By RICHARD BUNNER Chances are you have Instagram downloaded on some device. Most people do as well, along with other social media such as Twitter and Facebook. However, most teenagers are completely ditching Facebook in favor of Instagram. Although the Facebook Corporation owns Instagram, only about a third […]
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By MIRIAM YORDANOS Throughout his high school career, Matthew Barnett, a senior at Redlands East Valley High School, has been a runner on the cross-country varsity team. He has been cross-country captain for three years and has earned “Coach’s Award” three times. In the first Citrus Belt League […]
By ALEENA SIRITANAPIVAT 22-year-old heart-throb Tom Holland caught the eyes of many when he came out as Peter Parker in the Marvel universe in Captain America: Civil War. Then, it was Spider-Man: Homecoming, Infinity War and now it is Spider-Man: Far From Home. But what comes after this? […]
By ETHAN SIBBETT Xkcd was meant to be a name without meaning. Developed as a screen name, Randall Munroe didn’t actually use it but repurposed it as the domain of his comic website http://www.xkcd.com. Beginning as just a daily gag, his comic developed characters, and he has frequently […]
By MIA DELMONICO November 2018 At this point in the year, students are now accustomed to the hardships and the grueling intensity of the school year. Everyone seems to be anxiously awaiting Thanksgiving break and the much-needed change of pace that is offered. As the semester is quickly […]
By CHRISTIAN MORRISON The 2018 midterm elections consisted of several highly competitive races, which resulted in a shift in power in the legislative branch and a record number of voter turnout. According to CBS News, these elections drew out a record number of 113 million voters nationwide, making […]
By TATUM MAPES With the close of the CBL football season, students can fondly look back on all the fun they had in the Litterbox, Redlands East Valley’s student section. With the constant cheering, singing, laughing and dancing on game day, it is a prime example of the […]
By JONATHAN CHOE and BAILEY JUNG
By LILIAN MOHR In Ontario, California, on Nov. 4, 2018, members from Redlands East Valley H.E.A.L. club joined the American Lung Association’s Lung Force Walk. H.E.A.L. is a club that focuses on the interest in medicine and medical careers within the student body. The club allows students to […]
By MIA ARANDA and AHLORA SMITH The legendary Marvel creator, Stan Lee passed away on Nov 12, 2018, according to his daughter who told TMZ. Lee, who delighted fans with his cameo appearances in all of his films, was 95 years old. According to TMZ, on early Monday […]
By AHLORA SMITH Both 2017 and 2018 were quite the times to be a fan of the Los Angeles Dodgers. After a dynamic season in 2017, leading the western National League by 11.0 wins, the Dodgers rallied but fell short of a World Series win at home in […]
By JOSEPH QUESADA, GABRIEL STANFIELD and BRANDON SAGLAM The zSpace trailer stopped by Citrus Valley High School on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018, allowing science, computer, and ROP classes the opportunity to experiment with the new virtual and augmented reality equipment. The zSpace trailer is a unique learning experience […]
By JONATHAN CHOE and BAILEY JUNG
By BELLA ESPINOZA Sweets and treats fill tables, gifts, and goodie bags in the holiday months of October, November, and December. If you are hosting or attending a party and want to bring a seasonal snack, this is the recipe for you. This simple, easy recipe for soft […]
By AMANDA DUONG The 11th annual Believe Walk that took place in Redlands, CA on Oct. 7 saw a variety of festivities in honor of cancer victims, survivors, and their families. (ELLA FITZGERALD/ Ethic photo) The Believe Walk celebrated its 11th anniversary on Oct. 7, 2018. The walk […]
By EMILY WALOS With 28 Olympic medals, 23 of which are gold, Michael Phelps is known throughout the world as the fastest swimmer who has ever lived and is one of the most iconic Olympians of all time. For many young swimmers, athletes like Ryan Lochte, Katie Ledecky, […]
By ALEENA SIRITANAPIVAT No, Brett Kavanaugh is not a Kardashian, but that doesn’t mean you should neglect to keep up with him. After Justice Anthony Kennedy retired, one of the duties of President Donald Trump was to nominate a new Supreme Justice, who then must be confirmed by […]
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By BRANDON SAGLAM The Redlands East Valley Wildcats face town rivals Redlands High School Terriers in their annual Smudgepot faceoff. Despite the game being in Dodge Stadium, the Terrier home field, the Wildcats were given home side only making the rival matchup tenser. Wildcats were confident coming off […]
By CITRUS VALLEY ETHIC STAFF College Career Week was initiated by Redlands Unified School District during the week of Oct. 8, 2018 resulting in several Citrus Valley High School seniors earning on-the-spot college admissions and scholarships. Many initiatives were taken to encourage students and the community to participate […]
By MAGGIE SNAVELY Being an introvert causes a lot of common misunderstandings among other people. People that don’t understand what being an introvert means will sometimes take things the wrong way or even get offended. The word introvert comes from the Latin word intro, which means “inward.” […]
By MIA ARANDA There is a new podcast in town and Alisha Marie and RemLife fans don’t want to miss it. Alisha Marie McDonal, known by her fans as Alisha Marie, is famous for her Youtube channel titled “AlishaMarie” and “AlishaMarieVlogs,” where she posts lifestyle, fashion, beauty, pranks […]
By CHRISTIAN MORRISON Imagine this: you just got done swimming at your local public pool, but when you went to get out you find that your sandals are missing. You have just been robbed! This was a common occurrence for many Romans living throughout the empire. However, where […]
