By ALEENA SIRITINAPIVAT On June 5, the Redlands East Valley High School class of 2019 was honored with a traditional graduation ceremony at the historic Redlands Bowl, complete with talented student and staff graduation speeches. The graduates heard from seniors Maha Quadri and Brenton Holbeck and were presented […]
By LILIAN MOHR and ALISON BRADSHAW Students at Redlands East Valley High School share thoughts on the 2018-19 school year.
By CHRISTIAN MORRISON “Space: the final frontier. These are the voyages of the starship Enterprise. Its five-year mission: to explore strange new worlds; to seek out new life and new civilizations; to boldly go where no man has gone before.” These lines, read by a disembodied William Shatner […]
By DORIAN NEIGHBORS I was never particularly fond of the idea of saying goodbye to the publication I had put so much time and love into. My time in Ethic may have been short, but it meant the world to me. Before joining this club, I lacked direction. […]
By BRANDON SAGLAM Memorable Goodbye I fear to see the day when I say goodbye, I fear to see the day when you might cry, I fear to see the day when I leave all my friends behind, I fear the day when I return and my friends […]
By RICHARD BUNNER Our country is one of incredible strength and amazing power. However, some of our systems and means of doing things are outdated and illogical for modern times. Our voting system using the electoral college, for example, was constructed in 1804, which is over 200 years […]
By BRANDON SAGLAM Foreword: I spent some time thinking about how I should say goodbye to this publication that means so much to me. I knew I had no perfect formula to senior year or even high school to share, nor do I believe I can write something […]
By MAGGIE SNAVELY We hear a great amount from seniors that are leaving our school and heading off to start their own life. Congratulations to the class of 2019 for all the work you put in to make it to where you are today. Venturing out into the […]
By TATUM MAPES Everyone remembers watching cartoons at a young age, whether it be “Spongebob Squarepants” or “Kim Possible.” With bright colors, exaggerated facial features and innocent plots, it was clear that children were the target audience. In recent years, however, the line has been blurred. Many short […]
By AVALON SALVADORE There comes a time in every parent’s life when they have to decide if vaccinating their child is something they want to do before allowing them to go forth into the world. But with the widespread news of anti-vaccine myths, more and more parents believe […]
By EMILY WALOS Hours, upon hours had been working towards this moment. In second place for 2019 CBL girls, “Redlands High School.” There was only one school still standing, “your 2019 CBL champions are… Citrus Valley!” For the past nine years, Citrus Valley’s swimming has been inferior to […]
By EMILY WALOS Teenagers acting out Shakespeare for almost three hours: sounds like torture right? Citrus Valley’s Blackhawk Theater Company proved that wrong by bringing the beloved Shakespeare classic “The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet” to life in the Blackhawk theater. With professionally choreographed fighting scenes, hand made […]
By KAITLYN SUTOW Gene editing is a very controversial topic due to the ethical implications. Is it right to genetically modify a human embryo? Because we do not know the long term effects of gene editing, most scientists are concerned with the possible results, while others want to […]
By EMILY WALOS
By RICARDO RAMOS The Copa America is quickly approaching, exactly a month away with exciting matches, players and coaches to watch. The Copa America will take place in Brazil this year, making it the fifth time that Brazil will host the cup competition. The most Copa Americas held […]
By ELLA FITZPATRICK Wondering what the thunderous noises booming over Redlands were starting the afternoon of Friday, May 17? On May 18 and 19, Hangar 24 charities hosted its eleventh annual Airfest at the Redlands Municipal Airport. This Airfest publicizes extreme pilots who execute daring stunts, like spinning […]
Editor’s Column Christina is the Opinion editor for Ethic News. By CHRISTINA ANDRONESCU Should this ever reach Rebecca Skloot, award-winning author and renowned science journalist, know that I, creatively strung out high schooler, felt for the first time in perhaps a decade an unrelenting, childlike desire to really […]
By ANNALYSE YGLESIAS High school is a very stressful time in life. Between getting good grades, thinking about college, and choosing what career you want to pursue, it may seem too much for a teen who just wants to do well. Teens generally want to make sure they […]
By KAITLYN SUTOW According to Stacy Richardson, a seasoned journalist with 15 years of experience who writes for the Great Lakes Ledger, Crispr- Cas9 is a tool that lets scientists make precise cuts in human DNA. Cas9 is often referred to as “molecular scissors” that can travel along […]
By JOSEPH QUESADA Golfing icon Tiger Woods reminded the world of his rightful place as one of the top golfers to ever play the game after completing an emotional, come-from-behind win at the 2019 PGA Masters Tournament on April 14. Woods, now 43, claimed his fifth ever Masters […]
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By BRANDON SAGLAM “American Spirit” We all began after cell division,Eventually we would all gain our vision,So one day we could make our decisions,But that may be cut short by a gunman’s precision,The younger voice being silenced,But out and about are the unlicensed,Seemingly only an American issue,Seemingly deep […]
By MIRIAM YORDANOS From Redlands, California to Staten Island, New York, Redlands East Valley senior Madison Ferrao has committed to continue her education and softball career at Wagner College. Maintaining a 3.5 GPA or above each year, volunteering at an animal shelter and receiving many notable awards and […]
