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High school computer science teacher Daniel Ruiz talks to Norton Ambassador Kasey Medina ('25) while he donates blood. (Photo credit: Ellis Evans)
Norton Blood Drive Donors Save Lives, Conquer Fears
Jose Iniguez Vera, News Editor ♦ November 4, 2024

Norton held a blood drive for high school students on Thursday, Oct. 24, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the gym. LifeStream Blood Bank, a nonprofit,...

Sophomores Destiny Olivares ('27) and Fernanda Hernandez ('27) showing off their shaka hand signs with Maddy Fetter, Assistant Director of Admissions for Hawaiʻi Pacific University. (Photo credit: Ellis Evans)
College Fair Inspires Students–and Hopes for Future Fairs
Jose Iniguez Vera, News Editor ♦ October 24, 2024

On Thursday, Oct. 3, Norton hosted its fall college fair for middle and high school students during lunch and homeroom in the gym. Five colleges...

Joseph Stephens, frontman of Peel Dream Magazine, plays guitar and sings while he performs at The Constellation Room in Santa Ana, California on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (Photo credit: Ellis Evans)
Photo Gallery: Peel Dream Magazine Tour for New Album “Rose Main Reading Room”
Ellis Evans, Staff Writer ♦ December 4, 2024

On Sunday, Nov. 24 alternative/indie rock band Peel Dream Magazine headlined The Constellation Room in Santa Ana, California to support their...

Norton boys soccer team pose for a celebratory group photo after win against United Christian Academy on Thursday, Dec. 12 at the Norton field. (Photo credit: Ellis Evans)
Photo Gallery: Norton Boys Soccer Team Continues Undefeated, Beats United Christian
Ellis Evans, Sports Editor ♦ December 16, 2024

On Thursday, Nov. 12 at Norton’s soccer field, the boys soccer team beat United Christian with a 5-0 win. Senior Jason Rodriguez (‘25) scored...

Junior Victor Morfin ('26) sprints to aim for a goal against California Lutheran on Friday, Dec. 6. (Photo credit: Violeta Hernandez)
Photo Gallery: Norton Boys Soccer Racks up Another Victory, Beats California Lutheran
Matthew Perez, Photography Editor ♦ December 10, 2024

On Friday, Dec. 6 at Norton's soccer field, the boys soccer team beat California Lutheran with a 5-1 win. Senior Jacob Zepeda (‘25) scored...

Sophomore Angel Alvarez ('27) (front left) and senior Edward Munoz ('25) (front right) look to intercept Entrepreneur's head-butt. (Photo credit: Ellis Evans)
Setting the Standard: Boys Soccer Team Wins Twice in a Row
Christopher Galarza, Staff Writer ♦ December 3, 2024

Norton’s boys’ soccer team aims to rack up as many wins this season as possible in hopes of setting a historic win-streak unique for any...

Norton's girls' soccer team poses for a team photo in the gym. (Photo credit: Ellis Evans)
Building Athletes, Building Community: Girls Soccer Team Prepares For the 2024 Season
Ellis Evans, Sports Editor ♦ November 19, 2024

Girls’ soccer coaches Jose Hernandez and Kendrah Wagenhoffer aim to build a stronger team and community amongst the girls soccer team this...

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...

Trump sign in the front yard of an Inland Empire home on Oct. 31, 2024. (Photo credit: Ellis Evans)
Trump’s Popularity Emboldens Right-Wing Extremism, Threatens Our Republic
Erynn Sanchez, Voices (Opinion) Editor ♦ November 5, 2024

Make no mistake–a vote for a second Donald J. Trump administration is a vote for right-wing extremism that will threaten the stability of our...

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