With the end of the school year nearing, d.tech will be welcoming in new Freshman and the returning students will be one step closer to graduation. But for the current Freshman, that’s one step closer to their visual and performing arts credit, or VAPA classes.

When considering the numerous arguments that are made for and against the implementation of Yondr pouches at our school, we must realize that neither implementation nor non-implementation of Yondr at Design Tech will be a perfect solution to the problem of phone use.

The search for happiness is universal. While d.tech is not designed specifically for the purpose of providing happiness, we know that students perform better when happy, and that learning is stronger when infused with joy. So where, when and how do d.tech students find joy?

When you go to the west side of the building, on the first floor, down the first hallway, you will find drawn blinds and a locked door. Behind that locked door, you might find Paul Cerra, d.tech’s sole IT administrator.

It’s a warm, spring day as I watch the marsh flow calmly past. The sun’s bright today, brighter than I remember it being. Perhaps I shouldn’t be staring at the sun.

Mental health is an important aspect of human lives that doesn’t often get taken care of, especially during adolescent years. But with the help of the school’s mental health specialists, Ryan Perisho, Casia Ravi, and Simi Samra, the task of bringing awareness and support to d.tech is being tackled.

You may know her as an expert of Norse mythology or someone with an unlimited supply of random d.tech trivia. This year, d.tech is overjoyed to welcome Summer De Mello!

Since December, d.tech’s WYN time schedule has undergone numerous changes. Although the changes were implemented with positive intent, the new schedule has since been criticized by some students.

Have you ever had a random idea that you wish you could further pursue, but haven’t had the opportunity to do so? Curiosity projects are perfect for that.

Ever since Natalie Delahunt’s time as Student Culture Coordinator came to end last year, there has been some conversation about who will replace her. Well, in December we got our answer. The new Student Culture Coordinator is Maegan Haywood.

With tests finished and homework graded, we stayed cozy in our homes and celebrated the long awaited break filled with magic — the holiday break.

Last month, d.tech held its first all in-person intersession since COVID began. There were so many options to choose from, and students had a wide variety of experiences.

This school year, there has been a lot of fantastic new teachers at d.tech and in the Bay Area. But is it easy for educators to find employment? The answer: not quite.

New students, new teachers, and among the most controversial, the reinforcement of the chromebook policy.

Kirin Guinto started rock climbing five years ago after quitting gymnastics. She originally started because her sister was already taking classes at Planet Granite and it was close to her house, but only a few months in, she really fell in love.

The PSAT was held at d.tech on Wednesday, October 13th, and was available for all Sophomores and Juniors.

Courtney Pazin is d.tech’s new tenth grade d.lab teacher. Her room is located on the second floor, room 227.

This year, d.tech welcomes a new Spanish 1 and 2 teacher: Joe Schneider.