By RICHARD BUNNER Driving has always been an important part of automotive construction and design, and only a few cars reach the level of driving intensity that an M-Sport car has, with the most notable being the M3. Beginning in the 1985 model year, the E30 M3 was […]
By JOSEPH QUESADA Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign amassed the support of millions of Americans nationwide. His run at a 2016 presidential victory called for the use of outlandish publicity tactics and unorthodox campaign promises that redefined the office of President in our country. The now 45th president […]
By ANNALYSE YGLESIAS Many young students trust social media and the news as a source of information, but what if you can’t trust what you read? On Jan. 21, Fox News publicly announced that the Supreme Court Justice Ruth Ginsburg had supposedly “died.” How can young students who […]
By MELANIE URIBE Despite what “White Chicks” has taught us, beauty is not restricted to blonde hair and fair skin. In fact, it has no restrictions at all. The standard of beauty is derived from mass media, environmental factors and—most prominently—a region’s culture. In Iran, women wear the […]
By KAITLYN SUTOW Venezuela is in a government crisis where a candidate, Juan Guaido, is being represented as president while Nicolas Maduro was the one voted into office back in 2013, according to Max Fisher, the writer of “The Interpreter” from the New York Times. Countries, such as […]
By RICHARD BUNNER Many cars have special places in enthusiasts minds and hearts, such as the Camaro or Mustang for many muscle enthusiasts, or the M3 or RS4 for European enthusiasts. For Japanese enthusiasts, however, one of the most well-known cars is the Nissan GT-R (Grand Touring Racing). […]
By DORIAN NEIGHBORS If you want to discuss whether or not aliens are real, you first must ask yourself, “What are aliens?” The problem at hand is that aliens encompass much more than merely the bug-eyed, green guys you see on TV. Aliens can mean anything from an […]
By KAITLYN SUTOW Karaoke night was a time to sing, laugh and have fun with friends in a way that benefited the choir program. The profit made from the event will go to help the advanced choirs achieve their goals and go out of state for competitions. The […]
By ETHAN SIBBETT Let’s say your mom asks you to go pick up some milk from the store. You drive to the store, walk in and go to the milk aisle. You scan the types of milk, searching for low-fat and generic options because they are healthier and […]
Redlands East Valley senior Samantha Barajas interview REV senior Ben Gonzalez on his acceptance to Stanford University. (SAMANTHA BARAJAS/ Ethic video)
By JOSEPH QUESADA With just a few days until kickoff for Superbowl LIII, the Los Angeles Rams breathed sighs of relief after coming off an extremely close and controversial game against the New Orleans Saints. The NFC championship in New Orleans, Louisiana on Jan. 20 featured the top […]
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By KAITLYN SUTOW The Supreme Court allowed the ban on transgender military members to go into effect on Tuesday, Jan. 22. While there is no timeline of when the Supreme Court will make a final decision on the constitutionality of the ban itself, graduating seniors may start feeling […]
By ETHAN DEWRI and BRANDON SAGLAM Citrus Valley Blackhawks girls varsity basketball team would face the Cajon Cowboys in a conference matchup last Thursday. The Blackhawks were coming into the game with a 2-5 league record hoping to add a win, whereas, the Cowboys where looking to continue […]
By EMILY BLOMQUIST The Redlands Scholarship Foundation is a local non-profit organization that supports Redlands Unified School District students by giving them the opportunity to earn scholarships. Seniors fill out applications in the last two weeks of January during their second semester. Seniors find out if they got […]
By MIRIAM YORDANOS With the constant looming question of “What do you want to be in the future?” teenagers are facing more pressure than ever to find a major or profession to settle down with as they apply to colleges. In the month of January, many seniors are […]
By EMILY WALOS For many students, whenever they see a substitute in a class they automatically get excited because a door of opportunity opens for the day, whether it is to switch names or seats with friends. However, for students in the Los Angeles Unified School district, walking […]
By RICARDO RAMOS Alan Perez was a late bloomer when it came to deciding to become a teacher. He wanted to go directly into working as a truck driver his senior year, but his Spanish teacher motivated him to push himself, compelling Perez to apply for college. Perez’s […]
By EMILY BLOMQUIST The Annual Redlands Emergency Services Academy is offering career experience to the senior class. For those who are interested in a career in firefighting, law enforcement or emergency medical services, there is an informational meeting being held on Jan. 31 in Citrus Valley’s Career Center […]
By KAITLYN SUTOW and ANNALYSE YGLESIAS According to popular belief, music is mostly a distraction while studying; however, there are many sides of the story to be considered. For example, Dr. Anneli B. Haake, a researcher devoted to the investigation of music’s impact on the workplace, asserts that […]
By AHLORA SMITH Bears, beets, Bottorff-star Galactica. From birth, there has always been that sibling rivalry dynamic between “Big” Dean Bottorff and “Baby” Jackson Bottorff. This competitive raising came to a climax in Citrus Valley High School’s 2019 alumni match, where the brothers competed on the ultimate bet: […]
By EMILY WALOS Getting to dress up in a costume to come to school is not only reserved for Halloween, but it also means it is a spirit week! Citrus Valley high school celebrated their winter spirit week with the theme “Pixar Fest.” During this week, students were […]
