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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

Five women have been disqualified at the Olympics for wearing suits that did not fit the guidelines.

Dress-Coded At Olympics?

Morgan C. and Sophia T. February 14, 2022

At the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, five women competing for ski jumping were disqualified for not following dress code guidelines. These women include Sara Takanashi of Japan, Daniela Iraschko-Stolz...

Dance is often a forgot sport by many, but it deserves as much recognition as other sports as well.

Dance, The Forgotten Sport

Everett C., Abigail B., Lilah P., and Daniella W. February 11, 2022

When you hear the word sports, you may typically think of activities like baseball, football, soccer, or swimming. Unfortunately, many students often forget about one of the most challenging sports around,...

Since 2015, Grammarly has been used by millions of students, but does it provide them an unfair advantage?

Is Grammarly Cheating?

Aurora GS. and Kirsten L. February 4, 2022

We’re all familiar with the constant onslaught of Grammarly spam while browsing on our YouTube feeds. Although it initially drew the attention of internet users in 2015, its popularity exploded in 2020....

In our world today, many people choose to avoid conversations with others in hopes to avoid conflicts. But what would our world be like if people listened?

We’re All in This Together

Kirsten L. and Aurora GS. January 11, 2022

The theory of a spiral of silence represents the idea that a larger group disagrees with, then isolates a smaller group’s opinion, causing the minority group to fear sharing their viewpoint. Unfortunately,...

In 1972, Congress passed a law that granted citizens over the age of 18, as adults. However, this has created some problems in society.

Adulthood in America and It’s Issue

Aurora GS., Kirsten L., and Thomas T. October 13, 2021

In 1972, Congress made the final decision to change the age of legal adulthood to 18 from the prior age of 21. Becoming a grown-up sooner allows citizens the right to vote for government representation. The...

Are rich people also recognized as the wealthy? Or are they two completely different things?

Are the Rich Actually Wealthy?

Kirsten L., Aurora S., and Thomas T. October 4, 2021

“We think external things we buy will bring us happiness, but then we get them and we wonder what’s next?” said psychologist Elizabeth Lombardo. Money is a topic that’s familiar to all, especially...

Every kid has been told not to lie, but if your safety was in jeopardy, would it be okay?

Safety and When it is Best to Lie

Declynn G. and Jadyn K. October 4, 2021

The year was 1942. Nazis were storming cities to find every Jew in hiding. A 50-year-old Christian named Corrie ten Boom put herself in danger and lied to help save over 800 Jews in the Netherlands. She...

What is the importance of being bilingual and what does it do for the world?

What is the Importance of Being Bilingual?

Hayley B., Edhen A., and Aishwarya A. February 26, 2021

Being bilingual can be a valuable skill for everyday life. Not only when traveling to another country, but in everyday trips out and about in Southern California, it makes everything so much easier being...

Many teachers use breakout rooms to provide social interactions between students, but are they really necessary?

Should Breakout Rooms be Mandatory?

Malak Y., Writer January 29, 2021

Why do we even have breakout rooms? What’s the point; No one talks anyway! These, along with many other questions, have been asked by students everywhere. Every student has their own opinion on breakout...

There are two great ways to get dogs, adopting and buying from breeders, but what is the better way?

Purebred vs. Shelter Dogs: What Do You Prefer?

Hayley B., Writer January 27, 2021

As of 2021, around 53% of the U.S. population owns a dog. You can adopt a dog from an animal shelter or buy a dog from a breeder. But which is the more preferable choice?  Breeders and shelters are...

Rusty Hicks used the wrong choice of words when calling the Governor Newsome recall petition a “California coup”.

The “California coup”?

Mikah C. and Shivani R. January 22, 2021

Governor Gavin Newsom (D) has been the governor of California since 2018, but not everyone has been happy with his decisions while in office. Some of his more controversial issues include his handling...

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