The News Cycle

In today's episode of The News Cycle, the mic is handed down from former host and producer Boyeon Choi to the new co-hosts and producers, Maya Davis and Maggie Lubell. We hear a little bit of Boyeon's story. She reflects on her experiences and she offers helpful and thoughtful guidance for the future. The episode is a conversation of fresh ideas and plans for the upcoming year. Hosted and Produced by Maya Davis and Maggie Lubell. Music by Daniel Ruiz Jimenez.

Today, The News Cycle focuses on Summer. We talk with Gloria Partida, executive director of the Phoenix Coalition, ask students about their plans for the summer, and speak with two students about their experience in AP US history. Hosted and produced by Samuel Ochsner-Hembrow. Packages by Chase Bruno and Carlos Chavez. Music by Daniel Ruiz Jimenez

Today The News Cycle focuses on firefighting.. We have a conversation with Sam Killou, a firefighter in Folsom. Then, Gaby Cortez goes over the process of becoming a firefighter and Maya Davis covers Emily Lo's story. Hosted and produced by Maya Davis. Packages by Gaby Cortez and Maya Davis. Music by Daniel Ruiz Jimenez

Today The News Cycle focuses on the environment. We have a conversation with Professor Tyler Scott. Then, Siena Campbell meets with Maria Contreras Tebutt from the Davis Bike Garage. Madeline Lu also tells us about electric vehicles with auto teacher Robert Thayer. Hosted and produced by Maggie Lubell. Packages by Siena Campbell and Madeline Lu. Music by Daniel Ruiz Jimenez. 

Today The News Cycle focuses on celebrating mothers for Mothers' Day. We have a conversation with Sheryl Soucy-Lubell and Liz Green-Davis, the moms of our new host and producers of the show. Then, Boyeon Choi covers the experiences of teachers who are mothers.Hosted and produced by Maya Davis and Maggie Lubell. Package by Boyeon Choi. Music by Daniel Ruiz Jimenez.

Today the News Cycle focuses on vandalism and graffiti. We interview custodians and then hear about vandalism at DHS. Hosted and Produced by Sam Oschner-Hembrow. Package by Everett Campbell. Music by Daniel Ruiz-Jiminez.

Today The News Cycle focuses on college. We sat down with Debbie Austin, a long term college counselor. Jackson Chelius talked to seniors on campus to tell us more about their plans for college.Hosted by Alessandra Trask. Produced by Alessandra Trask. Music by Daniel Ruiz Jiminez. Packages by Jackson Chelius.

 Today the News Cycle focuses on responding to rhetoric from the Trump Administration about undocumented students and federal funding of education. A few weeks ago, we took a look at how the Trump Administration's economic plans will affect davis residents. Now, students are worried about how they'll be treated in the event of budget cuts or threats to their identity. We spoke with Matt Best, the superintendent of Davis Joint Unified School District, about a recent Op-ed he released that focused on the concerns of students and parents. Then, Elina Hibel covers budget cut concerns, and Rowan Reising gets a read on how students are feeling. Music by Daniel Ruiz-Jimenez. Hosted and Produced by Noah Meyer. Executive producers are Noah Meyer and Alessandra Trask. Packages by Carter Gleason, Rowan Reising, and Elina Hibel.

Today The News Cycle focuses on skincare. We have a conversation with Sacramento City College student Joyce Lee about the benefits of having a skincare routine. Then, Leela Davis reports on how sensitive skin requires special care and how a company has been working to solve this issue. Finally, Jamie Kang reviews the popularization of pimple patches amongst teenagers.Hosted and produced by Boyeon Choi. Packages by Leela Davis and Jamie Kang. Music by Daniel Ruiz Jimenez. 

