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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Infectious Omicron variant spreads concern

A new variant of SARS-COV 2 with an increased number of mutations was detected in South Africa on November 24. We speak with Dr. David Kimberlin, a Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and Co-Director of their Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases about the new variant. Dr. Kimberlin also is one of two liaisons from the American Academy of Pediatrics to the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, where COVID vaccine recommendations are crafted.

Producers- Max Davis Housefield & Stella Maze, Theme Music- Daniel Ruiz-Jimenez

PHOTO: Transmission electron micrograph of a SARS-CoV-2 virus particle. CREDIT: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

Davis turkeys celebrate Thanksgiving

Davis's turkey population is a perpetual annoyance for some but today we investigate the reason for the ubiquitous flocks. Also, Thanksgiving is right around the corner and the Davis Community has a variety of plans and views on the holiday. Finally, a look into this year's pardoned turkeys, Peanut Butter and Jelly. Packages by- Max Davis-Housefield and Xochitl Armien Funk.

Producers- Max Davis Housefield & Stella Maze, Theme Music- Daniel Ruiz-Jimenez

 

Mondavi Center reopens while seniors apply for college

High school fall sports seasons are coming to a close and student athletes are moving forward. Next, some high school students have been altering COVID test results in order to fake negative statuses. Meanwhile, as COVID restrictions loosen, the Mondavi Center is reopening to the public. And finally, high school seniors are working on their college applications with help from school counselors. Packages by- Colette Quaas, Julia Lindburg, Julian Dunn & Maria Anderson

Producers- Max Davis-Housefield & Stella Maze, Theme Music- Daniel Ruiz-Jimenez

The War of the Worlds

A meteor has crashed into Arroyo Park, but with releases of energy from  the Martian surface earlier this morning, the object could be more than  it seems. The News Cycle presents HG Wells' The War of the Worlds,  adapted by Max Davis-Housefield.

Cast:  Max Davis-Housefield as himself, Stella Maze as herself, Elliot  DeJong as Professor Svyatoslovovich, Skye Adams as Professor Petronov,  Mattias RowenBale as Reporter 1, Daniel Jebri as Reporter 3, Alex  Miyamoto as Ramon Raquello, Bridget Nagle as Reporter 2, Genna Olavarri  as Reporter 4, and Sophia Young as the Police Chief.

Produced by Stella Maze and Max Davis-Housefield. Music by Daniel  Ruiz-Jimenez, Gerardo Matos Rodríguez, and Tchaikovsky. Sound Design  from zapsplat.com.

Poverty, protection and protest

In part two of the homelessness series, we focus on community solutions to growing poverty. Next, crossing guards face hostility from drivers while keeping students safe. Finally, Davis High students take part in the Oct. 22 Global Climate Strike on Friday afternoon, pressuring those in power to take action for the planet. Packages by: Max Davis-Housefield, Sophia Young & Mattias RowenBale

Producers- Max Davis-Housefield & Stella Maze, Theme Music- Daniel Ruiz-Jimenez

Pumpkin patches prepare for Halloween Season

Halloween draws near, and pumpkin patches are ready to welcome guests for the spooky season. Also, we look at the different styles of masks people are wearing and investigate the extended closure of G Street. Packages by: Genna Olavarri, Alex Miyamoto, and Declan Fee.

Producers- Max Davis-Housefield & Stella Maze, Theme Music- Daniel Ruiz-Jimenez

Davis homeless population grows exponentially

The homeless population is growing in Davis as a result of lack of housing and accessible mental health and substance abuse resources. Next, Davis High adopted the Hispanic-Serving Institution early college program as explained by the grant director from Sac City, Rosana Chavez-Hernandez . Finally, an update on the plans for Davis High's  Homecoming Dance amid a pandemic. Packages by: Max Davis-Housefield, Jihan Moon & Francesca Fanucchi

 

Producers- Max Davis-Housefield & Stella Maze, Theme Music- Daniel Ruiz-Jimenez

Community activism and student clubs return

After more than a year of reduced activity and virtual meetings, student clubs and community activists are taking action again. Plus, we talk to Interim Superintendent Matt Best about ventilation and COVID testing. Packages by Ayisi Ni and Leyla Bolkan. Interviews by Cole Wittkop and Daniel Jebri.

Producers- Max Davis-Housefield & Stella Maze, Theme Music- Daniel Ruiz-Jimenez

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