Wake up, shake away your blues,
Tune in for some Dawn Good news!
Tell us something to amuse:
We could use some Dawn Good news!
We've got a recurring bit, we've got a catchy jingle - now all we need is a logo that really ties the news together like The Dude's rug. (That's still a relevant reference, right?)
So please, whip out those art skills and design us a logo for Dawn Good News. (Transparent backgrounds are appreciated but not required!) JPGs, GIFs, and PNGs are all good but no AI art!
When sending a submission, please include your name (with pronuciation guide) and pronouns so we can celebrate you! Title your email Dawn Good News Logo and send it to: contest@desertbus.org
The winner will receive a Mystery Box full of surprising goodies randomly selected from previous years' merch. The best way to find out what's inside is to win it!
We would like to thank one of our returning sponsors this year, Invincible Ink! Invincible Ink is a tiny circle of independent artists and game developers based in Australia whose work focuses on inclusivity, diversity and cute anime junk. Some of their games include Senpai! Notice Me, Cafe Romantica, Lily x Blade, and Queer Coding.
Thank you again, Invincible Ink for your generosity to Desert Bus!!
We would like to thank prize sponsor Fantasy Cosmetica. Fantasy Cosmetica designs and sells fantasy inspired makeup lines. From druids, to fighters, to sorcerers, and rogues, no matter who you are you'll find a color pallet to fit your next adventure.
Thank you Fantasy Cosmetica!
Hey, Desert Bus, let's get real for a minute.
We've started a recurring segment on Night Watch this year called "Let's Rap, Teens!" where we take questions about life from our younger viewers and offer gentle advice from adults who have been there. If you're a young adult or younger (kids, please ask a trusted adult for help!) and would like to ask for advice, you can send your question to us on any of our social media outlets or by email at contests@desertbus.org (subject line: "Let's Rap Teens Q"). We can't guarantee we'll get to your question, but we'll try to answer as many as we can.
For examples of the kinds of questions people have been asking, here's our "Let's Rap, Teens!" segment from Night 1:
We may be a bunch of chaotic goofs, but we're your chaotic goofs, and we're here for you!
Number go up! Number go up! We've hit another juicy milestone, and it's all thanks to you, you, and especially you. You know what you did. Thank you!!!
When the last of our warriors stepped away from the Matt "Cat Enthusiast" Wiggins Memorial Stadium in 2024, many tried but few succeeded in quelling the primordial thrum of the blade that now governed the rhythm of their every breath.
One year has passed, and the call has only grown stronger.
HEE HOO BEYBLADE GO SPINNY
The Beys are back! We have a juicy roster packed with friends both seasoned and bland in the art of the Bey. With a rip and a burst, this year's tournament is officially underway.
Your champions:
- Adzy (Wand Wizard // JunkRabbit)
- Ben (Buster Dran)
- Brett (Wizard Todd)
- Dan (Wolf Antler)
- Ian (Leon Claw // Yesterday's News)
- Jesse "the hacker" Hacker (Wand Wizard)
- Jordan (Sting Unicorn)
- Jordynne (Sterling Wolf // Losing Dogs)
- Logan (Wriggle Kraken)
- Matt (Soar Phoenix)
- Max (Keel Shark)
- Peej (Steel Samurai)
Best of luck to all of our fierce competitors this year, and remember: if you love something, LET IT RIP!
Tonight we're giving away an adventurous and whimsical addition to any card game library: a ready-to-play bundle of First Strike Blitz decks, Armory decks, and booster packs for Flesh and Blood!
This prize pack has been generously donated by longtime friend of the bus Pegasus Games, purveyors of fun and games since 1980. Check out their shop online for all your cardly needs, and drop on by their brick-and-mortar for goods and events if you're in Madison, WI. Thank you, Pegasus!
They haven't shut us down yet, so here we are again! Tonight's Watch will be all the richer (and at least 20% handsomer) for the presence of our dear friend Jordan Hopkins, who almost certainly harbours no grudges or ill will toward us after last year.
Come with us to a world of projectile locomotion, forbidden knowledge, sick beats, and questionable vibes. ¡Arriba!
Giveaways
- Aperiodic Turtle Blanket — Ended! Amount raised: $13,405.45
- Flesh and Blood Ready-to-Play Bundle — Ended! Amount raised: $2,829.60
- The Big Bag O' Dice — Ended! Amount raised: $17,275.35
Silent Auction
Five Nights at Freddy's Custom Springtrap Figure — Sold! Amount raised: $1,705.00