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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

In a perfect world, smartwatches would be a thing of the past.

The enemy of the classroom: smartwatches

Christian G. and Madison S. August 29, 2025

The Etiwanda School District is cracking down on distractions. Beginning in the 2025-2026 school year, Superintendent Charlayne Sprague has initiated an official ban on smartwatches for all students. Cell...

DCIS student forgets his water and texts his dad via smartwatch, asking for his water bottle.

Smartwatches in schools: a battle between safety and distraction

Miles Y., Leilani R., and Kevin H. August 22, 2025

Smartwatches have become a staple accessory for today’s teen, part fashion statement, part safety device, and, at times, part controversy. While critics worry about cheating and classroom distractions,...

Playing games in school.

The effect of technology in the classroom

Micah B. and Sofie Z. May 6, 2025

The teacher is in the middle of a lesson, as your friend is typing away on his Chromebook. Is he taking notes? Nope. He’s texting his friend in another class. Suddenly, the teacher whips on Net Support...

This slide was projected throughout the duration of the symposium, representing what this event was about.

Rise up and call to action: the rally against human trafficking

Asia C. January 17, 2025

“Stranger danger,” missing headshots on milk cartons, and reward-based billboards. Each of these has become all too familiar. Southern California culture comes with the unfortunate regularity of lives...

A few students listen to a presentation. 

Photo credit: Kayli T., Julia B.

Presentations: Are they really torture?

Micah B. and Sofie Z. December 10, 2024

You're shaky and sweaty all over. What did I write? Lincoln was how many years old when he died? Everyone’s eyes are glued on you, and you're shaky all over. This is a common scenario for a Day Creek...

This is the addicting block blast game.

Is block blast a blast?

Madelynn L. and Sydney V. December 6, 2024

I’m sure you have heard of the new game called Block Blast. It is a teen-favorite when you’re bored and have little to do, perhaps on a long, boring car ride (with no cell service) or when you’re...

Student-athletes pose for a photo.

The life of a student-athlete: too much? Or just enough?

Jonah C., Mauricio P., and Andrew O. November 15, 2024

It’s no joke that teens in 2024 have plenty on their plate. Calendars are often full with everything from school, sports, faith-based activities, music lessons and more.  In a recent 2024 survey...

These are daily lunch items that include food dye.

Food dyes should be banned now!

Madelynn L., Sydney V., Micah B., and Sofie Z. November 15, 2024

One month ago, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2316 into law, banning dangerous food dyes that are often served to kids in public schools or provided as incentive snacks for good behavior. However,...

A trio of friends can sometimes be a little bit tricky.

Do trios really work?

Madelynn L., Julia B., and Sydney V. November 8, 2024

Everyone knows that social media is the source for opinion, and one recent teen topic that brought plenty of conversation is friendship groups of threes, otherwise known as trios. While a pair of friends...

This shows an example of how some kids share their food and may disrupt the class.

Food in the classroom

Madelynn L., Sydney V., and Julia B. November 1, 2024

It’s not a surprise that students want to eat during class, especially here at Day Creek. 7th graders don’t have lunch until 12:20pm and 6th graders have a time slot that would basically be brunch...

These are the Jordan xUGGs, and they're just not our cup of tea.

Are Jordan UGGs snug?

Sydney V., Madelynn L., and Julia B. October 25, 2024

Fall season has just arrived and UGGs are back in style around campus. Sounds like a good thing, right? Wrong, at least in part. While these shoes are perfect for cool weather, and they represent a brand...

Do we need Tradwives?

Is TradWife the Rad Life? 😎

Maya P., Plum C., and Chloe S. May 14, 2024

The tradwife lifestyle has gained popularity overnight, affixed with the label of a married woman who dons a worn out, polka-dotted apron while retrieving a sourdough starter. The term “tradwife” defines...

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