By MAGGIE SNAVELY and MIRIAM YORDANOS Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter and Facebook are only a few of the many social media platforms teens spend the majority of their time on. In 2018, Pew Research Center found that 95 percent of teens have access to a smartphone and 45 percent […]
Editor’s Column: Guess who? Mia Delmonico is the Features editor at Ethic News. By MIA DELMONICO January 2019 Upon returning from winter break, students have to get readjusted to the hecticness of school once again. After three weeks off, the task of going to six periods a day […]
By RICHARD BUNNER California State Legislature passed bill AB 1824, on Jan. 1, which included laws regarding veterans’ affairs, compensation for victims of serious crimes, noise restrictions and penalties relating to modified exhausts on automobiles. SEMA, an organization based around modified cars, reported that before this bill was […]
By AMANDA DUONG When it comes to makeup, everyone has their one preferences. Glossier has several skincare products for “glowing, dewy skin” and makeup products that are meant to be simple and lightweight. Like every other makeup brand, some products are worth the price whereas others are questionable. […]
By ELLA FITZPATRICK Regina King might have won best supporting actress and Rami Malek may have snagged best actor in a drama, but the girl who really stole the show at the 76th annual Golden Globes was a brunette caterer. As millions of people around the nation watched […]
By ELLA FITZPATRICK Over the course of 2018, Ethic published over 200 articles or multimedia pieces. The most popular, according to statistics of most views, are below. Titles are listed in the order from number 18 to the most viewed article of 2018. Click each title to view […]
By AHLORA SMITH Attention all Citrus Valley High School students: The Blackhawk Theatre Company’s last main season show of the 2018-2019 school year is Romeo and Juliet, and auditions are coming up. By no means are auditioners required to have any theatre experience, in fact, the company is […]
By CHRISTIAN MORRISON In Washington D.C., many people might have been surprised to hear that President Trump unexpectedly resigned from office; however, the news source they received this information from was less than legitimate. Today, several fake editions of the Washington Post were handed out to people from […]
By EMILY BLOMQUIST The government has been shut down for more than three weeks now, with the remission having started on Dec. 22. According to Politico, 4,836 federal employees living in D.C. have decided to apply to receive the unemployment benefits since the shutdown started. Many agencies were […]
By EMILY WALOS The start of a new revolution in food history came about on Dec. 12, 1948, in the form of a small hamburger shop located in the city of San Bernardino, California called McDonald’s. Now among the most popular fast food chains in the world, McDonald’s […]
By ELLA FITZPATRICK Augie’s, the popular downtown coffee shop, operated from their original Redlands location at the red-brick building on North 5th Street for 10 years. Augie’s is the place in the community where people would gather to study, drink coffee and socialize. Loyal customers were disappointed when […]
By BRANDON SAGLAM Citrus Valley Blackhawks would face the Redlands East Valley Wildcats at home in hopes of getting their first Citrus Belt League win. The Wildcats were looking to continue their undefeated streak in league games being 2-0, whereas Citrus Valley came into the game being 0-3 […]
By JOSEPH QUESADA Chicago, Illinois: typically revered as a landmark American city, famed for its cuisine, architecture and historical prowess, now seems to be overshadowed by the constant news of violence and extreme homicide rates. Throughout the past few years, Chicago has climbed to the tops of homicide […]
By EMILY WALOS Scholarships, business etiquette and being able to have professional conversations are all life skills an adult develops in the real working world, but what if they could have a guiding hand in the process and could start getting these experiences earlier on as a teenager. […]
By ETHAN SIBBET Plastic: it surrounds us and is deeply involved in nearly everything we do, yet the layman knows next to nothing about it. As the superstition goes, you are never further than three feet from a spider. Well, you are never further than three feet from […]
By Brandon Saglam Foreword: This is an attempt at allowing others to understand what it may be like to be afflicted by these mental illnesses. All interpretations are broad in specificity and relatively can be situational to an individuals experience and does not represent every experience an individual […]
Editor’s Column: Guess who? Mia Delmonico is the Features editor at Ethic News. By MIA DELMONICO January 2019 By this point in the year, it seems that almost every student is celebrating. We have made it through finals week and can, at last, take the much-needed break that […]
By AHLORA SMITH You know “White Christmas,” and “Blue Christmas,” and “Santa Baby,” and “Silver Bells,” “Rudolph,” and “Frosty,” and “Sleigh Ride” and “Drummer Boy,” but do you recall the objectively creepiest song of all? “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” has been a seasonal favorite since its composition in […]
By ELLA FITZPATRICK Can’t think of any gift ideas for your friends and family? Here are some cheap and easy gifts that you can make in under 10 minutes for $10. Santa’s Sleigh Items needed: Kit Kat bar Two candy canes Plastic bag Santa candy Mini candies Ribbon Hot […]
By RICHARD BUNNER Gaming PC manufacturer Razer, who also makes gaming peripherals, has released a new version of their small-form laptop, the Razer Blade Stealth. With a 13.3”display that can be upgraded to 4k resolution and up to 13 hours of battery life, this laptop is ultraportable when […]
By ALEENA SIRITANAPIVAT You have heard the saying at least once or twice: love makes the world go round. However, in this modern world, where we are constantly looking at our “dry” phones, we, especially those who are still searching for love, need to rethink how we view […]
