Making the grade
Chrissa Olson, Staff Writer
April 21, 2020
In response to stay-at-home orders due to the coronavirus pandemic and the challenges students may face with at-home learning, RUHS has decided to “hold students harmless” for their grades per RBUSD policy. No student will receive a lower grade than the one received on March 12, the day b...
So long, seahawks
Heather Lee, Staff Writer
April 15, 2020
The Redondo Beach Unified School District has closed campuses for the rest of the 2019-2020 school year. Students will begin Phase 2 of the RBUSD Instructional Plan after Spring Break, on April 13th, and new material will be introduced as teachers move forward with their lesson plans. The decision to c...
Saving lives
February 13, 2020
The RUHS staff is working together in an effort to spread awareness about the signs of suicide and the precautions to be taken. Due to the rising number of deaths by suicide for children, actions must be taken. RUHS hosted an assembly for sophomores on Tuesday, Feb. 4 to educate them on the signs of...
Leading Lady
Ria Lopresto, Staff Writer
February 13, 2020
For the students committed to the Model United Nations club (MUN), the upcoming weeks are some of the most exciting and important weeks of the year. From Feb. 13 to Feb. 16, students will participate in the North American Invitational Model United Nations conference (NAIMUN), an advanced conference held at ...
Perfectly orchestrated
Troy Nevil, Staff Writer
January 30, 2020
As the first semester of the school year comes to an end and the second semester approaches, Redondo Union’s pit orchestra begins its preparations for this year’s spring musical production of Nine to Five. After completing marching season and the holiday concert, the band gathered multiple musicians who are i...
Divas of acapella
Jess Alvear, Staff Writer
January 30, 2020
Although it is a common stereotype for divas to be dramatic, seventh period acapella shows their confidence and sense of pride in a different way. They choose to display their bravado by performing on the stage of the annual event, “Diva Day,” pushing to be a diva, but without the attitude. ...
Farewell to plastics
Ava Szymanski, Staff Writer
January 30, 2020
The city of Redondo Beach makes a move lots of cities already have: banning single-use plastics. The ordinance passed states that “single-use plastic straws, stirrers, and utensils” will no longer be offered at restaurants, coffee shops, etc. Pre-packaged foods in plastic will be allowed becau...
New mall, better Redondo
Erika Glass, Staff Writer
January 30, 2020
The South Bay Galleria, located in the heart of North Redondo, is preparing to undergo a major renovation project that will boast several new amenities and features. After being unanimously approved by the Redondo Beach City Council in January of 2019, the discussions and planning for this larg...
RUHS’ Theatre Arts puts on 24 Hour Musical
Zelia Lerch, Staff Writer
January 15, 2020
While most musicals take a couple of months to produce, Redondo’s Thespian Troupe 1573 had only 24 hours to rehearse, memorize, choreograph and design an entire production of The Little Mermaid. “The point is to show our talents and what we can do in a certain amount of time. You find out the musi...
Honor the heroes
Meghan Jacob, Copy Editor
November 12, 2019
Seeing veterans smile and have a good time as they talk with kids in the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) is senior Kelly Bassani’s main goal for the upcoming annual Veterans Day Tribute event. Bassani is the company commanding officer (CCO), the highest position offered in ROTC, and is going...
Best in show
Elise Hauland, Staff Writer
November 12, 2019
The advanced drama class started off their year by securing a first place win at the Drama Teachers Association of Southern California (DTASC) festival on Oct. 26. Seven groups from RUHS competed, with five of them making it to the semifinals, and one winning in the finals. The DTASC festival is a scene competition fo...
New Rules
Chrissa Olson, Staff Writer
November 12, 2019
Governor Gavin Newsom just signed a new bill mandating that start times for high schools across California be pushed to 8:30. The change comes after a long struggle among California lawmakers for a later start to the school day. In 2017, Sen. Anthony Portantino first introduced the bill, and it w...
Anthony Ganis, Staff Writer
February 13, 2020
Suicide is a growing issue among teens today, and as students it’s becoming more prevalent in our lives with each passing yearl. As the American Psychological Association...
Martha Farah, Editor-in-Chief
January 30, 2020
Especially during junior year, students are trying to get high scores on their standardized tests such as the ACT and SAT. Now, following some changes, it might have become...
Christina Owen, Editor-in-Chief
January 30, 2020
Three years after the inauguration of President Trump, I am still marching, and every year the one question I get without fail is “Why do you march?”. I think it’s...
Lorraina Scolaro, News Editor
November 12, 2019
Sleep deprivation in students isn’t a new thing. Throughout the halls, it’s common to hear people talking about the three hours of sleep they got, the all-nighter they...
Anthony Ganis, Staff Writer
November 12, 2019
In the face of new questionable policies being implemented by our middle schools, simplifying curriculums and making the transition to high school even more difficult, we...
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