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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

Thinking about life from the point of view of a short person, a.k.a me

PSA to all giants and skyscrapers from the Short People Society

Anika Goyal, Multimedia Manager May 2, 2025

Hello there, giants and skyscrapers. Welcome to the diary of a 4 '11 girl with big dreams in a tall world. As everyone’s favorite hand rest and football, I must say the weather at close to ground level...

Prevalent usage of generative AI has turned many students into cheaters when they weren’t before.

2025 is a new golden age of cheating, and it’s all of our fault

Mahika Katariya, Staff Writer May 2, 2025

If you’re reading this, chances are that you’re a cheater. Statically speaking, chances are that I am too. The vast majority of students would tell you that they believe cheating on assignments...

Because of the criticisms celebrities face on social media, industries avoid receiving any of the blame for the harm caused by their products.

You’re mad about Ozempic? Fine, but be mad at Ozempic too

Mahika Katariya, Staff Writer May 2, 2025

“Why is she losing so much weight?” “Something’s clearly wrong with her.” “No one just looks like that, she’s obviously taking something.” I’ve seen these phrases repeated over...

My weekend of studying and sleep was so interesting and unique from every other Dougherty kid, they made a commemorative Lego set!

Notes from the backpack: How I spent my weekend

Taylor Koning, Sports Copy Editor April 30, 2025

Hi there, reader! Nice to see you too. You’re looking great today, as well! Thank you, thank you. Now, the question I’m sure you’re burning to ask, the inquiry that makes your soul burn with curiosity,...

Shrinkflation means paying the same while getting less, leaving shoppers with lighter bags and heavier costs.

Shrinkflation – Less is NOT more

Ovyaa Anburaj, Staff Writer March 20, 2025

When my mom used to go to the store, she always brought me and my siblings along with her. We would enthusiastically run through the aisles, begging for our favorite snacks, tossing them into the cart...

Caption: Look, don’t you love my new boots and/or identity?

Notes from the backpack: Joining the Dr. Martens cult

Taylor Koning, Sports Copy Editor March 20, 2025

Thievery! All of us with younger siblings know what it’s like. Your favorite pair of off-brand boots from Target (or wherever), vanished, and you know who’s to blame. “They’re too small for you!...

Lying sometimes is used as an outlet when put into uncomfortable situations.

When the lines blur between withholding information and lying

Sura Lin, Web Manager March 7, 2025

I’ll admit it, I tend to withhold the truth. But that doesn’t mean I’m a liar, does it? Sometimes I’ll hear a joke and instead of asking for it to be repeated, I’ll pretend to understand it....

Apple Music is beating Spotify more and more.

It’s Time To Move On From Spotify

Luke Santorsiero March 6, 2025

Whether you're listening to your assorted playlist while staring into space or trying to find the motivation to cram those extra five minutes of studying in, Spotify is most likely there.  Over a little...

Choosing diversity over the plot.

Representation is shadowing the thrill

Sharanya Roy, Assistant Web Manager March 6, 2025

Every Friday night for as long as I can remember, my family and I would huddle together in the living room, with various snacks between us, eager to dive into the latest thriller. These weekly movie nights...

I walked ten miles this weekend. What did you spend your time doing?

Notes from the backpack: That girl with 1 AirPod, and why she enjoys walking

Taylor Koning, Sports Copy Editor March 3, 2025

Yes, it’s me. I confess. If you have no idea what I’m talking about, go ask your parents. Anyone who lives between Bella Vista Elementary School and Safeway has seen me: that girl, always on a path...

Jimmy Carter connects with people across the globe even after his presidency.

The presidential era hasn’t been great, but with Jimmy Carter’s demise, it’s now nonexistent

Anika Goyal, Multimedia Manager March 3, 2025

“Aggression unopposed becomes a contagious disease.” These were the famous words spoken by Jimmy Carter over the years of history he was a part of. He not only believed in amplifying underrepresented...

It’s a new year. Not a new you.

New Year, not a new you

Asrita Yelisetti, PR Manager March 3, 2025

The clock has hit midnight and the ball has dropped in New York. Fireworks are going off in the sky, people are hugging their loved ones as they think about all the things that they’re going to change...

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