The invisible crisis of vanishing fish
Sarah Kim and Steven Deng
October 13, 2019
Pacific Catch. Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Cioppino’s. These restaurants, famous for their seafood and fish, may soon struggle to find any fish to serve at all with the plummeting fish stocks of today’s international fisheries. Commercial fish stocks are at risk of passing the point of no return in as little...
The implications of Jakarta’s water crisis hit close to home
Aditi Lappathi, Assistant News Editor
October 9, 2019
Like many cities around the world, Jakarta, the current capital of Indonesia, is sinking. Home to around 10 million people, Jakarta is slowly sinking into the Jakarta Bay. According to Heri Andreas of the Bandung Institute of Technology, the northern part is estimated to be almost fully submerged by...
DV students strike for climate change
Daniela Wise, Social Media Editor
October 8, 2019
On Sept. 20, Dougherty students protested and organized a climate strike during the end of fourth period and lunch, joining many students across the country in effort to persuade politicians to treat the climate crisis as a moral obligation. “I am a firm believer that we need to save our environment bef...
Recent changes made to the Endangered Species Act by the Trump administration spark controversy
Steven Deng and Harshita Neralla
October 6, 2019
The Trump administration announced in August revisions to regulations that implement portions of the Endangered Species Act (ESA). These revisions have sparked controversy over their effect on different species. What is the ESA? Administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Mar...
Ruth Bader Ginsburg diagnosed with pancreatic cancer: now what?
Daniela Wise, Social Media Editor
October 5, 2019
The Supreme Court announced on Aug. 23 that 86-year-old Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg underwent treatment for pancreatic cancer in New York City. “The focused radiation treatment began on August 5 and was administered on an outpatient basis to treat a tumor on her pancreas...the Justice tolerated treatme...
San Ramon hosts its first Muslim Day
Daniela Wise and Shereen Ahmed
October 3, 2019
Sabina Zafar hosted the first Muslim Day event at City Hall on Aug. 27 to celebrate Muslim culture in San Ramon and follow up on the establishment of August as Muslim Appreciation Month. City Councilwoman Sabina Zafar invited people in the community to gather and share ideas; over 90 people atte...
Protests in Hong Kong escalate as demonstrators call for democratic reforms
Vivian Kuang, Public Relations Editor
September 30, 2019
Protests in Hong Kong near the six-month mark as demonstrators escalate their opposition to a controversial extradition bill, demanding democratic reforms and increased autonomy from China. The protests, which began in March 2019, sparked in opposition to a now-shelved bill proposed by Hong Kong Chie...
Scientific breakthroughs promise progress in environmental restoration efforts
Steven Deng, Copy Editor
May 26, 2019
Many headlines today warn of climate change. They cite statistics showing data that global temperatures are increasing, among other effects. Other articles strongly urge action as they emphasize the limited time we have left to mitigate the effects of global warming. We also see and hear about political actions...
AP Biology encounters life and nature at Cal Academy of Sciences
Daniel Shen, Editor-in-Chief
May 4, 2019
On April 23, DVHS's AP Biology classes, taught by Mrs. Minu Basu and Mrs. Pam Sheppel, visited the California Academy of Sciences, witnessing the most exotic forms of life in the museum's myriad of environmental exhibits.
Periods, pills and pre-existing conditions: separating the stigma from birth control
Elisa Fang, Editor-in-Chief
April 30, 2019
The invention of birth control has historically been hailed as a catalyst for women’s rights and the freedom for women to plan out the course of their lives. According to Mrs. Rebecca Uscian, English and former Social Justice teacher, “It gave women an option to choose when they can start a fa...
Community Fair sheds light on summer activities
Ronit Kumar, Sports Editor
April 21, 2019
On March 20, the Dougherty Valley San Ramon Rotary Foundation hosted the 17th annual San Ramon Valley Community Fair with the intention to unite the community over charity and recreation. With the assistance of the City of San Ramon, San Ramon Valley Council of PTA and San Ramon Valley Unified Sc...