New students find comfort in Dougherty’s diversity
Amruta Baradwaj, Assistant Sports Editor
October 4, 2018
Filed under Community, Culture, News
Students who have lived a majority of their life in a different country find solace in the diversity of the San Ramon community and speak out as to why Dougherty’s campus provides a pleasant environment for them to adapt to. Ritika Sabharwal, a junior at Dougherty Valley, lived in Boston for the first...
Culture in the Community introduces Ten-Year Master Plan
Ronit Kumar, Sports Editor
September 25, 2018
Filed under Community, Culture, News
The city of San Ramon celebrated their diversity in the Culture in the Community event for the second year in a row. The city council suggested the Ten-Year Master Plan to further improve the well-being of San Ramon. The Parks and Community Services Department has taken the initiative to reach ou...
DV juniors inspire middle schoolers to follow their passion in dance
Teju Anand, Assistant Photography Editor
September 15, 2018
Filed under Community, Culture, News
Anyone can be an outstanding and successful teacher as long as they have passion for what they teach. Juniors Sana Bharadwaj and Sakshi Akki have started a business called AB Fusion, named after their last initials, to pass on their dance skills to younger, passionate middle school kids who hope to ...
Women’s History Month
Skyler Spears, Caroline Lobel, and Pranav Chillappagari
March 29, 2018
Filed under Culture, International, News, Showcase
An African American woman, Sojourner Truth was an abolitionist and a women’s rights activist. Also a powerful speaker, she advocated for freed people during the period after the Civil War because she believed women deserved a better life. Her iconic “Ain’t I a Woman?” speech, delivered at the O...
Tarte foundation takes a step backwards
Claire Zhang, Staff Writer
February 23, 2018
Makeup brand Tarte’s new Shape Tape foundation instantly raised controversy and discussion over its limited shade range after its initial release on Jan. 15. The popular brand is known for its successful and bestselling Shape Tape Concealer, a full coverage concealer with a matte finish. When it...
Cultural celebration sheds light on diversity
Ronit Kumar, Sports Editor
October 26, 2017
Filed under Community, Culture, News
It was Sept. 15, the day of the Culture in the Community Celebration. In front of the Community Center was a wave of the flags of 27 different countries. Many DVHS student volunteers also showed up to help visitors participate in activities such as the Chalk Art Showcase in front of the building. At le...