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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

Kennedy uses these items to keep her health in check.

Kennedy’s Journey

Keira K and Sage P. December 9, 2022

It’s 6:30 a.m. when Kennedy’s alarm goes off. She brushes her teeth and grabs her insulin pen, injecting it into her side and heading downstairs. She reaches into her pantry for a box of cereal, checking...

“If you’re a fighter or you’re a survivor, it’s still always with you. It’s like a scar that cancer left me with. It left me with hope that I could change the world. -Avah C.

AvahStrong

Sienna S., Sienna G., and Alice L. November 14, 2022

Avah is a Stage 4 cancer survivor. She is also a curly-haired, jovial 6th grade student. Just two years ago, doctors informed Avah that she had Stage 4 nephroblastoma, a cancer that attacked her kidneys....

BeReal has gained lots of popularity in a very short amount of time.

BeReal’s Blowup

Arush V., Pablo GS., and Josep M. November 4, 2022

You have two minutes to read this article. Hurry up. This would definitely be the case if BeReal were in charge of the Howl. After many years living under the social media dominance of Instagram,...

A small child holding a bag of Halloween candy.

The Origins of Halloween: Is Trick-or-Treating Dangerous?

Jasmine L., River Y., and Christina C. November 2, 2022

Don’t take candy from strangers! This is the classic saying most parents tell their children. But what about trick-or-treating? On the night of Halloween, children walk up to the doors of nearby residents...

Students sometimes get so consumed with drama that it starts to affect students at home.

Drama’s Effect on Middle Schoolers

Alice L., Sienna S., and Sienna G. October 18, 2022

If you dive deeper into the tight-knit, junior high community, you’ll find that many middle schoolers gravitate toward drama, with topics that range from friendship to relationship issues. Some people...

Elton John is a star performer who is now trying to become more popular with younger audiences.

Who is Going to Collaborate with Elton John Next?

Ella F., Writer October 17, 2022

Elton John, a legend among older adults, has recently begun making songs with the new generation of artists. Born in London, the 75-years-old artist is renowned for his musical ability. He started playing...

In the Eyes of a School Counselor

In the Eyes of a School Counselor

Nikki K. and Ginny Z. October 6, 2022

On a Monday morning, a student steps into Mrs. Gaines’s office and takes a seat. The student begins to talk about their week. Mrs. Gaines sits patiently and listens to the student. Imagine you're...

How Can Friends Affect Mental Health?

How Can Friends Affect Mental Health?

Christina C., Jasmine L., and River Y. October 6, 2022

*Because this is a personal experience, the author of this story prefers to remain anonymous. When summer break started, I barely had anyone I could talk with. To make things worse, I was also experiencing...

TikTok and Facebook are one of the most popular social media apps among younger and older generations.

How do Different Generations View Social Media?

Jasmine L., River Y., and Christina C. September 29, 2022

According to a global review by Datareportal in July 2022, 4.7 billion people spend over two hours on social media each day. With individuals stuck at home during the Covid pandemic, many relied upon social...

Homeschooling benefits may be why more students are choosing to go that route.

The Rising Rates of Homeschooling

Declynn G., Adrian M., and Justin T. May 3, 2022

Have you noticed that some middle school students are dropping out of public school and switching to homeschool? Recent data reveals that homeschool numbers throughout California are rising. But how does...

Paws To share has come back for a second time to help students relieve stress during testing

Paws to Share is Back!

Emily L. and Aurora GS. April 29, 2022

Paws to Share visited our campus a second time this year during iReady testing and students at DCIS enjoyed their return trip last week. These therapy dogs were invited to return with the intention of...

Special ed. students are back on the Day Creek campus.

A Special Return to Campus

Ariana A. and Elaria B. April 22, 2022

The past two years introduced a struggle unlike any other for students across Day Creek’s campus. While everyone seems to have a story connected to Covid, few may have considered the impact on our special...

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