News publication for high schools of Redlands Unified School District and the community.
By DESTINY RAMOS MARIN The scientific definition of air pollution is the presence of substances in the atmosphere that are harmful to the health of humans and other living beings or cause damage to the climate or to materials, and it mostly happens because of humans. Air pollution […]
By KENDRA BURDICK Neurodiversity refers to an alteration in the human brain regarding amiability, education, attention, mood and other mental functions. It presents a perspective that brain dissimilarity is special and shows downfalls and salvations. The term “neurodiverse” originated as a more compendious way to describe autism. Presently, […]
By ALLISON STOCKHAM & MAKAYLA NAIME Whether it was the thrill of a fast and menacing rollercoaster, getting to meet a favorite character or getting to snack and walk around while enjoying the atmosphere, the magic of theme parks has always put a smile on countless faces. Since […]
By ALLISON STOCKHAM & MAKAYLA NAIME Toxic masculinity is a social dilemma, forcing stereotypes and causing men to be oppressed emotionally and physically. In recent years, however, these stereotypes have started to be broken down by people everyday, eliminating its harmful effects on both men and women. Toxic […]
By KENDRA BURDICK Even though the pandemic restraints many people from attending an in person school, Barton House Playschool makes themselves available. During these unprecedented times, the preschool is currently open as they uphold regulations to protect the students and workers while school is in session. While many […]
By MAURICIO PLIEGO
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 […]
By LILY SHAW Amanda Gorman: a poet, activist and inspiration. Overcoming speech and auditory processing challenges are very challenging, but Gorman didn’t let that stop her. A digital drawing depicting Amanda Gorman speaking at the 2021 Inauguration. At the Inauguration, she recited her poem “The Hill We Climb” […]
By LILIAN MOHR For the Advanced Placement exams for the 2020 school year, the College Board had to make adjustments to their typical exams unlike anything seen before. Typically, the exams are taken in person and take several hours to complete. They include proctors and multiple different sections […]
By MAURICIO PLIEGO
By AZRIEL OLMEDO Photo made using FlamingText, a logo design and name generator (Azriel Olmedo / Ethic News). Note: Doctor Doom will be solely represented in his comic-book versions, while Doctor Strange will be represented by his live-action version. Magic is gradually climbing the ranks in the Marvel […]
By JASMINE ROSALES There are moments when one develops a strong craving, in this case having a sweet tooth for a delicious dessert. A popular delicacy for people who want to satisfy this appetite and love chocolate, is fudge. Whether it contains nuts on the inside, other toppings […]
By MIRIAM YORDANOS Learning to adjust from in-person teachings to remote teaching is a challenge for many teachers. Taylor Hammond finds himself joining Redlands East Valley during the 2020-2021 school year and adjusting to the new school and teaching virtual in a subject that typically requires materials provided […]
By HANNAH PATRICK Since the beginning of the pandemic, COVID-19 continues to cause Disney fans to go through a rollercoaster of emotions. From the closure of the parks and longtime employees being laid off, this magical theme park couldn’t make fans more upset then they do now. Disneyland […]
Hosted by AILEEN JANEE CORPUS, DANIELA MORA and CYRUS ENGELSMAN. Salutations, Earthlings! In this episode of the After School Podcast Official, we interview yearbook photographer and writer Nicole Samaan (she/her) and athlete Arnie James Corpus (he/him) on their unique experience continuing their extracurriculars during the pandemic. In the […]
By MAKAYLA NAIME and ALLISON STOCKHAM COVID-19 has put all sports on a pause and many people are missing the action out on the court, but with cases now going down and conditions improving, sports might finally be allowed to start their season. Volleyball, an orange-tiered sport, is […]
Editor’s column: A mental health moment Emerson Sutow is the A&E Editor at Ethic News By EMERSON SUTOW Depression and anxiety are both common mental illnesses that can wildly change how people live their day to day lives. As a person who is diagnosed with both these mental […]
By LILIAN MOHR From a global pandemic that has popularized masks and coined the term “socially-distanced,” all the way to a presidential election that left the country forever changed, 2020 and 2021 have proven themselves to impact almost every aspect of life. Socially, young children have been learning […]
Hosted by AILEEN JANEE CORPUS, DANIELA MORA and CYRUS ENGELSMAN DISCLAIMER: This episode was recorded on Feb. 10., so the news announced on the Positive News section occurred the week prior. Another disclaimer is that AJ keeps saying “gender inclusiveness” when she actually means “gender exclusiveness.” For the […]
By MIYAH SANBORN The Amazon rainforest, located in South America, is the largest rainforest in the world. It holds more than ten million species of living organisms in it’s forest, including animals, plants and insects. Not only is it known as the “lungs of the planet” because it […]
By KENDRA BURDICK We know president’s day, Valentine’s Day, but did we know this weekend was also Susan B. Anthony’s birthday? Digital art depicting the 19th amendment Women’s Rights flag. The flag was originally created in 1919 and every time a state ratified the 19th amendment, a new […]
By EMILY WALOS As Valentine’s day is just around the corner, the stress of finding that perfect gift may be creeping in, however there are many Redlands’ small businesses that can help. During this time of the COVID-19 pandemic it is critical that small businesses are supported; by […]