By AHLORA SMITH Endgame: the name that has been in the spotlight of the world’s attention for months. The Marvel Cinematic Universe has built the most splendid and bustling movie franchise in history over the past decade, destroying box office records and blowing the minds of viewers of […]
By EMILY WALOS What’s the most confusing thing in the world? Is it why you got that B in your favorite class? That problem you had on your math homework? What about that test you took in science? Well, for Citrus Valley High School students, it’s the E-building. […]
By KAITLYN SUTOW Recently there has been a major breakthrough in science; the first ever picture of a black hole was captured April 10. This is a very big deal for astronomers and the way black holes are visualized because before this there were only imaginative art pieces […]
By ELLA FITZPATRICK You may be wondering what boba is, and why it’s good . . . or bad for you. Boba are small, black, chewy balls of boiled tapioca. Tapioca is a white starch that is extracted from the roots of cassava plants, which is native to […]
By EMILY BLOMQUIST The local Los Angeles Angels are rumored to be moving locations in their 2028 season. During the month of October, the Angels decided to not renew their lease that was supposed to continue through 2029 in their current stadium, according to ESPN. They will, however, […]
By RICARDO RAMOS The Gold Cup is quickly approaching, and it is now known who have qualified for the cup competition. The football (or American soccer) tournament will feature 16 teams instead of the usual 12, competing for the biennial trophy. This highly anticipated tournament is bringing both […]
By RICHARD BUNNER Sony released the specifications of their next generation console, the PlayStation 5 on April 16. With enough reported power to run 4K games at 60 frames per second while also being fully backwards compatible with PS4 games, the PS5 is approaching PC levels of performance. […]
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By JOSEPH QUESADA Ermias Joseph Asghedom, better known by stage name Nipsey Hussle, was gunned down and killed in South Central Los Angeles on March 31. Nipsey Hussle, commonly referred to as Nipsey, was a Grammy-nominated rapper and artist who was also very involved with community work and […]
Editors Column: Exploring the cultural and personal beauty of tattoos Dorian Neighbors is the Arts & Entertainment editor for Ethic News. April 2019 By DORIAN NEIGHBORS Ancient tribes in Polynesia did not have a written language, so their style of tattoos was symbolic of events or situations that […]
By JONATHAN CHOE and BAILEY JUNG
Comics: Junks #8 By JONATHAN CHOE and BAILEY JUNG
By MIA ARANDA and ALISON BRADSHAW “Author’s are my heros ‘cause they make heros,” said Redlands East Valley librarian Korrie Khrohne, who organized a visit from author Jeff Garvin on April 1 in the Blackstone Theater. With there being only a few novels focusing on genderfluid characters, Jeff […]
By EMILY WALOS To try and ease the thought of transition from middle to high school, Citrus Valley High School held a parent informational and elective meeting night for the parents and students of the class of 2023 on April 5. This event allowed students and their parents […]
Editor’s Column Ahlora is the Managing Editor of Ethic News. By AHLORA SMITH Eleventh grade, junior year, the bane of most students’ existence. Going into high school, I would imagine that most kids got the “join lots of clubs and get involved!” talk. Although following this advice made […]
Note to reader: Spoilers for Captain Marvel (and many other movies) below By TATUM MAPES Marvel Studios’ 21st cinematic outing, “Captain Marvel,” has taken the world by storm. The film has already passed the $1 billion mark worldwide, with the highest opening weekend gross for a movie with […]
By KAITLYN SUTOW Carl Keiser is a well-known substitute teacher in the Redlands School District and has a great reputation with both students and teachers. He has subbed in the district for a year and has been a long-term sub for a few teachers at Citrus Valley, like […]
By EMILY WALOS Abortion: “the deliberate termination of a human pregnancy, most often performed during the first 28 weeks of pregnancy.” For some, it means murder, but, for others, it is a decision they came to based on their own situation. Abortion is a very serious topic in […]
By ALISON BRADSHAW and ELLA FITZPATRICK Most people would rather reach for a soda or fruit juice than a glass of water; nevertheless, water is something that we need in our lives. According to healthyfutures.nea.org and elementalbottles.com, drinking water and fluids have many beneficial values, such as preventing […]
By BRANDON SAGLAM Foreword: So I was inspired by Brandon Stanton’s project “Humans of New York” to take portraits of people and get a glimpse into their life through a question. So on March 28, I thought it would be interesting to meet some of the people of […]
By KAITLYN SUTOW At first glance, journaling may seem like a joke. How could writing down ideas that are already in your head help you work through problems? Well, take me for example. I thought the same thing, but once I actually took it seriously and started writing, […]
By BELLA ESPINOZA Whether you need delicious snacks for a party, or just want a sweet after school treat, this cookie recipe is a quick, easy solution to all of these problems. With simple instructions and common ingredients, you can make delightful chocolate chip cookies for all to […]
By AMANDA DUONG Redlands East Valley High School competed at the regional Science Olympiad competition at Ramona High School on March 2. Science Olympiad is a competition where teams can compete in 23 different events that may consist of tests, construction and labs among other events. Events are […]
By ALEENA SIRITANAPIVAT From its first note to its very last, “The Sound of Music” has become a childhood favorite of many in the United States, and this year Redlands East Valley High School’s very own performing arts worked together to produce their own production of the lovable […]
