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

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...

The popular American TV show “Grey’s Anatomy” will return to the small screen in Spring 2024 for its 20th season, exploring the love relationship between characters amidst the medical setting.

It’s time to sign the “Grey’s Anatomy” DNR

Rimli Mitra, Staff Writer October 3, 2023

With its 20th season underway, “Grey’s Anatomy” is having its own hail mary, but as it loses its charisma, it's time for ABC to stop renewing the show.  “Grey’s Anatomy” is a fan-favorite...

I eat peanut butter toast with banana slices every morning before my run.

Snapshots of senior year: from the beginning

Abigail Kapur October 2, 2023

Dear reader, We all have our soothing routines or traditions: some people wear the same socks for each game or bring lucky charms to tests. For me, it’s breakfast.  I eat peanut butter toast with...

​​Taking comfort in our connections with people around us is what makes the magic shop really magical

Entering the Magic Shop

Mayukhi Katragadda, Managing Editor October 2, 2023

Dear Reader,  Welcome to the Magic Shop! You can get anything here: good grades, perfect body, infinite wealth, anything you want! Trade your shortcomings and insecurities for what you truly desire...

In defense of Eco-Vandalism

In defense of Eco-Vandalism

Neetra Chakraborty, Art & Graphics Editor October 2, 2023

We’ve all read those vigilante stories. One man pitted against the world, doing what everyone considers wrong, for the greater good. In fact, we tend to side with these characters, admiring their bravery,...

Despite living in a city with a majority Asian-American population, I still sometimes feel isolated in my cultural experiences.

Minority Within a Majority

Janvi Kaur, Journey Manager October 1, 2023

Every time I go somewhere, like Pleasanton, I think “We’re so lucky to be growing up in a place like San Ramon; I would feel so out of place here.” In San Ramon, we have an excessive Indian and East...

Student gets a bad grade on a test, resulting in them wanting to drop the class.

Dougherty, it’s time to stop dropping classes

Namrita Iyyar, Features Editor September 28, 2023

DV students need to understand the negative impact that dropping multiple classes after school starts brings to the school and to themselves. In the first few weeks of school, students are given the opportunity...

My second birthday party in Daly City, CA in the three-bedroom house I shared with cousins, aunts and grandparents.

An ode to AP classes, “bahala na” and farts

Samuel (Sammy) Minioza May 30, 2023

I think my favorite memory from Dougherty has been all the times I’ve farted in class. In Orchestra, in APUSH and even last week in 4th period Econ; before I was the milk menace, I was the brigadier...

Strive for excellence, not perfection.

Perfectionism is flawed

Emily Wong, Arts and Entertainment Editor May 26, 2023

“Nobody’s perfect.” “Everybody makes mistakes.” These cliches are so often overlooked that the meaning behind it isn't truly understood. Leave behind the mindset of perfectionism — excellence...

Flip-flops don’t need a leap of faith, they’re just asking you to try something new.

Love flip-flops

Nayja Shah, Staff Writer May 25, 2023

Think about the first time you put on a pair of flip-flops. Do you remember the snap-crackle that follows every step? What about the marvelously loose grip they have on your feet? We live in a society...

When was the last time you introduced yourself to a neighbor? Offered them cookies you baked or helped them out with some work?

On Capri Suns, San Ramon and good neighbors

Grace Zhao, Opinions Editor May 24, 2023

I can always remember watching “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” as a kid. Mister Rogers would come on screen in his cardigan and polished dress shoes and start singing: “Won’t you be my neighbor?”...

Pretty Baby follows the high-profile life of actor and model Brooke Shields.

Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields uncovers the truth of the over-sexualization of children in the film industry

Shreya Jagannathan, Features Editor May 16, 2023

Life in front of the camera began at a very young age for Brooke Shields. In fact, it began even before she took her first steps. As the face of Ivory Soap at just 11 months old, Brooke Shields was practically...

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