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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

Carly Mason has a rare heart condition...And she’s still dancing.

Half a Heart Didn’t Stop Her

Addison M. and Carolina A. December 16, 2019

She enters school, greets her friends and goes to class. Typical Day Creek student, right? Or so it seems. Except she has half a heart. Carlie M., an eighth grade student, has a medical condition...

People are always kinder during the holidays to those who are unfortunate.

Kindness During the Holidays

Mireille G., Writer December 16, 2019

The holidays are always a special time of the year. Everyone comes together: families, friends, even strangers. This season influences people to do great things, as we gather with the Christmas intent...

Netflix’s future as the leading streaming platform is predicted to suffer, due to content.

The Role Content Plays in Today’s Video Streaming Industry

Ashley P., Writer December 16, 2019

The role content plays in today’s industry of video streaming Netflix has been the most popular video streaming service for the past decade. A variety of titles in their video library quickly became...

Nordstrom had the... well.... unique idea to create a fashionable strap for the wireless AirPods.

AirPod Straps

Mikah C. and Riley G. December 11, 2019

At Day Creek Intermediate School, everyone is an AirPod fan. They’re popular because they don’t have a strap; they’re lightweight and portable; they’re easy to hide from the eyes of ever-present...

SB 328 makes schools start later than 8:00. But is it really the best idea?

More Time to Sleep

Kaylee L., Writer December 9, 2019

When you heard about the School Start Time bill that was recently signed by Governor Newsom, your immediate thought probably had to do with sleeping in.   Until students think about the law apart...

Alexandria L. isnt your typical student-athlete. She plays a very interesting sport.

Not Your Typical Sport

Bella D., Writer December 2, 2019

Many students play sports like soccer, baseball, football, or volleyball. But some students go in a completely different direction. Sixth-grader Alexandria L., for example, doesn’t play a “regular”...

China censors the internet so the Chinese people wouldnt see whats happening in the real world.

Today Hong Kong. Tomorrow…?

Conner L., Writer November 4, 2019

 China’s population of 1.42 billion is forced to put up with a highly restricted internet, one that bans YouTube, CNN, Twitter, Instagram, and Google. This blockade is commonly referred to as The Great...

Dogs are affectionately cared for at animal shelters until a loving adopters come along.

Shelters vs. Breeders

Carolina A. and Mikah C. October 28, 2019

60.2 million US households own a dog. But how many of them were adopted from a shelter?  According to the 2019 Woof Stats, an estimated 6.5 million animals are taken into an animal shelter every year....

Hong Kong protesters are marching day and night for freedom.

Stand With Hong Kong! Fight for Freedom!

Conner L., Writer October 24, 2019

What is happening in Hong Kong? Undercover cops are dressing up as protesters and making the Hong Kongers look bad by doing crimes. They vandalize, rob, and destroy public places. In Tsuen Wan, A police...

Cheer-leading is more than just waving pom poms in the air. A lot of flexibility and technique goes into the sport.

Is Cheerleading a Sport?

Carolina A., Writer October 22, 2019

The sophomore cheerleader is thrown into the air and the crowd roars. As her fellow cheerleaders catch her, people in the bleachers wonder aloud, is cheerleading considered a sport? People look down from...

The Area 51 raid has come and gone. What´s next?

Area 51

Ashley P. and Ally D. October 17, 2019

The Area 51 Raid had a highly anticipated build-up due to its history. But the event itself did not live up to the dreams of many. Now people are ready to uncover the secrets of the Vatican Vault.

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