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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

DVHS students are often unable to fulfill their extreme standards when it comes to taking classes that they're not prepared for.

Prerequisites: saving students from themselves

Shelby Yeh, Arts and Entertainment Copy Editor November 17, 2023

I’m shorter than average, so I don’t swim in the deep end. I prefer not to drown in six-foot waters, but DV students would choose differently. They’d sprint before they learn to jog, and suddenly,...

Class officer candidate holds phone hostage until they get your vote.

Class officers: trailblazing leaders or mere figureheads?

Benjamin Wang, Staff Writer November 15, 2023

Class officers. We’ve all heard of them, but do we truly understand their roles? We’re all too familiar with the annual end-of-year ritual when a group of “Vote ____ for Class Secretary” T-shirt-wielding...

Aging is viewed stereotypically by society.

Subject to Change: The facade of forever youth

Srishreya (Shreya) Arunsaravanakumar, Opinions Editor November 15, 2023

Dear Reader, Crow’s feet and laugh lines - both concerns most teenagers don’t have. The idea of aging has always seemed like a distant, almost irrelevant notion. It was a concept meant for some...

My memory box for senior year.

Snapshots of senior year: for the record

Abigail Kapur November 14, 2023

Dear reader, I’m not usually forgetful. I never lose my water bottle, and I’ve managed to make it through this year without leaving my things behind in my classes. But outside of tangible items, I...

Genetic engineering is the newest body trend.

Local scientists in San Ramon make a breakthrough in genetic engineering

Rithvika Nagaraj, Opinions Copy Editor November 13, 2023

A team of San Ramon researchers have recently made a monumental breakthrough in the field of genetic engineering. The long standing dream of creating the perfect human is finally a reality, and they will...

A love letter to french toast and self-care

Love Letters: French toast and finding time for ourselves

Tanvi Rao, Arts and Entertainment Editor November 12, 2023

Dear reader, I love French toast. The recipe is a comforting ritual: one egg, half a cup of milk, a touch of brown sugar, a dash of vanilla, cinnamon to taste and four slices of brioche bread. It’s...

The question of the intention behind a good deed, and whether it is for the right reasons.

Are you volunteering for the right reasons?

Nishita Mukherjee, Editor-in-Chief November 10, 2023

Picture changing a person's life. To help them in any way possible–whether that means giving them more access to resources, creating a safer space for them or donating supplies–you know you’ve made...

Student stressing about an upcoming unit test.

Cumulative tests shouldn’t be a priority at school

Namrita Iyyar 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...

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