Charlie & Me
Kaiya Alsobrook and Chelsea Mckinnon
December 5, 2019
Although it was a typical Saturday for most, October 19th, was and will always be a day that senior Andres Villa mourns and never forgets. Villa grew up with his family pet, Charlie, who they had adopted shortly after his cousin had passed. Whether it was going outside and playing with him after...
‘Sherlock Holmes’ Isn’t the Only Detective
Nolee Bugarin
November 19, 2019
Detectives have been depicted through countless media platforms in modern-day. Whether through crime shows like Sherlock, youtube videos, Nancy Drew, conspiracy websites…. and most notably college students? Both Sasha Urban and Austin Peay are some of the more recent investigative journalists at U...
The Marvelous Annenberg School at USC
Jacob Flowers
November 19, 2019
Students in the Journalism and Strategic Communications pathways had the one-of-a-kind opportunity to tour the Annenberg School of Journalism and Communications at USC on Friday. Upon stepping off the bus, students found themselves immersed in a world filled to the brim with Roman-esque architecture. ...
Finding Happiness
Julie Barrios and Ashley Quic
November 13, 2019
There's no doubt that with the numerous amounts of projects here at DVC, the bags under our eyes have almost become permanent from several all-nighters we pull to get that good score. We drag ourselves from class to class and take notes on the information we won't remember by the time we get home. We...
Coping With Having an Alcoholic Parent
Valeria Mendoza and Milan Boykins
November 12, 2019
Many adults suffer from alcoholism, and children who are greatly affected by alcoholic parents are often overseen by society. Due to the topic of growing up with an alcoholic parent being very personal, some of the sources would like to remain anonymous. Each story is extremely personal to students at DVC and the...
Young in Love Relationships
November 6, 2019
Love is a common feeling us humans may feel for another. A feeling that makes you happy, motivated and can even shape you into a better person. Puppy love is usually seen as “young love” or something that can be temporary. In high school, love and relationships can be viewed by others as somethin...
Women Empowerment Society Club
Kailey Torres and Ashley Quic
October 2, 2019
Four junior girls took it upon themselves to create a safe space for all genders to discuss any local and global issues women are facing today in their society. This club provides a social and academic outlet for anyone and everyone. The environment allows them to not be afraid to speak their mind...
Kareem Maddox Found The Balance In Passion And So Can You
Nolee Bugarin, Copy Editor
September 30, 2019
The blaring hum of the bell echoed throughout the festival as Kareem Maddox and teammates reached victory after winning the final round at the 3x3 tournament at the Los Angeles Street Festival. After the first announcement of the event that was introduced as a global basketball competition, Madd...
Living in a Multicultural Family
Isabel Umekubo and Cierra Pringle
September 18, 2019
Multicultural families have been stuck in the middle and have long faced struggles at home, in society, and in the world. Out of the 127.59 million homes in the U.S., only 700,000 of them are multicultural or interracial. In the past, interracial couples have faced prejudice in all directions. ...
The Seniors’ Final Exhibition Hurrah
April 11, 2019
The class of 2019 experienced their eighth and final exhibition. After eight semesters at DVC they are left with many memories to carry with them into their future endeavors. Exhibition has been Da Vinci’s method of showing the community what the school is all about. Students take projects that...
DVC’s First Day of Service
Hailey Reyes and Sarah Carrillo
April 8, 2019
https://www.scribblemaps.com/api/maps/images/450/450/6g1LLJrStJ.png March 29th marked DVC’s first day of service where advisories united together to help the community in various locations such as Santa Monica, Dockweiler Beach, Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy, and the Los Angeles Regional Food...
The Impact of Growing Up in a Single-Parent Household
April 4, 2019
Growing up in a single-parent household can take a toll on a child's life when it comes to how a child is physically, emotionally and mentally impacted. According to Single Parenting and Children’s Academic Achievement, “Of children born since 1984, more than 60% will spend an average of 5 years of their childhood in a single-par...