This week, the News Cycle focuses on food, where it come from and where it goes. Carmela Forcella looks into farms, discussing the pros and cons of preserving agricultural land. Then, Emily CAO takes us behind the scenes at the farmers market. Afterwards, Oren Vinokurov went to Volt coffee and talked to both staff and customers. Finally, Stefani Vincente covers how Americans waste food, and how we can prevent it.Music by Daniel Ruiz-Jimenez. Hosted and Produced by Samuel Ochsner-Hembrow. Executive producers are Noah Meyer and Alessandra Trask. Packages by Carmela Forcella, Emily CAO, Oren Vinokurov, and Stefani Vincente

Today The News Cycle focuses on the current state of the economy. We have a conversation with UC Davis economics professor Christopher Meissner. Then, Sean O'Brien reports on the rising gas prices due to inflation and Luke Hanstad reviews federal grant cuts and how that affects students of all levels.Hosted and produced by Boyeon Choi. Packages by Luke Hanstad and Sean O'Brien. Music by Daniel Ruiz Jimenez. 

Description: This week, the News Cycle focuses on the recent bird flu sweeping the country. Godolias Mesfin tells us about precautions being taken, and Simon Kim covers rising prices that are affecting local Davis shoppers. After that, we'll hear editorials from Everett Campbell about the dangers of social media, and from Jamison Kang about school start times. Music by Daniel Ruiz-Jimenez. Hosted and Produced by Noah Meyer. Executive producers are Noah Meyer and Alessandra Trask. Packages by Godolias Mesfin, Simon Kim, Everett Campbell, and Jamison Kang.  

Today The News Cycle focuses on women's history month and women in STEM. We sat down with Kiana Mazaheri, the Co-President of the Feminism Club at Davis High School. Elina Hibel talked to women on campus to tell us more about their journeys with STEM. Madeline Lu tells us why she feels students would benefit from another break in the Spring Semester. Hosted by Alessandra Trask. Produced by Alessandra Trask. Music by Daniel Ruiz Jiminez. Packages by Elina Hibel and Madeline Lu.

Today The News Cycle focuses on the future of two of Davis's most important methods of transportation, bikes and the Unitrans buses. First, an interview with Kutay Ozcelik, DHS student and winner of the UC Davis Big Bang Energy and Sustainability prize. Then, an editorial from Siena Campbell about how bus schedules can impact students. Hosted and produced by Samuel Ochsner-Hembrow. Package by Siena Campbell. Music by Daniel Ruiz Jimenez. 

Today The News Cycle focuses on a Davis High Black History Month event, along with three editorials from the HUB staff. First, Marion Delarue will cover the Davis High Black History Month event of African American quilts and arts. Then, Harlow Hamilton details why we should care about bike theft in Davis and Emily Cao speaks about the importance of having cooking classes in DJUSD. Finally, Leela Davis tells us about the repercussions of teachers not following concussion protocols.Hosted and produced by Boyeon Choi. Packages by Marion Delarue, Harlow Hamilton, Emily Cao and Leela Davis. Music by Daniel Ruiz Jimenez. 

 This week, the News Cycle focuses on our monthly student newspaper. We'll hear from reporters Rowan Reising, Carlos Chavez, and Chris Kim about their respective stories in the recent February edition of the HUB. From the LA wildfires to CTE courses, the HUB has it all. Music by Daniel Ruiz-Jimenez. Hosted and Produced by Noah Meyer. Executive producers are Noah Meyer and Alessandra Trask. 

Today The News Cycle focuses on celebrating national and local musicians. We sat down with Yuma Kano, pianist and winner of the annual Davis High Concerto Competition this year, who detailed his love for music and playing. Then, Carlos Chavez reports on Watermelon Music Store and how they allow local musicians to shine. Finally, Sam Ochsner-Hembrow covers the Grammys award show and Davis community members' favorite moments.Hosted and produced by Boyeon Choi. Packages by Carlos Chavez and Sam Ochsner-Hembrow. Music by Daniel Ruiz Jimenez. 

Today The News Cycle focuses on the programs and services Davis High offers for students. We sat down with Kelly Wehrley who is the head of the English Learner Development classes as DHS. Noah Meyer went down to the academic center to fill us in on what they do for students. Hosted by Alessandra Trask. Produced by Alessandra Trask. Music by Daniel Ruiz Jiminez. Packages by Noah Meyer.

