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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
California Cadet Corps 9/11 ceremonial tribute Alpha company presents arms to presentation of colors.
‘Never Forget’: 303rd Rocket Battalion Honors 9/11
Briana Zavala and Anthony Albert ♦ September 16, 2026

On Sept. 11, 2026, the 303rd Rocket Battalion had their second 9/11 commemoration at Norton Science and Language Academy. Cadets ranging from...

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...

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
Aliah Lopez ('27) Genesis Castaneda ('28) Leana Ortiz ('28) Geraldine Osequera Gutierrez ('30) Isabella Hernandez ('30) The team celebrates after scoring a point and leading the game against River Springs Charter School Magnolia on the NSLA gym on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2026
The beginning on a new season of girls volleyball
Angel Alvarez, Staff Writer & Photographer ♦ September 22, 2026

Girls varsity volleyball began in the late summer with the courage to face new challenges and build a positive mindset within each team member....

Opinion
(Artwork credit: Jaiden Rivera) The release of "demon slayer infinity castle" movie has fans excited. With Giyuu Tomioka the water hashira and Tanjiro Kamado face Akaza upper 3, using only his first to battle. Shinobu kocho the insect Hashira and douma, upper two encounter. Zenitsu stumbles upon Kaigaku upper 6. The first movie of the trilogy incites an incoming battle between the slayers and the demons. This movie encourages others to not give up and stay positive
The Rise of Demon Slayer
Samantha Hernandez, Editor-In-Chief ♦ September 10, 2026

“The show inspires people to never give up, always keep going, and always keep your head up,” Daniel Ramirez shared. Demon Slayer is a show...

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...

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