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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

The recent increase in crime rates in the Bay Area concerns residents

Increased crime rates in the Bay Area worry the community

Ashley Lee, Staff Writer February 13, 2022

While Danville and San Ramon have been known as some of the safest towns in California, the number of crimes in the Bay Area has increased in the past few years, causing multiple cities such as Stockton,...

A sign has the words "Palisades Tahoe" with large olympic rings at the top

Palisades Tahoe makes reparations towards Indigenous women

Daphne Wang, Kimberly Cui, and Shreya Jagannathan January 31, 2022

Due to the racist and misogynistic connotations directed towards Indigenous peoples from its name, the world-renowned ski resort Squaw Valley was renamed Palisades Tahoe on Sept. 13, 2021.  The vastest...

People skate in a large roller rink with dark disco lights shining on them

The Golden Skate will permanently close in spring 2022

Jennifer Sheng, Suhani Kashyap, and Shreya Jagannathan January 30, 2022

Owner Hassan Sharifi announced on Oct. 17, 2021 that The Golden Skate, one of the last remaining roller skating rinks in the Bay Area, is set to shut down in spring 2022 due to financial losses from the...

Many Dougherty Valley High School students feel the pressure of taking more weighted classes then they can handle.

Dougherty Valley High School considers placing a limitation on the amount of weighted courses students can take

Shereen Ahmed and Ananya Pinnamaneni December 11, 2021

On Nov. 5th, Dougherty Valley High School's principal Evan Powell sent out a survey to parents and students asking for their opinions about limiting the number of Advanced Placement (AP) and honors classes...

Violinist Kristen Chen and alto saxophonist Ryaken Nakamoto are two musicians within Dougherty Valley High School’s vast music program.

Kristen Chen and Ryaken Nakamato take the stage in musician Q&A

Jennifer Sheng, Grace Zhao, and Kimberly Cui December 7, 2021

As DVHS junior Ryaken Nakamoto says, “The volume of the music program is so huge that it’s like a little ecosystem.” Meet two of the musicians within this ecosystem: Nakamoto, who plays alto saxophone...

A silhouette of a teacher holding a stick, which points to a whiteboard with the words "SUPPORT OUR TEACHERS"

Teacher Shortages Place SRVUSD in a Difficult Position

Shreyas Sambara, News Copy Editor December 6, 2021

Rising teacher resignations due to factors such as relocation, enhanced unemployment benefits and low salaries during the pandemic have forced SRVUSD to amplify hiring efforts.  In SRVUSD's board meeting...

The nature of Dougherty’s imposter syndrome has changed as students switch between virtual and in-person environments.

Examining the pervasive imposter syndrome hidden within DVHS students

Grace Yang, News Editor November 21, 2021

With students returning changed after an unprecedented year-and-a-half in quarantine, Dougherty’s imposter syndrome, which has traditionally been an inherent part of Dougherty culture, has changed too. Imposter...

Physics teacher Tiffany Wu perseveres as a women in STEM.

Physics teacher Tiffany Wu persists challenges as a woman in STEM

Anya Ayyappan, News Editor November 13, 2021

Mrs. Tiffany Wu is no stranger to hard work and persistence. As one of three girls in her year to graduate from UC Davis with a degree in Physics, Wu has experienced being a woman in a heavily male-dominated...

Staff shortages, among other issues, prevent smooth rollout of the already restricted food form being distributed.

Shortages eat away at California’s free lunch program in DVHS

Mahika Arya, Megan Dhillon, Jade Wang, and Mitali Mittal November 10, 2021

At DVHS, challenges of shortages, from staff to supply, along with COVID safety protocol are hampering the variety and quality of meal options in the new district free lunch plan.  California’s free...

Mr. Marc Walker enjoys conducting pep band at a home football game, one of his many duties as band director.

DVHS band teacher Marc Walker’s unique rock and football background translates into his current-day teaching style

Grace Zhao, Kimberly Cui, and Jennifer Sheng November 9, 2021

DVHS band teacher Marc Walker has taught music for 16 years, but in high school he wasn’t just dubbed “the band kid” — he also toured in a rock band and played competitive football. Being both...

Love Plus Feelings run by Anahita Vaidhya, sells handmade jewelry, including magnetic heart bracelets during Homecoming season

Dougherty Valley students enterprise their creative skill by opening small businesses

Suhani Kashyap and Ashley Lee November 8, 2021

Creative and talented students are easy to find at Dougherty Valley High School (DVHS), and among those students are those who created small businesses to sell handmade products. Some sell handmade jewelry,...

a doctor giving a booster shot to a patient

Getting booster shots is the new normal

Mason Fang, Mitali Mittal, Aditya Arora, and Allan Zhang October 26, 2021

On Sept. 22, the FDA authorized the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 booster shot for individuals in specific demographic groups, resulting in high demand for the vaccine while experts consider a future with regular...

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