Today The News Cycle focuses on the ability of new technologies to lower barriers to entry in science, art, and sustainability. Elina Hibel spoke to student photographers who run sports photography accounts, and we had a conversation with Michael Corsetto, director of hardware and systems engineering at Advanced.Farm, about how tech has changed engineering. Hosted and produced by Samuel Ochsner-Hembrow. Package by Elina Hibel. Music by Daniel Ruiz Jimenez. 

Today The News Cycle focuses on the Inauguration Day. We have a conversation with UC Davis Law School professor Kevin Johnson about the Trump administration's policies, and how they will make an impact domestically and internationally. Then, Alessandra Trask presents an overview of Inauguration Day and its procedural ceremony.  Hosted and produced by Boyeon Choi. Package by Alessandra Trask. Music by Daniel Ruiz Jimenez. 

 The News Cycle focuses on New Year's Resolutions, and recapping the past year of the podcast. First, Dorrie Harland covers students at Davis Senior High who made resolutions, and then we dive back into our year in 2024.  Music by Daniel Ruiz-Jimenez. Hosted and Produced by Noah Meyer. Executive producers are Noah Meyer and Alessandra Trask. Package by Dorrie Harland. 

Today The News Cycle focuses on the holiday season and the effects the holidays have on mental health. We sat down with Gloria Petruzzelli, a clinical psychologist at UC Davis to discuss the different ways to deal with stress, and which mechanisms can help control the symptoms of anxieties and stress.  Hosted and produced by Boyeon Choi. Music by Daniel Ruiz Jiminez. 

Today on the News Cycle we focus on Unions in and around Davis. We look into how they help their members, and the ways they shape the world around us. Sam Ochsner-Hembrow interviews Faith Bennett, a PHD candidate at UC Davis, about her role in the UAW 4811 bargaining convention. Tyler Price spoke to members of the Davis Teachers Association about how they work for the teachers of Davis. Carlos Chavez Anaya talks with the communications director for the United Farm Workers about how labor unions can protect the most vulnerable in society. Hosted and produced by Sam Ochsner-Hembrow. Music by Daniel Ruiz Jiminez. Packages by Tyler Price and Carlos Chavez Anaya.

Today The News Cycle focuses on Davis High alumni. We dug deep into what they have been up to and how what they learned at DHS translated into their current lives. Noah Meyer reports on DHS graduates who have carried on their athletics into college. Elina Hibel focuses on students who are now attending college and studying their respective majors. Sneha Budhathoki shares the stories of HUB alumni and their work as career journalists. Hosted and produced by Boyeon Choi. Music by Daniel Ruiz Jiminez. Packages by Noah Meyer, Elina Hibel and Sneha Budhathoki.

This week on the News Cycle, we focus on Thanksgiving. We spoke with John McNerney, the Ecological Resources Program Manager for the City of Davis about how the city manages the turkey population. Then, Zachary Schroeder sits down with local bakeries to discuss their plans for the holiday rush, and Chase Bruno covers how Target is preparing for the Black Friday sales. Music by Daniel Ruiz-Jimenez. Hosted by Boyeon Choi and produced by Sam Ochsner-Hembrow. Executive producers are Noah Meyer and Alessandra Trask. Packages by Zachary Schroeder and Chase Bruno.

This week, the News Cycle focuses on sports. We sat down with Tamara Reed, the varsity cheer coach at Davis High. Then, Lewis Williams talks to the varsity men's basketball team. Suhela covers the women's basketball team. Music by Daniel Ruiz-Jimenez. Hosted and Produced by Alessandra Trask. Executive producers are Noah Meyer and Alessandra Trask. Packages by Lewis Williams and Suhela Lamba. 

This week, the News Cycle focuses on biking. We interview Nik Wylie, an employee at the Bicycle Hall of Fame. Then, Krisztian Anderson profiles the Bike Garage. Chase Bruno covers bike safety. Music by Daniel Ruiz-Jimenez. Hosted and Produced by Noah Meyer. Executive producers are Noah Meyer and Alessandra Trask. Packages by Krisztian Anderson and Chase Bruno. 

