Editor’s Column Isaac Mejia is the Features editor for Ethic News Advanced Placement courses can be difficult and chemistry is infamous for being one of the harder AP classes that high schools have to offer. However, an effective strategy and early preparation can make passing the exam a […]
By DESTINY RAMOS and SALVADOR BARERRA Citrus Valley High School’s Homecoming for the 2021-22 school year is scheduled for Sept. 25. This announcement has prompted many students to ask their friend or crush to join them on the special night. Juan Montes, a junior at Citrus Valley, asked […]
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By AILEEN JANEE CORPUS Mondays are the bane of existence for some. For others, it is the first thought when it comes to pure joy. Whether or not Mondays are what make you moan and groan, this playlist is made to get you up and motivated to face […]
By CRAIG MORRISON California voters decided to not recall Gov. Gavin Newsom from office on September 14, 2021. With more than 50 percent voting against the action, he will remain the governor of California. Gov. Newsom is the second California governor to ever face a recall election in […]
By MIA ARANDA Citrus Valley High School beat Redlands East Valley High School in varsity girls volleyball with a score of 3-0 at the REV gymnasium on Sept. 15. Citrus Valley and REV both went into the match having lost their first Citrus Belt League match on Sept. […]
By ELIZABETH MOLLOY The FDA approved the Pfizer SARS-CoV-2 vaccine on Monday, Aug. 23. Although the vaccine was approved for emergency use, it was not approved as 100% safe until Monday. “The public can be very confident that this vaccine meets the high standards for safety, effectiveness, and […]
By JASMINE ROSALES Dress codes were created and enforced to help “keep students safe,” but has it come to a point where it’s going past boundaries? This has been a recurring topic and will continue unless there is a happy medium between both administrators and students. When it […]
Hosted by MIA MEDINA and ZNIA SEWARD Transcript ZNIA SEWARD: Hey this is Znia. MIA MEDINA: This is Mia. SEWARD: We’re school talks with Orangewood High School and we were interviewing Ms.Sachs about the 9/11 and how she felt about it. Enjoy. MEDINA: Okay so we’re just going […]
By DESTINY RAMOS As football slowly makes its way back to Hodges Stadium, Citrus Valley High School marching band, the Black and Gold Brigade, follows. BGB will return this fall with a brand new show with beautiful, well rehearsed music for audiences all around. BGB students have been working hard to […]
By MIRIAM YORDANOS
Created by EMILY WALOS Edited by BELLA ESPINOZA The executive cabinet of the Associated Student Body at Citrus Valley High School, seniors Jenna Negrete, Madeline Hernandez, Tora Bruich and Arianna Nelson, share information about the upcoming Homecoming Dance. The dance will take place on Sept. 25 on campus. […]
By SALVADOR BARERRA The Milk Crate Challenge became popular in July 2021. It became TikTok’s newest craze as thousands of accounts posted new videos trying to gain the fame that came along with going viral. This challenge has seen many people injured, and because of this, TikTok has […]
By DEBBIE DIAZ, JOSEPH PACHECO and APRIL CABRERA Three teachers at Orangewood High School recall when they first heard about the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks: Mark Perkins, physical education teacher, Norma Beckwith, social studies teacher and Louise Gonzales, mathematics teacher. Mark Perkins, P.E. teacher Audio recording of interview […]
By AILEEN JANEE CORPUS Ever feel like you’re going to lose your mind if the weekend does not swing around to pick you up? If so, this playlist helps you jam out during the well awaited Friday. 35 minutes of upbeat and head banging bops are what you […]
By EMMIT MURPHY For 20 years, America had been at war with the Taliban. Now that United States forces have evacuated, leaving many Afghan men and women from the war, the question on many people’s minds is “where will they go now?” In regards to the refugees, United […]
By MIA ARANDA The Associated Student Body at Redlands East Valley High School hosted Senior Fling on their JV baseball fields on Aug. 20 as a way to bring seniors together at the start of the school year. The event, lasting for two hours, consisted of free food […]
Originally published in La Plaza Press By ISAAC MEJIA and ALISSON BERMUDEZ As the end of the school year approaches, students and teachers are increasingly closer to emerging from a stressful year into a needed summer break. However, for some teachers, the end of the school year represents […]
Hosted by AILEEN JANEE CORPUS, DANIELA MORA, CYRUS ENGELSMAN Today’s episode is a part of a three part series that is all about the Redlands East Valley Wildcats’ girls’ athletic director, Rhonda Fouch (she/her) who also goes by Fouch and Coach Fouch. Mrs. Fouch has been working on […]
By EMMA MILLER As new and old movements are spreading all across America, it may seem hard to keep track. One helpful way to encourage and uplift these movements is by speaking about them and listening to their voices. Genuine support is not easy; it takes both time […]
