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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

Humans are deprived of third places and the connections that are formed there.

RIP To third places: a casualty of the digital age

Rimli Mitra, Arts and Entertainment Editor October 28, 2024

Planks of wood carefully laid across the branches of a tree, pictures pinned up on all four walls, a hanging ladder as a gateway between a stressful day and a haven - a treehouse. It seems simple, even...

Girl fosters success with a positive mindset.

Peaking in high school sets you up for long-term success

Sanjana Malapati, PR Manager October 26, 2024

“They definitely peaked in high school.” This phrase is often thrown around as an insult the minute someone gets humbled in their adult life. It’s widely acknowledged that high school is the “best”...

The DV Leukemia and Lymphoma Society organizes activities such as Cranes for a Cause to spread awareness of blood cancer.

New DVHS clubs build strong connections within the community

Anushka Kabra and Janisha Potipireddi November 15, 2023

Newly established clubs at DVHS cater to a diverse array of student passions and are actively bringing the DVHS community together, establishing a presence amongst pre-existing clubs. Presently, DVHS boasts...

Sisters Kaaya and Kavya Singhal run local business ‘K2sweetdelights,’ with the goal of baking for their friends and family.

Creative student-run businesses at DV build community and connections

Ananya Mukherjee and Anika Kodali May 17, 2023

Small, student-run businesses at Dougherty Valley appeal to the large and diverse student population. In this second spotlight feature, the Tribune staff interviewed the owners of creative small businesses,...

Katherine Shen and Jacinda Lee's business "Koi Fish" uses jewelry as a medium for connecting with their culture.

Small student-run businesses at DVHS flourish

Ananya Mukherjee and Anika Kodali May 4, 2023

In a school as populated as Dougherty Valley, student-run businesses have a large audience to appeal to. Students often choose unique outlets to channel their creativity through, with many opting to run...

A positive outlook on life and focus on happiness can lead to more satisfaction, instead of a success-driven mindset

Chase happiness, not success

Emily Wong, Arts and Entertainment Editor April 25, 2023

What is happiness? Since we were young, teachers and adults have been enforcing the idea that studying hard and landing a decent job will eventually lead us towards the feeling of “happiness” or fulfillment...

Choir students in black formal wear sing while standing on risers on a stage, placing the back of a palm to their foreheads, representing stress or weariness.

DV Choir cultivates togetherness in “All the Way Home”

Lauren Chen, Editor-in-Chief December 11, 2022

In their 2022 Winter Concert titled "All the Way Home," Dougherty Valley's choir program led us on a journey across the globe. Featuring songs in Hebrew, Spanish and Xhosa, among others, the singers filled...

Uncertainty towards the future is normal, even in a fast-paced reality.

Subject to Change: Accepting growth at all stages

Srishreya (Shreya) Arunsaravanakumar, Opinions Editor November 13, 2022

Dear reader,  Almost every adult I meet: my parents’ colleagues, my teachers and even my nextdoor neighbors ask me, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” My answer is classic, “I want...

Students in foreign language classes spend their time learning from a textbook instead of practicing speaking the language.

High school foreign language classes should be reformed to better prepare students for the real world

Ananya Pinnamaneni, Features Editor November 13, 2022

My friends and I were waiting for our DoorDash order to be delivered, so we decided to call the delivery person to ask where they were. When they answered, we were surprised to hear them start talking...

Weirdness is only perceived as out of the ordinary due to the attention given to abnormality.

It’s only weird if you make it weird

Ananya Pinnamaneni, Nethra Dhamodaran, and Nayja Shah October 10, 2022

Eccentric orange highlights caught my eye as I (Nayja) walked down the hallway of the 1000 building at DVHS. I found a girl walking ahead of me sporting her newly gingered hair and a blazing orange outfit...

Carson Tetik swings back down at an Amador overpass.

Men’s Volleyball looks forward to rest of season with 4-3 record

Jade Wang, Sneha Cheenath, and Rikin Patel April 19, 2022

Wildcats went down to Amador Valley on March 15, losing in three sets with scores of 25-21, 26-24 and 25-21 (respectively.) Amador had an early lead, but Dougherty regained momentum after Amador went...

Students conversing about what to do over the weekend at college

Self contentment does not need to come from prestige: A reflection

Shereen Ahmed, Opinions Editor February 13, 2022

When I was younger, I used to plan out my college acceptance fantasies, imagining myself getting into all the Ivy Leagues imaginable and choosing one while wearing a hat sporting the college's name in...

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