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

The official student news site of Dougherty Valley High School.

The Wildcat Tribune

COVID-19 has caused the government to lax its restrictions on firefighters, with early effects seen on the Florida wildfires already.

How we can stop COVID-19 from hurting the government’s response to wildfires

Shruthi Narayanan, Arts & Entertainment Editor May 28, 2020

Springtime is usually the time when firefighters inspect and reduce brush that can fuel fires in summer and fall. But the novel coronavirus has halted such activities, and many more things firefighters...

The death penalty, which has been hotly debated for centuries, continues to pose striking moral and ethical questions today.

Colorado repeals death penalties and commutes three death row prisoners

Udita Jonnala, Public Relations Manager May 28, 2020

Gov. Jared Polis signed the Death Penalty Abolition Bill on March 23, 2020, not only to save the state an estimated $1 million per year, but to break down racial disparity in capital punishment.  Colorado...

Netflix original “Never Have I Ever” breaks the boundaries of minority representation in American television

Elaine Park, Claire Zhang, Oce Bohra, and Teju Anand May 28, 2020

As cliche as the storyline was, “Never Have I Ever” shows a promising change in how minorities are portrayed in American television. Co-created by Mindy Kaling and Lang Fisher, “Never Have I Ever”...

Caring about others is an essential aspect of humanity.

Questioning your ethics makes them stronger

Kavin Kumaravel, Opinions Editor May 28, 2020

As I reflect on my time spent writing for the Tribune, I realize how much I’ve enjoyed provoking conversations on campus and pushing myself to write strong opinions that didn’t preach to the choir....

Tiger King released on Netflix Mar. 20 to varied reactions

Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem, Madness

Amruta Baradwaj, News Editor May 28, 2020

The American True Crime documentary series titled “Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem, Madness” officially released on the streaming platform Netflix on Mar. 20. The seven episode show follows the outlandish...

Judge partly dismisses the USWNT’s charges against US Soccer in the ongoing wage discrimination case

Judge partly dismisses the USWNT’s charges against US Soccer in the ongoing wage discrimination case

Aria Khalique and Helen Kang May 28, 2020

On May 1, 2020, California Federal Judge R. Gary Klauser dismissed two out of the three claims made by the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team (USWNT) in their ongoing wage discrimination lawsuit against...

For many, home, sweet home doesnt ring true as COVID-19 forces situations of domestic abuse.

Domestic violence rates spike as lockdown continues

Hannah Wang, News Editor May 28, 2020

Domestic violence rates are surging as shelter-in-place protocols for COVID-19 trap victims of domestic abuse in vulnerable situations at home. Travel restrictions and shelter-in-place protocols have...

Humans are the first creatures to have instigated a mass extinction. Perhaps well be the first to reverse one, too.

Climate change: what we need is shame

Eva Shen, Editor in Chief May 28, 2020

I used to drink giant bottles of water— the 32 ounce plastic ones you can buy at certain Costcos. As a disproportionately hydrated person, I would lug them to school every day. That was one giant plastic...

Signs posted by the City of San Ramon at trail entrances remind people to practice social distancing.

Friendly reminder: maintain social distancing on trails

Steven Deng, Copy Editor May 28, 2020

With the shelter-in-place orders having been enforced for a few months now, there’s no doubt that people have started to feel cramped and uncomfortable stuck at home all day. As a result, more and more...

Graduations remains a sentimental time, even in quarantine.

Rambling reflections on high school

Sraavya Sambara, Editor-in-Chief May 28, 2020

Dear Reader, I’ve wanted to write this article for a really long time. As a buoyant underclassman, I remember rehearsing the sage words I would offer as a weathered senior, the impossible advice I...

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Footage of Rancho Cordova police officer attacking teen sparks tensions

Arya Patel, Staff Writer May 28, 2020

On Apr. 27 in Rancho Cordova, Calif., a police officer was filmed pinning down and repeatedly punching a 14-year-old for carrying a cigar. The victim was African-American, highlighting a rough history...

Hayley Williams Petals for Armor consists of 15 songs that are based on stories of broken relationships and her battle with depression.

“Petals for Armor” provides a beautiful glimpse into depression and mental health struggles

Harshita Neralla and Shruthi Narayanan May 28, 2020

Hayley Williams, the frontwoman of the acclaimed band Paramore released her invigorating solo debut record, "Petals for Armor,” a completely different body of work from anything by Paramore. Documenting...

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