By SPENCER MOORE Distance learning is a struggle for many parties involved. Whether it’s distracting surroundings, intense workloads, or technical difficulties, parents, students, and teachers all agree that it is not the optimal way to learn and develop interests and skills. While the focus of struggles is often […]
By ERICA BAUER Despite the Redlands Unified School Board’s decision to freeze grades as of April 19, as distance learning continues, one thing is on student’s and teacher’s minds alike: grading. With a widespread pandemic taking the world by storm, most outside of the educational system are shocked […]
Originally published in La Plaza Press By ISAAC MEJIA, ALISSON BERMUDEZ and ARIANA GHALAMBOR Since school switched from in-person to online learning last March, the Redlands East Valley High School campus has undergone many changes that have affected students returning to in-person learning this year. Some of these […]
Originally published in La Plaza Press By CYRUS ENGELSMAN Due to the school year being held virtually, many extracurricular activities have had to adapt and change drastically. Theatre had one of the biggest changes, because no plays have been able to be performed this year. This has not […]
Originally published in La Plaza Press By CYRUS ENGELSMAN Distance learning has been a struggle for many students of the Redlands Unified School District. However, this unprecedented year has not extinguished them from learning new hobbies, and spending quality time with pets and family. This collection of photos […]
Originally published in La Plaza Press By MIA ARANDA (MIA ARANDA/ La Plaza video) After a prolonged period of time that students were adapting to distance learning, April 19 marked the day that high school students in the Redlands Unified School District were able to return to school […]
Originally published in La Plaza Press By ISAAC MEJIA and MIA ARANDA On Wednesday, April 14, five days before students returned to in-person school, Redlands East Valley High School students and parents received an email from Assistant Principal Ronald Kroetz. The email included an attached document to inform […]
Originally published in La Plaza Press By MIA ARANDA Redlands Unified School District Board Members approved a resolution on April 13 for high schools to freeze grades for the remainder of the school year. This resolution will be in effect starting April 19 when high schools transition to hybrid […]
By MIA ARANDA While many students spend the summer heading into their sophomore year completing homework for their first Advanced Placement class or simply relaxing after surviving their freshman year, Redlands East Valley High School junior Beatriz Braga was adjusting to California after moving from Campinas, Brazil in […]
Originally published in La Plaza Press By DESTINY RAMOS MARIN Located at 12764 California St. in Yucaipa, this horror themed coffee shop is not something civilians would see in everyday life. The shop is based on the horror genre and multiple horror movies which makes it a very […]
Originally published in La Plaza Press By JAZUI MEJIA One undeniable truth is that students have been nothing but loud as they uncover serious gaps in their social and political education. As racial incidents become devastatingly more frequent in schools, time and care are placed into building a […]
Originally published in La Plaza Press By MIA ARANDA The Redlands School Board voted on schedules for returning to in-person instruction for secondary schools on April 1. Middle school students will return to school on April 12 and high school students on April 19. Each student can choose […]
Originally published in La Plaza Press By ELLA FLETCHER and ALISSON BERMUDEZ Through the pandemic, motivation has been hard to find. With the determination of certain organizations, some children have luckily escaped this fate and have been able to keep up with hobbies throughout this worldwide lockdown. Redlands […]
Originally published in La Plaza Press By ISAAC MEJIA and ALISSON BERMUDEZ As spring break approaches, students of the Redlands Unified School District will decide whether they will return to school with appropriate safety measures or continue Distance Learning from the comfort of their homes. (ISAAC MEJIA and […]
Originally published in La Plaza Press By MIA ARANDA Advanced Placement review books are shown above on Feb. 28, 2021. AP students may better prepare for their exams this year knowing their format choice and possible test modifications. (MIA ARANDA/ La Plaza photo) College Board has announced that […]
By MIRIAM YORDANOS Waiting in anticipation for a college acceptance letter to choosing how to take the Advanced Placement exams, many seniors can feel overwhelmed as the end of the school year nears. Former members of Redlands East Valley class of 2020 offer advice to help current seniors […]
Originally published in La Plaza Press By ARIANA GHALAMBOR Last year, the College Board was caught running a Reddit sting operation to bust students cheating on the Advanced Placement (AP) exams. May 10, 2020 before the Advanced Placement (AP) exams held by the College Board, a Reddit user […]
Originally published in La Plaza Press By ISAAC MEJIA Christian Club has met for the last fourteen years at Redlands East Valley and existed at Redlands High School before REV was built. (ISAAC MEJIA/ La Plaza photo) Due to the current online school year, many clubs across the […]