By MIA ARANDA Dog owners looking for a local event need look no further than this weekend. The 3rd Annual Redlands Dog Jog 5K Run and Walk takes place on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, at 9 a.m. The Dog Jog is the perfect opportunity for people to spend […]
Editor & author of “My Country Tis of Thee Analysis”: I strongly disagree with the opinion that political correctness “silences actual discussion of ideas and strengthens people’s abilities to be dogmatic and illogical” and that it “enables hypocrisy.” Most importantly, what kind of political speech can people NOT […]
By JONATHAN CHOE and BAILEY JUNG
Here’s an additional treat, more Halloween costume photos:
By GABRIEL LEMOINE We all love Halloween: free candy, late bedtimes, frighteningly fun activities and more to celebrate on this national holiday. But is Halloween really as good as it seems? Is the allure of cosplay, the appeal of haunted houses of mayhem and the sweet taste of […]
By ETHAN SIBBETT My country, ’tis of thee, Sweet land of liberty, Of thee I sing; Land where my fathers died, Land of the pilgrims’ pride, From ev’ry mountainside Let freedom ring! This is a seminal song of the United States. “My Country, ‘Tis of Thee” brings a […]
By BRANDON SAGLAM and DORIAN NEIGHBORS Redlands East Valley Wildcats faced off away against Citrus Valley Blackhawks in Hodges Stadium. Wildcats were hoping to continue their winning form coming off a win against Carter High School, whereas, the Blackhawks were coming off a loss against first-place Cajon High […]
By JOSEPH QUESADA The death of the controversial rapper, XXXTentacion, came as a shock to the hip-hop and music community as a whole. The newly famed rapper was shot and killed outside of an auto dealership in South Florida on June 20, 2018. XXXTentacion was relatively new to […]
By JONATHAN CHOE and BAILEY JUNG
By EMILY BLOMQUIST and AVALON SALVADORE Halloween is the time of the year to express yourself and dress up as anyone or anything you have ever wanted to be. These are just a few ideas for Halloween costumes that are fun and easy to create with your friends. […]
By CHRISTIAN MORRISON Since the days of antiquity, theater-goers have sought that connection between the world they inhabit and that world which is created upon the stage. As it is with all art, theater reflects the stage-writer’s mind and interpretation of the world around them, which is brought […]
By MIA ARANDA As a part of Snapchat’s ‘Chat 2.0’ app update on March 29, 2016, Snapstreaks were introduced to the public. In case you aren’t familiar with the subject, a Snapstreak is formed on the app, Snapchat, when two people send each other a snap, a picture […]
I am writing concerning the article “Anxiety disorders explained.” As a parent of a student that suffers from panic attacks and anxiety I was disturbed by the idea that the disorder could be explained in just 5 paragraphs and using an “Artistic interpretation of an anxiety disorder ” […]
By MIA DELMONICO “Dedicated, fun, and loving” are all words that describe an accomplished man that has begun a new career path at Redlands East Valley High School. Ronald Kroetz, new assistant principal at Redlands East Valley High School, has had a successful career leading up to this […]
By LILIAN MOHR Throughout the world’s history, people have been getting their education in other towns, other cities, or even other countries. Famous intellectuals, including the likes of Aristotle, even had to travel to receive their education. The idea of not waiting for the chance at the best […]
By MELANIE URIBE There are six major anxiety disorders: Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Phobia, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and Panic Disorder. Each disorder is separated into smaller subsections and affect every individual in different magnitudes. The most common factor each of these disorders share is panic […]
ByALICIA GULLON October marks the commencement of fall- sweaters, rain, dead trees and Halloween. But for artists around the globe, it marks Inktober, a challenge where artists draw with ink all throughout October. Artists of all ages and all styles unite from the challenge. They provide positive feedback […]
By BELLA ESPINOZA Line Webtoon is a free website and app that allows authors and artists to share their creativity through comics and manga. The authors either draw their own art or work with other artists to create their stories. Readers have a wide variety of genres to […]
By RICHARD BUNNER On Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018, the 4th annual Nissfest car show and track day was held at the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana. It featured both Nissan and Infiniti cars in the five-hour long event, where awards, such as Best-In-Show, were given. There were also […]
By MIA ARANDA A middle-aged man with thick black glasses watched the Sotheby’s auction in London on Oct. 5, 2018. At that moment, the auctioneer began to advertise a framed painting of the “Girl with a Balloon,” a famous piece by the artist Banksy, causing the the price […]
By ELLA FITZPATRICK On June 29, 2007 Steve Jobs unveiled the first touch screen iPhone, which shocked the world with not only its new impressive development in technology and resulting high price, but also by removing certain aspects of flip phones that customers were so used to. […]
By MAGGIE SNAVELY If you looked around at people’s wrists, you would probably notice that most of them are wearing some kind of hair tie or rubber band. When you have a lot of hair, carrying around a hair tie is critical for those hot days or when […]
By EMILY BLOMQUIST The flight Boeing 737 MAX 8 was discovered in the Java Sea on Oct. 29, 2018. The plane was a newer version and had only flown 8 flights prior to the crash. The flight was only supposed to be about an hour long, but after […]
