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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

To all the scares I loved before

To all the scares I loved before

Akshada Khankhoje, Arts & Graphics Editor November 1, 2025

Halloween is supposed to be the one night of the year that makes your heart race, not from a sugar rush, but from pure terror. However, in recent years, it has become more of a costume convention, with...

A collage of different crochet gifts that I have given over the past five years.

Tangled up in senior year: the art of gift giving

Sura Lin, Web Editor-in-Chief October 30, 2025

Dear Reader, I’ve never been great at first meetings, but luckily, we’ve met before and hopefully that means you aren’t expecting too much from me. My fear of first meetings is built on the realization...

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...

A student is overwhelmed by brochures and unanswered questions at a college fair.

College fairs – a missed opportunity for real guidance

Sahasra Potturu, Staff Writer November 23, 2024

When I walked into my first DVHS college fair, I expected to leave with new insights, inspiration, or, at the very least, a clearer picture of my future. What I left with, however, was a pile of brochures...

Liam Payne's funeral.

The dangers of excusing celebrities after their deaths

Sharanya Roy, Assistant Web Manager November 22, 2024

The death of a celebrity, especially one who has been a part of our lives for years, often brings a flood of emotions. For fans, it can feel as if a part of their own history is gone, especially when that...

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...

​​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...

Disney’s magic seems to be fading as it reaches its 100th anniversary.

Disney’s 100th anniversary marks the start of its decline

Nethra Dhamodaran, Opinions Editor March 6, 2023

What was supposed to be a grand release with years of work and expectations ended up being a box-office hit, yet a public failure near Disney’s 100th anniversary. “Avatar: The Way of Water” managed...

Grey’s Anatomy’s viewership has been declining for over a decade.

Grey’s Anatomy fails to maintain its appeal after the original cast left the show

Warning: This article contains spoilers from various seasons. Grey’s Anatomy’s success can never be achieved again. Churning out one dry season after another has made us tired of what they bring...

Social media opens the door to increased connection, especially among teenagers, but that openness could exacerbate mental health issues

Mindsets and Movements: Trauma Dumping

Sneha Cheenath, Editor in Chief May 19, 2022

Netflix’s controversial “13 Reasons Why” sparked what felt like the largest, most complex discussion about mental health in my memory. The show, based on a novel of the same name, followed Clay Jensen’s...

The FDA mandates that LGBTQ+ men be celibate for three months before donating blood, a ban that many find discriminatory and rooted in outdated science.

Protestors playing God: Why we should still donate blood despite discriminatory policies

Ananda Mayuri Chakkenchath and Lauren Chen April 21, 2022

In the almost 150 years since its founding, the American Red Cross has never declared a national blood crisis — until now. In January, the organization announced that the country has faced a “10% overall...

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