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Norton ambassador Desiree Gago ('25) (left) shakes hands with San Bernardino County Superintendent Ted Alejandre (right) before the San Bernardino County Board of Education met to vote on Norton's charter renewal on Monday, Mar. 10, 2025. (Photo credit: Ellis Evans)

‘Obvious Rocket Pride’

Nicole Jaramillo, Editor-in-chief March 12, 2025

On Monday, Mar. 10, 2025 Norton staff and students packed into a bus to cheer on their school as Norton faced an existential crossroads–whether the San Bernardino County Board of Education (SBCBOE) would...

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)

Photo Gallery: Cursive Tour for New Album “Devourer”

David Ruiz, Staff Writer March 3, 2025

On Friday, Feb. 14 alternative/emo band Cursive headlined The Glass House in Pomona, California to promote their latest record “Devourer.” Opening the concert were indie rock outfit Pile supporting...

Teremildred Estrada ('25) (center) laughs as Johnny Rivera ('25) (left) and Norton ambassador David Ruiz ('26) (right) support her in donating blood on Jan. 22, 2025. (Photo credit: Ellis Evans)

Norton’s Second Blood Drive Helps Save Lives

Jose Iniguez Vera, News Editor February 27, 2025

Norton held its second blood drive of the school year on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. in the gym. LifeStream Blood Bank, a local non-profit, hosted the blood drive to allow Norton staff and students...

Closure With Composure

Nicole Jaramillo, Editor-in-chief February 25, 2025

After a historic victory against Villanova Prep, Norton faced off against The New Roads School from Santa Monica, CA at Norton’s field on Monday, Feb. 17. Despite Norton’s best efforts, the varsity...

Norton's varsity boys' soccer team cheers after beating Villanova Prep with a 2-1 win on Wednesday, Feb. 12. (Photo credit: Ellis Evans)

‘Never Underestimate Norton’

Nicole Jaramillo, Editor-in-chief February 14, 2025

For the first time in Norton’s history, a sports team made it to the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Southern Section championships and beat Villanova Prep in their first match with a 2-1...

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

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...

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...

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