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 official student news site of Dougherty Valley High School.

The Wildcat Tribune

Student stressing about an upcoming unit test.

Cumulative tests shouldn’t be a priority at school

Namrita Iyyar, Features Editor November 6, 2023

What was the last stressful test you’ve taken? Chances are, it was a cumulative test. Cumulative tests are tests that cover a wide range of material, rather than just one chapter or topic. We’re all...

We prioritize the strength of our military over humanity.

End military glorification

Kush Rajesh, Staff Writer November 6, 2023

We used to construct human zoos and place minorities in cages under the guise of entertainment. More recently, yet not that recent, we used to hang women out of a fear they might have been cursed with...

Teens need to break away from constantly changing fashion trends.

Teens need to break free from the shackles of fashion trends

Ekroop Kaur, Lead Copy Editor November 1, 2023

Drunk Elephant Bronzi drops. Summer Fridays’ Lip Balm. Denim maxi skirts. Shopping hauls and new wardrobes. Teenagers tend to gravitate towards these fashion and beauty trends as they aspire to achieve...

The deceptive facade of Eco-Vandalism

The deceptive facade of Eco-Vandalism

Anvita Singh, News Editor October 25, 2023

You are traveling halfway across the world to see some of the greatest paintings at the Louvre in Paris, France. As you explore the grand exhibit, you turn around to see Van Gogh’s “Sunflowers” covered...

Students often feel pressure immediately after graduating school to go to a supposedly prestigious college.

Prestigious colleges aren’t worth the hype

Rutu Tahasildar, Social Media Manager October 16, 2023

I do not care about college. Neither the college you go to, nor which one I’m going to go to. To be honest, I’d be no more impressed if you told me you went to an Ivy League than if you went to  a...

With AI rapidly making its way into the healthcare industry, it provides efficiency and efficacy for physicians.

AI is becoming the face for transforming healthcare

Ekroop Kaur, Lead Copy Editor October 12, 2023

Quality medical care, affordable medication and accessible healthcare are all things that one would expect all Americans to have. Reality check: it is not. For many Americans, these essential aspects of...

The resurgence of old television shows shed light on Gen Z’s obsession with the past.

Our obsession with the comfort of television nostalgia

Shreya Jagannathan, Features Editor October 8, 2023

As the digital age hurtles towards us, one peculiar paradox emerges: the more we advance, the more we yearn for yesterday. “Friends' ' a light hearted series released in the early ‘90s still encapsulates...

Jonathan Kim hits a grueling set at his community 24Hour Fitness.

Gym bro culture can positively influence the youth in more ways than one

Timothy Zhang, Staff Writer October 7, 2023

It has only been three years since I was suffering from being overweight. I lacked self-confidence in my appearance to the point where it was difficult for me to even take off my shirt in public. When...

In a world hurtling towards modernity at breakneck speed, who better to entrust with solving the complexities of our country than those born in the tranquil and timeless era of the 1940s?

Subject to Change: I swear I can run this country!

Srishreya (Shreya) Arunsaravanakumar, Opinions Editor October 4, 2023

Dear Reader,  Imagine being 80 years old, comfortably seated in a retirement home, engaged in a spirited game of Scrabble with your dear friends. Suddenly, a groundbreaking idea surges through your...

Consuming short-form media has a multitude of negative mental and social effects and puts people in a periodic loop of wasting time.

Why abandoning short-form content could be your best decision

Joshua Migrditchian, Staff Writer October 4, 2023

One hour a day. Seven hours a week. Twenty-eight hours a month. Three hundred thirty-six hours a year. That is 14 days straight taken out of a year of your life that you spent scrolling through stuff that...

The body positivity movement is insincere in its praise of inclusivity.

The body positivity movement ruins body image

Shelby Yeh, Arts and Entertainment Copy Editor October 4, 2023

Be body positive, and love your body. It’s that simple. To the surprise of the body positivity movement, following this fantastically thoughtful message is easier said than done. Despite the movement’s...

Students are constantly trapped between the two walls of high school and college, not being aware which side to dedicate their time to.

The overpowering incomprehension of high school’s cruciality

Tvisha Grover, Staff Writer October 3, 2023

An exhausted and worn out student makes their way through the hallways with their head down, preparing themselves for another stressful AP class. The only thought that runs through their apprehensive mind...

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