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High Tide

The online student news site of Redondo Union High School

High Tide

The online student news site of Redondo Union High School

High Tide

interesting and happening stories from around campus.

Breaking down the system: Racism in education

Meghan Jacob, Zelia Lerch, and Mia Schrift September 28, 2020

As the only Black teacher on campus, science teacher Gillian Moberg has had to deal with racist remarks and actions made against her from students. Before the current administration, about four years...

Joshua and Kevin Sterling pose for a photo at Dawn Davis’ house. After his mother and father made fun of his birth stone necklace, Joshua decided to wear it on his head. Photo courtesy of Joshua Sterling

Breaking down the system: Racist policing

Alexis Mesa, Editor-in-Chief September 28, 2020

In the aftermath of George Floyd’s death in late May, Black parents had to once again confront a harrowing truth: Their child’s name could be the next featured in a tragic headline.  To avoid the...

Photo courtesy of Chris Reid

Restock, repackage, resell

Elise Haulund, News editor September 19, 2020

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, everyone remembers being met with empty shelves at grocery stores—no toilet paper, hand soap, flour and other items. As this turned into a problem for many, Senior Chris...

Cartee's Collages

Cartee’s Collages

Zelia Lerch, Staff Writer September 19, 2020

Usually scrap newspapers, magazines and photos end up at the bottom of trash cans, but sophomore Reece Cartee uses all those leftover pieces for collaging. “I've been making collages for a while,...

'What makes me look like I am an enemy?'

‘What makes me look like I am an enemy?’

Sarah Falahahwazi, Editor-in-Chief September 11, 2020

19 years later: America remembers. Each and every life lost on this day 19 years ago brings fresh pain to many. Understandably, Americans were shocked and horrified by the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, and...

Illustration by Katelyn Perry

Breaking in the breakouts

Elise Haulund, News Editor September 10, 2020

“Hello?” I say awkwardly as I join my breakout room. Unfortunately, I’m met with crickets. I try a friendly smile, but to no avail. All four of my new group-mates sit there, staring at me with not-so-enthusiastic...

Jewelry for a cause

Jewelry for a cause

Meghan Jacob September 4, 2020

Making handmade jewelry was always just a hobby for senior Suji Kim, but through quarantine she has been inspired to turn that hobby into a business where she donates all of her profits to charities for...

CWO3 Willoughby served 20 years in the Marine Corps before retiring in 2001.

Reporting out

Chrissa Olson, Staff Writer June 22, 2020

As a teacher, he’s watched students grow up from freshmen to seniors who eventually graduated to continue the next chapter of their lives. This time, he’ll be the one leaving. For thirteen...

Dance or die

Dance or die

Nadia Bidarian, Features Editor April 15, 2020

    With hopes of becoming a professional ballerina, sophomore Sarah St. John would dance for 25 hours at South Bay Ballet in Torrance. But with St. John’s studio being closed, she took matters...

Bunprakong completed schoolwork while quarantined in her home in Thailand.

Family thais

Chrissa Olson, Staff Writer April 15, 2020

Students are ordered to stay home, which isn’t as easy as one might think when home is over 8,000 miles away.  Sophomore Irene Bunprakong, who started going to RUHS at the beginning of second semester,...

Check my nails

Mia Dowdell, Staff Writer February 13, 2020

After a person requests to get acrylic nails from senior Lilly Sanchez, he/she is invited to her house, or she may go to his/hers. She takes out her supplies, consisting of Mia Secret acrylic powder and...

Getcha head in the game

Jess Alvear, Staff Writer February 13, 2020

Referees in competitive sports are not normally the most popular people on the court or the field. But in this case, RUHS junior referees are making all the right calls.  Redondo students are working...

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