News publication for high schools of Redlands Unified School District and the community.
By ARIANA GHALAMBOR Over 60 Iranian-American citizens have been detained and held for additional questioning at the U.S. crossing border. Several Iranian-Americans claim they were traveling through Washington’s state border from Canada when they were held for hours at a time for questioning. The detainees held under suspicion […]
By RICARDO RAMOS Saturday School at Citrus Valley High School will be held on Jan. 25, 2020 from 7:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Students will need to report to the administration building outside of Room A-114 at 7:30 a.m. where attendance will be taken. Saturday School will be […]
By MAURICIO PLIEGO The Advancement Via Individual Determination program at Redlands East Valley High School is very close to being named a National Demonstration School. They will be tested once more this school year by AVID coaches from all across the nation, and if they are successful in […]
By EMILY BLOMQUIST
By RICARDO RAMOS As a result of his many accolades and accomplishments, Lionel Messi, an Argentine professional footballer who plays for both Spanish club Barcelona and the Argentina national team, is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. (Ricardo Ramos / Ethic Photo) There’s […]
By AZRIEL OLMEDO Photo made using FlamingText, a logo design and name generator (Azriel Olmedo / Ethic News). Note: This match will refer to the entirety of the “Fist of the North Star” manga, as well as all forms of Goku from “Dragon Ball.” Some information could not […]
By EMILY BLOMQUIST
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By ALYSSA MARTIN Nicole Regnier, Corinne Olson and Brandon Acosta, seniors at Citrus Valley High, donate cans for the drive on Dec. 12, 2019 at Citrus Valley High. Seniors and juniors collectively gathered more than 4000 cans during the project. (Ethan Dewri / Ethic Photo) During the last […]
By MALIK GAYNAIR What keeps students motivated to get up and get ready for school? Maybe it’s friends, maybe it’s food, or maybe it’s educational excitement. But, amid all this motivation, some students still find reasons to not come to school. As a model continuation school, Orangewood High […]
The weather forecast is hosted by Emily Walos. (Bella Espinoza/ Ethic video)
By KAITLYN SUTOW According Citrus Valley High School’s engineering teacher, Paul Bartlett, “engineering is problem solving” in its simplest form. It is a discipline focused on math but committed to finding modern solutions for modern problems. At Citrus Valley, there are two pathways for engineering: the Design Pathway […]
By SOFIA DICARLO The “Ok Boomer” phrase, which was introduced through social media in the fall of 2019, has become quite popular among the younger generations of our society. “Ok Boomer” is a passive-aggressive insult used by younger generations to mock and dismiss an action or statement made […]
By CHRISTINA ANDRONESCU Kelly Johnston, Gael Perez and Emily Blomquist wear their pajamas for the pajama-themed spirit day, Dec. 3, 2019 at Citrus Valley. “Wearing my pajamas is very comforting” says Perez. (Ethan Dewri / Ethic Photo) There are so few high school events that can bring together […]
By EMILY BLOMQUIST At Citrus Valley High School, the Link Crew program encourages juniors and seniors to involve and support underclassmen by creating a welcoming environment through events such as this year’s “Crammin’ with Cocoa” study session. This event featured upperclassmen Link Crew leaders helping fellow students by […]
By LILIAN MOHR, MIA DELMONICO and AALEYAH WINSLOW Duan Kellum, Redlands East Valley High School Ethnic Studies and English Language Development teacher, speaks about the InDignity Exhibit that was available for viewing in the school’s theatre building from Dec. 2 through Dec. 6, 2019. (Brooke Mgafilike/ Ethic video) […]
Editor’s column: Exploring endangered species Mia Delmonico is the REV Editor-In-Chief By MIA DELMONICO The Endangered Species Act, also known as the ESA, was passed in 1973 to provide programs for the conservation of endangered and threatened species. In addition to the protection of such species, the ESA […]
Editor’s Column: Nice is the new cool Maggie Snavely is the Self and Style editor at Ethic News By MAGGIE SNAVELY Stereotypes are widely held, simplified beliefs about specific groups. School settings tend to be characterized by these social stratifications, which are perpetuated by pop culture and highschool […]
By AVALON SALVADORE According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, outstanding student loan debt in the United States ranges between $902 billion and $1 trillion with around $864 billion in federal student loan debt. “You don’t want to get a loan because in the future you’ll […]
By JOSEPH QUESADA The Redlands Unified School District offers resources and encouragement to staff, students, parents and community members to ensure the safety and wellbeing of students. Similar flyers and information are posted across all RUSD campuses. (Image provided by Redlands Unified School District) 13-year-old Diego Stolz died […]
By MAGGIE SNAVELY and CHRISTINA ANDRONESCU Elementary students practiced for their performance in the upcoming Christmas Parade at Citrus Valley High School on Nov. 22. These students will showcase all their hard work at the annual Redlands Christmas parade, which will take place on Dec. 7 in Downtown […]
By EMILY BLOMQUIST
By ALISON BRADSHAW Disney came out with their version of Netflix, called Disney Plus, on Nov. 19. It has family-friendly content ranging from Disney classics to the newest Marvel movies. Disney Plus costs $7 a month or $70 a year, which is almost half the price of HBO […]