Today The News Cycle brings in four Davis High students–Henry Schumaker, Amarie Brown, Ariana Ottenwalter and Brandon Qi–for a discussion about the upcoming presidential election. We addressed issues regarding the electoral college and how “safe” states are viewed compared to swing states for candidates and campaign managers.  Hosted and produced by Boyeon Choi. Music by Daniel Ruiz Jiminez. 

Today The News Cycle focuses on Halloween around the world. We sat down with DHS language teacher James Curley, to talk about fall traditions in other countries. Dorrie Harland talks with exchange students about their experiences of the spooky season. Satya Jackson Dunning lets us know what DHS students will be dressing up for halloween. Hosted by Alessandra Trask. Produced by Alessandra Trask. Music by Daniel Ruiz Jiminez. Packages by Dorrie Harland and Satya Jackson Dunning.  

This week, the News Cycle focuses on clubs. We interview Jonas Orr, the club's commissioner this year. Elina Hibel digs into the Korean Exchange Club, Alex Maduros gives us a write up and a run down on the Creative Writing Club, and Evrydiki Vougioka profiles the Feminism Club. Music by Daniel Ruiz-Jimenez. Hosted and Produced by Noah Meyer. Executive producers are Noah Meyer and Alessandra Trask. Packages by Elina Hibel, Alex Maduros, and Evrydiki Vougioka.

Today the News Cycle focuses on Indigenous People's Day. We sat down with Lewis Lawyer, an assistant professor at UC Davis, to talk about his work in language revitalization, and how Indigenous People's Day is seen by the Indigenous groups he works with. Carlos Chavez talks about the actual impacts of land acknowledgement ceremonies, and Satya Jackson Dunning speaks with teachers about their plans for the long weekend. Hosted and produced by Sam Ochsner-Hembrow. Music by Daniel Ruiz Jiminez. Packages by Carlos Chavez and Satya Jackson Dunning.  

Today The News Cycle focuses on the process of learning languages. We sat down with Georgia Zellou who is a UC Davis linguistics professor to talk about the different ways people perceive and learn how to speak a language. Marion Delarue talks about the foreign language classes offered at Davis High and Alyssa Hwang profiles a DHS student from South Korea who had to navigate through learning and speaking English in the United States.  Hosted and produced by Boyeon Choi. Music by Daniel Ruiz Jiminez. Packages by Marion Delarue and Alyssa Hwang.  

Today The News Cycle focuses on the return of University of California Davis students. We sat down with Andrew Shiotani who is the Director of Services for International students and scholars for Global Affairs, to talk about the importance of Global Affairs and international students to UCD. Noah Meyer talks to UCD students and a professor on the start of the new school year. Tyler Price reports on the effect students have on the new restaurant Outpost Burger. Hosted by Alessandra Trask. Produced by Alessandra Trask. Music by Daniel Ruiz Jiminez. Packages by Noah Meyer and Tyler Price.  

Today the News Cycle focuses on Fall. We talked with Helene Hahn, who works at the Coffee House, about how the season effects working there. Elina Hibel covers the DHS football team's fall traditions, Rowan Reising reports on the opening of a local pumpkin patch, and Krishna Sahoo talks to students about their favorite parts of Fall. Hosted by Boyeon Choi. Produced by Sam Ochsner-Hembrow. Music by Daniel Ruiz Jiminez. Packages by Elina Hibel, Rowan Reising, and Krishna Sahoo.

The News Cycle focuses on construction. We'll hear from Dominick Daisovi, a project coordinator on construction sites in Sacramento working for Turner Construction, about the heat wave he experienced over the summer. Dorrie Harland covers the recent construction at Davis Senior High School, and Alice Goncharova reports on new road projects around Davis.  Hosted by and produced by Noah Meyer. Music by Daniel Ruiz Jiminez. Packages by Dorrie Harland and Alice Goncharova. 

