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The Student News Site of Norton Science & Language Academy

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Live Oak Canyon train returns to station after a full-circuit run past light displays and Santa at the North Pole. (Photo credit: Ellis Evans)
Still Lit for the Holidays? Local Farm Draws Visitors as Season Winds Down
David Ruiz, Staff Writer ♦ December 31, 2024
The Polar Express conductor holds his lantern up, ready to call passengers aboard, at the Southern California Railway Museum in Perris, California, on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2024. (Photo credit: David Ruiz)
From Southern California to the North Pole: How an Interactive Train Ride Enchants Thousands Each Year
Heidy Moreno Román, Managing Editor ♦ December 24, 2024
Mallorie Johnson works as seventh grade English teacher (left) and monster at Knott's Scary Farm in the Cinema Slasher haunted maze at night (right). (Photo credit: Ellis Evans)
Teacher by Day, Monster by Night
Nicole Jaramillo, Editor-in-chief ♦ November 13, 2024
News
High school students run in the annual fundraising celebration Rocket Races at Norton's field on Friday, Mar. 21, 2025. (Photo credit: Ellis Evans)
Students and Staff Raise Money in Norton’s Annual Rocket Races
Jude Lopez, Culture Editor ♦ March 24, 2025

On Friday, Mar. 21, 2025 Norton held its annual Rocket Races, a school tradition spearheaded by Norton’s Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)...

Norton Principal Erika Agosto talks about strategies to improve English Learner (EL) education at Norton at the Lewis Center for Educational Research board meeting on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025. (Photo credit: Ethan Corral)
Lewis Center Board Reviews Academic Improvement Plan, WASC Self-Study, Bell Schedules
Edmond Ramirez, Staff Writer ♦ March 20, 2025

On Monday Mar. 17, 2025 the Lewis Center for Educational Research Board (LCERB) met for its monthly meeting to discuss updates regarding the...

Cursive frontman Tim Kasher screams into the audience while performing at The Glass House in Pomona, California on Feb. 14, 2025. (Photo credit: David Ruiz)
Culture
Photo Gallery: Cursive Tour for New Album “Devourer”

David Ruiz, Staff Writer | March 3, 2025

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Culture
Chat Pile guitarist Luther Manhole plays at Chat Pile's show at The Glass House in Pomona, CA on Feb. 22, 2025. (Photo credit: Jude Lopez)
Photo Gallery: Chat Pile Tour for New Album “Cool World”
Jude Lopez, Culture Editor ♦ March 3, 2025

On Saturday, Feb. 22 punk/hardcore band Chat Pile headlined The Glass House in Pomona, California to support their latest album “Cool World.”...

Sports
Starr Hernandez pitches a fastball to Public Safety Academy in Norton varsity softball's first ever game on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025. (Photo credit: Jude Lopez)
‘Keep Your Heads Held High’
Jude Lopez, Culture Editor ♦ March 11, 2025

Girls’ varsity softball began its first varsity season ever this spring with the hopes of making memories and building interest in a new sports...

Voices
A digital illustration depicts money burning while a teacher watches in agony. Inflation has caused many teachers to feel like their paychecks are affording less and less. (Artwork credit: Julien Rivera)
More Inflation, More Desperation: Norton Teachers Struggle to Balance Costs of Housing, Food, Family
Heidy Moreno Román, Managing Editor ♦ December 19, 2024

Despite national increases in teacher pay, inflation (or a general increase in prices that reduces the amount one can afford) has actually decreased...

Young voter Kyle Morganelli drinks a shake from In-n-Out while talking politics. (Photo credit: Jude Lopez)
Young Voters’ Disenchantment: How 2024 Reflected Young Peoples’ Frustration With Both Political Parties
Jude Lopez, Culture Editor ♦ November 22, 2024

“God fucking damn it!” Kyle Morganelli, my long-time friend and first-time voter, said to me over the phone at 3 a.m. on election night minutes...

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