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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, Guest Contributor December 31, 2024

Spread across 100 acres, Live Oak Canyon transforms itself each holiday season from a traditional pumpkin patch into a holiday-light-covered winter wonderland offering food, rides, petting zoo, ice skating...

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

Southern California might seem the furthest place from the North Pole (especially with its 70 degrees Fahrenheit temperatures in December), but every year since 2019 the Southern California Railway Museum...

The Grinch wears a Christmas hat to show off holiday spirit. (Photo credit: Ellis Evans)

Photo Gallery: San Bernardino YMCA’s 47th Annual Children’s Christmas Parade

Ellis Evans, Sports Editor December 23, 2024

At 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, the San Bernardino YMCA hosted its 47th Annual Children’s Christmas Parade. Norton students and staff marched and drove in the parade to represent the school and celebrate...

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 teachers’ purchasing power by 5.3% over the past 10...

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 three goals during the match, the most out of any player....

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 three goals during the match, the highest out of any player....

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 latest album “Rose Main Reading Room.” Opening the concert...

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 sports team. The team’s first two games show promise...

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 after the final results were announced. To many young...

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
Seventh grade English teacher Mallorie Johnson shares her experience as a monster at Knotts' 51st Scary Farm.
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 republic. Conservative political think-tanks have created...

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, facilitated the event, drawing blood from student volunteers...

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