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The Dart

The student news site of Davis High School

The Dart

The student news site of Davis High School

The Dart

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The importance of freedom of speech

Mikaela Ponce May 25, 2020

The comic “Finding Your Voice: A Free Speech Comic,” follows the experience of a boy at one high school; one where politics and controversial topics are openly discussed on an adolescent forum that...

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Let us not forget what we learned

Mikaela Ponce May 1, 2020

This thing is going to end, and, when it does, let’s not forget what it taught us. Let’s not forget our renewed fascination and appreciation for nature. How when we were stuck in our homes, and...

To all those who had to say goodbye too soon

To all those who had to say goodbye too soon

Mikaela Ponce April 10, 2020

To all the athletes whose season ended too soon. Who put in years of hard work just to lead up to this year, to one game, to one moment. Who had a goal, and wanted to achieve it before giving it up forever....

My experience through the coronavirus crisis

My experience through the coronavirus crisis

Mikaela Ponce April 10, 2020

The first case of the novel coronavirus occurred in China some time in December. The first death from this new disease was announced on January 11. The memes and jokes started coming around January and...

The bittersweet performance of “Into the Woods”

The bittersweet performance of “Into the Woods”

Mikaela Ponce March 17, 2020

“Into the Woods,” the Davis High spring play, was scheduled to run from March 13-18. However, with the recent events, they held their one and only showing on March 12 with free admission. The Davis...

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Is technology causing an increase in attention disorders?

Mikaela Ponce March 17, 2020

We live in a world ruled by technology and distractions. With technology always surrounding us, and creating a world where multiple things demand our attention at once, it makes us wonder if technology...

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The Dart Discussion: coronavirus concern

Join us as our editors discuss the concerns of the coronavirus.

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Davis High’s Constitution

Wyatt Ko and Mikaela Ponce February 24, 2020

This great country was built upon one of the greatest written articles to ever exist. The constitution of the United States has not only led the citizens therein to a greater life, but it has also acted...

Davis High girls basketball: road to state

Davis High girls basketball: road to state

Mikaela Ponce February 18, 2020

With state playoffs just around the corner, we're looking back at some of the teams best moments and hard work as they prepared to get where they are today. Overall, the Darts have had a great season....

The Latino’s In Action need your help!

The Latino’s In Action need your help!

Mikaela Ponce February 10, 2020

Latino’s In Action is an inclusive club for ladinos and other minorities here at Davis High School. They perform service projects for the community, as well as just fun class activities. In order to fund...

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Davis High wrestling takes on state

Mikaela Ponce February 6, 2020

Davis High wrestling competed at divisonals on Friday, January 31, and Saturday, February 1. Overall the team came in 6th. Although they would’ve prefered 1st, the teams that came in after them were...

Davis High swim dives into region

Davis High swim dives into region

Mikaela Ponce January 31, 2020

Last week, the Davis High swim team had another fun meet at Syracuse. Both the boys and girls teams beat Syracuse, with the boys winning by 22 and the girls winning by 38.They also celebrated their seniors,...

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