ESPN’s “The Last Dance” highlights the dark side of Michael Jordan’s glory days
Riya Mehta, Staff Writer
May 28, 2020
First released on Apr. 19, “The Last Dance” is a new documentary series based on Michael Jordan’s prime years in the NBA with the Chicago Bulls, more specifically the final championship season in 1997-98. The ten-part documentary contains never-seen-before footage, as well as in-depth interviews ...
2020 first-ever virtual NFL Draft proceeds securely
Ronit Kumar, Sports Editor
May 28, 2020
Due to concerns amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Football League (NFL) conducted the 2020 NFL Draft virtually for the first time in the history of the league. Regardless of the new method, the fan following of the draft continued to stay active. Initially, the draft was going to be held gr...
Judge partly dismisses the USWNT’s charges against US Soccer in the ongoing wage discrimination case
May 28, 2020
On May 1, 2020, California Federal Judge R. Gary Klauser dismissed two out of the three claims made by the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team (USWNT) in their ongoing wage discrimination lawsuit against the U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF). Klauser determined that the women earned more than the men in the...
Michael Schneider: a Bohemian ultrarunner in the making
March 16, 2020
It was mile 17, and Michael Schneider wanted to throw up. The running-crazed DV senior and aspiring ultrarunner was taking on the California International Marathon, his first ever. By mile 13 he was already feeling the strain in his legs, far too early, and the unshakable notion that the next ha...
Men’s Volleyball faces tough start with two consecutive losses
March 9, 2020
On Feb. 25, Dougherty Valley Men’s Volleyball put up a strong fight against San Ramon Valley at home but eventually lost with an overall record of 3-0. The sets went 25-14, 25-17 and 25-23. The first set had an auspicious start, with Dougherty getting the first point. But a slow defensive response ...
Australian bushfires spark activism at Australian Open
Aria Khalique, Staff Writer
March 7, 2020
The Australian Open began on Sunday, Jan. 19, in spite of poor air quality caused by the Australian bushfires. Though the Melbourne Arena wasn’t directly affected by the fires, poor air quality still affected some players, inspiring activism in many. World No. 180 Dalia Jakupovic suffered a sev...
Dougherty Valley responds to Kobe’s death
March 5, 2020
On Jan. 26, 2020, a legend was lost. NBA great Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna Bryant and seven others died when Bryant’s personal helicopter crashed into a hillside during foggy conditions in Calabasas, California. His sudden death at 41 shocked not just the basketball community, but t...
NBA should pay tribute to Kobe Bryant with logo change
Ronit Kumar, Sports Editor
March 5, 2020
On Jan. 26, NBA legend Kobe Bryant, his 13-year old daughter Gianna, six family friends and the helicopter pilot died due to a fatal helicopter crash on the hills of Calabasas near Los Angeles, California. Dying at the untimely age of 41, Bryant inspired many people of all careers because of his “M...
Varsity Women’s Basketball looks forward after difficult season
March 3, 2020
The Wildcats’ varsity women’s basketball team suffered two home losses to Carondelet, 70-21, and to Dublin, 59-48, on Feb. 11 and Feb. 13, respectively. Despite their high energy and strong efforts, the team was unable to close the season with a final victory. DV began the game against the Carondelet Cou...
Men’s Basketball dominates season but falls to Dublin
Ronit Kumar, Sports Editor
March 2, 2020
DV Men’s Basketball dominated the East Bay Athletic League regular season with an 11-2 league record and 22-4 overall record. They were referred to as the second-best team in the Bay Area by the San Francisco Chronicle. On Jan. 31, the Wildcats celebrated the return of star senior Robby Beasley wi...
Russia’s doping scandals lead to possible ban in upcoming Olympics
Helen Kang and Riya Mehta
February 10, 2020
On Dec. 9, 2019, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) unanimously voted to issue a four-year ban on Russia from competing in international sports competitions following multiple cases of doping. Russia’s Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA) was given 21 days to decide whether or not to send the case to the ...
DV athletes Melinda Yuan and Samantha Tran commit for fall 2020
Teju Anand, Assistant Photography Editor
February 8, 2020
Melinda Yuan Senior Melinda Yuan, captain of the women's varsity varsity golf team, has committed to play NCAA Division III Golf at Williams College in fall 2019 and will sign her national letter of intent in February 2020. She will be majoring in physics with aspirations to become a patent lawyer in th...
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