The online student news site of Redondo Union High School

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

the staff’s take on current or trending issues.

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The Oscars diversity requirements: How necessary are they?

Nadia Bidarian and Troy Nevil October 15, 2020

The new requirements are an amazing way to increase diversity in movies, as in the past, many minorities were underrepresented in the movie industry. By Troy Nevil On Tuesday, Sept. 8, the Academy released...

Curb your enthusiasm: Think before you spend too much this holiday season

Anthony Ganis, Opinion Editor October 13, 2020

Now before you continue reading this, I want to make one point abundantly clear: There’s not much I hate more than telling somebody that what they love is stupid or of little value. If you like celebrating...

The importance of diversity in literature education

Ruby Crosthwait, Writing Editor October 8, 2020

America is a grand mix of different ethnicities, cultures and perspectives that make the country one of the most diverse places on Earth. However, what I, and generations before me, have learned in the...

Less is more: School days should remain short

Less is more: School days should remain short

Sydney Lamich, Staff writer October 6, 2020

As COVID-19 monopolizes all aspects of daily life, classrooms are now our own bedrooms and classwork is now technically considered homework. Everyone is still getting up early for school as if we are...

Calling out cancel culture

Jess Alvear, Staff writer October 1, 2020

If you have been on social media within the last five years, I’m sure at one point or another, you’ve heard about someone being “canceled.” If you’re not aware of what this means, it’s the...

Camera shy

Troy Nevil, Staff writer September 30, 2020

On Sept. 9, students received an email about a new attendance code set by RUHS. The new code is an “N,” which is given to students who attend class and are “present,” but are not actively engaged...

Two cents on Disney’s millions

Trina Kolas, Writing editor September 21, 2020

For those who somehow found the most insignificant scrap of merit in the flaming dumpster fire that is Disney’s ever-growing catalog of sequels and live-action remakes, I only have this to say in response:...

A Tale of Two Internet Connections

A Tale of Two Internet Connections

Sarah Falahahwazi and Alexis Mesa August 29, 2020

For millions of students across the country, online school has become the new norm. Yet all internet connections are not created equal; for those with all three bars filled, it was the best of times. And...

What about us?

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 pins stress from school as a...

Standardizing educational classism

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 easier — for some students. Starting...

Why I march

Why I march

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 reasonable to assume that...

Late start through rose-colored glasses

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 pulled, or how they missed a...

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