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Darya Van Deman, Technical Director

Hey, y’all! My name is Darya Van Deman. I’m a sophomore, and I’m ecstatic to be your technical director this year! My favorite music genres are pop-punk and indie, and I’m a percussionist.

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[Photo] Destroyed Bathrooms Podcast

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Doherty Orchestra: An Overview

Darya Van Deman, Spartan Life Editor
May 8, 2025

Life at Doherty

Jay Bredesen, Rae Papenfus, Brendon Castle, Malia Hodge, Darya Van Deman, and Khalil Parker
March 21, 2025

Beauty of Colorado Springs

Jay Bredesen, Rae Papenfus, Malia Hodge, Darya Van Deman, Brendon Castle, and Khalil Parker
March 21, 2025

Life around Doherty

Jay Bredesen, Rae Papenfus, Darya Van Deman, Malia Hodge, Brendon Castle, and Khalil Parker
March 21, 2025

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Student Bands: An Overview

Darya Van Deman, Spartan Life Editor
March 20, 2025

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The Irresponsibility of the Jenkins Shut Down

Darya Van Deman, Spartan Life Editor
February 11, 2025

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The Importance of Doherty Bands and Why you Should Join

Darya Van Deman and Rae Papenfus
December 17, 2024

Art at Doherty: An Overview

Darya Van Deman, Section Editor
November 19, 2024

The Hatred and Fear Of Self-Expression

Darya Van Deman, Section Editor
September 26, 2024

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