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The Day Creek Howl

The student news site of Day Creek Intermediate School

The Day Creek Howl

The student news site of Day Creek Intermediate School

The Day Creek Howl

Three students are talking and gossiping behind another students back.

Being Wanted Feeds the Ego

Liam C., Brynlee S., Sienna G., and Alice L. May 16, 2023

According to Merriam-Webster, a people pleaser is someone who “has an emotional need to please others, often at the expense of his or her own needs or desires.”  No surprise. People just want to...

A DCIS student tells her story of dancing throughout the years.

A Dancer’s Journey

Alice L., Liam C., Brynlee S., and Sienna G. May 9, 2023

Hours of commitment led to one anxiety-filled moment. Yet it’s exactly what they’d trained for. They huddled on stage right. Kelly’s dance group held their collective breaths, waiting for the announcement....

A Day Creek Coyote enjoying the first book of The Hunger Games series.

The Evolution of the Games

Shreya P. and Maddie S. May 9, 2023

Since 2008, The Hunger Games book series has been an iconic story of war, love, and loss for young readers across the globe. Teens and adults alike have been captivated by the characterization and plot...

Blue light can have some extremely harmful effects on your eyesight.

Shining Light on the Effects of Blue Light

Ella F. and Razan A. April 27, 2023

One look around you reveals all that you need to know. Cell phones are all over, faces glued to tiny screens, drawing in the eyes of nearly every teen at the mall, restaurant, family table, and school...

Some people believe that the AIs are helping with cheating and will eventually take over the internet.

The Elephant in the Classroom

Sanai B., Hayden H., and Ginny Z. April 21, 2023

Dear Teachers, We’ve discovered a new, ingenious, yet sly way to cheat: AI language models. In a world where you may be looking for passed notes under a table, we’re light years ahead of you. The...

Should humans be able to  form personal relationships with AI chatbots?

Human Relationships With AI

Christina C. and Ellhie-Sheba A. April 21, 2023

Many AI powered chatbots including ChatGPT, DAN, and Bing AI have helped many people with everyday needs. Whether you’re coding, searching for recipes, or even learning a language, these bots are there...

American culture has been wrestling with the role of law enforcement in minority communities.

Injustices Towards African-Americans Affect How Cops Are Seen In Society

Ella F. and Razan A. March 17, 2023

As Black History Month came to an end, many people around the country were encouraged to take a real look at African-American history and culture. Perhaps they also reflected on more recent tragic events...

Vaping has spread throughout the generations, and middle school students have started to vape.

Vaping

Liam C., Sienna S., Sienna G., and Alice L. March 16, 2023

Vaping is everywhere. You can smell it on campus, at Victoria Gardens, and outside of nearly every strip mall in Rancho. According to the FDA, more than 2.5 million U.S. middle and high school students...

Vaping can have detrimental effects on your health.

The Truth Behind Vaping

Chloe L., Writer March 3, 2023

What are e-liquids? E-liquids are liquids typically in e-vapor products such as e-cigarettes (also known as vapes, vape pens, mods, and tanks). These products are notorious for having many different flavors....

Although TikTok can be fun, there are cautions that should be taken to avoid risks.

What Influence Does TikTok Provide?

Troy S., Writer February 26, 2023

How do you spend your time on social media? I use it for entertainment. To help time pass. When I get bored. These are the most common answers, along with: That’s what it’s for, right?  It’s...

Reality TV shows such as Dance Moms rarely actually show the reality of what happens.

The Influence Reality TV Has on Youth

Liam C. and Chloe L. February 16, 2023

The Bachelor. Keeping up with the Kardashians. Dance Moms. These shows are all examples of popular reality TV. The truth is, “reality” TV shows are mostly staged. They frequently edit out the normal,...

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