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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

DV students have numerous opportunities available to them if they had greater awareness of them.

Fear controls DV students’ careers

Sia Kandru, News Editor October 4, 2025

“What do you wanna be when you grow up?” the ultimate question that has defined us all from the ripe old age of five years old. Doctors, presidents, lawyers, even extraordinary wizards – all vague...

Boycotts don’t hit their intended mark.

Brand boycotting and celebrity endorsements

Amulya Chintalapati, Features Editor October 1, 2025

Boycotts have long been a successful, non-violent way to hold large corporations accountable. But recent outrage has been aimed in the wrong direction. Instead of creating accountability, recent boycotts...

How much are you willing to overlook?

Stopping corporate nice guys

Luke Santorsiero, Multimedia Editor May 26, 2025

We all know deep down that corporations are just downright evil. I think it’s a bit hard to look at a corporation like Nestle, which is responsible for a minimum of 10.9 million infant deaths, and still...

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

When the lines blur between withholding information and lying

Sura Lin, Web Editor-in-Chief 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, Multimedia Editor 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...

These are some albums that you might listen to based on your favorite music genre.

Music genres define our characteristics

Inika Katragadda, Opinions Editor March 4, 2025

In this century, music consumes our lives. We listen to it everywhere — in the car, while doing homework, or even in the shower. Each day, the songs we choose influence our identities. Our carefully...

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, Lead 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 Editor 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, Web 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...

2025: The Year of Self Awareness

2025: False Awareness and Being Enough

Janvi Kaur, Features Editor March 3, 2025

I often find myself apologizing for things others notice about me. I’ll find myself saying, “Sorry if I talked too much,” “Sorry if I made that awkward,” or even, “Sorry if I was annoying.”...

One House Bistro delivers flavors as vibrant as the presentation.

Grub Guide : One House Bistro

Tvisha Grover, Opinions Copy Editor February 5, 2025

You’ve probably seen One House Bistro on your Instagram feed before. Known for its stunning, picture-perfect ambiance, this Asian fusion restaurant is as much a visual experience as it is a culinary...

Meadowlark Dairy in Pleasanton offers various holiday flavors like pumpkin spice, eggnog, and many more.

It’s never too cold for ice cream

Inika Katragadda, Opinions Editor January 21, 2025

In spring, we eat frosted cupcakes topped with sprinkles. During fall, we eat pumpkin pie or pecan pie–just pie in general. Winter is for hot chocolate with marshmallows, and summer always has ice-cold...

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