Originally published in La Plaza Press By MIA ARANDA 30 years ago today, KTLA aired a candid video of a Black man, named Rodney King, being brutally beat by four Los Angeles police officers. This eye opening video proved to Americans that racism remained persistent in this country […]
Originally published in La Plaza Press By AILEEN JANEE CORPUS The Great Longboard GooseChase Volume One is a month-long event from Dec. 18, 2020 to Jan. 18, 2021, and its organizers are Skate International Distance and Supercross Association (IDSA) and the mobile scavenger hunt app GooseChase. Thirty-seven recognizable […]
Originally published in La Plaza Press By DESTINY RAMOS MARIN Located at 374 W Orange Show Rd., San Bernardino, CA 92408, The Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley is one of the many shelters and veterinarians where you can adopt a pet or get your pet spayed or […]
Originally published in La Plaza Press By CYRUS ENGELSMAN With the complications of 2020, every sports league has had to adapt in order to stay afloat. Many changes have been made, with mixed reactions from fans. One of the biggest differences is the absence or limitation of crowds. […]
Originally published in La Plaza Press By ISAAC MEJIA Paying for gas is a common task for the average American. As teenagers acquire their license, paying for gas will become a major part of their driving experience and journey to becoming an independent adult; likewise, they will also […]
Originally published in La Plaza Press By ISAAC MEJIA, MIA ARANDA, and LILY SHAW Following the violence at Capitol Hill, Parler, a conservative social networking service, suffered a fatal blow. Approximately twenty-four hours after President Trump was banned from Twitter for “[inspiring] others to replicate the violent acts” […]
Originally published in La Plaza Press By CYRUS ENGELSMAN The holiday season is the perfect time for seasonal foods and drinks. Many families have certain foods and drinks they like to make during the winter season to make it more memorable and fun. Food is universally loved and […]
Originally published in La Plaza Press By LIZBETH BETANCOURT The many protests about discrimination and equal rights in the country this year have highlighted issues of injustice, calling on people to act and educate. In recent months in Redlands, some students have posted “nor/mal” on their Instagrams. This […]
Originally published in La Plaza Press By JASMINE ROSALES, HANNAH PATRICK and ARIANA GHALAMBOR It’s not common for the average American to celebrate Christmas and New Years but it is important that our society educates themselves and learns about the diverse winter holidays and traditions that people celebrate […]
Originally published in La Plaza Press By MALIA MIGUEL In order to encourage others to vote, the art teacher at Redlands East Valley High School, Tracy Massimiano, made a video titled, “Vote 2020” featuring her students’ artwork. Students from Advanced Studio Art, Drawing CP, and Art CP drew […]
By ARLEENE MEJIA The Citrus Valley High School boys basketball team held their senior night following the last game of the season on Feb. 7, 2019. They were defeated by Redlands East Valley by a score of 72-47. In addition to team manager Ewa Wawrynek, four other seniors […]
Por MIA ARANDA La preparatoria Citrus Valley venció a la preparatoria Redlands East Valley en voleibol universitario femenino con una puntuación de 3-0 en el gimnasio REV el 15 de septiembre. Citrus Valley y REV entraron al partido habiendo perdido su primer partido de la Liga Citrus Belt […]
Por CRAIG MORRISON Los votantes de California decidieron no retirar al gobernador Gavin Newsom de su cargo el 14 de septiembre de 2021. Con más del 50 por ciento votando en contra de la acción, seguirá siendo el gobernador de California. El gobernador Newsom es el segundo gobernador […]
Por ELIZABETH MOLLY La FDA aprobó la vacuna Pfizer SARS-CoV-2 el lunes 23 de agosto. Aunque la vacuna fue aprobada para uso de emergencia, no fue aprobada como 100% segura hasta el lunes. “El público puede estar muy seguro de que esta vacuna cumple con los altos estándares […]
Por SALVADOR BARERRA Con una tendencia de TikTok que fascina a la nación, muchas plataformas de redes sociales han intentado eliminarla por completo de su plataforma. Sin embargo, muchos todavía intentan este desafío sin importar la opinión pública. Salvador Barrera, un estudiante de tercer año en Citrus Valley, […]
By DEBBIE DIAZ, JOSEPH PACHECO, y APRIL CABRERA Tres maestros en Orangewood High School recuerdan cuando primero escucharon de los ataques del Sept. 11, 2001: Mark Perkins, maestro de educación física, Norma Beckworth, maestra de estudios sociales y Louise Gonzalez, maestra de matemáticas. Mark Perkins, maestro de educación […]
Por EMMITT MURPHY Durante 20 años, Estados Unidos había estado en guerra con los talibanes, pero ahora las fuerzas estadounidenses han sido evacuadas, dejando a muchos hombres y mujeres de la guerra. Debido a la evacuación de EE. UU., la pregunta en la mente de todos es “¿a […]
Por MIA ARANDA El Cuerpo de Estudiantes Asociados, también conocido como ASB, en la Escuela Secundaria Redlands East Valley recibió a Senior Fling en sus campos de béisbol JV el 20 de agosto como una forma de reunir a los estudiantes del último año al comienzo del año […]
