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Students Featured in Annual Calendar
Eleanor Newcomb, Mirada Staff
February 7, 2012
The Sacramento River Cats release a calendar every year to expand and promote exposure to the arts. This Art of Baseball calendar is presented by Aaron Brothers. The calendar features drawings by elementary, middle, and high school students from around the greater Sacramento area. They accept submissions... Read more »
New Years’ Resoltions Bring New Challenges
Valana Stiles, Mirada Staff
February 7, 2012
Every new year starts with one question, “What is your new years resolution?” For some, a new year means new beginnings and many new fresh starts from the otherwise unsatisfactory year. The most common of new years resolutions is to have a better year than the last, which helps most people have a... Read more »
Rocking Out On and Off the Slopes
Eleanor Newcomb, Mirada Staff
February 7, 2012
Sophomore Gwendolyn Giles is more than an average high school student. As one of the members of the local duo Dog Party, composed of her and her sister, she’s experienced music in a way few other teenagers have. “My younger sister Lucy and I started the band when I was in sixth grade and she was... Read more »
Rio’s Own Pawn Star
January 27, 2012
Pawn shops: sleazy places where thugs can sell stolen property. This is, of course, a common misconception, as popular shows like “Pawn Stars” on the History Channel have provided the general public with a more pleasant perspective of pawn shops. Senior Thomas Snider knows this better than most... Read more »
Playathon Plays On
Taylor Cottingim, Mirada Staff
November 29, 2011
It’s when musicians unite. It’s when a family is created. It’s when teens play a marathon of music from morning ‘til midnight. It’s no wonder. It’s Rio Band’s Playathon. The annual Playathon, which took place on Nov 10, celebrates the importance of music and serves as the greatest fundraiser... Read more »
Capital Offers Fun Day Trip Opportunities
Patrick O'Neill, Mirada Staff
November 29, 2011
So you weren’t able to escape to an island getaway or launch a pilgrimage to the ski resorts, well that’s okay because there’s still plenty to do in Sacramento during Thanksgiving break. If you want to experience the most out of Sacramento’s metropolitan living, downtown is your best bet. Downtown... Read more »
Forza 4 Races to Top of Charts
Ted Buffington, Mirada Staff
October 28, 2011
The most anticipated racing game of 2011 will smoke the competition. Forza Motorsports 4 is not your typical driving, crash and burn game. This game has beautiful graphics and amazing detail, with an amazing soundtrack. Forza 4 also includes accurate manufacturer details, weight, speed, information,... Read more »
They’re Off to See the Lizard
Taylor Cottingim, Mirada Staff
October 28, 2011
Each year, Readers Theatre always proves to one-up last year’s performance. Each year the actors learn from the ones before, building and improving through one another’s experiences. This year, Ms. Miller’s “Lizard of Oz” proved a great success. The play even opened up with a new twist from... Read more »
Rising Clothing Costs: Having Style is too Expensive
Eleanor Newcomb, Features Editor
October 28, 2011
A few weeks ago, I went shopping at Urban Outfitters, one of my go-to stores for finding anything unique and in style. I had browsed their website a few days beforehand and seen lots of clothes I liked. As the weather is getting progressively cooler, I was excited to search for cute sweaters, pants,... Read more »
Sensible Change in Grad Requirements
October 28, 2011
We are all individuals. We think and act differently. We have different talents and aspirations. Not everyone is born with book or school smarts. Not everyone is suited to sit in a desk for six listening to lectures, taking notes, or calculating difficult problems, which don’t seem to apply in the... Read more »
