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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

Junior Nomen Iselen shoots a three pointer.

Women’s basketball co-captain Nomen Iselen weighs in on the past season

Mayukhi Katragadda and Ekroop Kaur February 27, 2023

Junior Nomen Iselen, co-captain of the women’s basketball team, looks back on her journey as part of the varsity team for the past three years and her goals for her senior season.   Iselen started...

Nataliya Khrapchynska is a 15 year old living in the Ukrainian region of Ivano-Frankivsk.

No matter what the war throws her way, Nataliya Khrapchynska pushes through

Neetra Chakraborty, Staff Writer January 31, 2023

Feb. 24 will mark the one-year anniversary of the current most important European conflict: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Over the last year, Ukraine has seen devastating drone and missile strikes, destructive...

Women’s golf history is similar to the sport itself: quiet and consistent, but still possessing a keen excellence that characterizes women’s golf players today.

The history of women’s golf sets up future excellence

Grace Zhao, Opinions Editor November 15, 2022

From Mary, Queen of Scots to recent NorCal qualifier Michelle Ho of the DVHS women’s golf team, a sport that has traditionally stayed out of the limelight ought to be more recognized for its stellar...

Humans of DV: Week 47

Humans of DV: Week 47

This week on Humans of DV: a passionate musician, a skilled photographer, a talented taekwondo student, and an up-and-coming artist. Stay tuned for next week’s installation of this feature and...

World history teacher Marcio Cardoso establishes a supportive classroom environment

World history teacher Marcio Cardoso establishes a supportive classroom environment

Ananya Mukherjee, Assistant Web Manager October 5, 2022

World history teacher Marcio Cardoso has always stressed the importance of working hard to achieve one’s dreams. Born and raised in the United States, Cardoso entered college as a prospective architect....

Honors Chemistry teacher Bhavna Gehlot settles down at DVHS following years of change

Honors Chemistry teacher Bhavna Gehlot settles down at DVHS following years of change

Ananya Mukherjee, Assistant Web Manager October 5, 2022

‘Room 2207’ the sign reads. Students file into the classroom as the second bell rings, while a few stranglers pick up the pace. A tray containing reference sheets sits on the counter at the front of...

English and journalism teacher Mitch Bathke settles in a new role

English and journalism teacher Mitch Bathke settles in a new role

Ekroop Kaur, Copy Editor October 5, 2022

The door to classroom 4102 opens. English 9, Journalism and Media Leadership and Publication teacher Mitch Bathke sits at his desk surrounded by llamas.  Prior to teaching at Dougherty, Bathke taught...

Assistant principal Catie Hawkins begins a new chapter at DVHS

Assistant principal Catie Hawkins begins a new chapter at DVHS

Ekroop Kaur, Copy Editor October 5, 2022

This year, Dougherty welcomed assistant principal Catie Hawkins. As she transitions to a new chapter, she is excited for what is to come.  Hawkins has been an administrator for eight years, previously...

Humans of DV: Week 46

Humans of DV: Week 46

Udita Jonnala, Emily Wong, and Allan Zhang September 28, 2022

This week on Humans of DV: a student with a passion for teaching, an ardent neuroscientist, and a talented volleyball player. Stay tuned for next week’s installation of this feature and make sure to...

An illustration of two hands cusped together holding the geographic representation of Indian state Kashmir, which is colored in a blood red. The background shows a division between the Pakistan flag (left) and Indian flag (right)

A Kashmiri Pandit tragedy survivor recounts his gruesome experiences

Shreyas Sambara and Soham Kinhikar May 27, 2022

Makhan Lal Bindroo, a pharmacist in Srinagar’s landmark medical store was shot dead this past October by terrorists. His killing was the latest in a long line of persecution against the Kashmiri Pandit...

With unconventional approaches to his classroom, Mr.  Evan Liddle creates a unique classroom environment that he hopes is beneficial to his students.

Mr. Liddle brings an unconventional approach to his classroom environment

Nethra Dhamodaran and Sonia Keswani April 20, 2022

Unlimited extensions and almost non-existent deadlines are one of the many unconventional approaches that AP World History teacher Evan Liddle takes to his classroom in hopes that his methods are worth...

A sign has an arrow and says NO RETURN BEYOND THIS POINT. A hand holds a passport and a one-way ticket.

An Afghan refugee retraces his former life and culture

Shreyas Sambara, Nihal Singh, and Lauren Chen February 10, 2022

**Due to confidentiality and privacy reasons the interview subjects' name is not disclosed. My daughter, every time she sees airplanes, she’s telling me to take her back to her grandma in Kabul. I...

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