News publication for high schools of Redlands Unified School District and the community.
By BROOKE MGBAFILIKE Over the years, city officials have tried many different ways to get people off the streets. The homeless crisis in America is only going up according to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, on any given night there are over 600,000 homeless people […]
By EMILY BLOMQUIST
By JOSEPH QUESADA Faculty moves books from bookshelves to make room for renovations to the Citrus Valley library on Jan. 22, 2020 at Citrus Valley High. (Joseph Quesada / Ethic Photo) Citrus Valley High School’s library and computer lab is in the midst of some major changes that […]
By AALEYAH WINSLOW Oh, pineapple on pizza. This topic is one of the highest controversies that is debated, especially considering how simple of a topic this is. On one hand, some believe that pineapple does not belong on pizza because it is a fruit and should not be […]
By JOSEPH QUESADA On Jan. 26, 2019, a helicopter carrying nine passengers, including basketball legend Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter, crashed over Calabasas, California, killing everyone on board. (Christian Petersen/Getty Images) The world has lost yet another icon. The morning of Sunday, Jan. 26 witnessed the death […]
By AZRIEL OLMEDO Symptoms of the virus include fevers, coughs, pneumonia and kidney failures, resulting in 106 deaths as of now. This epidemic has not yet been described as an international concern by the World Health Organization. The city of Wuhan, China is experiencing an epidemic that scientists […]
By MAURICIO PLIEGO
By ETHAN DEWRI Citrus Valley’s first rally of the semester consists of exciting performances, lively games and uproarious laughs on Jan. 24, 2020 at Citrus Valley High. “Being a Pep Commissioner, there’s so much constantly going on: thinking about who’s gonna be in the rally, what things do […]
By AZREL OLMEDO Released on January 17th, 2020 for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. The game, as of now, only has a single player mode. Note: This review is spoiler-free! “Dragon Ball Z” had a prosperous run through its seven-year lifespan, filling the hearts of many with memorable […]
By LILIAN MOHR Greta Thunberg is rapidly becoming a household name as her mission to fight climate change as an environmental activist makes her a modern example of the powerful younger generations. In August of 2018, Thunberg started her campaign by striking from school. This simple act has […]
By LILIAN MOHR As Redlands East Valley High School welcomed its students back from winter break, they kicked off the second semester with a spirit week leading up to the first pep rally of the new year on Jan. 17. The theme for the week and rally was […]
By ALYSSA ORNELAS
By ELLA FITZPATRICK The classic American novel Little Women, was written by Louisa May Alcott in 1868 and has now been turned into a motion picture. The story follows the four March sisters Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy as they experience the gender constraints of the time as […]
By EMILY BLOMQUIST
By MAURICIO PLIEGO
By MAGGIE SNAVELY About 40 million Americans suffer from anxiety disorders and studies show comfort objects and breathing techniques can help reduce anxiousness. (Angelita Hutabarat / Ethic Photo) There are always places wherein we feel uncomfortable, like a party we wish we weren’t invited to, the entire time […]
By AHLORA SMITH In this era of contemporary music, most radios are bumping the melodies of the most notable artists out there. Across the airwaves, Lizzo or Post Malone are filling ears with their popular tunes, but the occasional listener will continue to enjoy the songs that are […]
By AZRIEL OLMEDO With the help of stem cells from the African clawed frog, scientists have grown and evolved their own organism using algorithms: the Xenobot. The term “xeno” refers to something of a different origin, highlighting the fact that the Xenobot is an artificially made creature, or […]
By: EMILY BLOMQUIST & AVALON SALVADORE Citrus Valley High School’s varsity team cheers on the football game and motivates the crowd. (CV Spirit Photography). Citrus Valley High School’s varsity cheerleading team went to their first cheer competition at Brea Olinda High School on Dec. 14, 2019. It was […]
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
By MAURICIO PLIEGO
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 […]
