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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Day trips provide a swift and convenient escape

Davis High students make the most of day trips as a way to bond with their family and get out of Davis. Next, high school students experience the pros and cons of taking the bus to school and struggle with sleep. Finally, DSH staff have trouble keeping track of their many keys. Packages by: Zoe Kaplan, Calissa Levy, JJ Wiliamson & Wyatt Bluecoat.

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

Davis recognizes environmental change makers

The Davis communnity honors enviornmental change makers in the Evironmental Recognition Award ceremony on April 20th.  Next, Davis residents are finding careers and passions in animal care and Davis High sports teams are emphasizing kindness in sportsmanship.   Packages by: Mattias RowenBale, Lily Schroeder & Savana Anderson 

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

Sacramento's Land Park to experience major changes

The Sacramento Zoo is investigating a move to Elk Grove and Fairytale Town is beginning its first new construction in decades. We look at the future of Land Park, plus a look at how members of the DHS community got their start in activism and Davis businesses impacted by the pandemic. Packages by Maria Anderson, Ayush Tuladhar, and Alaina Hagen.

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

Preventing gun violence in the wake of Sacramento shooting

Following a mass shooting on Sunday April 3 in Sacramento, we take a look at how we can best prevent further similar tragedies. Then we learn where students are traveling and some of the scientific effects of kindness. Packages by Max Davis-Housefield, Ella Shorts, and Sophia Perez.

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

PHOTO: A Walther gun with bullets. CREDIT: Tomascastelazo

Picnic Day to return in-person

UC Davis’ 108th picnic day celebrations will take place in person this April after two years of virtual celebrations. We take a look at its history and preview some of the celebrations. Then, we take a look at some fun day trips, appreciate a surge in kindness, and investigate the long history of protests in Davis. Packages by Keeley Kubiak, Zoe Kaplan, Maddie Sachs, and Alex Fomina.

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

California Raptor Center rehabilitates wildlife going on 50th Anniversary

The California Raptor center is rehabilitating wildlife and teaching volunteers hands-on methods. Next, we search for the pest Pizza in Davis. Finally, Davis residents share the advantages of using a bicycle as primary mode of transportation. Packages by: Max Davis-Housefield, Mikayla Aguirre and Samara Brewer 

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

Political Roundtable

This week, The News Cycle hosts a political roundtable with local political party leaders. Joining us in this episode are Linda Deos, the chair of the Yolo County Democratic Party, and Jim Fein, the communications director for the Yolo County Republicans. This is an abridged version of the conversation - the full version can be found at bluedevilhub.com and wherever you get your podcasts.

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

Boy Scout involvement fluctuates with the pandemic

Community Boy Scout troops are stuggling to recruit members during the pandemic. Next, families around Davis are finding pros and cons in raising chickens. Finally, Russell Boulevard is undergoing changes from the city. Packages by: Ayisi Ni, Grace Kishiyama & Maria Anderson

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

Davis in Solidarity with Ukraine

Since the Russian invasion last Thursday, Davis has expressed its solidarity with Ukraine and its sister city there, Uman. The News Cycle checks in on the situation in Uman and then looks at a candlelight vigil that was held Saturday to demonstrate support for Ukrainians. Interview by Max Davis-Housefield. Package by Shira Kalish.

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

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