Today The News Cycle focuses on the 9/11 attacks' effects on Davis. We sat down with Bill Williams who is a Davis High Government and Politics teacher, to talk about the changes and impacts he saw on both his students and community in Davis. Sam Ochsner-Hembrow investigates how a few community members searched for ways they could make a difference in Davis. Hosted by Boyeon Choi. Produced by Boyeon Choi. Music by Daniel Ruiz Jiminez. Package by Sam Ochsner-Hembrow.  

Today the News Cycle introduces the next chapter of the program for next year, welcoming new host and producer Boyeon Choi. Hosted by Noah Meyer, Rowan Reising, Boyeon Choi, and Camile Reyes Rojas. Produced by Camile Reyes Rojas. Music by Daniel Ruiz Jiminez.

Today, the News Cycle focuses on all kinds of friendships in the community, how they are made, sustained, and valued. We sat down with Holly Istas a psychology and government teacher at Davis High and discussed the psychology behind who you make friendships with and what it takes for healthy relationships. Then, Kristin Kay reported on students who were new to the school district and how they went about making new friends, and Natalie Neal investigated what adults do to be active in the community and still spend time with their friends. Hosted by Alessandra Trask. Produced by Camile Reyes-Rojas. Music by Daniel Ruiz Jiminez. Packages by Kristen Kay and Natalie Neal.

Today, the News Cycle focuses on the administration at DJUSD which supports English learners. We sat down with Maria Luquin, Director of Multilingual Education and Categorical Programs, to talk about the different resources and requirements for students who are English learners. Then, Ellie Blosch reports on the interpretation services provided by the Language Justice Group, and Alessandra Trask gets to know the multilingual tutors who interpret for Davis High students in their classes. Hosted by Maya Malinowski. Produced by Boyeon Choi. Music by Daniel Ruiz-Jiminez. Packages by Ellie Blosch, Alessandra Trask, and Noah Meyer.

Today The News Cycle focuses on online scams. We sat down with John Breyault who is vice president of nonprofit organization, “National Consumers League,” to talk about the social and economical effects of phishing scams. Lily Schroeder speaks about the phishing scams that Davis High students received. Noah Meyer investigates the intervention that UC Davis takes to ensure online safety for their students and faculty. Hosted by Boyeon Choi. Produced by Boyeon Choi. Music by Daniel Ruiz Jiminez. Packages by Lily Schroeder, and Noah Meyer. 

Today the News Cycle focuses on the impact of driving in a small town. Today we focus on the effects of driving in a small town. We connect Davis to the larger issues of unsafe driving and the growing gas prices that cost individuals and the greater planet. Zachary Schroeder and Satya Jackson Dunning have the stories. Then, Chase Bruno walks us through the difficulty teenagers have parking and how it affects their lives, then Jasper Gegorian Miller gives us insight into a potential resulting consequence: becoming late or tardy to school. Hosted by Rowan Reising. Produced by Camile Reyes Rojas/ Music by Daniel Ruiz-Jiminez. Packages by Zachary Schroeder, Satya Jackson Dunning, Chase Bruno, and Jasper Gegorian Miller.

Today the News Cycle focuses on the arts. Krishna Sahoo investigated the removal of art rooms from the new stem building, which the district did without asking teachers. Helena Massotti Miranda reports on the underrepresentation in the art field at DHS. Shifting to music, Niamh Thomas gives us an overview on the struggles the music department is facing, while Jordan Wagner profiled the internship opportunities offered by the strings program.  Hosted by Noah Meyer. Produced by Noah Meyer. Music by Daniel Ruiz Jiminez. Packages by Krishna Sahoo, Helena Massotti Miranda, Niamh Thomas, and Jordan Wagner. 

