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Opinion: There is a difference between cancelling and cyberbullying
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 […]
Opinion: Blackhawks share opinions on the Black Lives Matter movement
By DESTINY RAMOS MARIN Although the Black Lives Matter Movement was originally started back in 2013, in the past few months it has gained a significant amount of attention and support from the media. After the death of George Floyd in late May, many Americans finally had enough […]
Opinion: Is censoring music is okay?
By DESTINY RAMOS MARIN Would you prefer to listen to an original song with explicit lyrics, or a radio-edit version? In simple terms, censorship in music is when curse words or inappropriate lyrics are cut out to be replaced with family friendly words or phrases, sound effects, or […]
Opinion: Social media works to unite people
By DANIELA MORA and LILY SHAW It’s important to note that Covid-19 has caused a shift in today’s way of life by keeping humanity apart. Requirements to social distance and stay inside has caused many to severely limit communication with family and friends. Self quarantine has also limited […]
Letter: Reader responds to, “What does it mean to be an American?”
We welcome letters from our readers at trueethicnews@gmail.com Please keep in mind that this is a student-led news publication for the high school community. Student editors hold discretion in the final publication, in part or whole, of letters from our readers. What it means to be an American: […]
Opinion: Proposition 16 lowers the bar for hard workers
By AILEEN JANEE CORPUS
Opinion: Why Digital Journalism?
Featured image is from the Digital Journalism Telepresence class in December 2019, celebrating Digital Journalism being approved as a course that fulfills the UC/Cal State A-G Fine Art requirement. (Ethic Photo) “I became a journalist to come as close as possible to the heart of the world” – […]
Opinion: Excessive school stress and strain can break students’ spirit
By MIA DELMONICO & AZRIEL OLMEDO Children learn at a young age that growing up is part of the journey. While this is true, growing up too fast can be harmful to their growing minds. For many, it feels as if their childhood is taken away or at […]
Opinion: East Valley students share their controversial pizza topping opinions
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 […]
Opinion: Iranians detained at the US crossing border
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 […]
Opinion: Orangewood student makes a case for return of school buses
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 […]
Opinion: The “Ok Boomer” phrase takes over the internet
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 […]
Opinion: The student loan crisis is crushing America
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 […]
Opinion: The fight for the web-slinging hero is resolved; Disney waves a white flag
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 […]
Opinion: AVID program makes a positive impact on Orangewood students
By MECCAYDA GREGARY At such a small school like Orangewood High School, the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program has made a widespread, positive impact on students. AVID is a college preparation program designed to provide students with the skills they need to be successful for college. AVID […]
Opinion: New College Board policies benefit Redlands high school students, but have room for improvement
By LILIAN MOHR During the 2019-2020 academic school year, the Redlands Unified School District has made several significant changes. Arguably some of the most beneficial of these changes came with the district’s agreement with the College Board organization. Redlands East Valley High School specifically, will be offering 20 […]
Point/ Counterpoint: Should the Sandy Hook Promise PSA be shown?
By BROOKE MGBAFILIKE and ISABELLE SAMAAN Sandy Hook Promise honors the life that was lost in the tragic school shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in 2012. Every year the nonprofit organization makes a public service announcement warning about the dangers of school shootings. The current year’s PSA, […]
Uninformed Opinions: Why do people believe things without any proof?
