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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Get Acquainted with Paul's Place

Today the News Cycle explores Paul’s Place, a shelter for the unhoused, and comfort during these cold months. We talked with Executive Director of Davis Community Meals and Housing Tracy Fauver and long-term resident of Paul’s Place Ricardo Carr. Later in the episode, Camile Reyes Rojas reports on how people give back to those who are less fortunate and ways to be proactive in the community.

Podcast Package by Camile Reyes Rojas. Tour and interview segment by Rowan Reising. Produced and edited by Camile Reyes Rojas. Music by Daniel Ruiz-Jiminez.

 

The News Cycle, Dec. 11, 2023: Taking on the outdoors

This week the News Cycle talks to UC Davis Professor Jonathan Eisen about birdwatching and getting outdoors. Lauren Cornell investigates different ways students can get outdoors. Jordan Kim discusses different ways people get together during the winter. 

Podcast packages by Lauren Cornell and Jordan Kim. Interview by Noah Meyer. Hosted by Noah Meyer. Produced and edited by Camile Reyes-Rojas. Music by Daniel Ruiz-Jimenez.

PHOTO: Jonathan Eisen takes a photo of birds flying overhead. CREDIT: Jonathan Eisen

The News Cycle, Dec. 4, 2023: Looking ahead to college preparation

This week the News Cycle talks to Eda Chen about the career counseling and academic advice for highschoolers, and what that would look like for Davis high students. Gwynn Canfield investigates different ways students prepare for the Scholastic Assessment Test, or the SATs. Naneh Grigor debates whether or not it’s even worth it to take the test.

Podcast packages by Gwynn Canfield and Naneh Grigor. Interview by Rowan Reising. Produced by Rowan Reising. Music by Daniel Ruiz-Jimenez.

Talking Turkey: Thanksgiving Thoughts

This week, the News Cycle interviews Linda Harris, the Professor of Cooperative Extension in Microbial Food Safety at UC Davis, about keeping food safe during Thanksgiving. Additionally, Marion Delarue produced a package about the wine class at UC Davis. Delarue interviews Ben Montpetit, an associate professor in the UC Davis Viticulture and Enology Department, and Anita Oberholster, professor at UC Davis in Extension of Enology. Then, Gwynn Canfield produced a package about what students at Davis High are thankful for. 

The Mental Health Journey Called High School

This week, the News Cycle sits down with Gavin Debrito and his mother, Lynn Spradlin, to discuss his high school experience. We also talk to Leslie Silver, a licensed psychologist, to investigate teenage mental health in Davis and how to treat anxieties. 

Photo credit: Lynn Spradlin

Interviews by Rowan Reising. Produced by Camile Reyes Rojas. Music by Daniel Ruiz-Jimenez.

A Clubs Compilation

Today the News Cycle talks about clubs at DHS, and the many forms and shapes they take. Noah Meyer interviews the president of the Taylor Swift Society Noah Pasternack and Clubs Commissioner Axel Sundin. Carter Gleason and Boyeon Choi have packages about the Mental Health Awareness Club and the KPOP Club respectively

Photo Credits: Saadya Mahmood.

Hosted by Noah Meyer. Produced by Camile Reyes-Rojas. Packages by Boyeon Choi and Carter Gleason. Theme music by Daniel Ruiz-Jimenez.

 

It's Spooky Season

Today, the News Cycle dives into the spooky season. Rowan Reising interviews Spanish teacher Carlos Diaz about Dia de los Muertos, and how he celebrates with his class. Marion Delarue reports on Halloween traditions and Alessandra Trask investigates whether or not high schoolers are too old to trick-or-treat.

Hosted by Rowan Reising. Theme music by Daniel Ruiz-Jimenez.

Movie Monday: Marvel vs. DC and More

The News Cycle focused on movies. The News Cycle talked to Juniors Max Bloom and Andrew Herrera about which company they prefer: Marvel or DC? Then, Eleanor Whitney and Lily Schroeder contributed podcast packages. Lily Schroeder reviewed the movie Freaky Friday, and Eleanor Whitney talked to DHS students about their favorite movies.

Interview by Rowan Reising and Noah Meyer. Hosted by Rowan Reising and Noah Meyer. Produced by Noah Meyer. Podcast packages by Lily Schroeder and Eleanor Whitney. Theme music by Daniel Ruiz-Jimenez.

The Doxing Debacle

Today the News Cycle talked about doxing. Lewis Williams produced a package and talked to Lea Darrah, the President of the Board of Education at DJUSD. Boyeon Choi also produced a package, and talked to art teacher Kyle Monhollen.

Interviews by Lewis Williams and Boyeon Choi. Podcast packages by Lewis Williams and Boyeon Choi.

Hosted by Noah Meyer and Rowan Reising. Produced by Camile Reyes-Rojas. Theme music by Daniel Ruiz-Jimenez.

A Courtside View: Basketball Preseason and Sports Injuries

The News Cycle covers Davis Highs' Basketball preseason with Varsity Basketball Head Coach Heather Highshoe and Senior Captain Alia Cordone. In addition, Jackson Chelius reports on sports injuries and how hurt athletes contribute to the team. Interviews by Rowan Reising. Podcast package by Jackson Chelius.

Hosted and produced by Rowan Reising. Theme music by Daniel Ruiz-Jimenez.

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