malinowski. Produced by Boyeon Choi. Music by Daniel Ruiz-Jiminez. Packages by Ellie Blosch, Alessandra Trask, and Noah Meyer.

 

Fishing out phishing scams

 

Today The News Cycle focuses on online scams. We sat down with John Breyault who is vice president of nonprofit organization, “National Consumers League,” to talk about the social and economical effects of phishing scams. Lily Schroeder speaks about the phishing scams that Davis High students received. Noah Meyer investigates the intervention that UC Davis takes to ensure online safety for their students and faculty.

Hosted by Boyeon Choi. Produced by Boyeon Choi. Music by Daniel Ruiz Jiminez. Packages by Lily Schroeder, and Noah Meyer.

The Impact of Tires

 Today the News Cycle focuses on the impact of driving in a small town. Today we focus on the effects of driving in a small town. We connect Davis to the larger issues of unsafe driving and the growing gas prices that cost individuals and the greater planet. Zachary Schroeder and Satya Jackson Dunning have the stories. Then, Chase Bruno walks us through the difficulty teenagers have parking and how it affects their lives, then Jasper Gegorian Miller gives us insight into a potential resulting consequence: becoming late or tardy to school.

Hosted by Rowan Reising. Produced by Camile Reyes Rojas/ Music by Daniel Ruiz-Jiminez. Packages by Zachary Schroeder, Satya Jackson Dunning, Chase Bruno, and Jasper Gegorian Miller.

Uncovering the Arts With Music and Murals

Today The News Cycle focuses on the arts. Krishna Sahoo investigated the removal of art rooms from the new stem building, which the district did without asking teachers. Helena Massotti Miranda reports on the underrepresentation in the art field at DHS. Shifting to music, Niamh Thomas gives us an overview on the struggles the music department is facing, while Jordan Wagner profiled the internship opportunities offered by the strings program. 

Hosted by Noah Meyer. Produced by Noah Meyer. Music by Daniel Ruiz Jiminez. Packages by Krishna Sahoo, Helena Massotti Miranda, Niamh Thomas, and Jordan Wagner. 

PHOTO: A mural painted near the art department wing. CREDIT: Helena Massotti Miranda

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.

 

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