The Interdependent Nature of Social Media
Written by: Alex Mueller, Editor in Training GROWTH: As social media grows, global society becomes increasingly dependent upon it. Humanity currently thrives in an era of mass communication. Online platforms,…
California Lifts Mask Mandate
Written By: Kate Di Guglielmo, Editor RELIEF: RUSD follows suit as California removes the mask mandate. The time has come where life is finally headed toward normalcy. For two years…
Food Gone Foul
Written by: Kate Di Guglielmo, Editor CRUSHING: The world’s unrealistic expectations are ruining the mental state of present and future generations. Food is meant to be enjoyed by everyone; however,…
A Crisis in Ukraine
Written by: Alex Mueller, Staff Writer TENSION: Recent conflicts on the Ukrainian border heighten concerns of a potential Russian invasion. In 2014, tensions between Ukraine and Russia escalated, as Ukrainian…
Cultural Shifts in the Modern World
Written by: Bella Ingram, Editor CONTROVERSY: RUSD faces cultural insensitivity scandal in new era of accountability. Riverside stands before us as a town built upon pillars of acceptance, equality, and…
Confronting College Applications
Written by: Emma Pierce, Staff Writer UNCERTAINTY: In the year 2022, college admissions undergo historical changes. College applications have always been surrounded by surreality and incertitude, but this year’s admissions…
New School Start Time or New Problems?
Written by: Alex Mueller, Staff Writer CHANGE: California mandates new school start times in high schools and middle schools across the nation. In October 2019, California Governor Gavin Newsom approved…
Honest Opinions of Enhancement
Written by: Caitlin Gann, Staff Writer ENHANCEMENT: Poly implements Enhancement period schoolwide. The new in-person school year is bringing many changes to Poly High School: renovations, new staff and even…
Why Justin Bieber Did Not Deserve Artist of the Year at the VMAS
Written By: Delaney Norris, Staff Writer AWARD: Out of the six people considered for best artist of the year at the VMA’s, did Justin Bieber really deserve it? The 2021…