Today we focus on the Davis community and connecting with others outside our bubble. To start, Jamie Macdonald walks us through the behind-the-scenes of Picnic Day, a tradition Davis has every year. Then, we go on to talk about how kindness can connect us all as well as brighten someone's day, Olivia Ayson has the story. Lastly, it's important to remember social media's impact on our circle and ourselves. Paige Tracy reports. To fully understand how social media affects our students, we sit down with Junior Hayley Smith, an avid user to investigate how teenagers use their phones to their benefit. Hosted by Rowan Reising. Produced by Camile Reyes Rojas. Music by Daniel Ruiz Jiminez. Packages by Jamie Macdonald, Olivia Ayson, and Paige Tracy.

Today The News Cycle focuses on learning new languages. We talk to juniors Diego Torres Garcia and Maxym Perepadya, who both came to the United States from other countries and had to learn English to adapt to their new environments. Additionally, Alex Maduros investigates the benefits of learning a second language, and Alyssa Hwang focuses on the methods of learning a second language.  Hosted by Noah Meyer. Produced by Camile Reyes Rojas. Music by Daniel Ruiz Jiminez. Packages by Alyssa Hwang and Alexandra Maduros. 

Today, the News Cycle focuses on family relationships as we sit down with licensed family and marriage therapist Holly Lien to discuss familial relationships and how she can assist in the growth and development of relationships through her practice. Then, Marion Delarue profiles Junior Gabriel Crawford and his close relationship with his grandmother. Lastly, Ellie Blosch talks to Reese and India Manansala about their relationship as twins as well as what they are going to do when apart after graduation. Music by Daniel Ruiz-Jiminez.

Today the News Cycle focuses on financial responsibility at Davis High. We interview Juniors Arshan Adili and Noah Layiktez, who co-run a car wash business called Sudsy Saltans. Then, Elina Hibel investigates students who resell items online, and Chris Kim profiles the Financial Literacy Club. Hosted by Noah Meyer. Produced by Camile Reyes Rojas. Music by Daniel Ruiz Jiminez. Packages by Elina Hibel and Christopher Kim. 

The News Cycle focuses on the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress test and how governing bodies such as the state and the Davis Joint Unified School District uses these results to better there programs. Additionally, Boyeon Choi reports on how Davis High Senior Sami Tully-Smith's accommodation improved her life. Hosted br Rowan Reising, produced by Camile Reyes-Rojas. Executive producer is Sean Campbell. Music by Daniel Ruiz Jiminez.

The News Cycle focuses on March Madness and the gambling that comes with it.  We interview reporter Robert Linnehan from the publication Sports Betting Dime, and Diane Goode, the Executive Director of the Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling.  Lewis Williams gives us opinion on the legality of sports betting in a editorial, and Jordan Kims gives us background information about March Madness. Hosted by Noah Meyer. Produced by Noah Meyer. Music by Daniel Ruiz Jiminez. Packages by Jordan Kim and Lewis Williams.

Today, the News Cycle focuses on teaching disparities in the Davis Joint Unified School District, Gwynn Canfield has the story. Later in the episode, I sat down with Davis High's Principal Bryce Geigle to learn about the district's approach to classrooms with different learning methods. Kristen Kay then comments on how grade inflation has affected students for the worse.

The News Cycle focuses on the importance of sleep. We talk to Dr. Temitayo Oyegbile-Chidi, a sleep neurologist at UC Davis, to talk about the links between sleep and less stress. Additionally, Lauren Cornell proposes putting a coffee bar in Davis High, and Suhela Lamba reviews the tardy policy at DHS. Hosted by Noah Meyer. Produced by Camile Reyes Rojas. Music by Daniel Ruiz Jiminez. Packages by Lauren Cornell and Suhela Lamba.

Today, the News Cycle looks at what rights minors have and how to exercise them. Bill Williams, one of Davis High's social studies educators, joins us to discuss the curriculum surrounding student rights, how to approach law enforcement, and what's important to practice to ensure our voice is heard. Gwynn Canfield further investigates how seniors prepare to vote for their first election in March. Naneh Grigor informs how to register to vote for the primaries. Hosted by Rowan Reising. Produced by Camile Reyes Rojas. Music by Daniel Ruiz Jiminez. Packages by Naneh Grigor and Gwynn Canfield.