By KAITLYN SUTOW In 2011, a Princeton University-based research team conducted group decision making experiments and employed mathematical models and computer simulation to provide insights in uninformed human behavior. They found that uninformed individuals “tend to side with and embolden the numerical majority,” demonstrating that the spread of […]
Opinion: Cell phones should be banned at school
By ALYSSA ORNELAS Envision this: A teacher is trying to explain physics to the class but a student decides that their phone is more important than expanding their knowledge. Once the teacher is done explaining the lesson and it’s time for the test, this student is not prepared […]
Open letter to freshmen from a senior: tips on self, studying and school pride
By AALEYAH WINSLOW Dear Freshmen, So, you have started your first year of high school, and you are still trying to figure out what is going on. While high school seems unfamiliar and scary, it is nothing to stress about. Here are some tips from a senior perspective […]
Opinion: Detention is doing more harm than good
By AZRIEL OLMEDO Detention bars students from most productive activities, such as completing school work or studying, and most students consequently spend the reflection period catching up on sleep. (Alyssa Martin / Ethic Photo) Whether the reason is traffic, alarm trouble, accidents or lack of parking, the result […]
Opinion: Everyone takes a crucial role in eliminating bullying
By MAURICIO PLIEGO Bullying is becoming a nationwide problem in schools. Teachers at times do not realize what is really going on with students, which is the main reason why students are encouraged to say something. Bullying has been taken on by many different approaches but hasn’t really […]
Opinion: Use of pepper spray at Citrus Valley prompts reflection
By CHRISTINA ANDRONESCU We’ve all experienced it: the primal chaos of a school fight. Cady Heron of “Mean Girls” was right in comparing the high school lunch period to the wild savannas of the African plains. It’s always the same: a stampede rushes toward the action, a jeering […]
Opinion: Why I believe the United States is slowly falling apart
By RICHARD BUNNER Our country is one of incredible strength and amazing power. However, some of our systems and means of doing things are outdated and illogical for modern times. Our voting system using the electoral college, for example, was constructed in 1804, which is over 200 years […]
Opinion: Animation is not exclusive to children
By TATUM MAPES Everyone remembers watching cartoons at a young age, whether it be “Spongebob Squarepants” or “Kim Possible.” With bright colors, exaggerated facial features and innocent plots, it was clear that children were the target audience. In recent years, however, the line has been blurred. Many short […]
Opinion: Femininity, flaws and female characters — What Captain Marvel got right
Note to reader: Spoilers for Captain Marvel (and many other movies) below By TATUM MAPES Marvel Studios’ 21st cinematic outing, “Captain Marvel,” has taken the world by storm. The film has already passed the $1 billion mark worldwide, with the highest opening weekend gross for a movie with […]
Opinion: Redlands East Valley Campus needs to make the shift to environmental conscientiousness
By LILIAN MOHR American high schools are notorious for their lack of conscientiousness regarding their environmental footprint. From the thousands of pieces of paper that are being used in high school campuses across the United States to trash cans overflowing with prepackaged snacks and sandwiches after the lunch […]
Opinion: A brief take on modern politics from someone who will be affected the most
By RICHARD BUNNER Tax fraud, sexual assault, racism—the list goes on and on. All of these subjects have been associated with the current president, Donald J. Trump. As a freshman, I will not be able to vote for quite some time, but I still will be greatly affected […]
Opinion: First impressions matter, especially with news on social media
By MAGGIE SNAVELY When impactful events occur in the world, we immediately look to find out more about what happened on the news. However, we cannot accept everything we read first at face value because, like every other individual on earth, news outlets have opinions too. Particularly biased […]
Opinion: Trump’s health care reform will have corporate healthcare casualties
By AVALON SALVADORE With the repeal of Obamacare, a new storm is barreling in President Trump’s health care plan. President Trump is currently proposing a plan that will only last up to three years, an inadequate reform for an inadequate system. Our government wants health care reform, but […]
Opinion: The voting age needs to be lowered to benefit future generations
By ANNALYSE YGLESIAS There are countless studies and statistics that convey the potential good in lowering the voting age. If younger people became more involved in politics and the state of world affairs, then it could prove to be overall beneficial to the nation when this large demographic […]
Opinion: Black History Month is valued for many reasons
By KAITLYN SUTOW “Negro History Week” was started by a man named Carter G. Woodson in 1926, and later became known as “Black History Month” in 1976. The Month became nationally recognized after it was addressed by the former president, Gerald Ford, in 1976. It was said by […]
Opinion: Blackhawk Academic Decathalon success shows sport’s unique blend of competition and camraderie
By ETHAN SIBBETT One of the most underappreciated sports at Citrus Valley High School and Redlands East Valley High School is Academic Decathlon. Similar to speech and debate but with more of a focus on information mastery, they study a specific topic each year. This year, Citrus Valley’s […]
Opinion: Single’s Awareness Day is just another commercialized 24 hours
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 […]
Opinion: Fox News apologizes for accidental death announcement, blunder reminds public to fact-check
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 […]
Opinion: Societal beauty standards distract people from what really matters
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 […]
Opinion: Aliens are real, but not in the way you think
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 […]
Opinion: A gap year gives students deeper world perspectives
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 […]
Opinion: Music can be either distracting or beneficial depending on the individual
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 […]
Social media has many positive and negative impacts
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 […]
Opinion: Redlands Unified School District needs to implement A/B Day schedule at high schools
By LILIAN MOHR With US News recording more than 20,500 public high schools in the United States, it’s no wonder that there are various ways to schedule the average school day. However, matters become complicated when other factors, such as graduation credit requirements, electives, and AP courses, begin […]
Baby, it’s Cold Outside takes the world by a winter storm
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 […]
Opinion: Acosta’s press pass represents First Amendment rights and civility
By ETHIC STAFF Recently, CNN reporter Jim Acosta was stripped of his press pass by the White House, following a tense altercation between him and the president. However, Judge Timothy Kelly ruled that the White House must return Acosta’s press pass, ruling that his Fifth Amendment right to […]
