By Carlos Hernandez Throughout my 12 years in public school, I have experienced everything someone in the public school system can. And, what I know for certain is that students make school bad, not just the administration. I remember the first time students started acting all tough, ghetto, and gangster-like, and I remember the time when those kids started to get into serious trouble. I can also recall the first time someone offered me substances. As a boy, seeing other boys

Daniel Heredia The CTE programs are important and useful classes that students can use in their high school careers to open new doors to future careers here at Rialto High School. These programs can encourage and support our students to pursue “technical” and hands-on careers, which is why Rialto High should invest more in our CTE programs. Rialto High School already offers great CTE classes such as sports med, business management, food service and hospitality, green constru

Dylan Regalado Students should have longer lunch periods because they help their mental health, keep them focused, and students need them. Having around 30 minutes of lunch time may seem enough, but I don’t think it is. Students have to get their food and go to their spot, wherever they sit, and that is time already gone. Because of this, many students may feel rushed. Schools should give students more time because it supports their mental health by giving them a break, helps

By Jacob Yanez Drug and alcohol use among students is a serious problem that many people don’t take seriously enough. Some people think it’s just a normal part of being a teenager, but it can actually cause a lot of harm. It can affect students’ grades, their health, and even their future. Schools should do more to prevent this problem and support students who are struggling. One of the biggest problems is how common alcohol use is among teens. According to the American Addic

By Rafael Rojas This year at Rialto High School, there are over 40 clubs. Each club does unique things that interest certain students who join, or students might just want to try something new. There is only one issue: new clubs start with no money and have to raise some on their own. The school should give each club some money at the beginning of the year to cover field trips, supplies, and other expenses. The school should give each club anywhere from $100 to $300 to spend

By Jordyn Roberson At Rialto High School, a new restroom policy was created. Beginning in the 2025-2026 school year, the administration limited restroom access to only one of the three restrooms available throughout the school year. While it seems their intent behind this policy was to avoid further vandalism and increase supervision, they have only created more problems. In reality, having only one restroom open has led to many negative effects. As of late, long lines have

Arianna Hernandez Rialto High School has a diverse, growing community that would benefit from adopting more Ethnic Studies pathways. As a community, we need to understand the importance of fostering inclusivity and addressing historical injustice that continues to affect society and the real-world policies that late teens will experience as they enter adulthood. Rialto High School has a diverse, growing community that would benefit from adopting more Ethnic Studies pathways.

By Julius Madrid For many students, graduation is seen as the finish line of childhood and the first step into adulthood. However, for thousands of young adults, receiving a diploma does not always mean they feel ready for what comes next. Whether students choose college, trade school, military service, or immediate employment, many report feeling unprepared for the responsibilities and decisions that await them after high school. One of the biggest issues is career preparati

Alberto Alvarado A young Alvarado At just 10 years old, Miguel Alvarado, now a sophomore at Rialto High School, experienced a moment that changed his life forever. What started as a normal day during a visit to Guanajuato, Mexico, quickly turned into one of the most terrifying experiences of his childhood. Alvarado was outside doing yard work, trying to help his family. He was pulling weeds and cleaning up the area like it was just another day. Nothing seemed dangerous at fir

Brianna Guadalupe Machuca At 13 years old, life shifted differently for Ahtziri Ramirez. In what should have been a regular year in middle school instead became one of the most difficult periods of her life. The change began during the 7th grade. The school itself wasn't something new, but everything felt unfamiliar. Friend groups were changing classes, but once she turned 13, those small changes started to affect her much more deeply. Like many teenagers, Ramirez began notic

By Oscar Magana At Rialto High School, the morning announcements have slowly shifted from being a useful source of information to becoming a daily distraction that disrupts the learning environment. While the idea behind announcements is pretty understandable, which is to keep students informed and connected, the way they are currently delivered makes them more of a problem than a benefit. For many students, the announcements are disruptive, difficult to understand, and ulti

By Bryan Sanchez Diego Vega At Fontana High School freshman & sophomore year, holding his 1st Place trophies Before joining NJROTC, Diego Vega’s life felt predictable and repetitive. Most of his days were spent going to school and occasionally hanging out with friends, but nothing stood out as exciting or meaningful. He didn’t feel like he was growing much as a person during that time. That all began to shift on March 7, 2025, a day Vega now sees as a turning point. Something

Brandon Gomez Social media has become a regular part of teenagers' daily lives. Almost every teen uses it, but it is not as good as everyone thinks. It introduces a lot of problems, such as stress, comparison, cyberbullying, and addiction. Even though some people say that it helps teens connect, I think social media does more harm than good, especially to young brains that are still developing. One of the biggest problems in social media is comparison. Young people go onto ap

By Aubrey Loquellano What started as an ordinary summer afternoon in 2020 quickly turned into one of the most unforgettable moments for RHS sophomore Jayden Rochas as a young League player. At the time, he was playing Little League baseball and just going about his normal routine. “I didn't even really want to go to practice that day,” he remembers. “But I had nothing else planned, so I just got ready and went.” When he arrived, everything seemed pretty normal. His coach, F

By Kayla Razon One of the horses at the family ranch representing years of tradition passed down through generations. For some families, many traditions center on holidays or recipes. For Ivan Cocolan, tradition lives in the farm of hooves, baby chicks, early mornings, and the quiet bond between humans and horses. Cocolan is the youngest of seven siblings who grew up surrounded by animal responsibility and a strong sense of family connection. At the center of it all are hors

By Jareli Rios Gonzalez found Jesus Christ Rialto High School junior Izabella Gonzalez has been inspired by a man who has loved her since the day she was formed in her mother’s womb: Jesus Christ. In Gonzalez’s freshman year, she had the opportunity to switch into different classes that might be supportive for her. However, she denied the offer because she wanted to challenge herself and stay in regular classes. Gonzalez specifically remembers struggling in her math class and

By Lesly Ramirez Sophomore Diego Mejia Arias (second from the left) with his grupo Los Caballeros de California. Photo taken by Ace Visual Productions. When the clock hits 3:29 p.m. while many students are thinking of going home, sophomore Diego Mejia Arias is getting ready for his next duty–not as a student but as an accordion player in his grupo, Los Caballeros de California. His connection to music started early on. Long before balancing rehearsals and homework became a

By Simon Munive “Growing up, I was surrounded by skaters, smokers, and drinkers. That really impacted my life and how I view people,” says Jayden Flores-Manzo, a sophomore at Rialto High School. Jayden in 2025 trying on his friend’s glasses. Photo taken by Simon Munive. When Flores-Manzo was around the age of seven, he hung out with his older brother’s friends most of the time. The group would usually go skating and teach him the basics. As he got older, Flores-Manzo felt as

By Angel Luis Franco a couple months before the accident For many students at Rialto High School, weekends are a time to relax, hang out with friends, or go on trips with family. For junior Adan Franco, one trip during his freshman year became an experience he says he will never forget. While visiting the sand dunes in Glamis, California, a ride in a RZR turned into an accident that taught him an important lesson about safety and responsibility. The Glamis sand dunes are a po

Betsy Garcia Jacky Penilla, a sophomore at Rialto High School, has gained valuable insights from her personal experiences navigating friendships and difficult social situations as a student. She hopes that by sharing her story, other students can learn important lessons about self-respect and the true meaning of friendship. As Penilla explains, friendships are not defined by how long you have known someone, but by how they treat you. She states, “Friends are sometimes either