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Students’ lunches are being stolen with increasing frequency from the lunch cart.

Students’ lunches are regularly being stolen

Ananya Pinnamaneni, Carina Liu, and Jia Takayoshi April 4, 2023

During lunch, many DVHS students pick up their DoorDash orders or home lunches from the cart outside the office. However, in recent months, these lunches have started to be stolen with an increasing frequency. Many...

“You are so much more than a mirror.” Sophomore Rittrija Mandal explains why one’s personality and ideas should be valued over their physical appearance.

DVHS TEDx spotlights student opinions

Indra Deshmukh, Copy Editor April 3, 2023

Dougherty Valley students captivated their audience with a series of eight talks on the theme of identity and purpose at the annual TEDx event on March 13. A TEDx event features several 15-minute...

DVHS World Geography and AP Economics teacher Diane Schumacher poses with memorabilia from her time teaching abroad.

Econ teacher Diane Schumacher travels the world — and then brings it back to her classroom

Grace Zhao and Allan Zhang March 19, 2023

G20 quizzes. Quartz newsletter debriefs. Investing in social entrepreneurship companies in Central America. DVHS World Geography and AP Economics teacher Diane Schumacher makes sure her students know...

Maya Angelou is one of the greatest and most renowned Black authors in history, widely known for her autobiography “I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings.”

10 prominent Black authors to celebrate during Black History Month

Ananya Mukherjee, Web Manager March 2, 2023

Black History Month is an annual celebration of the achievements of African Americans and their indispensable contributions to U.S. history. February has been designated as Black History Month since 1976,...

The applications of generative artificial intelligence to music composition have the potential to revolutionize the industry. However, these technologies also raise questions about their limited capacity for creativity, as well as the possibility of copyright infringement and bias.

Artificial Intelligence transforms the creation and consumption of music

Jennifer Sheng and Allan Zhang March 1, 2023

In late January, Google announced the development of MusicLM, a novel artificial intelligence with the ability to translate text-based prompts into music. The growth of such forms of generative artificial...

Feelings of desensitization due to the frequency of the shooting threats draw a parallel to the story of the “Boy Who Cried Wolf.”

Frequent shooting threats place DVHS in the “Boy Who Cried Wolf” situation

Anya Ayyappan, Saanvi Haridas, and Emily Wong March 1, 2023

Within a span of three months, Dougherty Valley High School has experienced three separate shooting threats, creating a growing atmosphere of desensitization on campus despite staff commitment to approach...

Wellness trends help teens navigate emotions.

Wellness trends on the rise this New Year

Srishreya (Shreya) Arunsaravanakumar, Opinions Editor February 10, 2023

Recent trends in coping mechanisms have changed the perspective on the workings of wellness. From toys to mindfulness tools, the post-pandemic world has navigated wellness techniques to salvage their mental...

 In light of Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter, the rise of decentralized social media platforms like Mastodon has raised questions about the regulation of modern social media.

Twitter and Mastodon raise questions about free speech and social media regulation

Mitali Mittal and Allan Zhang February 6, 2023

Amid concerns about hate speech and censorship following Elon Musk’s October 2022 acquisition of Twitter, many users have migrated to decentralized forms of social media such as Mastodon. Though Musk’s...

Inflated housing prices are deflating the section-8 housing pool for low-income residents

Upward mobility takes a hit due to house-price inflation

Rhea Master and Shreyas Sambara February 3, 2023

We see two families: The first one wealthy and enjoying the saccharine fruits of the stock market, and the second one poor and hoping for a better future. Both of these families aspire to provide a good...

ChatGPT raises questions about its implications on student learning for english subjects.

ChatGPT prompts concerns over academic integrity

ChatGPT, a new artificial intelligence chatbot launched by Open AI, raises concerns over academic dishonesty and student learning by teachers, especially at Dougherty Valley High School. Released to...

Here are some of the snapshots from the 10 moments of our winter break.

Top 10 moments defining our winter break

Ekroop Kaur, Lead Copy Editor February 2, 2023

As schools closed for the winter break, the events around us continued. There were many major moments, such as the storms across the U.S and the Damar Hamlin injury, that occurred during our winter break....

The rise of automation and artificial intelligence in recent years has sparked debate regarding their economic and ethical implications.

Automation generates the future of the workplace

Allan Zhang, Copy Editor February 1, 2023

In an age of information and technological advancement, automation and artificial intelligence have made immense strides in the workplace, while raising questions about the effects and ethics of integrating...

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