On March 27, 2026 Arts Connection hosted a Downtown San Bernardino (DTSB) Art Walk after the refurbishment of Sole Alley last year. Students from Norton Science and Language Academy's Poetry Out Loud Society held a poetry open mic on a stage in Sole Alley during the Art Walk, reciting others' and original poetry and emceeing the event. A wide variety of local art vendors sold wares; some even made work, such as pottery and candid portraits on postcards, in live time. Music also accompanied the event from DJ Márii and local indie rock band Glitter Ghost. (Photo credit: Betsy Ramirez)

Arts Connection Honors National Women’s History Month With Art Walk Featuring Students, Artists, and Musicians

Betsy Ramirez, Data & Design Editor ♦ April 17, 2026

Eighth grader Mia Youngblood marches out of class holding megaphone and poster on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026 to protest Immigration and Customs Enforcement (I.C.E.) operations and some political leaders' pushback against student-led protests. The protest marked Norton's second student-led protest in the last month, following the nationwide increase in youth activism after the "National Shutdown" on Jan. 30, 2026. (Photo credit: Betsy Ramirez)

Norton Students Lead School’s First On-Campus Protests Against I.C.E. Operations

Aaliyah Boddie, Sports Editor ♦ February 8, 2026

After school on Friday, Feb. 6 Norton middle and high school students marched out of their classes in the E-building holding signs–marking...

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’

2026 Graduating Class Rejoices and Reflects Before Sunrise on the First Day of School

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)...

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Norton Launches Second Year of Blood Drives

Stephanie Ninos, Staff Writer

January 16, 2026

On Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, Norton ambassador Leobardo Morales (’27) smiles with sophomore Shayn Gutierrez (’28) as he donates blood at Norton’s first blood drive of the 2025-26 school year. The drive marks the start of Norton’s second year running blood drives facilitated by student ambassadors and hosted by LifeStream blood bank, a local non-profit. (Photo credit: Ellis Evans)

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Stephanie Ninos, Staff Writer

Stephanie Ninos joined The Cosmonaut in August 2025. She currently serves as a staff writer. She is extremely passionate about musical variety and dance choreography. In her free time, she enjoys diving deeper into franchises she deems interesting, such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Call of Duty, many Nintendo games, Sony films, Disney films, etc.