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The Wildcat Tribune

The official student news site of Dougherty Valley High School.

The Wildcat Tribune

The official student news site of Dougherty Valley High School.

The Wildcat Tribune

DV Fashion Podcast Episode 2: Transitioning from Winter to Spring

Julia Xiang and Inika Katragadda April 22, 2025

The DV fashion podcast continues with an examination of changing fashion trends as DV students leave their winter attire behind and move into spring.

DV Teachers Talk Music

Julia Xiang, News Editor April 14, 2025

Looking for new music to listen to? Watch our DV teachers explain their past and present music tastes and give recommendations that might just resonate with you. Background music credits: Music :...

Teenage girls flaunt modern prom dresses with soft hues, flowing silk and details like ruffles and slits.

From glamour to grace: prom dresses through the decades

Tvisha Grover, Opinions Copy Editor April 4, 2025

The countdown has begun, bringing every teenager’s most anticipated night of high school closer. As prom season approaches, teenagers everywhere are increasingly excited for the occasion. Instagram feeds...

Graphic displayed during the meeting

SRVEA hosts town hall meeting to further discuss SRVUSD budget plans

Aahana Tayal, Staff Writer March 31, 2025

On March 25, the San Ramon Valley Education Association (SRVEA) held an online town hall to discuss the impact of the $26 million budget reduction plan approved by the SRVUSD Board of Education in February....

 Allison Hussenet, Kerri Knapp and Annalisa Raphael all currently run and maintain the DV library.

DVHS library anticipates future after budget cuts

Taylor Koning, Sports Copy Editor March 21, 2025

Following district-wide budget cuts proposed on Jan. 14, 2025, the DVHS library will lose librarian Allison Hussenet, as the motion passed on Feb. 25 reduces the teacher librarians each at Dougherty and...

There has been a significant increase in the amount of construction and new buildings in San Ramon.

Transforming San Ramon by balancing growth and community

Sharanya Roy, Assistant Web Manager March 21, 2025

The city of San Ramon, nestled inside of the heart of Contra Costa County has been a hotspot for people all across the Bay Area and the state of California to move to. With this influx of new people and...

New glass cups at Starbucks are used for ‘for-here’ orders to promote sustainability efforts.

Starbucks launches new company policies

Asrita Yelisetti, PR Manager March 21, 2025

Starbucks has implemented new company policies worldwide to go back to its roots as a coffee shop. Their new ‘for-here’ policy includes glass cups, free refills and no more free water.  The root...

The paper airplane mural is on display in the 3000s building.

Tape art murals color DVHS halls

Julia Xiang, News Editor March 21, 2025

In February 2025, Kelsey Wengel’s Advanced Art students collaborated to create tape art murals on DVHS walls, hoping to brighten the halls. There were originally six murals in all. The murals in the...

Indie media studios against major corporations.

The rise of indie media

Srikar Kadiyala, Staff Writer March 21, 2025

While the oppression of corporate greed usually leads to the loss of basic liberties and artistic expression, in the case of independent media, a lack of freedom only pushed them to rise above their much...

Shrinkflation means paying the same while getting less, leaving shoppers with lighter bags and heavier costs.

Shrinkflation – Less is NOT more

Ovyaa Anburaj, Staff Writer March 20, 2025

When my mom used to go to the store, she always brought me and my siblings along with her. We would enthusiastically run through the aisles, begging for our favorite snacks, tossing them into the cart...

 Kelsey Wengel, Kasey Addiego, Melanie Grossheider, and Lauren Nakaso all attended a SRVUSD highschool as a kid. Courtesy of Karen Wilkins, Kasey Addiego, Janet Brock, Lauren Nakaso

DV staff reflect on the SRVUSD alumni experience

Inika Katragadda and Julia Xiang March 20, 2025

From attending a SRVUSD school in the past to graduating from college to finally working at Dougherty Valley High School, many DV staff members attended nearby schools like Monte Vista High School, Cal...

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