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Estado de la misión La voz de los estudiantes es un aspecto importante de la autoexpresión de cada individuo y del crecimiento de nuestra comunidad. Objetivo TRUE Ethic está comprometido con el periodismo ético que fomenta la autonomía de los estudiantes y los líderes estudiantiles como creadores de […]
Miriam Yordanos is a 17-year-old senior who has been with Ethic News throughout all of her high school career. This year, however, is her first year as the editor-in-chief at Redlands East Valley. During her free time, she likes to read novels and watch shows, like Designated Survivor […]
Emily Walos is a 17-year-old senior at Citrus Valley High School and the CV Chief Executive Officer of Ethic. She has been a student journalist since the 7th grade and joined Ethic four years ago with hopes to give a voice to people wanting to be heard. Walos […]
Mia Aranda is a senior at Redlands East Valley High School. This year, she is the CEO for REV in Ethic. Aranda has been attracted to the world of journalism since sixth grade and is starting her fourth year of journalism. Along with journalism, Aranda has been involved […]
Mauricio Pliego is a 16-year-old junior attending Redlands East Valley High School. He joined journalism because he has been interested in the people and the sense of family togetherness the class gives. He has a passion for politics and hopes to be immigration lawyer. Pliego wishes, at a […]
Destiny Ramos is a 16-year-old sophomore at Citrus Valley High School. Ramos is the Opinion editor and a translator in her second year of Ethic. She also participates in color guard and takes emergency medical responder classes to become a firefighter or parametric. Additionally, she enjoys crocheting, sewing […]
Isaac Meja is the Features editor for Ethic and a senior at Redlands East Valley High School. He enjoys spending his free time volunteering at his church and spending time with his family. He joined digital journalism to try something new and seize every opportunity to have a […]
Emerson Sutow is a 17-year-old senior at Citrus Valley High School. He is Ethic’s Art and Entertainment editor. This is Sutow’s fourth year in Ethic and his second year as an Art and Entertainment editor. Sutow is in the robotics and engineering club and CTE pathway of engineering […]
Aileen Janee Corpus is a 16-year-old junior attending Redlands East Valley High School. She has two siblings: an older brother and a younger sister. They have a pet goldfish named Matilda. Some of her favorite hobbies and extracurricular activities are basketball, swimming, baking, cooking, playing instruments and downhill […]
Jasmine Rosales is a 15-year-old sophomore attending Citrus Valley High School and is the STEM editor for Ethic. Rosales joined journalism in order to excel in her writing skills and many other subjects as well. Rosales has been a part of journalism for two years and is in […]
Maggie Snavely is a senior at Citrus Valley High School. Her position in Ethic is Self and Style editor. Snavely chose to write for Self and Style because she enjoys writing articles that spread more positivity across campus. She runs an Etsy account for selling and making jewelry […]
Cyrus Engelsman, a 17-year-old senior at Redlands East Valley High School, joined Ethic as a staff writer and is currently the Multimedia editor, co-creator of The After School podcast and a translator for Ethic. In his free time, hw enjoys playing hockey and being the vice president of […]
Bella Espinoza is a 17-year-old senior at Citrus Valley High School and the co-Multimedia editor for Ethic News. She enjoys being in Ethic because it’s a digital newspaper that allows her to make videos such as interviews and weather reports. In her free time, her favorite activities are […]
Jazui Mejia, 16, is a junior at Redlands High School and is proud to call herself the Culture editor for Ethic News. Mejia’s writing is focused mainly on activism and incorporates diverse perspectives and voices of the Redlands community. Aside from digital journalism, she is president of the […]
Ella Fitzpatrick is a senior at Redlands East Valley High School. At REV, she participates as a member of the Mental Health Club and the treasurer of Compact Club. This school year, she has decided to add to her list of hobbies. In addition to writing short stories […]
Marshall Scott is a freshman at Citrus Valley High School. Scott is a staff writer for Ethic News. They hope to become involved in Pals 4 Paws because they love their cats and other animals. In their free time, Scott enjoys catching up on sleep and cosplaying. This […]
Craig Morrison is a 16-year-old junior at Redlands East Valley High School and a first-year staff member for Ethic News. Morrison joined journalism because his older brother had been editor-in-chief for Ethic News in 2019 and he had always admired his work. Morrison has always had an interest […]
Nadia Ceniceros is a 14-year-old freshman at Citrus Valley High School. Ceniceros plays two sports, basketball and volleyball, and spends her free time reading, scrolling on TikTok, hair styling and creating acrylic nail styles. Her favorite holiday is Christmas and she enjoys romantic comedy movies and shows. Ceniceros […]
