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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

Vaccines are currently being developed, but will they really have an affect?

Are Vaccines Going to Save Us From the Coronavirus?

Riley G. and Carolina A. April 8, 2020

A bulls-eye solution to our troubles with COVID-19 is an effective vaccine. However, vaccines take a long time to become available, mainly because they must be tested multiple times to confirm they work...

Chinese doctors death raises questions about the validity of coronavirus reports.

Coronavirus: Understated?

Ally D. and Christine L. April 6, 2020

COVID-19 has spread across the globe, causing mass panic as well as the risk of economic breakdown. Without a doubt, many are concerned for their safety, even to the point of the seagull-like flocking...

A new voice has spoken about climate change, and it isnt Greta Thunberg.

Climate Realist vs. Climate Activist

Ashley P. and Christine L. March 13, 2020

Climate change is one of the most controversial topics of the decade. Whether global warming affects the earth or not, the issue never fails to bring the heat.  One of the most outspoken and active...

Is America prepared to have a transgender woman compete in the 2020 Olympics?

Do Transgender Women Deserve a Seat in the 2020 Olympics?

Mikah C., Writer March 13, 2020

For the first time in history, a biological male who openly identifies as a woman will compete in the Olympic Trials. Megan Youngren strives to represent the USA women’s track team in the 2020 Summer...

Many physical activities are disregaurded as sports, some think nothing of it, but is this really okay?

Is It A Sport?

Azam E., Writer March 5, 2020

There are over 8000 sports, according to Steemit. Yet some argue that physical exercise does not make an activity a sport. All across social media, videos degrade sports like cheer, archery, and dance....

Being a girl should not take away from my accomplishments on court.

Good for a girl?

Kaylee L., Writer March 2, 2020

Tennis has always been my sport. I swung my first racket, pink with Dora on the head, when I was 5. I competed in my first tournaments when I was 8, and lost in the first round. I was upset, but nothing...

Students of varying faiths should have their religious holidays off.

Holidays for All!

Jenna Q. and Shivani R. February 28, 2020

Most schools have breaks throughout the school year for holidays. The most common intervals among students are Thanksgiving Holiday, Winter Recess and Spring Recess. While Thanksgiving and Spring Break...

Srudents gain working experience at their family businesses!

Family Businesses

Carolina A. and Ally D. February 28, 2020

Does owning a business change how a person sees life? Does it instantly make them look snooty or intelligent? Perhaps, they look like any other student in your classroom. And chances are, their parents...

Smelling farts can help reduce the risk of ageing, strokes, and heart attacks.

Is smelling farts good for you?

Conner L., Writer February 28, 2020

You’re sitting on a couch with your friend playing some video games. Suddenly you hear it. Perhaps it was a simple hiss or maybe a loud blart, but you recognize it. That was definitely a fart. You might...

The 8th grade College and Career Fair is a great opportunity for them to learn about their future career and what requirements are needed.

College and Career Day

Carolina A., Writer February 21, 2020

Students walk around the gym looking for a station to pull up to. Maybe they will drive for UPS, work at Starbucks, or become a police officer. The options are many. As students get older they might just...

Millions of animals are experimented on each year. But, is it ethical?

Experimenting on Animals

Mikah C., Writer February 21, 2020

Thousands of years ago, the ancient Greeks began experimenting on animals. According to the US National Institutes of Medicine and Health, Greek physicians used animals as models of anatomy in their studies....

Miranda builds excitement for new Hamilton movie.

Wait For It!

Ally D., Writer February 14, 2020

What is a legacy? For Alexander Hamilton, it’s a musical, a face on the $10 bill, and a place in our 8th-grade history books. However, his ‘garden’ (spoiler alert; he says this before Burr shoots...

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