In light of the U.S Credit Rating Downgrade, and ugly debate in Washington on how to solve our nations spending problem, a common issue brought up has been that the current tax system is too complex and has too many loopholes thus making it “unfair.” Some like Warren Buffet, the second...

You’ve probably seen your mom watching at least one talk show covering teen sexting. Reporters on morning television and people like Tyra Banks seem to be the only ones really concerned about underaged people sending explicit photos to each other. Should they be? 45 DHS students took...

For all you Giants fans it has been a rough month and a half. I don’t think anyone can argue that this has been indeed the low part of the season. Let’s face it: the Giants have only won 6 games out of the last 22. The giants have faltered. Just like manager Bruce Bochy said, “This...

            Has big government gotten too big? I would say yes. I think big government is a good thing to a certain point, but not to a point in which our nation has an economic slide and a debt ceiling that is near impossible to recover from. I mean, who are we kidding when we say...

  I spoke with two Dixon High School dance team members, co-captain Heather Bencivengo and Ivy Dunn. These girls gave me a unique insight on what it is like to be on the team. “We are all just one big, happy family,” says Ivy Dunn, a junior who’s been dancing since she...

Dixon has a reputation for their rock music scene. There are five local hardcore groups are from Dixon High, The Kids We Used To Be is the up-and-coming band from our school. The band consists of Miles Mistler, his brother Marshall, and his friend Anthony Davis. They have known each other for...

After last year’s championship season, Dixon looks to come back just as strong . Some major changes have been made to the team staff and starting line-up. Former head coach, Sergio Perez, stepped down after leading his team to a section title because his wife gave birth to their first...

Now that the volleyball teams have received new coaches, the teams have started to practice extra hard and prepare for a long season.  Both the JV and Varsity teams came into this season unaware whether they would have a coach or who it would be when they did get one.  After waiting a month,...

 Water polo at Dixon High has been a very popular sport with student athletes for three seasons. The  expectations set by the coaches this year are higher and the athletes’ determination is stronger than ever.  Compared to the previous seasons, the water polo team will be the best...

Feather hair extensions has become a crazy popular trend in 2011, people everywhere and of all ages have been wearing this latest trend including many celebrities. Feather hair extensions are a good way to add excitement to your hair styles,  and give off a very bold, trendy or playful...

With the first league meet coming up on August 26th the cross country team is feeling confident. They have a couple of pre-season meets under their belt and they are ready for the new season. The turn out for this years team looks very good. They have a lot of returning players including T.J....

            The school year has started and summer is coming to a close, but fall sports are among us, and the biggest of all is football. This year the Dixon Rams have a new football coach; Wes Besseghini. Coach Besseghini has been with the Rams’ coaching staff for the last five...