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Toochi Samsylvanus ('27) delivers her final poem, "a song in the front yard" by Gwendolyn Brooks at the 2025 California Poetry Out Loud Finals on Mar. 17, 2025. Samsylvanus' ('27) recitation marks the end of the second day's final round held at the State Capitol Annex Swing Space. Each student reciter was required to recite three poems that met the requirements from Poetry Out Loud . The requirements for the three poems are: 1) one poem must be 25 lines or fewer, 2) one poem must be written before the 20th century, and 3) one poem may be used to meet the first two criteria and be the student's final poem. Samsylvanus' ('27) three poems were: 1) "Shall earth no more inspire thee" by Emily Brontë, 2) "No Coward Soul is Mine" by Emily Brontë, and 3) "a song in the front yard" by Gwendolyn Brooks. (Photo courtesy of David Tellyer.)
‘Poetry For Our People’
David Ruiz, Editor-in-chief ♦ August 19, 2025
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
Norton's second-ever senior class stands in the elementary school playground on Aug. 6, 2025, the first day of the school year. The theme for the senior sunrise was a nostalgic, childlike theme to inspire reflection and relaxation. (Photo credit: Betsy Ramirez)
‘Their Last First Day’
Betsy Ramirez, Data & Design Editor ♦ August 21, 2025

On Aug. 6, 2025, this year’s first day of school, seniors of Norton’s second graduating class flocked to the elementary school playground...

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)...

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
Aidan Zerbini, lead singer of Oceanside-based indie pop band Winnabego, cries out the final refrain of "There Are No Streets" at San Diego's Voodoo Room in the House of Blues on Fri., April 18, 2025. (Photo credit: Tiffany Good)
From High School to the House of Blues
David Ruiz, Editor-in-chief ♦ August 22, 2025

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...

Opinion
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

Editor’s Note: This article contains 1 instance of quoted profanity. The Cosmonaut's editorial board chose to include the profane quoted language...

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