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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

2020 got off on a rocky start with several sad things happening making a huge impact on how we look at the start of the new decade.

January 2020

Azam E., Writer February 14, 2020

New Year’s is a yearly time of optimism and hope, as people have the opportunity to change, make resolutions, and better themselves. Yet in the first month of the new decade many sorrowful things have...

Is Valentines Day really necessary?

Valentine’s Day

Christine L. and Ashley P. February 14, 2020

It’s February 12. Valentine’s Day is in two days. And god forbid that you spend that oh-so-romantic day without a Valentine.  Whether you’re desperately searching for that one perfect person,...

The coronavirus has raised rumors about how China obtained the virus.

Is China telling the whole truth about the coronavirus?

Conner L., Writer February 14, 2020

You probably have heard about it, the destructive coronavirus. More than 1000 people have died from it, with infection doubling each day. But do we know the whole truth?   The coronavirus infects...

Should DCIS have an orchestra or a band?

Orchestra vs. Band

February 14, 2020

The conductor raises his hands. Immediately, bows are lifted to strings, and instruments to mouths. The timpanist’s mallets hover above the set of drums. Everyone’s eyes are glued to the slim white...

From just being a girl that makes dance videos to a Tik Tok sensation.

Charli D’Amelio

Carolina A., Writer February 12, 2020

  A young teenage girl makes short videos on an app called TikTok. Just a few months ago she was just a regular user who danced. Now she is TikTok’s most famous creator. Her name is Charli D’Amelio. D’Amelio’s...

Students should be open to other religious holidays.

Religous Holidays

Carolina A., Writer February 12, 2020

When you think of the word holidays, you probably think of a certain holiday, maybe Christmas, Easter or Thanksgiving.  Other students at Day Creek Intermediate School might think of additional holidays...

Super Nintendo World is coming to a Universal Studios Theme Park near you!

Your favorite Nintendo characters are coming to life

Zayd C., Writer February 11, 2020

Nintendo has teamed up with Universal Studios to create a brand new world within the famous theme park: Super Nintendo World. Nintendo has created a legacy geared towards creating kid-friendly games....

Maybe someday youre most hated sibling can turn into your best friend.

SIbling Rivalry

Tommy T., Writer February 7, 2020

I hid all of my Halloween candy under my pillow, hoping that my older brother wouldn’t steal any. I wondered where he might possibly be hiding his stash. Maybe in his backpack? I set out to find it....

Many students, under one demograhic, have begun to wear masks in order to prevent the onset of the Coronavirus. However, its become a reason for misunderstandings  and racism among Asian-American students.

Masses of Masks?

Ashley P., Writer February 5, 2020

The recent headlines of the Wuhan Coronavirus outbreak have become a part of the conversation at Day Creek Intermediate. However, the bigger picture at Day Creek seems to be on the faces of our classmates:...

Kindness Week is a good start towards more positivity on our campus, but is it enough?

Kindness Week: Is it Effective?

Shivani R. and Mikah C. February 5, 2020

Bright, colorful posters decorate the halls of Day Creek Intermediate School. The walkways are swimming with colorful costumes, all thanks to the Great Kindness Challenge. This event was held from January...

Kids ages 10-13 are starting to become mature and want to be more adult like.

How Young is too Young?

Azam E. and Conner L. February 5, 2020

By the age of 10, kids are showing signs of maturity and independence. However, there are often age restrictions concerning things that kids hope to have, such as phones, social media, and jobs. Some even...

As a student reads throughout the school year, they are expected to choose books based on the requirements Accelerated Reader places in different titles. And, to many, the program has proved to limit reading.

AR: Encouraging or Limiting Reading?

Ashley P., Writer February 3, 2020

Throughout classrooms at Day Creek Intermediate, students are constantly facing deadlines - and Accelerated Reader always seems to one of them. The program carries a negative reputation among students...

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