Author: Max Davis-Housefield
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Could the war in Ukraine become World War III?
In a move that surprised the western world, Russia launched a full scale invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24. Continuing a recent pattern of escalation, Russian forces have begun attacking civilian targets and the United Nations has warned about the potential use of chemical weapons. The Russian invasion marks the first major land conflict in…
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Preventing gun violence in the wake of Sacramento shooting
Following a mass shooting on Sunday April 3 in Sacramento, we take a look at how we can best prevent further similar tragedies. Then we learn where students are traveling and some of the scientific effects of kindness. Packages by Max Davis-Housefield, Ella Shorts, and Sophia Perez. Producers- Max Davis-Housefield & Stella Maze, Music- Daniel…
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Ray Oldham jumps to new heights
“It feels like you’re flying when you’re up in the air,” senior Ray Oldham said. After jumping 6’8” at a track meet in Pittsburgh, California on Jan. 22, Oldham found himself ranked 1st in the state for high school high jumpers. He was also ranked in the top 10 nationally. Oldham started doing the high…
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Davis in Solidarity with Ukraine
Since the Russian invasion last Thursday, Davis has expressed its solidarity with Ukraine and its sister city there, Uman. The News Cycle checks in on the situation in Uman and then looks at a candlelight vigil that was held Saturday to demonstrate support for Ukrainians. Interview by Max Davis-Housefield. Package by Shira Kalish. Producers- Max…
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Improved classroom ventilation could reduce COVID-19 risk
BlueDevilHUB.com Staff– Because COVID-19 is an airborne virus, good ventilation is one of the best ways to prevent infection. The CO2 levels in a room can act as a proxy, or stand in measure, for the amount of COVID-19 that could be present in that room if someone inside is infectious. In an investigation, the…
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COVID testing centers plagued by long lines amid anniversary of insurrection
Increasing demand for COVID testing drew long lines last week. But the story of the delays is really a story about worker burnout. Plus, a rememberance of the January 6th insurrection one year on and a call for voting rights legislation. Packages by Max Davis-Housefield and Genna Olavarri. Producers- Max Davis-Housefield & Stella Maze, Theme…
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A Christmas Carol Part Two
FICTION – The classic winter tale of a haunted miser concludes in part two of A Christmas Carol. Will Scrooge change his ways after a visit from the ghosts of Christmases Present and Yet to Come? The story was adapted and directed by Max Davis-Housefield. Scrooge was played by Max Davis-Housefield, Bob Cratchit was played…
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A Christmas Carol Part One
FICTION – Marley was dead to begin with. The HUB presents an adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Starring reporters and editors as Victorian Londoners and some ghastly ghosts, this holiday offering is sure to make you smile. The story will conclude in part two next week. Producers: Stella Maze and Max Davis-Housefield; Theme…
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Staff shortage creates anxiety about AP tests
By Max Davis-Housefield & Elliot DeJong, BlueDevilHUB.com Staff– The Davis High administration provided registration instructions for AP exams in early November, much later than usual. This created anxiety for students and teachers as they faced a looming deadline to register before a price increase. The reason for the delay? Several staff members critical to the…
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Infectious Omicron variant spreads concern
A new variant of SARS-COV 2 with an increased number of mutations was detected in South Africa on November 24. We speak with Dr. David Kimberlin, a Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and Co-Director of their Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases about the new variant. Dr. Kimberlin also is one…
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