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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

Names can be powerful and one of the first things people use to judge you.

“Hi, My Name Is…”

Rachel B., Editor-in-chief November 4, 2016

Hi, my name is Rachel. Or Jean, but I prefer my middle name: Rachel. The name Rachel seems to fit my personality more. Or so I think. Some of my friends say that I look more like a Jean. But how could...

Students unite to express kindness during Kindness Matters week at Rancho Cucamonga High School.

Freshman Files: “Kindness Matters” Week At RCHS

Ruthie B., Editor Emeritus October 26, 2016

Kindness Matters week at Rancho was a really great and inspiring week. Student Achievement and ASB spent weeks in preparation for the special week. They painted posters, created kindness challenge videos,...

An undoctored image of Goerge Washington flipping a water bottle.

What’s The Deal With Water Bottle Flipping?

Tyler D., Editor-in-chief October 13, 2016

What’s the deal with water bottle flips?  A trend like this hasn’t taken us by storm since selfies became popular and everybody started dabbing.  I was just at lunch, and I recall telling my friends...

Parents need a little appreciation, even if its a small thing such as lunch.

National Take Your Parents To Lunch Day!

Rachel B., Editor-in-chief October 12, 2016

Yay! Today, October 12, 2016, is National Take Your Parents to Lunch Day! Yep- it’s one of the few days we can use to thank our parents for all that they’ve done. Maybe the only day for some people… You...

Students at Rancho Cucamonga High School are excited for the annual Food Fair.

Freshman Files: Food Events At RCHS

Ruthie B., Editor Emeritus October 12, 2016

Food Fair!!!!!!!! Just the combination of the two words makes me happy. Last Friday was the legendary food fair day and I was actually super excited. I made sure to pack extra money because I was positive...

Maybe the best way is a mixture of both.

College Prep: Too Early?

Rachel B., Editor-in-chief September 21, 2016

There are so many activities you can do to earn junior high glory for your future college resume. There’s CJSF, volunteering in the community, even year-long electives like leadership, journalism, broadcasting...

These earbuds will be totally obsolete when the AirPods come out.

Pass The Aux, Wait, I Have An iPhone 7

Tyler D., Editor-in-chief September 20, 2016

So many memes and jokes have been made about the upcoming iPhone 7, mostly about their new AirPods, and the missing headphone jack.  Many people have been anticipating the day they lose the small wireless...

All students gather to celebrate the Homecoming season.

Freshman Files: 2016 Homecoming Of RCHS

Ruthie B., Editor Emeritus September 15, 2016

Homecoming season is just so much fun. It was all kicked off with the unveiling of the homecoming theme. Everybody was out in the quad waiting - not so patiently - for the big reveal. The dramatic...

Are McDonalds chicken nuggets the enemy of organic food?

McDonald’s: Good Or Bad?

Rachel B., Editor-in-chief September 1, 2016

My night was going pretty well, or so I thought. I was just watching the commercials in between the Olympic swimming clips when a McDonald’s advertisement popped up. I listened to a man presenting their...

Star Wars has inspired children when it came out and it still does today.

A Kenny Baker And Star Wars Tribute

August 29, 2016

I was playing my Xbox, chatting with my Star Wars fanatic friend, when out of the blue he tells me that Kenny Baker slipped away.  Who is Kenny Baker, you ask?  He’s the guy who fit inside R2-D2.  No...

A freshmans life at the bottom of highschool is just the beginning of a long road.

Freshman Files: Life At The Bottom

Ruthie B., Editor Emeritus August 15, 2016

The first day of high school...the first word that comes to mind is terrifying! I woke up in the morning so nervous. What was I supposed to expect? What I see in movies? Freshman getting thrown in trashcans...

Summertime is sometimes associated with an opportunity to become a couch potato.

Summer Break: Expectation vs. Reality

Rachel B., Editor-in-chief August 7, 2016

Oh no! The horror! I am struck with the realization that I am back in school. I have returned to my regular schedule of work and sleep.  Ugh. The heavenly glory of sleeping in until 3:00 in the afternoon...

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