By AZRIEL OLMEDO Photo made using FlamingText, a logo design and name generator (Azriel Olmedo / Ethic News). Note: The live-action adaptation of Thor without Mjolnir or Stormbreaker will be used as source material. Any DC publications featuring Black Adam will also be used. Mythology is no stranger […]
Welcome back y’all. Today, Dani, AJ, and Cyrus briefly go over Machine Gun Kelly’s music movie download, Downfalls High and the power of music in our lives. For the skate section, AJ promotes the Braille Skateboards’ Women of Braille line, Pippi Boards, which is a Santa Cruz skateboard […]
By MIYAH SANBORN As we all know, keeping a room clean and organized is a very difficult thing to do. A few days after cleaning, things like trash, dirty laundry, and random items, start to pile up on the floor. Freshmen Ava Larson said, “I have a really […]
By TATUM MAPES The Supreme Court ruled in South Bay United Pentecostal Church v. Newsom that, for now, the State of California cannot ban indoor worship services, even in counties with rising coronavirus cases. The decision held on Feb. 5 says that the state can still cap indoor […]
By EMILY PRINSTEIN After a little over five months of online school, children all over the world have been negatively impacted by the lack of socialization, absence of in depth learning and failure to find positivity. During online classes, the grades of many students have seen a negative […]
By MAURICIO PLIEGO A recent post on social media of the actions of students at Redlands East Valley High School led to a problematic week of final exams for students and administrators alike. Two female REV students, one a senior and one a sophomore, can be seen in […]
By KENDRA BURDICK Throughout the history of astrology there have been many people that look for answers, signs and predictions relating to the movements in celestial bodies. In the mid-first millennium, humans have been using the term “zodiac” in reference to a list of stars along the ecliptic. […]
Created by EMILY WALOS Edited by BELLA ESPINOZA
Your lives will be consumed by information. You have access to it in ways no other generation has. I urge you to be careful consumers of information. Just because it’s ‘out there on the internet’ doesn’t mean it’s the truth. Also, be so careful what information you give […]
Hosted by AILEEN JANE CORPUS, DANIELA MORA, CYRUS ENGELSMAN Welcome guys, gals, and non-binary pals to the Official After School Podcast Twitter account! Episodes will be posted every Wednesday. Available on Spotify and Soundcloud.
Created by EMILY WALOS Edited by BELLA ESPINOZA What would a normal marching band season look like? Due to the Covid pandemic Citrus Valley’s marching band will not be participating in any competitions for the 2020-21 school year. What are some of the differences between your athletic and […]
By MAKAYLA NAIME At the age of 12, Alyson Mattei wanted to develop her love for gymnastics, and found herself traveling with Circus Smirkus, the only traveling youth circus in the United States. Mattei is a gymnastics coach and a gym lead at Redlands Gymnastics Club. She works […]
Dear Readers, Today, an unedited piece was published. We have retracted this article. We will repost the edited version at a later date. We apologize for the error. Sincerely, Ethic News Editors
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 all around the world. America is […]
By EMILY PRINSTEIN To many, the election process may be seen as confusing, especially this year with the greater amount of emphasis being placed on each step in the electoral process. Due to the pandemic, many people have voted by mail, causing results of the election to be […]
By ISABELLA LANDEROS Bricks and Birch employee Caleb Gasca smiles from the camera in light of the holiday spirit (Isabella Landeros/Ethic Photo). In the lobby of Bricks and Birch stands a tree decorated for Christmas (Isabella Landeros/Ethic Photo). Employees of Cheesewalla get to-go orders ready for customers. Due […]
By Emily Prinstein Due to the Pandemic holiday’s this year are being spent much differently than most years. (Photo courtesy of Forbes) Holiday season has arrived and with that means colder weather and usually more time spent with family and friends. However, due to the pandemic, this year’s […]
By TATUM MAPES The internet has a new favorite term: “cancel culture.” Whatever connotation this term is used with, it is inescapable. All across social media, we see celebrities, historical figures and even ordinary people get “cancelled” for actions deemed offensive or inappropriate. Users flood comment sections and […]
By AZRIEL OLMEDO Photo made using FlamingText, a logo design and name generator (Azriel Olmedo / Ethic News). Note: The Official Handbook for the Marvel Universe will be the main source of evidence for this edition, as well as official publications and iterations of both characters. (In memory […]
By KENDRA BURDICK During this pandemic, many have turned to the world of fiction and non-fiction for an escape. Books are just one of the many activities one can use to distract themselves from boredom (Kendra Burdick/Ethic Photo). Through this long and tortuous year, it is important to […]
By EMILY PRINSTEIN As Christmas is coming, many people love to make and enjoy baked homemade treats. One of my family’s favorite things to make during the holidays is homemade banana bread. The banana bread right out of the oven. (Emily Prinstein / Ethic photo) Banana Bread MATERIALS […]
By MAGGIE SNAVELY, ALLISON STOCKHAM, and EMILY PRINSTEIN For years it has been a known tradition to dust off the Christmas lights and hang up decorations to celebrate the festive holidays. Giant red-nosed reindeer and colorful flashing lights hanging from rooftops get everyone walking by excited for a […]
