Alberto Alvarado A young Alvarado At just 10 years old, Miguel Alvarado, now a sophomore at Rialto High School, experienced a moment that changed his life forever. What started as a normal day during a visit to Guanajuato, Mexico, quickly turned into one of the most terrifying experiences of his childhood. Alvarado was outside doing yard work, trying to help his family. He was pulling weeds and cleaning up the area like it was just another day. Nothing seemed dangerous at fir

Brianna Guadalupe Machuca At 13 years old, life shifted differently for Ahtziri Ramirez. In what should have been a regular year in middle school instead became one of the most difficult periods of her life. The change began during the 7th grade. The school itself wasn't something new, but everything felt unfamiliar. Friend groups were changing classes, but once she turned 13, those small changes started to affect her much more deeply. Like many teenagers, Ramirez began notic

By Bryan Sanchez Diego Vega At Fontana High School freshman & sophomore year, holding his 1st Place trophies Before joining NJROTC, Diego Vega’s life felt predictable and repetitive. Most of his days were spent going to school and occasionally hanging out with friends, but nothing stood out as exciting or meaningful. He didn’t feel like he was growing much as a person during that time. That all began to shift on March 7, 2025, a day Vega now sees as a turning point. Something

By Aubrey Loquellano What started as an ordinary summer afternoon in 2020 quickly turned into one of the most unforgettable moments for RHS sophomore Jayden Rochas as a young League player. At the time, he was playing Little League baseball and just going about his normal routine. “I didn't even really want to go to practice that day,” he remembers. “But I had nothing else planned, so I just got ready and went.” When he arrived, everything seemed pretty normal. His coach, F

By Kayla Razon One of the horses at the family ranch representing years of tradition passed down through generations. For some families, many traditions center on holidays or recipes. For Ivan Cocolan, tradition lives in the farm of hooves, baby chicks, early mornings, and the quiet bond between humans and horses. Cocolan is the youngest of seven siblings who grew up surrounded by animal responsibility and a strong sense of family connection. At the center of it all are hors

By Jareli Rios Gonzalez found Jesus Christ Rialto High School junior Izabella Gonzalez has been inspired by a man who has loved her since the day she was formed in her mother’s womb: Jesus Christ. In Gonzalez’s freshman year, she had the opportunity to switch into different classes that might be supportive for her. However, she denied the offer because she wanted to challenge herself and stay in regular classes. Gonzalez specifically remembers struggling in her math class and

By Lesly Ramirez Sophomore Diego Mejia Arias (second from the left) with his grupo Los Caballeros de California. Photo taken by Ace Visual Productions. When the clock hits 3:29 p.m. while many students are thinking of going home, sophomore Diego Mejia Arias is getting ready for his next duty–not as a student but as an accordion player in his grupo, Los Caballeros de California. His connection to music started early on. Long before balancing rehearsals and homework became a

By Simon Munive “Growing up, I was surrounded by skaters, smokers, and drinkers. That really impacted my life and how I view people,” says Jayden Flores-Manzo, a sophomore at Rialto High School. Jayden in 2025 trying on his friend’s glasses. Photo taken by Simon Munive. When Flores-Manzo was around the age of seven, he hung out with his older brother’s friends most of the time. The group would usually go skating and teach him the basics. As he got older, Flores-Manzo felt as

By Angel Luis Franco a couple months before the accident For many students at Rialto High School, weekends are a time to relax, hang out with friends, or go on trips with family. For junior Adan Franco, one trip during his freshman year became an experience he says he will never forget. While visiting the sand dunes in Glamis, California, a ride in a RZR turned into an accident that taught him an important lesson about safety and responsibility. The Glamis sand dunes are a po

Betsy Garcia Jacky Penilla, a sophomore at Rialto High School, has gained valuable insights from her personal experiences navigating friendships and difficult social situations as a student. She hopes that by sharing her story, other students can learn important lessons about self-respect and the true meaning of friendship. As Penilla explains, friendships are not defined by how long you have known someone, but by how they treat you. She states, “Friends are sometimes either

By Rafael Rojas Raymond Thompson, a junior at Rialto High School, plays on the varsity basketball team. He is a player who loves the game and works hard every day. Basketball is a big part of his life, and he puts in a lot of effort to keep getting better. One day, Thompson saw a video that changed how he looked at basketball. While watching Kobe Bryant highlights, he saw him perform the “Mamba” symbol. To many, it just looked cool, but to Thompson, it started to mean somethi

By Monica Villarreal Around the age of nine, Rialto High School sophomore Kayla Elias experienced a turning point in her life as she felt...

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By Jordan Scott Carolina Camera surrounded by crew and cast celebrating a successful production of "Bye Bye Birdie" From an outside...

By Zuleyka Sigala A story that Milan Sigala will never forget. Photo taken by Zuleyka Sigala. When it comes to growing up, most kids...

Rialto High School sophomore Thomas Macias reflects on the challenges of overcoming a serious injury that derailed his freshman wrestling...

By Valerie Salazar During the summer of 2024, before Flores entered her sophomore year, her family planned a trip to Cancun to celebrate...

By Stephanie Cardenas Rialto High School junior Julieana Barragan opens up as she recalls the devastating turning point that caused a...

By Isabella Cruz In 2008, Carlton Streeter lived in New Jersey before moving back to California. During that time, he experienced a...

By Isaac Carrillo Wellness counselor Shauna Johnson helps students who are struggling mentally and emotionally. Johnson says, “When...