By RAYANN ABDO A study published in “Social Psychological and Personality Science” found that when people wore formal business attire and completed a series of experiments that challenged their cognitive processing abilities, those who dressed up felt “significantly more powerful” and “in control of the situation.” ( Angelita […]
By EMILY BLOMQUIST For just a few days in early November, Citrus Valley’s Blackhawk Theatre Company put “The Fatal Fifties Affair,” an interactive play that directly engages its audience members to help solve a murder mystery. Images taken on Nov. 15, 2019 in the Blackhawk Theater. (Ahlora Smith […]
By JOSEPH QUESADA The Citrus Valley High School football team finished the 2019 season with a 10-2 record—the highest win total in school history. Images taken at Citrus Valley’s home non-conference game against Valley View High School wherein the Blackhawks secured a win of 35-0 on Aug. 30, […]
By CHRISTINA ANDRONESCU Huddled around a computer screen, friends and family watched in anxious anticipation as their senior pressed the final “submit” button of their college applications on Nov. 15, 2019. The college application process is a long, arduous and often stressful journey undertaken by most high school […]
By EMILY BLOMQUIST A selection of foods available for consumption on Thanksgiving Day. Groups of people join together annually and serve themselves food similar to this spread. (Craig Adderley/Pexels) Every school year each Associated Student Body (ASB) member gets the opportunity to invite a teacher of their choice […]
By RAYYAN ABDO After much heated debate and public outcry, Sony Pictures and Walt Disney reach a deal to continue Spider-Man movie partnership. (Credit to Marvel Studios) A few months ago, a disagreement between Disney and Sony Pictures occurred over a certain superhero; the fight seems to be […]
By RICARDO RAMOS and JOSEPH QUESADA Iris Ruelas (left) and Emily Castro, juniors at Redlands East Valley High School, sign their names to show support against school violence, Nov. 19, 2019 in the REV security office. The poster was laminated and mailed to Saugus High School. (Alyssa Ornelas […]
By AZRIEL OLMEDO Photo made using FlamingText, a logo design and name generator (Azriel Olmedo / Ethic News). NOTE: This match will refer to the comics for both heroes, as well as their appearances in films. Throughout fiction, there have been many beings with extraordinary abilities that set […]
Sophomore Carson Marich, assistant social commissioner, and sophomore Delila Davis, co-multicultural commissioner, assist in retrieving cans from each math classroom at Redlands East Valley High School on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019. Associated Student Body members spent fourth period collecting the over 5,000 cans of food from the various […]
By GAEL PEREZ Division Four boys stampede to get ahead of one another at the start of the race on Nov. 16, 2019 at the Riverside Cross Country Course. (Ethan Dewri / Ethic Photo) The sunrise of Nov. 16, 2019 lit up the skies of Riverside as the […]
By AALEYAH WINSLOW Fall season 2019 in the Inland Empire has been experiencing weather that can only be described as bipolar. Technically we are approaching the “winter” season, where in the IE winter weather averages a whopping 70 degrees. This is unfortunate for those who enjoy bundling up […]
By AVALON SALVADORE “Dolly Parton’s America” is a new 9-episode podcast about Dolly Parton’s life and influence on pop culture. It is created and hosted by Jad Abumrad, a US radio host and creator of the series Radiolab. (Christine De Carvalho / WYNC Studios) When you think of […]
By AHLORA SMITH Remember when the world was supposed to end because the Mayans failed to make a calendar that extended past Dec. 21, 2012? Well, we sure do. With the mania surrounding the supposed catastrophic event, people of all ages were understandably paranoid about the future. Of […]
By ALYSSA ORNELAS In this video interview, Tracy Massimiano, Redlands East Valley art teacher, speaks about the importance of art in education.
Multitudes of candy, drinks, cups and various novelty items are sold at Sweet Memories. (Ethan Dewri / Ethic Photo) By EMILY WALOS Many small local shops line the historic State St. in Redlands, California, but the candy store Sweet Memories stands out as a true time capsule. Sweet […]
By MAURICIO PLIEGO
Redlands East Valley assistant principals Rick Batres and Ron Kroetz walk around the quad during lunch on Oct. 24, 2019. Batres and Kroetz make themselves visible and available to speak to students on a daily basis before school and during lunch. (Mauricio Pliego / Ethic Photo) By MAURICIO PLIEGO […]
By ANDERS CARLSON, JOHNATHAN CHOE, and MAURICIO PILEGO The new iPhone model was released on Sept. 20 2019, and it comes in three forms: the iPhone 11, the iPhone 11 Pro, and the iPhone 11 Pro Max. The biggest noticeable change in the newest smartphone is the camera. […]
By EMILY BLOMQUIST The smoldering blaze of the recent California wildfires have greatly affected the Redlands community. The most impactful fire to the city erupted on Oct. 11 and resulted in district-wide announcement to all Redlands Unified School District families. All schools for the next day were tentatively […]
By LILIAN MOHR Redlands East Valley PossAbilities Club met bright and early on Sunday morning at around 7:30 a.m. on Nov. 17, at Applebees in Redlands to prepare for their pancake breakfast fundraiser. The club is part of the PossAbilities program which facilitates the high school experiences of […]
